Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 158 Grabber vs Tuala III
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Rutherford misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
A punch combination from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Rutherford does no damage.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Rutherford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller 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.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Rutherford misses with a combination
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutherford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Rutherford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miller counters with a leg kick.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.#T1#
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutherford shoots and misses
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Miller moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Miller.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Miller has been cut.
Miller swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Rutherford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rutherford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
Rutherford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Rutherford shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Miller. #T2#
Rutherford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller scores with the left hand. Rutherford knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller is looking to clinch but Rutherford is avoiding it.
Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutherford is defended easily by Miller.#T3#
Miller lands with a hook. Rutherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutherford circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller throws a front kick that sends Rutherford stumbling back into the cage.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Miller.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutherford will feel that in the morning.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
Rutherford tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Rutherford.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Miller.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller lands with a hook. Rutherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutherford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randy Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Miller misses.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller tries to clinch up but Rutherford circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Miller scores with a four punch combination!
Miller blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rutherford takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rutherford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miller - the referee stops the clock and Rutherford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miller. Rutherford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller scores with a jab.
Randy Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Miller.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutherford's head backwards.#ROC2#
Rutherford is rocked!
Miller throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Miller checks it
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Rutherford misses
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller misses with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Rutherford takes one to the chin there.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller misses with a head kick.
Rutherford throws a big counter combination but Miller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutherford.
Danga de danga de dang - Miller scores with a four punch combination!
Rutherford lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.
Rutherford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A lazy body kick from Rutherford
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller throws a body kick that misses.
Miller digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller throws a series of punches but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Rutherford throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.#T3#
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
Rutherford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford lands a front kick.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Rutherford keeps Miller at a distance using the push kick.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutherford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford with a poor takedown
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller. #T4#
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutherford.
It looked like Rutherford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Rutherford. That snapped Miller's head back.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford shoots for a double leg takedown but Miller sprawls well. He's pushed Rutherford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Rutherford is looking to chop away at Miller's legs.
Miller tries a quick counter leg kick but Rutherford is wise to it.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller connects with a high kick.
Miller with a jab.
Miller throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Miller drives through and clinches with Rutherford against the cage.
Rutherford tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rutherford dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutherford's efforts to push away.
Rutherford avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Rutherford is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rutherford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab by Miller.
A jab from Miller misses.
It looked like Rutherford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford shoots in but no luck this time.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutherford misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rutherfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutherford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutherford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rutherford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Miller checks it.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice cross by Miller.
Rutherford lands a two punch combo.
Rutherford throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rutherford blocks it well.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Rutherford misses the shot to the body.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Miller forces Rutherford back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutherford delivers a nice body kick.
Miller throws a leg kick but Rutherford checks it.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Rutherford is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miller. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Rutherford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rutherford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randy Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 152 Aiken vs Yoshida
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Rutherford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suf's sensitive parts.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Suf slaps the foot to one side.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Suf swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Suf moves out of range.
Rutherford takes one to the chin there.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Suf.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Suf counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suf works the jab nicely.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suf lands with a good body shot.
Rutherford needs to keep his hands up - Suf had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Suf does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Suf.
Good shot there by Suf.#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
We've been told by Suf's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford is looking to slow Suf down with leg kicks.
Suf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutherford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bob Suf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suf thumps Rutherford with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Rutherford. #CUT2#
It looks like Bob Suf has been cut.
Rutherford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford shoots in and drives through. Suf sprawls well.
Suf misses with a hook.
Rutherford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suf as he jumps to the side.
Suf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Suf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Suf counters with a crisp right that sends Rutherford to the canvas! Suf follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Suf!
A relieved looking Bob Suf 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 146 Wright vs Hepple
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
Rutherford looks for a takedown but Lager sprawls well.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lager throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lager scores with a body shot.
Lager throws a right hand that Rutherford ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutherford also avoids with ease.
Rutherford throws a big counter combination but Lager scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lager checks a leg kick.
Lager digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Rutherford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lager has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lager backs up against the cage.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lager.
It looked like Rutherford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lager scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Lager.
A left lands for Rutherford.#T1#
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lager.
Lager works Rutherford's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lager.
Good standup being displayed there by Lager as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Rutherford misses.
Lager looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford tried to counter with a leg kick but Lager avoided it.
Lager throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Lager tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lager checks a low kick from Rutherford.#TD2#
Lager feints and as Rutherford raises his hands in defense, Lager changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rutherford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lager is in close to Rutherford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lager seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lager preventing the sweep. #T2#
Lager keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lager stands up over Rutherford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lager is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutherford wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutherford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lager not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lager's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lager is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lager lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Lager landing with the ground and pound.
Lager wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Rutherford wants to sweep but no luck.
Lager throws an elbow that misses. Rutherford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lager's guard. Nice move by Rutherford!#REVR#
Lager not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Lager throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutherford looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rutherford looking to improve position, pressing down on Lager's thigh with his hand. Lager seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rutherford paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rutherford's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Lager picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aito Lager!
Aito Lager thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 139 Grabber vs Thompson
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
Miller slips under a jab.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutherford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rutherford really felt that one!
Miller 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.#CL2#
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Miller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutherford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller takes a kick to the side of the head.
That kick from Miller tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutherford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Rutherford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rutherford fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutherford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and Rutherford settles back down.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Miller misses.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller wants to clinch
and Rutherford counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Miller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford. #T2#
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller taking a breather.
Miller blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Miller stalling against the cage.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
Miller connects with a right hand. Rutherford shakes it off.
Good work by Rutherford as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller lands with a shot to the body.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rutherfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Randy Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Rutherford persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Rutherford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miller backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Miller has been cut.
Miller thumps Rutherford with a low kick.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutherford throws a one two combo.
Rutherford misses with a double jab
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rutherford shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.#T4#
Rutherford scores with a head kick. Miller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miller throws a front kick aimed at Rutherford's knee but Rutherford avoids it well.
Rutherford lands with a nice combination. Miller backs away looking to recover.
Miller wants to clinch.
Rutherford 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.
Miller with a jab.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Rutherford gets a clinch.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Rutherford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Miller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Miller cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Rutherford looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miller throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Miller. #KD#
Rutherford lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Rutherford takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Miller 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!
Nice jab there from Miller.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutherford finish him?
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Miller gets caught flat footed, as Rutherford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutherford is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rutherford avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutherford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miller's head.
Rutherford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller 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.
Rutherford trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miller manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rutherford 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.
Miller throws a strike but Rutherford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rutherford preventing the sweep.
Rutherford looking to pass the guard.
Rutherford pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Miller is staying active underneath Rutherford, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Miller has hold of Rutherford's hands but Rutherford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rutherford wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rutherford working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutherford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller wants to improve his position but Rutherford is controlling well.
Rutherford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Miller wants to sweep here but Rutherford controlling him for the moment.
Rutherford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard. #REVB#
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutherford swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rutherford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rutherford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rutherford, up you get! #T4#
Rutherford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rutherford tries to score with a low kick but Miller moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Miller misses.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Rutherford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rutherford.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Miller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Miller's cut.
That's time! Rutherford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutherford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thomas Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford 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.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Rutherford scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.#T1#
Miller keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rutherford looking to pass the guard.
Rutherford landing some decent shots from guard.
Rutherford passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rutherford advances to half guard.
Rutherford lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Rutherford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miller has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rutherford lands a nice short elbow.
Rutherford trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutherford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller tries to roll over but Rutherford keeps him under control.#T3#
Miller moves into full guard.
Rutherford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rutherford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutherford is one step ahead there.
Rutherford trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutherford's guard. #REVB#
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller preventing the sweep. #T4#
Miller trying to move into half guard but instead Rutherford has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Rutherford looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rutherford is trying to keep Miller in close. #SUB#
Rutherford working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutherford has wrist control.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford!
After the big win, Thomas Rutherford made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Randy Miller stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: PFC 135 Moors vs Stone
Date: Oct 27, 2019

#R1#
Rutherford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tetsuo defends it nicely.
Tetsuo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Tetsuo throws a head kick that half lands.
Tetsuo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Rutherford.
Tetsuo 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.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tetsuo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rutherford misses with the combination.
Rutherford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutherford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tetsuo avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tetsuo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tetsuo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rutherford - the referee stops the clock and Tetsuo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rutherford. Tetsuo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rutherford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circle, before Rutherford throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Tetsuo's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rutherford lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Thomas Rutherford!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Rutherford thanked Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PFC 125 Tuala vs Lach
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1##KD#
Rutherford lands a left and a right that send Winston crashing to the mat, dazed. Rutherford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Winston dives in and scores a takedown into Rutherford's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rutherford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutherford 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.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Rutherford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Rutherford!#REVR#
Rutherford wants to pass the guard but Winston is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Rutherford trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Rutherford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winston looking for a sweep. Not yet Winston, not yet. #SUB2#
Winston has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rutherford should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Winston has tightened it up now! Rutherford should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Winston!
An out of breath and clearly excited Harry Winston thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PFC 119 Bathory vs Jacobson
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Rutherford with a poor takedown
and Reid counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Rutherford. #CUT2#
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Rutherford walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reid.
Rutherford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reid.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reid can pounce on him.
Reid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Reid.
Reid throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick by Rutherford misses
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Reid.
A combination from Rutherford does no damage.
Rutherford takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown but Reid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Rutherford checks a low kick from Reid.
Reid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reid takes one on the button.
Rutherford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jaheim Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Rutherford.
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reid but Reid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reid cracks Rutherford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reid, right into the meat.
Reid clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford looks for a takedown but Reid sprawls well.
A jab from Reid does it's job there.
Rutherford motions for Reid to come forward. Rutherford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reid feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Rutherford throws a head kick but Reid moves out of range.
Nice shot by Reid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Rutherford does no damage.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford misses with a low kick as Reid jumps back.
Rutherford is looking to slow Reid down with leg kicks.
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutherford tries to move into range but Reid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
As Reid backs off Rutherford throws a huge counter combo but Reid manages to avoid it all.
Rutherford throws a leg kick which misses Reid's front leg but catches the back leg as Reid tries to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with the combination.
Reid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Reid moves out of range.
Reid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reid lands a head shot.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford stalks Reid and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reid's face. Reid staggers backwards, shaken.
Reid tries to work over Rutherford's front leg with a kick but Rutherford checks it.
Reid misses with a looping right.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Reid checks it
and Reid counters with a solid body kick.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reid.
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
Reid pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range and Reid settles back down.
Rutherford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rutherford.
Reid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford throws a nice looking combination but Reid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reid scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Jab from Reid.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rutherford tries to move into range but Reid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reid misses with a looping right.
Rutherford takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reid.
Reid keeps Rutherford at a distance using the push kick.
Reid throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford throws a nice looking combination but Reid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Reid as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reid circles away quickly and effectively.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Rutherford throws a big counter head kick but Reid avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rutherford might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reid has got the better of the exchanges.
Reid leaves Rutherford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Reid avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Reid - just one landing.
Rutherford needs to keep his hands up - Reid had a free shot at his head there.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Reid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.
Reid is looking to land body kicks.
Reid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutherford blocks the body kick.
Rutherford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutherford somewhat.
Reid seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid throws a combination. Rutherford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rutherford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reid's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reid.#T1#
Reid 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.
Rutherford throws a combination that misses
and Reid counters with a nice body kick.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Reid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutherford tries to move into range but Reid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reid lands with a kick to the temple. Rutherford shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutherford.
Reid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reid cracks Rutherford with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Reid.
Rutherford goes for a double leg but Reid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reid continues to drive forward.
Jaheim Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Rutherford.
Reid stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaheim Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reid. That's going to slow Rutherford down.
Reid scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford 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 Reid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutherford just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReid.
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford misses with a double jab
and Reid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Rutherford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reid blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
And Reid counters with a quick kick to the body but Rutherford blocks it.
Reid lands a glancing blow to the side of Rutherford's head.
A head kick misses from Reid.
Reid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reid.
The crowd cheers as Rutherford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reid doesn't seem phased though.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reid. Reid obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reid.
Reid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rutherford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Reid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts. #T3#
Reid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Reid.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutherford is defended easily by Reid.#CL#
Reid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reid avoids a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Reid.
Rutherford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Reid sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reid to score with a decent uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutherford.
Reid blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Reid connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid pushes Rutherford away with a front kick.
Rutherford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutherford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rutherford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reid dips to his left and cracks Rutherford with an uppercut!
Reid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Reid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Reid moved away.
Rutherford tries for a takedown but Reid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Reid cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Reid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutherford.
Reid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rutherford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reid.
Reid is looking to slow Rutherford down with leg kicks.
Rutherford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford is trying desperately to land a takedown but Reid is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rutherford.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford tries to work over Reid's front leg with a kick but Reid checks it.
Rutherford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reid.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Reid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reid lands an overhand right.
Reid lands a head kick! #T1#
Reid lands a front kick.
Rutherford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reid. That did some damage!
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reid.
Rutherford misses with the body kick#CL#
and Reid moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutherford looks to land a combination. Reid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reid connects with a nice looking jab.
Reid bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Rutherford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford misses with a head kick. #T2#
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Reid tried to counter with a leg kick but Rutherford avoided it.
Reid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutherford in his tracks.
Reid throws a lazy head kick
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Reid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Reid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rutherford throws a jab when Reid was well out of range.
Reid throws a front kick aimed at Rutherford's knee but Rutherford avoids it well.
Rutherford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford tries a low kick but Reid avoids it.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reid scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford 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.
Nice shot lands for Reid.
Reid lands a nice looking body shot.
Reid thows a body kick. Rutherford tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutherford can do to turn this around?
Reid throws a good cross that connects.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford takes one to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Reid checks a leg kick.
Reid tried to counter with a leg kick but Rutherford avoided it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reid, right into the meat.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Reid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reid misses with a leg kick.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutherford connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford moves forwards but Reid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Nice cross by Reid.
Reid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a right hand that Reid ducks under and follows up with a left that Reid also avoids with ease.
Reid throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Reid.
Reid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reid. Reid obviously looking to wear him down.
Reid lands a jab to the head.
Reid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reid checks a leg kick nicely.
Reid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford misses with a body shot
and Reid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: PFC 114 Yoshida vs Nordskov
Date: Jun 30, 2019

#R1#
Rutherford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Tetsuo counters with a right hand that sends Rutherford tumbling to the canvas! Can Tetsuo finish him? He dives into Rutherford's guard looking to do just that!#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Rutherford has been cut.
Rutherford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tetsuo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutherford's head.#ROC2#
Rutherford is rocked!
Rutherford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rutherford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rutherford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tetsuo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rutherford controls the pace.
Tetsuo trying to control the position here.
Rutherford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Rutherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetsuo is adopting a defensive guard.
Rutherford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully.
Rutherford tries to free his leg and advance position but Tetsuo is retaining full guard.
Rutherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetsuo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutherford's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Rutherford throwing strikes from guard but Tetsuo blocks nicely.
Tetsuo wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford tries to bum rush Tetsuo with a series of wild strikes but Tetsuo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutherford tries to bum rush Tetsuo with a series of wild strikes but Tetsuo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tetsuo feints the counter takedown.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Tetsuo is just out of range.
Rutherford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tetsuo counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Rutherford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tetsuo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rutherford's best efforts.
Tetsuo gets full guard.
Rutherford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetsuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tetsuo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutherford's guard. #REVB#
Tetsuo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tetsuo trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Rutherford has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tetsuo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rutherford.
Rutherford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tetsuo winds up and cracks Rutherford with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford is trying to control but can't.
Tetsuo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tetsuo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tetsuo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rutherford's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tetsuo is taking a breather. Rutherford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurgen Tetsuo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rutherford's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Tetsuo lands a stunning uppercut that sends Rutherford to the mat!
Oh Rutherford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tetsuo chips away with some ground and pound.
Tetsuo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tetsuo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tetsuo gets to his feet and stands over Rutherford, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rutherford felt that one! Tetsuo unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rutherford from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jurgen Tetsuo!
A very excited looking Jurgen Tetsuo 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: PFC 109 Wright vs Murphy III
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
A slow jab from Wild misses its intended target.
As Wild backs off Rutherford throws a huge counter combo but Wild manages to avoid it all.
Rutherford swinging wildly here.
As Rutherford looks to move away, Wild throws a big counter combo but Rutherford just gets out of the way.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wild lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wild tests Rutherford's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
Rutherford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can Wild finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Wild.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford seems to have recovered his senses.
Wild closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rutherford! Wild dives in looking to finish! Rutherford is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wet Wild!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wet Wild waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: PFC 104 Slurper vs Rutherford
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Slurper moves out of range easily.
Rutherford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slurper counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
letting Slurper counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Rutherford is rocked!
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford has his takedown stuffed
and Slurper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses
and Slurper counters with a huge right that knocks Rutherford out cold! Slurper is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Snot Slurper! Snot Slurper retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Snot Slurper thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PFC 96 Nao vs Tuala
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antonio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutherford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Rutherford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Antonio's calf.
Antonio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutherford's hands.
Antonio tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Antonio.
Rutherford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Antonio. That one must have hurt.
Antonio doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutherford circles away. #CL#
Antonio closes the distance and clinches.
Rutherford tries to break the clinch but Antonio is controlling the position.
Antonio misses with a body punch.
Antonio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Antonio is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rutherford.#CL#
Antonio darts in and clinches Rutherford up against the cage.
Antonio throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC2#
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Antonio.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Antonio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutherford throws a low kick, looking for Antonio's leg but Antonio calmly moves out of range.
Antonio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Antonio moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Rutherford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Eugenio Antonio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Antonio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Antonio clinches with his opponent.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Antonio's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Antonio takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Antonio is looking to clinch but Rutherford is avoiding it.
Eugenio Antonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Antonio tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rutherford manages to circle out of the way.
Antonio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutherford. Rutherford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Antonio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutherford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antonio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Antonio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Antonio tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Antonio tries to clinch up.
Antonio lands with a nice body kick.
Antonio tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Antonio throws a combination that misses
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antonio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Antonio.
Antonio delivers a nice body kick.
Antonio throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Rutherford counters with a crisp one two that drops Antonio! Rutherford thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Antonio to his feet! Antonio is in big trouble!
Rutherford has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Antonio tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Antonio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutherford swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Rutherford cracks the inside of Antonio's front leg.
Rutherford misses with a low kick as Antonio jumps back.
Antonio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Antonio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Antonio moves into the clinch.
Antonio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antonio fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Antonio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutherford somewhat.
Antonio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Antonio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Antonio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Antonio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Antonio misses with a straight right.
Antonio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutherford looks to land a combination. Antonio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antonio tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Antonio avoids a kick to the body.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Antonio blocks the body kick. #CL#
Antonio forces Rutherford back against the cage and clinches.
Antonio managing to block the knees to the body from Rutherford.
Antonio works on Rutherford's body with a couple of short punches.
Antonio has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford. #BC2#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Antonio blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonio tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Antonio tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Antonio fails in his attempt to clinch.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Rutherford! Antonio is backing up but he can't get away as Rutherford lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Antonio and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford made sure to mention his sponsor, Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC 334
Date: Mar 04, 2019

#R1#
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutherford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris misses with an uppercut
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#
Harris is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Baby Boy Harris has been cut.
Harris walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Rutherford! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Rutherford thanked Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CEFC 332
Date: Feb 19, 2019

#R1#
Child throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Child has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutherford.
Rutherford has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Child is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Child darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutherford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rutherford shoots in looking for a takedown. Child tries to sprawl out of it but Rutherford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Child manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Child thumps Rutherford with a low kick.
Child tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford thumps Child with a low kick.#T1#
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Child throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Child comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Child gets the takedown into side control.
Child trying to control the position but Rutherford is working away.
Child tries to advance to mount but Rutherford denies him.
Rutherford tries to escape but Child is in control.
Rutherford gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Child's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Child's back!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford struggling to land strikes to the head as Child covers up.
Rutherford 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.
Child tries to roll but Rutherford sticks to his back.
Child looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rutherford.
I really don't envy Child right now.
Child is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rutherford off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Child is still trying to improve position.
Rutherford loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Child hold on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Child trying to control the action but Rutherford just sinks the hooks in.
Child tries to break free.
Rutherford scores with punches and elbows.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rutherford's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3#
Rutherford scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Child is looking for a way out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutherford tries to keep control of the position but Child is staying busy.
Rutherford is punishing Child with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rutherford is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Child knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Child for a finish.
Rutherford has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Child.
Rutherford scores with punches from the back.
Rutherford is trying to stick to Child's back but Child is turning into Rutherford. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rutherford's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Child.
Child trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Child got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rutherford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Child has managed to get both his arms back between Rutherford's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Child stays in close to Rutherford's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Rutherford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Child controls from within his opponent's guard.
Child passes Rutherford's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rutherford won't allow Child to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
That's time! Rutherford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford cracks Child with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Marcus Child has been cut.
Child with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Child.
Rutherford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Child throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcus Child seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Child coming out on top.#KD#
Rutherford lands a left and a right that send Child crashing to the mat, dazed. Rutherford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Child.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Rutherford does no damage.
Child stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford fires out a quick counter leg kick but Child just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Rutherford throws a nice looking combination but Child bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Child just misses with a punch to the body.
Child wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Child. Beautiful body shot.
Child tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Child.
Rutherford looks to land a combination but Child avoids it well. #TD#
Child tries to sprawl but Rutherford drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Child tries to roll over but Rutherford keeps him under control.
Child works his way to full guard. Good work.
Child trying to control the position.
Rutherford forces his way into half guard.
Rutherford working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Rutherford.
Rutherford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Child does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rutherford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rutherford trying to mount his opponent but Child defends it.
Child trying to control but Rutherford postures up.
Rutherford working over Child with some ground and pound. Child looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rutherford trying to control the action but Child is working from the bottom.
Rutherford moves nicely into side control.
Rutherford moves into full mount!
Thomas Rutherford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutherford with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Child is looking to get to half guard.
Rutherford wants to control the pace but Child is squirming around nicely.
Rutherford lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rutherford putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rutherford lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Child is rocked!
Rutherford lands a big shot to the head and Child winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Thomas Rutherford made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CEFC 331
Date: Feb 11, 2019

#R1#
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sigfridsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutherford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutherford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Sigfridsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sigfridsson throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford connects with a combination that backs up Sigfridsson into the cage. Rutherford lands a flurry of punches that gets past Sigfridsson's guard. Sigfridsson is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Rutherford bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford is the new middleweight champion!
Thomas Rutherford gave a mention to Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CEFC 327
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Rutherford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeSilva shoots in but Rutherford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutherford tries to land a body kick#TD#
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown. Rutherford fights it but they end up in guard.
Rutherford 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.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rutherford manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Rutherford got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeSilva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutherford has managed to get both his arms back between DeSilva's legs - danger averted.
Rutherford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeSilva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Rutherford pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Rutherford avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
DeSilva wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
DeSilva looking for a guillotine here but Rutherford defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutherford advances position into side control!
DeSilva is not content to let Rutherford control the position.
DeSilva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rutherford connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva is looking to regain half guard here but Rutherford keeps moving and retains side control.
Rutherford working the head and body with strikes.
Rutherford trying to control the position but DeSilva is working away.
Rutherford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeSilva regains half guard.#T2#
DeSilva is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutherford has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rutherford looking to finish DeSilva with some ground and pound. This is bad for DeSilva!
DeSilva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeSilva gets back to half guard.
Rutherford is pressing down on DeSilva's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeSilva is holding on for now.
Rutherford is trying to control the action in half guard but DeSilva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
DeSilva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rutherford trying to control from half guard but DeSilva is working away.
Rutherford wants to free his trapped foot but DeSilva is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeSilva manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
DeSilva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rutherford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rutherford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutherford is working DeSilva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Rutherford pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rutherford looking to pass the guard.
Rutherford throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
DeSilva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Rutherford pushing down on DeSilva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
DeSilva looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rutherford passes into side control!
Rutherford advances to full mount.
DeSilva tries to lock up and control but Rutherford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeSilva regains half guard.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rutherford passes the guard and advances to mount!
DeSilva is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns DeSilva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford feints a jab promting DeSilva to slip. Rutherford then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. DeSilva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Rutherford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rutherford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rutherford wants to free his trapped foot but DeSilva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rutherford is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thomas Rutherford has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rutherford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutherford's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Rutherford pushes his legs off easily.
Rutherford tries to free his leg and advance position but DeSilva is retaining full guard.
Rutherford trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutherford looking to pass the guard. #T1#
DeSilva wants to sweep here but Rutherford controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
DeSilva looking for subs off his back but Rutherford has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rutherford works his way into full mount!
Rutherford connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
DeSilva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
DeSilva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rutherford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rutherford prevents DeSilva from improving his position.#T2#
Rutherford passes to full mount!
DeSilva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rutherford landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#
DeSilva is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Rutherford! DeSilva is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Rutherford!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thomas Rutherford made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEFC 325
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Good leg kick by Rutherford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chlapik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Chlapik.
A jab from Chlapik misses.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chlapik to score with a decent uppercut.
Rutherford moves forwards but Chlapik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chlapik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chlapik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chlapik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rutherford scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Rutherford misses.
Chlapik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chlapik.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chlapik tests Rutherford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
Chlapik throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by Chlapik.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chlapik. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Chlapik looks to move away, Rutherford throws a big counter combo but Chlapik just gets out of the way.
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination.
Chlapik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A clash of legs there as Chlapik blocks the low kick.#T1#
Chlapik connects with a crisp jab.
Chlapik throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutherford counters with a left and a right that stings Chlapik.
Chlapik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chlapik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
Chlapik loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Chlapik misses.
Chlapik throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chlapik scores with a jab.
Chlapik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chlapik defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick from Chlapik lands but Rutherford takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford throws a hook but Chlapik avoids it easily.
Chlapik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rutherford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chlapik counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Chlapik moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Rutherford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
A low kick from Rutherford is predictable there
and Chlapik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chlapik counter with a right hand.
Rutherford looks for a takedown but Chlapik sprawls well.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chlapik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chlapik checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Chlapik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Chlapik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chlapik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chlapik scores with a jab to the head.
Chlapik lands the left hand.
Rutherford misses with a few strikes there.
Chlapik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutherford.#T3#
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlapik blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rutherford misses with the combination.
Chlapik tries to bum rush Rutherford with a series of wild strikes but Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chlapik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chlapik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rutherford has his takedown stuffed
and Chlapik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Chlapik.
Chlapik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutherford. Rutherford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Chlapik moved away.
Chlapik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chlapik connects with a looping right hand.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Chlapik counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Chlapik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chlapik blocks a leg kick.
Chlapik feints and then cracks Rutherford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutherford down.
Chlapik tries to land a leg kick but Rutherford saw it coming and moves away.
Chlapik avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chlapik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlapik.
Chlapik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Rutherford is rocked!
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Chlapik catches Rutherford right on the button with a cross.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chlapik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chlapik scores with a jab. Rutherford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chlapik.
Rutherford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chlapik counters with a solid body kick.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Chlapik moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
That's time! Rutherford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chlapik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rutherford might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Chlapik sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutherford dives in for a single leg takedown but Chlapik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chlapik scores with a nice strike.
Chlapik throws a front kick that sends Rutherford stumbling back into the cage.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chlapik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chlapik missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Chlapik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chlapik throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
A jab from Chlapik finds it's way through Rutherford's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Rutherford lands a left and a right that send Chlapik crashing to the mat, dazed. Rutherford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Chlapik is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chlapik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Rutherford is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chlapik's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rutherford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chlapik circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlapik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chlapik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chlapik scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Chlapik connects with a nice looking jab.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chlapik.
Rutherford misses with the combination.
A jab from Chlapik finds it's way through Rutherford's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Chlapik looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
Chlapik cracks Rutherford with a good jab.
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chlapik lands a lovely overhand right.
Rutherford moves out of range as Chlapik strikes.
Chlapik 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.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Chlapik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but Chlapik is out of range.
Rutherford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chlapik circles away.
Chlapik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
Chlapik is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Chlapik scores with a four punch combination!
Rutherford throws a jab when Chlapik was well out of range.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford blocks the body kick.
Rutherford tries to score with a low kick but Chlapik moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chlapik! But no joy.
No luck for Rutherford with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chlapik lunges at Rutherford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rutherford's hand.
Rutherford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chlapik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chlapik lands with an overhand left.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Chlapik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rutherford misses with a combination #CL2#
and Chlapik moves into the clinch.#T3#
Rutherford tries to circle away but Chlapik has him pinned against the cage.
Chlapik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards. #BC2#
Chlapik breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Rutherford misses
enabling Chlapik to counter with a crisp jab.
Chlapik lands a jab to the head.
Rutherford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick from Rutherford is predictable there
and Chlapik makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rutherford really felt that one!
Chlapik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chlapik misses with a looping left.
Chlapik throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chlapik loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Rutherford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutherford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chlapik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Rutherford - just one landing.
Rutherford ducks right into an uppercut from Chlapik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters circling a little - Chlapik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford. #T4#
Nice body punch from Chlapik.
A punch combination from Rutherford misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chlapik.
Rutherford throws a one two combo.
Chlapik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut.
Chlapik moves out of range of the body kick.
Chlapik throws a head kick that Rutherford semi-blocks.
Chlapik misses with a body kick.
Chlapik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutherford has time to react.
Chlapik jabs Rutherford right on the nose. Rutherford blinks but takes it well.
Chlapik looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Chlapik throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Chlapik.
Rutherford throws a front kick aimed at Chlapik's knee but Chlapik avoids it well.
Chlapik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutherford defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Chlapik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Rutherford dives in and scores a takedown into Chlapik's guard.
Rutherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Chlapik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutherford looking to sit in guard and control but Chlapik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Chlapik stands and steps away. Rutherford gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chlapik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutherford on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Chlapik - just one landing.
Chlapik scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlapik lands with a cross. #T1#
Chlapik steps in with a hook that catches Rutherford right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Chlapik follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rutherford looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakub Chlapik!
During a confident post fight interview, Jakub Chlapik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC 323
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Johnson stalks Rutherford and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rutherford's face. Rutherford staggers backwards, shaken.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Rutherford shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
As Rutherford backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rutherford counters with a leg kick.
Rutherford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rutherford off to one side.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts. #T1#
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Rutherford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wampage Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Rutherford.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Johnson.
Rutherford connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Rutherford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Rutherford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Rutherford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutherford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rutherford shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Rutherford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutherford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wampage Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson tests Rutherford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Rutherford 's knee.
Rutherford fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Rutherford throws a nice head kick!
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Rutherford misses with a combination
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Rutherford! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rutherford to his feet! Rutherford is in big trouble!#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Rutherford misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Rutherford badly! He tries to strike back but Johnson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Rutherford out cold! Oh man, Rutherford will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wampage Johnson!
Wampage Johnson retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Wampage Johnson 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: CEFC Live 69
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
DeSilva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but DeSilva checks it #TD#
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rutherford is trying to maintain the position but DeSilva is very close to passing his half guard.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Rutherford is defending well.
Rutherford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rutherford keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Rutherford is keeping the position.
DeSilva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Rutherford 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.
A lull in the action here as DeSilva stalls from top position.
DeSilva advances to mount.
DeSilva dominating with strikes here.
Rutherford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DeSilva wants to control but Rutherford has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
DeSilva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford wants to improve his position but DeSilva is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rutherford works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Rutherford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
DeSilva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutherford is one step ahead there. #SUB#
DeSilva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rutherford is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
DeSilva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutherford defends it easily.
Rutherford wants to control from the top but DeSilva keeps moving.
Rutherford slips nicely into half guard.
Rutherford scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rutherford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rutherford uses his free foot to push down on DeSilva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to reverse the position but Rutherford maintains control.#T4#
Rutherford punishing his opponent with strikes.
DeSilva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rutherford controlling from mount.
Rutherford lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
DeSilva is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rutherford lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
DeSilva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
DeSilva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DeSilva throws a big right hand that misses.
DeSilva trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
DeSilva passes Rutherford's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and DeSilva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
DeSilva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rutherford's guard.
DeSilva thows a huge punch but Rutherford dodges it nicely.
Rutherford is looking to improve his position.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rutherford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DeSilva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutherford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Rutherford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas Rutherford has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeSilva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rutherford taking shots to the head.
DeSilva controlling from the full mount.
DeSilva raining down shots from the mount!
Rutherford regains half guard.#SUB#
DeSilva wants to work for an arm triangle but Rutherford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
DeSilva is just content to waste time from the top position. Rutherford takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DeSilva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutherford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutherford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rutherford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
DeSilva actively working from the bottom here.
Rutherford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Rutherford is trying to work for a kimura but DeSilva is defending well.
DeSilva is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
DeSilva looking for subs from the bottom but Rutherford mounts him!
DeSilva is trying to escape the mount.
DeSilva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Rutherford has his foot on DeSilva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeSilva works his way back into a safe position though.
DeSilva looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rutherford is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rutherford looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there.
Rutherford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeSilva's guard. #REVB#
DeSilva wants to improve his position but instead Rutherford has moved into half guard.
Rutherford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
DeSilva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rutherford jumps into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva tries to improve position but can't.
Rutherford trying to control the action but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
DeSilva tries to buck Rutherford off but Rutherford is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rutherford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeSilva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
DeSilva preventing the sweep.
DeSilva is working Rutherford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Rutherford is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutherford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSilva is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutherford has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford wants to stand and escape but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutherford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Rutherford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
DeSilva wants to control the position but Rutherford says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
DeSilva wants to improve his position but Rutherford is controlling well.
Rutherford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Rutherford is working for a kimura but DeSilva is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rutherford lands a nice short elbow.
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
DeSilva looking for submissions off his back.
DeSilva trying to hold on to Rutherford's head to control him but Rutherford postures up. #T2#
Rutherford wants to take a breather but DeSilva is having none of it. #SUB#
DeSilva looking for submissions off his back.
Rutherford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
DeSilva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rutherford drops an elbow to the side of DeSilva's head. #SUB#
DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutherford pulls his head out easily.
Rutherford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rutherford is trying to control. DeSilva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Rutherford trying to pass the guard but DeSilva defending well.
DeSilva trying to hold on to Rutherford's head to control him but Rutherford postures up.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Rutherford has control of the leg.
DeSilva won't allow Rutherford to pass to mount. #SUB#
DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutherford pulls his head out easily.
DeSilva tries to roll over but Rutherford keeps him under control.
Rutherford working DeSilva over with strikes.
Rutherford working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Rutherford has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSilva manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4##SUB#
DeSilva is looking for a triangle here but Rutherford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rutherford landing a few strikes.
DeSilva tries to buck Rutherford off but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford working the ground and pound.
DeSilva regains half guard.
Rutherford lands with a punch from half guard.
DeSilva has hold of Rutherford's hands but Rutherford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeSilva trying to hold on to Rutherford's head to control him but Rutherford postures up.
Rutherford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeSilva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSilva is not content to let Rutherford control the position.
DeSilva tries to get to full guard but Rutherford has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutherford 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) 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: CEFC Fight Night 241
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
Mcgee throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcgee. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Mcgee gets a clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Mcgee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutherford.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mcgee throws a nice looking combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.#KD2#
Rutherford drops Mcgee with a beautiful combination! Mcgee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rutherford is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Mcgee is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Chinless Mcgee has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgee circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Mcgee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD2#
Rutherford feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mcgee sprawling to the canvas! Mcgee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rutherford finish him?!
Oh Mcgee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcgee throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Rutherford tries to keep at a distance but Mcgee has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Mcgee avoids them all with ease.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Mcgee instigates a clinch.
Mcgee seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcgee is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Rutherford wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgee won't allow it.
Mcgee pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Mcgee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgee.
Rutherford is trying to force a seperation but Mcgee has the dominant position.
Rutherford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgee has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
Mcgee throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Mcgee scores with a nice head shot.
Mcgee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Mcgee.
Mcgee checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgee was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.#T2#
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Mcgee moves out of range.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgee. That did some damage!
Rutherford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcgee.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcgee blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Mcgee moved away.
Rutherford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgee circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
Rutherford scoring well with a low kick there.
Mcgee misses with a few strikes there.
Mcgee wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Mcgee scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Mcgee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcgee misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Rutherford jabs at Mcgee's body.#T3#
A low kick from Rutherford is predictable there
and Mcgee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgee. Those never looked like landing.
Rutherford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mcgee checks it well. #CL#
Mcgee gets a clinch.
A short right from Mcgee. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford wants to slow Mcgee down by chopping away at his legs.
Mcgee fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Mcgee moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcgee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mcgee prevents Rutherford from breaking the clinch.
Rutherford being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Mcgee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutherford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mcgee rather than just go for the knockout.
Mcgee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rutherford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford feints and then cracks Mcgee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcgee down.
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mcgee wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Mcgee lands with a kick to the temple. Rutherford shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
Mcgee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Rutherford misses.
Mcgee misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinless Mcgee'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#
Rutherford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutherford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcgee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Mcgee tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Chinless Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgee misses with a head kick.
Rutherford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutherford thuds his shin into the meat of Mcgee's side.
Mcgee looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mcgee doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutherford circles away.
Mcgee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mcgee moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mcgee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcgee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Rutherford scores with a leg kick.
Mcgee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Rutherford lands a hook that stumbles Mcgee back into the cage. Rutherford follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mcgee to the canvas! Rutherford pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mcgee has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 239
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Chlapik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chlapik thuds his right hand into Rutherford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chlapik misses with a few strikes there.
Chlapik staying out of range there.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Rutherford.
Rutherford scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chlapik misses with a looping left.#T1##CL#
Chlapik darts in and clinches Rutherford up against the cage.#BC#
Chlapik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Rutherford drops Chlapik with a beautiful combination! Chlapik stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rutherford is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Chlapik is rocked!
A punch combination from Rutherford misses.
Oh Chlapik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford throws a right and a left that Chlapik avoids nicely.
Rutherford just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChlapik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Chlapik was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chlapik seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Chlapik crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Rutherford!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Rutherford thanked Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Jakub Chlapik was interviewed post fight and said 'HE'S ON STEROIDS! IM TELLIN YA HE IS!'.

Event: CEFC 313
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Rutherford tries to work over Handle's front leg with a kick but Handle checks it.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Handle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rutherford is trying to defend but Handle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Rutherford pushes Handle off and gets back to his feet.
Handle avoids a kick to the body. #KD#
Rutherford lands a big head kick that sends Handle tumbling to the mat! Rutherford takes a step backwards and waves Handle back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Handle is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Handle can pounce on him.
Handle is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutherford finish him?
Handle throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Handle seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford swinging wildly here.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Handle. Handle obviously looking to wear him down.
Handle dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutherford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Handle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rutherford on his heels. He'll look to pass Rutherford's guard now, I'm sure.
Handle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Handle stopping the sweep attempt from Rutherford.#ES#
Rutherford pushes Handle off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Handle shoots for a takedown but Rutherford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Handle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutherford.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rutherford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Handle checks it.
Handle shoots in but Rutherford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Handle.
Rutherford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rutherford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Handle backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Handle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Handle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Handle throws a head kick that misses.
Handle is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Rutherford moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rutherford!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Rutherford thanked Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CEFC 309
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Child lands a lovely overhand right.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Child's sensitive parts.
Child checks the leg kick.
Child swinging wildly here.
Child checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Child.
Child swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Child throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Child cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Child thows a leg kick but Rutherford checks it
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Child misses with a hook to the body
and Rutherford counters with a three punch combo that has Child backing up. Child nods at Rutherford to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Child connects with a leg kick. Rutherford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Child lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Child.#T1#
A punch combination from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Child throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Child throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Child throws a front kick aimed at Rutherford's knee but Rutherford avoids it well. #CL2#
Child drives through and clinches with Rutherford against the cage.
Child tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Child throws a wild body kick that Rutherford sees coming a mile off.
Child misses the body punch
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Child.
Rutherford misses with the combination.
Child is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutherford with a body shot.
Child ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
As Child looks to move away, Rutherford throws a big counter combo but Child just gets out of the way.
Rutherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Child doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Rutherford avoids the head kick by Child.
Rutherford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Child circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Child misses the target.
Rutherford is looking to counter punch.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Child sees it coming and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Child tries to clinch but Rutherford moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford walks into a left hand.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Child moved out of range.
Child buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Child fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Child throws a nice outside leg kick.
Child rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford counters with a one-two to the body.
Child takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Child moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Child avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Child attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Child scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Child throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Child connects with a right hand. Rutherford shakes it off.
Child tries to clinch up but Rutherford circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Child.
Child misses with a hook.#CL2#
Child closes the distance and pushes Rutherford back into the cage.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rutherford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rutherford pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Child keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Child tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Child.
Child tries to clinch but Rutherford moves out of range.
As Child looks to move away, Rutherford throws a big counter combo but Child just gets out of the way.
Child throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A punch combination from Child misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Child avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Child avoids it.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Child is looking to clinch.
Child looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Child throws a body shot but no joy.
Child throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Child 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#
Child jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rutherford feints a jab promting Child to slip. Rutherford then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Child slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Child there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but Child is out of range.
Child takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Child clinches up with Rutherford and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford scores with a head kick. Child tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Child feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Child pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Child takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford throws a head kick but Child moves out of range. #T1#
Child is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Child throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Child.
Marcus Child seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Child.
Child lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rutherford tries to move into range but Child moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rutherford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rutherford lands a jab to Child's midsection.
Child tries to clinch but Rutherford moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Child.
Child tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Child avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Child is predictable there
and Rutherford counters with a series of strikes. Child will be more careful next time no doubt.
Child lands a body shot.
Child misses with a hook.
Rutherford slips a jab from Child.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford slips a jab from Child.
Child swings widly with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a good low kick that Child was not able to check.
Rutherford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Child scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rutherford doesn't seem bothered though.
Child tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Child misses with a body shot.
Rutherford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Child checks a leg kick. #T3#
Child closes the distance but Rutherford moves to the side
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Child lands with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Child - that will leave a mark!
Child pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Child.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Child.
Rutherford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Child saw that one coming.
Child throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marcus Child seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Child scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rutherford doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Child there.#T4#
Child checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Child moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
It seemed like Child was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Child swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Child circles away quickly and effectively.
Child throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Child throws a right hand that Rutherford ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutherford also avoids with ease.
As Child looks to move away, Rutherford throws a big counter combo but Child just gets out of the way.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Child.
Child fails with an attempt to clinch.
Child scores with a jab to the head.
Child connects with a body shot.
Rutherford slips a jab from Child.
Rutherford dodges the punch combination from Child.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Child will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Child moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Child checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Child sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rutherford moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Child throws a front kick aimed at Rutherford's knee but Rutherford avoids it well.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Child moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Child ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
It looked like Rutherford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rutherford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Child is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Child misses.
Child takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Child lands a lovely overhand right.
Child connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Child swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Child.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Child.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford takes one on the button.
Child lands a nice hook to Rutherford's body. Rutherford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Child.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Child 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.
Child tries to clinch up.
Rutherford is looking to slow Child down with leg kicks.
Child punishes Rutherford's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Child rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Child tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutherford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Rutherford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Child blocks a low kick nicely.
Child looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rutherford throws a solid leg kick but Child takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutherford.
Child looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Child throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Child thows a leg kick but Rutherford checks it
and Rutherford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Child tries to clinch up.
Child swings widly with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Child scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Rutherford falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Child counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Child looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Child scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford takes a swing at Child's ribcage but misses.
Child fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Child dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Child cracks Rutherford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Child feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Child tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutherford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutherford wants to slow Child down by chopping away at his legs.
Child connects with a leg kick. Rutherford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutherford cracks Child with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Child drives through and clinches with Rutherford against the cage. #BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Marcus Child is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Child throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Child moves out of range easily.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Child.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Child.
Thomas Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford scores with a head kick.
Child lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

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 Thomas Rutherford.
Well Child 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Child!
Marcus Child very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter 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: CEFC Fight Night 234
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Aires wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Aires moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aires tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Aires moves out of range.
Aires avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aires moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Aires takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aires doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aires avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Aires's corner calls for a 1-2. Aires obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aires's calf.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutherford throws a solid leg kick but Aires takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aires is able to avoid easily.
Rutherford tries to work over Aires's front leg with a kick but Aires checks it.
A clash of legs there as Aires blocks the low kick.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Aires.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Aires.
Aires tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Aires scores with a body shot.
Aires lands a really nice looking cross but Rutherford seems unphased. #TD2#
Aires scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires controlling the position from side mount. #T2##SUB2#
Aires looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rutherford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rutherford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Aires's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Rutherford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aires connects with a decent elbow.
Aires is looking to take a break and control but Rutherford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aires working the head with strikes.
Aires working the body and head with strikes.
Aires working the ground and pound but Rutherford is defending the strikes.
Aires lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rutherford is looking to reverse the position.
Rutherford regains half guard.
Aires thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Aires seems content to control.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aires lands a nice short elbow.
Rutherford gets back to full guard.
Aires wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Rutherford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aires's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aires loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires works over Rutherford with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Aires.
Rutherford lunges at Aires with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aires's hand.
Thomas Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Aires looking to score a takedown here. Rutherford is defending well but Aires drives through and ends up in Rutherford's guard.
Aires working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutherford's head.
Aires trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires advances position into side control!
Aires working the ground and pound but Rutherford is defending the strikes.
Aires has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Aires controlling the position.
Aires scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rutherford manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aires wants to take a breather but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aires trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aires controls the pace.
Aires distracts Rutherford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aires working the strikes but Rutherford uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aires stalling away here and it's allowed Rutherford to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Aires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruno Aires has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aires trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aires keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Aires throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires landing with the ground and pound.
Aires trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rutherford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aires is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rutherford is looking for a triangle but Aires pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Rutherford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aires's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
Aires jabs Rutherford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aires looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a right hand that Aires ducks under and follows up with a left that Aires also avoids with ease.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutherford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford scores with a head kick. Aires tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from Aires tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Aires bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rutherford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aires wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Rutherford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aires.
Aires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aires throws a strike aimed at the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aires is putting a hurting on Rutherford here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aires misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aires is putting a hurting on Rutherford here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep.
Rutherford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rutherford tries to buck Aires off but Aires is having none of it.
Aires trying to control the position but Rutherford is working away. #T2#
Rutherford is trying to get back to half guard.
Aires in side control, throwing shots but Rutherford defends. #ES#
Rutherford throws Aires to one side and escapes!
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutherford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Aires - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aires changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Aires lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Aires misses its intended target.
Rutherford appears to be looking for a big counter.
A lazy body kick from Rutherford
and Aires counters with a thumping low kick.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Aires. Those never looked like landing.
Rutherford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutherford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aires slips a jab and a cross from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aires on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aires blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
And Aires tries to counter it with a takedown but Rutherford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aires uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutherford has time to react.
Aires checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aires fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Aires takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aires throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Aires moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aires throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aires.
Aires taking a breather here.
Aires working the body and head with strikes.
Thomas Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aires scores with punches from side control.
Rutherford is not content to let Aires control the position.

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 Thomas Rutherford.
I think Aires 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEFC 304
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Gatsby throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Gatsby rushes Rutherford and presses him up against the cage.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch but Gatsby keeps him there for the moment.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rutherford is looking to break free of the clinch but Gatsby has double underhooks.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gatsby keeps control of Rutherford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatsby avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Gatsby.
Rutherford scoring well with a low kick there.
Gatsby cracks Rutherford with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Gatsby avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gatsby.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Gatsby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gatsby.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Gatsby.
Gatsby lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutherford 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!
Gatsby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards. #T1#
Gatsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gatsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gatsby on the inside.
Gatsby has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Gatsby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rutherford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rutherford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Gatsby backs off Rutherford throws a huge counter combo but Gatsby manages to avoid it all.
Gatsby throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Gatsby drives through and clinches with Rutherford against the cage. #BC2#
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gatsby throws out the jab. #CL#
Gatsby takes the fight into the clinch.
Gatsby misses with the head strike.
Rutherford can't break the clinch. #T2#
Gatsby prevents Rutherford from breaking the clinch.
Rutherford is trying to force a seperation but Gatsby has the dominant position.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Gatsby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gatsby fails to land.
Gatsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gatsby connects with an inside leg kick.
Gatsby checks the leg kick.
It looked like Gatsby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Gatsby has Rutherford up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch but Gatsby keeps him there for the moment.
Gatsby gets through Rutherford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gatsby misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rutherford tries to circle away but Gatsby has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Gatsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gatsby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gatsby moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Gatsby checks it.
Gatsby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gatsby tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Jay Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gatsby clinches with his opponent.
Gatsby lands with a right to the head.
Rutherford is trying to force a seperation but Gatsby has the dominant position.
Rutherford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I was talking to Gatsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Rutherford does no damage. #T4#
Gatsby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gatsby throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gatsby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutherford defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Gatsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatsby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
Rutherford throws a nice looking combination but Gatsby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Gatsby avoids it.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Gatsby moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Gatsby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gatsby tries to bum rush Rutherford with a series of wild strikes but Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gatsby misses with a straight right.
Rutherford is looking for the big counter here.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that Gatsby avoids nicely.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Gatsby saw that one coming.
As Rutherford tries to get set, Gatsby tries to push him back and clinch up but Rutherford manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Gatsby pushes Rutherford up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford tries to break free but Gatsby pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Gatsby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Rutherford blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Gatsby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutherford can do to turn this around?
Rutherford takes a swing at Gatsby's ribcage but misses.
Gatsby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Gatsby blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Gatsby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gatsby scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford lands with a slapping head kick.
Rutherford lands a high kick!
A clash of legs there as Gatsby blocks the low kick.
Gatsby misses the shot to the body.
Gatsby wants to clinch.
Rutherford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gatsby on the side of the head. #T1#
Rutherford swinging wildly here.
Gatsby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gatsby back to the cage. Rutherford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
Gatsby feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gatsby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutherford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutherford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Gatsby.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Gatsby avoids it.
Rutherford misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Gatsby down.
Gatsby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gatsby connects with a body shot.
Gatsby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gatsby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutherford. Rutherford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Gatsby clinches up against the cage.
Rutherford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Rutherford tries to get set, Gatsby tries to push him back and clinch up but Rutherford manages to avoid the attempt.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Gatsby instigates a clinch.
Jay Gatsby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gatsby throws a head punch that misses.
Gatsby lands an uppercut.
Rutherford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gatsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Gatsby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Gatsby clinches up against the cage.
Gatsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby prevents Rutherford from breaking the clinch.
Rutherford tries to break the clinch but Gatsby is controlling the position.
Gatsby misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Gatsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford tries to break the clinch but Gatsby is controlling the position.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch but Gatsby keeps him there for the moment.
Gatsby can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Rutherford takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford is trying to force a seperation but Gatsby has the dominant position.
Gatsby misses with some punches.
Rutherford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gatsby has him pressed against the cage.
Gatsby has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Gatsby has Rutherford pressed against the cage, preventing Rutherford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gatsby avoiding damage as Rutherford throws knees to the body.
Gatsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gatsby misses with the head strike.
Gatsby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gatsby lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutherford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Gatsby clinches with his opponent. #T4##BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch. #CL#
Gatsby moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Gatsby. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gatsby misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford throws a big counter head kick but Gatsby avoids it with no problem.
Gatsby wants to clinch
and Rutherford counters with a two punch combo.
Gatsby takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gatsby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutherford delivers a nice body kick.
Gatsby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutherford paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Gatsby has Rutherford up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gatsby lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gatsby has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford. #BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Jay Gatsby will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Gatsby lands.
Nice body punch from Gatsby.
Gatsby doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutherford circles away.
Rutherford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
Gatsby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rutherford manages to circle out of the way.
That kick from Rutherford tenderised Gatsby's leg. Gatsby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutherford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Gatsby darts in and clinches Rutherford up against the cage.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Gatsby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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!
Rutherford misses with the combination.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body. #TD#
Rutherford gets caught flat footed, as Gatsby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rutherford is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gatsby dives into side control. #T1##REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rutherford is looking to reverse the position.
Gatsby scoring with punches from side control.
Rutherford regains half guard, as Gatsby was trying to land strikes.
Gatsby wants to free his trapped foot but Rutherford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gatsby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Gatsby working Rutherford over with strikes.
Gatsby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rutherford's head.
Gatsby trying to control the action but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Gatsby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rutherford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gatsby working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Rutherford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rutherford is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gatsby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rutherford is looking to improve his position.
Gatsby is pressing down on Rutherford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rutherford is holding on for now.
Rutherford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gatsby.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gatsby in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Gatsby there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gatsby scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Gatsby.
Rutherford wants to get back to full guard.
Gatsby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rutherford defending well though.
Rutherford taking some punishment here, with Gatsby in his half guard.
Rutherford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutherford is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Gatsby 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#
Gatsby tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Gatsby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutherford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford feints a counter leg kick.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatsby.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gatsby.#TD#
Gatsby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rutherford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gatsby is in Rutherford's guard.
Gatsby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rutherford wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatsby lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!#SUB2#
Rutherford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rutherford is still in real trouble! Can Gatsby finish him?
Gatsby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Gatsby makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rutherford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatsby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gatsby advances position into side control!
Rutherford on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gatsby creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rutherford sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gatsby scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Rutherford is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gatsby can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Gatsby!
Jay Gatsby retains his middleweight title!
Jay Gatsby looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'My life, old sport, my life... my life has got to be like this... It's got to keep going on.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 231
Date: Aug 20, 2018

#R1#
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Rutherford in a clinch.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Rutherford is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs. #CL2#
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rutherford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rutherford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt. #T1#
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hunt.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Rutherford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rutherford throws an elbow but misses.
Hunt taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Rutherford stalling against the cage.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Rutherford stalling in the clinch but Hunt improves position.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt leaning against his opponent.
Rutherford has Hunt pushed against the cage.#BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutherford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Rutherford takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
Rutherford is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Hunt taking a breather. #T4#
Rutherford tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt is pushing Rutherford up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunt is working Rutherford over against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunt tries to bum rush Rutherford with a series of wild strikes but Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutherford swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Rutherford takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt scores a nice knee to the body.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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 Thomas Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford lands a nice looking body kick.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Rutherford circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.#CL2#
Hunt clinches up against the cage.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hunt.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rutherford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rutherford is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Rutherford avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Rutherford tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt digs a right hand into Rutherford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rutherford's gas tank.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford has Hunt pushed against the cage.#T2#
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford wants to break free but Hunt has control.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rutherford as Hunt tries to tie him up.
Hunt has Rutherford pressed against the cage. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutherford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Rutherford is avoiding it.
Rutherford attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutherford.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutherford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Hunt is looking to clinch but Rutherford is avoiding it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutherford - that will leave a mark!
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutherford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Rutherford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Rutherford drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
Rutherford tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt is working Rutherford over against the cage.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt. #BC#
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Rutherford avoids nicely.
Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Hunt instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Rutherford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rutherford.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a right hand.
Rutherford effectively controlling the action here.
Rutherford just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it. #BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Rutherford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick there by Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunt tries to bum rush Rutherford with a series of wild strikes but Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rutherford counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Rutherford to acknowledge the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rutherford.
Hunt moves to clinch but Rutherford breaks away
and Rutherford counters with a left and a right that stings Hunt.
Rutherford misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Rutherford sprawls well.
Rutherford drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunt sprawls and moves away.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Rutherford is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutherford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutherford connects with a high kick.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Rutherford scores with a leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down. #T2#
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hunt forces Rutherford back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Rutherford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Phol Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Rutherford. #CL2#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rutherford up against the cage.
Hunt with a knee to the head. #T4#
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rutherford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Hunt. #ROC2#
Rutherford is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt just leaning against Rutherford, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Thomas Rutherford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Hunt.

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 Thomas Rutherford.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rutherford, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford made sure to mention his sponsor, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) in his post fight interview.
Phol Hunt spoke after the fight, saying 'vittu'.

Event: CEFC 300
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Blackburn keeps it at a distance.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackburn scores with a body shot.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutherford tries to bum rush Blackburn with a series of wild strikes but Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Blackburn closes the distance and clinches.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rutherford gets through Blackburn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Blackburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutherford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rutherford taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Rutherford moves away
and Rutherford counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blackburn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutherford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rutherford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford throws a front kick aimed at Blackburn's knee but Blackburn avoids it well.
Blackburn blocks the body kick.
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Blackburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Blackburn.
Blackburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Blackburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rutherford is trying to break free.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blackburn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
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!
Rutherford cracks the inside of Blackburn's front leg.
Blackburn takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Rutherford circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rutherford rather than just go for the knockout.
Rutherford tries to clinch there but Blackburn circles away.
Blackburn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Blackburn's front leg.
Blackburn checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutherford tries to land a leg kick but Blackburn saw it coming and moves away.
Blackburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Blackburn moved away.
Blackburn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford scores with a head kick.
Blackburn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
It looked like Rutherford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rutherford is looking to chop away at Blackburn's legs.
Nice jab there from Rutherford.
Blackburn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.#T3#
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford tried to score with a low kick but Blackburn checks it.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blackburn is able to avoid easily.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Blackburn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blackburn checks a leg kick. #CL#
Blackburn gets tackled into the cage by Rutherford. Rutherford maintains the clinch.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blackburn fails to pull guard. #T4#
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but Rutherford blocks it.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Rutherford holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackburn drops back down to his feet.
Rutherford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blackburn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rutherford is trying to maintain a safe position but Blackburn gets an underhook and turns Rutherford into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Rutherford won't allow it.
Thomas Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lugh Blackburn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Blackburn is avoiding it.
Thomas Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn catches Rutherford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutherford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackburn can do to turn this around?
Blackburn checks a leg kick.
Blackburn moves out of range of the body kick.
Blackburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford throws a leg kick which misses Blackburn's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackburn tries to avoid it.
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blackburn checks a leg kick.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Blackburn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rutherford clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Blackburn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully.
Rutherford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackburn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Rutherford tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackburn is retaining full guard.
Blackburn working a defensive guard here.
Rutherford trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Blackburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rutherford scoring with some ground and pound.
Rutherford landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rutherford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rutherford with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Blackburn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Blackburn trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Blackburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutherford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackburn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Blackburn working for a triangle but Rutherford defends it easily.
Rutherford trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Rutherford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Rutherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn is pulling down on Rutherford's head. It's preventing any offense from Rutherford, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Blackburn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rutherford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutherford forces his way into half guard.
Blackburn trying to control here.
Rutherford working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blackburn won't allow Rutherford to pass to mount. #T4#
Rutherford passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blackburn!
Rutherford is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rutherford looking to control but Blackburn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blackburn is in a horrible position here. Rutherford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rutherford wants to control the pace but Blackburn is squirming around nicely.
Blackburn taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Blackburn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn tries to hold on but Rutherford pushes him away.
Blackburn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Blackburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackburn moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the head but Rutherford blocks with his arms.
Rutherford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blackburn is defending well for now.
Rutherford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blackburn blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rutherford obliges.
Rutherford works on Blackburn's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Blackburn successfully pulls guard.
Rutherford with a nice head shot there.
Thomas Rutherford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Blackburn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackburn keeping full guard, as Rutherford tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rutherford is working hard here to advance position.
Rutherford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Blackburn is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Blackburn has an active guard here but Rutherford has managed to pass into half guard.
Blackburn is refusing to be controlled, as Rutherford sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rutherford in particular looking to stall.
Rutherford trying to mount his opponent but Blackburn defends it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rutherford working over Blackburn with some ground and pound. Blackburn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rutherford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blackburn wants to get back to full guard.
Rutherford wants to take a breather but Blackburn is having none of it.
Blackburn controlling the position well.
Blackburn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rutherford thows a huge punch but Blackburn dodges it nicely.
Rutherford wants to pass to mount but Blackburn is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Rutherford.
Rutherford is pressing down on Blackburn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blackburn is holding on for now. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Blackburn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rutherford is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackburn has wrist control.#SUB2#
Blackburn is looking for a triangle but Rutherford pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Blackburn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rutherford trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Lugh Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford throws an elbow that misses. Blackburn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rutherford's guard. Nice move by Blackburn!#REVB##SUB#
Rutherford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Blackburn throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Blackburn advances to half guard.
Blackburn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rutherford's thigh. Rutherford counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blackburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas Rutherford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutherford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rutherford tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC Sunday Night Fights 2
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutherford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shlemenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shlemenko throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
As Shlemenko backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left and a right from Shlemenko both land. Nice combination.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rutherford as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Shlemenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
Rutherford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shlemenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Rutherford.
Shlemenko tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Shlemenko 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.
Shlemenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Shlemenko has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Shlemenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford is struggling to control the position.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko is controlling him.#T1#
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shlemenko fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Shlemenko.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shlemenko.
Rutherford stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shlemenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head. #BC2#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shlemenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shlemenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards. #BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!#CL2#
Shlemenko closes the distance and pushes Rutherford back into the cage.#T2#
Shlemenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shlemenko tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford tries to stall but Shlemenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shlemenko throws a head punch that misses.
Shlemenko misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shlemenko has Rutherford up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Shlemenko on the inside. #BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Shlemenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Shlemenko misses the target.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Shlemenko misses with a straight left.
Rutherford throws a leg kick which misses Shlemenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Shlemenko tries to avoid it.
Shlemenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shlemenko. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Shlemenko backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutherford scores with a jab.
Shlemenko tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown.
Thomas Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.
Rutherford lands a front kick.
Rutherford fails to land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Rutherford misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Shlemenko gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford gets through Shlemenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shlemenko tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Shlemenko lands with an overhand left.
Good work by Shlemenko as he checks the leg kick.
Shlemenko avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford sets himself, and Shlemenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Rutherford avoids it this time.
Shlemenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shlemenko's sensitive parts.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shlemenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shlemenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rutherford is fending him off so far but Shlemenko persists. Nope, Rutherford circles away and we're back to standing.
Shlemenko checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Shlemenko misses its intended target.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shlemenko.
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 Thomas Rutherford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##KD2#
Shlemenko sends Rutherford crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shlemenko is motioning to the referee to let Rutherford up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Rutherford is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Shlemenko avoids it.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shlemenko wants to counter the offense by Rutherford and move into the clinch position.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutherford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
Shlemenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Shlemenko swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shlemenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Shlemenko.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shlemenko.
Shlemenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford. #TD2#
Rutherford tries to sprawl but Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutherford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shlemenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shlemenko's back!
Shlemenko covers up after that shot from Rutherford. #T1#
Rutherford throws a series of strikes and Shlemenko wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Rutherford punching from mount but Shlemenko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rutherford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rutherford is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shlemenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rutherford looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T2#
Shlemenko is in a horrible position here. Rutherford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutherford punching from mount but Shlemenko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rutherford wants to control the pace but Shlemenko is squirming around nicely.
Shlemenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rutherford trying to control but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Rutherford there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Shlemenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rutherford putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shlemenko taking shots to the head.
Shlemenko tries to reverse the position but Rutherford maintains control.
Rutherford looking to finish with strikes here!
Rutherford tries to control but Shlemenko wriggling away.
Rutherford postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Shlemenko bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rutherford and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEFC Live 57
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
It looked like Rutherford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick
and Rutherford counters with a three punch combo that has Fighter 1 backing up. Fighter 1 nods at Rutherford to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Rutherford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rutherford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fighter 1 is looking to reverse the position.
Fighter 1 managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rutherford.
Rutherford trying to control the position but Fighter 1 is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutherford lands some shots froms side control.
Fighter 1 can't do much from the bottom here.
Rutherford 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter 1 is pushing Rutherford's head away, looking to escape. Rutherford manages to hold on to the position though.
Rutherford trying to control the position but Fighter 1 is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rutherford tries to advance to mount but Fighter 1 instead regains half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Rutherford is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rutherford stops Fighter 1 from getting back to his feet.
Fighter 1 is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Fighter 1 pushes Rutherford off and gets back to his feet.
Rutherford throws a series of strikes that have Fighter 1 backpedaling.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick but Rutherford moves out of range. #CL#
Rutherford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fighter 1 trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Fighter 1 throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Rutherford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.
Fighter 1 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter 1 tries to land a knee to the head but Rutherford blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter 1 lands a high kick!
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fighter 1 swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutherford counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Fighter 1 has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Sparring Fighter 1 stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 227
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1##TD#
Rutherford gets caught flat footed, as Gone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Rutherford has his feet on Gone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gone tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Rutherford as Gone shoots in.#CL#
Gone closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Gone breaks from the clinch.
Rutherford fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Rutherford clinches. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutherford defends it nicely.
Rutherford unleashes a big counter combination but Gone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Gone is looking to clinch but Rutherford is avoiding it.
Rutherford is looking for the big counter here.
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gone dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutherford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rutherford is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chins Gone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gone swivels and escapes.
Gone is looking for a counter combo.
Gone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rutherford as he avoids it easily.
Gone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Gone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rutherford is trying to defend but Gone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gone is trying to control the action in half guard but Rutherford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Gone missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU#
Gone stands up and beckons Rutherford to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Gone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rutherford to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rutherford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford distracts Gone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Rutherford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gone's head.
Rutherford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gone pulls Rutherford in to control the position.
Gone trying to control the position.
Gone has his hands on Rutherford's head, controlling the position.
Rutherford is looking to work some ground and pound but Gone has wrist control.
Rutherford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rutherford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gone working a defensive guard here.
Rutherford throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rutherford is aware though and is defending well.
Rutherford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rutherford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutherford throws a big right hand that misses.
Gone trying to control the position.
Rutherford throwing strikes from guard but Gone blocks nicely.
Rutherford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gone's head.
Rutherford scoring with some ground and pound.
Rutherford wants to control from the top but Gone keeps moving.
Rutherford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Gone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rutherford defends well and Gone ends up having to push Rutherford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Rutherford gets a clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rutherford gets tackled into the cage by Gone. Gone maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gone swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Gone tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Rutherford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutherford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutherford somewhat.
Gone shoots in but no luck this time.
Rutherford throws a counter combo.
Rutherford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chins Gone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Gone clinches up against the cage.
Rutherford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gone up against the cage.
Rutherford is trying to maintain a safe position but Gone gets an underhook and turns Rutherford into the cage.#T2#
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Gone blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
The referee calls for Gone to work.
Rutherford looking to throw knees to the head but Gone is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Gone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutherford feints the counter takedown.
Rutherford shoots in looking for a takedown. Gone tries to sprawl out of it but Rutherford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Rutherford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gone moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Rutherford with the counter takedown but Gone avoids it easily.
Gone blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Gone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gone moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Chins Gone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gone misses with a head kick.
Rutherford stuffs the takedown attempt from Gone. Gone gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Gone avoids it with no problem.
Chins Gone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutherford at a distance.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Gone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Gone avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Gone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rutherford.
Gone fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Gone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rutherford to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Gone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rutherford off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Rutherford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Gone.
Gone throws a series of punches but Rutherford moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gone.
Gone moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gone 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 Rutherford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutherford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutherford changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gone shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutherford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford throws a right hand that Gone ducks under and follows up with a left that Gone also avoids with ease.
Gone throws a big counter combination but Rutherford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck for Rutherford with that takedown attempt.
Rutherford fails with the takedown.#T1##CL#
Gone forces Rutherford back against the cage and clinches.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gone pinned against the cage. Gone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chins Gone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Rutherford.#CL#
Gone darts in and clinches Rutherford up against the cage.#T2#
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Gone controls the action. #BC2#
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Rutherford does no damage.
Gone goes for a double leg but Rutherford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rutherford continues to drive forward.
Gone fails to land the takedown.
Rutherford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gone defends well and Rutherford ends up having to push Gone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gone is looking to clinch but Rutherford is avoiding it.
Gone shoots in but Rutherford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Gone backs off Rutherford throws a huge counter combo but Gone manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown but Gone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutherford stuffs the takedown attempt from Gone. Gone gets slowly back to his feet.
Gone tries for a takedown but Rutherford circles away easily
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gone connects with a leg kick. Rutherford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gone.#TD2#
Rutherford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Rutherford won't allow Gone to sweep him here.
Rutherford looking to sit in guard and control but Gone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rutherford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gone defends well.
Gone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chins Gone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Rutherford.
I've got Rutherford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford made sure to mention his sponsor, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) in his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC 291
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Clintsari takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clintsari s head.
Clintsari trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Clintsari trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Rutherford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rutherford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clintsari 's brow.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clintsari backwards.
Rutherford stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rutherford throws an elbow but misses.
Clintsari is trying to stall.
Rutherford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clintsari .
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rutherford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clintsari takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clintsari looking to stall.
Rutherford throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clintsari .
Clintsari is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns Clintsari into the cage.#T1#
Rutherford throws an elbow that misses.
Rutherford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clintsari leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Clintsari .
Clintsari continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Rutherford is working Clintsari over against the cage.
Clintsari trying to control the position but instead, Rutherford has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clintsari into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rusoposkinen Clintsari .
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Clintsari moved away.
Clintsari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clintsari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Rutherford feints and as Clintsari raises his hands in defense, Rutherford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rutherford controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clintsari can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Rutherford forces his way into half guard.
Rutherford moves into full mount! Clintsari won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Rutherford is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Clintsari is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) 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: CEFC 288
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Rutherford shoots for a double leg takedown but Face sprawls well. He's pushed Rutherford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutherford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Face's waist but Face gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rutherford off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Rutherford closes the distance and clinches.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike.
Rutherford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Face has had enough of the clinch but Rutherford keeps him there for the moment.
Face tries to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling the position.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford keeps control of Face as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Face escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Rutherford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Face, pushing him back against the cage.
Rutherford keeps control of Face as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Face wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford gets through Face's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Face looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Rutherford forces Face back against the cage and clinches.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Face backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face is trying to force a seperation but Rutherford has the dominant position.
Rutherford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Face has had enough of the clinch but Rutherford keeps him there for the moment.
Rutherford misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Face managing to block the knees to the body from Rutherford.
Face wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Face wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutherford won't allow it.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rutherford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Face takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutherford lands with a slapping head kick.
Face lands with a right hand.
Rutherford tries to clinch
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Face moves out of range. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Face has knocked Rutherford down with a huge combo! Face steps away and waves a wobbly Rutherford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Rutherford is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Face counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angel Face!
Our winner, Angel Face, 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: KAMIKAZE 86
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Rutherford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rutherford off to one side.
Rutherford scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Washington rushes Rutherford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Rutherford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rutherford is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks. #BC#
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Rutherford is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Rutherford gets caught napping as Washington dives in and scores a takedown. Rutherford manages to retain guard.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Rutherford managing to control the position.
Rutherford is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Washington trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford pulls Washington in to control the position. #SUB#
Washington drops back looking for a leg! Rutherford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rutherford manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Rutherford's guard.
Rutherford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Washington stops Rutherford from standing up.
Rutherford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rutherford wants to stand but Washington is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rutherford told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Washington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washington lands in his opponent's guard.
Washington won't allow Rutherford to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutherford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rutherford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington won't allow Rutherford to sweep him here.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington prevents Rutherford from getting back to his feet.
Rutherford is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Washington 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.
Rutherford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutherford is retaining full guard. #T3#
Rutherford managing to control the position.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rutherford wants to stand up but Washington is controlling him.
Rutherford trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Washington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Washington moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Washington shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutherford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Washington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Washington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rutherford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rutherford is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Washington asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Rutherford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Washington lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rutherford holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Washington lands a nice forearm strike.
Washington prevents Rutherford from escaping the position.
Washington trying to control the action but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Washington asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rutherford is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rutherford some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rutherford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Washington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Washington's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Washington stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Washington throws a head kick but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford with the counter takedown but Washington avoids it easily.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Washington tries to clinch but Rutherford moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
Rutherford stuffs the takedown.
Rutherford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Washington with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutherford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Washington.
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!
Rutherford can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Rutherford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Washington is controlling him well.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep.
Rutherford is still trying to improve position.
Washington in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rutherford is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it.
Rutherford is not content to let Washington control the position.
Rutherford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rutherford pushes Washington off looking to stand but Washington dives back in and keeps control.
Washington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rutherford works his way to full guard. Good work.
Denver Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Washington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutherford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Washington works over Rutherford with some ground and pound from guard.
Rutherford is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea.
Washington trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutherford is on top in guard. #REVB#
Washington keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully.
Rutherford wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutherford's guard. #REVR##T3#
Washington throws a big elbow that misses.
Rutherford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutherford can do to turn this around?
Washington being controlled here momentarily.
Rutherford is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Rutherford manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Washington is trying to drag Rutherford to the mat but Rutherford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington fails with the takedown.#T4##CL#
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Rutherford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Washington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Washington blocks a head kick by Rutherford. #TD#
Washington dives in and scores a takedown into Rutherford's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
Rutherford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Rutherford has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Washington won't allow Rutherford to get back to his feet.
Washington stands up over Rutherford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denver Washington dominated that second round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Washington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rutherford wants to get back to his feet.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Washington is looking for a kimura here.
Washington thows a huge punch but Rutherford dodges it nicely.
Rutherford wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Rutherford looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford keeping control of the position.
Rutherford is trying to stand up here but Washington is controlling him well. #T1#
Rutherford keeping hold of Washington's head, controlling as best he can.
Washington stops Rutherford from getting back to his feet.
Rutherford wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Washington wants to free his trapped foot but Rutherford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rutherford moves into full guard.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutherford wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
Rutherford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rutherford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Denver Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Washington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Washington connects with a right hand. Rutherford shakes it off.
Washington looks for a takedown but Rutherford sprawls well.#TD#
Washington scores with a takedown into Rutherford's guard.
Rutherford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rutherford wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford pulls Washington in to control the position. #T3#
Rutherford controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Washington throws a big right hand that misses.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington won't allow Rutherford to sweep him here.
Washington prevents Rutherford from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Denver Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Rutherford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denver Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Washington rushes Rutherford and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Washington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rutherford pulls his leg out and moves away.
Washington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rutherford.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
As Washington backs off Rutherford throws a huge counter combo but Washington manages to avoid it all.
Rutherford thumps Washington with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Rutherford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Washington leaves Rutherford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denver Washington!
Denver Washington took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Time to call it, I want to thank the fans for all the support.'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 76: Show
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Rutherford lands a head kick. Van Der Sluijs smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like James Van Der Sluijs has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Rutherford. Beautiful body shot.
Van Der Sluijs dodges the punch combination from Rutherford.
A head kick by Rutherford misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a straight right hand.
Rutherford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Der Sluijs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Der Sluijs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutherford tries for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs circles away easily
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick that stops Rutherford in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Van Der Sluijs keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Der Sluijs tries a quick counter leg kick but Rutherford is wise to it.
Van Der Sluijs avoids the head kick by Rutherford. #CL#
Rutherford has Van Der Sluijs up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutherford shoots in and drives through. Van Der Sluijs sprawls well.
Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford tries to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Van Der Sluijs back into the cage.#T2##BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Rutherford clinches with his opponent.
Rutherford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Der Sluijs controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Van Der Sluijs fails to land.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns Van Der Sluijs into the cage.
Van Der Sluijs struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands. #BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
Van Der Sluijs is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Rutherford backs off Van Der Sluijs throws a huge counter combo but Rutherford manages to avoid it all.
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Der Sluijs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Rutherford darts in and clinches Van Der Sluijs up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Van Der Sluijs looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Der Sluijs! But no joy.
Rutherford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Rutherford rushes Van Der Sluijs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs letting Rutherford take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Van Der Sluijs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutherford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Der Sluijs throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford with a poor takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a series of strikes. Rutherford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rutherford scores with a head kick. Van Der Sluijs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutherford dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Der Sluijs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good low kick that Rutherford was not able to check.
Rutherford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A head kick by Rutherford misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutherford darts in trying to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford shoots and misses #KD2#
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp one two that drops Rutherford! Van Der Sluijs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rutherford to his feet! Rutherford is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Rutherford is rocked!#CL#
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Rutherford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a leg kick.
Rutherford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Sluijs swivels and escapes.
Van Der Sluijs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutherford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Rutherford clinches.
Van Der Sluijs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head. #T3##BC2#
Van Der Sluijs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Van Der Sluijs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford tries to clinch up but Van Der Sluijs circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford shoots in but Van Der Sluijs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Der Sluijs! But no joy.
Rutherford wants to clinch but Van Der Sluijs slips to the side
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rutherford scores with a push kick.#T4#
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rutherford tries to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Der Sluijs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford tries to clinch up but Van Der Sluijs circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Van Der Sluijs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Van Der Sluijs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Der Sluijs. That did some damage!
Rutherford throws a lazy body kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick. #CL#
Rutherford darts in and clinches Van Der Sluijs up against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs is stalling here. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Der Sluijs pinned against the cage. Van Der Sluijs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford tries for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs circles away easily
and Van Der Sluijs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Van Der Sluijs. No joy for Rutherford on that attempt.
Van Der Sluijs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Rutherford misses with a takedown
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Sluijs swivels and escapes.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Sluijs moves out of range easily.
Rutherford wants to clinch.#T3#
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Van Der Sluijs is avoiding it.
Van Der Sluijs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rutherford moves to clinch but Van Der Sluijs breaks away
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a solid body kick.
Rutherford dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Der Sluijs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Van Der Sluijs responds with a good body kick, but Rutherford manages to step out the way in time.
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Der Sluijs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Rutherford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Der Sluijs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutherford somewhat.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Der Sluijs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Der Sluijs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutherford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Der Sluijs defends well and Rutherford ends up having to push Van Der Sluijs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Der Sluijs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Van Der Sluijs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Der Sluijs 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Van Der Sluijs!
James Van Der Sluijs gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DUEL#122 Muller vs Trew
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Ashton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ashton's head.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutherford is defended easily by Ashton.
Ashton throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutherford counters with a left to the body.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Ashton moved out of range.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Ashton avoids it.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutherford is looking for the big counter here.
Ashton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Ashton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutherford if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Ashton blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Rutherford swinging wildly here. #T1#
Rutherford moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Ashton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Ashton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rutherford quickly recovers to half guard.
Ashton working over Rutherford with some ground and pound. Rutherford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ashton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford is trying to stand.
Rutherford is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutherford tries to kick Ashton off but Ashton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ashton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rutherford wants to improve his position but Ashton is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutherford wants to get back to his feet.
Ashton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford is staying active underneath Ashton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ashton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Ashton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ashton 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.
Ashton trying to mount his opponent but Rutherford defends it.
Rutherford is trying to stand back up but Ashton is controlling him
Ashton trying to control from half guard but Rutherford is working away.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rutherford is looking to escape.
Rutherford keeping hold of Ashton's head, controlling as best he can.
Ashton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep. Ashton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ashton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rutherford is just riding it out for now. Ashton eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Ashton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rutherford tries to get to full guard but Ashton has control of the leg.
Rutherford taking some punishment here, with Ashton in his half guard.
Ashton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutherford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rutherford trying to hold on to Ashton's head to control him but Ashton postures up.
Ashton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rutherford wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ashton thows a huge punch but Rutherford dodges it nicely.
Ashton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rutherford is looking to escape.
Ashton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rutherford defending well though.
Rutherford wants to control but Ashton passes into side.
Ashton working away.
Rutherford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Ashton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ashton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutherford keeps working.
Rutherford defending against the ground and pound.
Rutherford pushes Ashton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ashton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ashton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Ashton 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#
Rutherford shoots in and drives through. Ashton sprawls well.
Rutherford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ashton, right into the meat.
Rutherford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ashton swivels and escapes.
Eric Ashton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Rutherford.
Ashton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutherford walks into a stiff left hand from Ashton.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses
and Ashton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford shoots in looking for a takedown. Ashton tries to sprawl out of it but Rutherford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ashton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Ashton misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ashton - that will leave a mark!
Rutherford is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ashton thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
Ashton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Ashton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rutherford sprawls well initially but Ashton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rutherford gets back to full guard.
Ashton lands a couple of elbows.
Rutherford is still in real trouble! Can Ashton finish him?
Ashton gets to his feet and stands over Rutherford, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rutherford felt that one! Ashton unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rutherford from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Ashton!
An out of breath Eric Ashton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC Live 47
Date: Jan 04, 2018

#R1#
Little misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck for Rutherford with that takedown attempt.
Little moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Rutherford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford throws a sloppy body shot
and Little counters with a two punch combo.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Little's sensitive parts.
Rutherford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Little throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Little forces Rutherford back against the cage and clinches.
Rutherford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutherford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Little.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Rutherford fails to land the takedown.
Roger Little has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Little 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.
Little misses the jab.#T1#
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Little sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roger Little is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford closes the distance and clinches up with Little, looking for a takedown. Rutherford pushes Little against the cage but Little circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford 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.
Little uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Little cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Little.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Little connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that Little avoids nicely.
Little lands a jab to the nose.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Little misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Little looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford throws a big counter head kick but Little avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford moves forwards but Little connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutherford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Little gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rutherford.
Little pushes Rutherford away with a front kick.
Little stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Little wants it to stay on the feet.
Little thuds his right hand into Rutherford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a low kick. #T2#
Little feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rutherfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rutherford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Little.
Little is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Little.
A combination from Little does no damage.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
Little blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Little avoids it.
Rutherford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Rutherford rushes Little and presses him up against the cage.
Rutherford working hard to break the clinch.
Rutherford is trying to break the clinch but Little has him pressed against the cage.
Little misses with some punches.
Little misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Little looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Little uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Little swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Little lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rutherford shoots in looking for a takedown but Little manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rutherford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Little is looking to counter with a body kick.
Little connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutherford. Rutherford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
Little misses the jab.#CL#
Little closes the distance and clinches.
Little has Rutherford pressed against the cage, preventing Rutherford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Little lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Little working aggressively here. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Little listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Little looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutherford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Little circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Rutherford misses with a double jab
and Little counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Little avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Little misses with a hook.
Little looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford tried to score with a low kick but Little checks it.
Little closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Little blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
An attempted straight right counter from Little misses the target.
Little throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Little scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can Little finish him?
Little checks the leg kick nicely there.
Little misses with a kick to the body.
Rutherford seems to have recovered his senses.
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Little scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Little as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Little does it's job there.
Rutherford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#
Little is rocked!
Rutherford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Little dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rutherford tries to keep at a distance but Little has taken the fight into the clinch.
Little swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Little keeps control of Rutherford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Little circles away from the clinch attempt.
Little moves away from the strike by Rutherford. #CL#
Little gets a clinch.
Little keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutherford's efforts to push away.
Little misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutherford can't break the clinch.
Little keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutherford's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Little is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutherford can do to turn this around?
Rutherford is looking to break free of the clinch but Little has double underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roger Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Rutherford lands but Little takes it in his stride.
Oh Little is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Rutherford takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford lands a big right hand that drops Little! The killer instinct kicks in and Rutherford finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rutherford!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rutherford!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Rutherford thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Roger Little was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Face misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Face throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford tries to counter with a takedown but Face is quick to defend against it.
Rutherford throws a nice looking combination but Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Rutherford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Face.
Rutherford connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Face is rocked!
Face throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rutherford looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Face is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutherford finish him?#KD#
Rutherford drops Face with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Face looks back up at him and smiles so Rutherford waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Face as Rutherford shoots in.
Rutherford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rutherford shoots and misses
and Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Face lands a jab to the head.
Face seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Face moves out of range.
Rutherford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Face circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Rutherford finds it's target.
Face slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Face looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Face looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
Rutherford misses with a takedown attempt
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Face moves out of range. #KD#
Rutherford lands a big head kick that sends Face tumbling to the mat! Rutherford takes a step backwards and waves Face back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford throws a right hand that Face ducks under and follows up with a left that Face also avoids with ease.
Face throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Angel Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Face slips under a jab from Rutherford.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Rutherford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rutherford advances position into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Rutherford's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Face is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Face is looking for a sweep.
Face is not content to let Rutherford control the position.
Rutherford connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Face some visible discomfort. #T3#
Rutherford is staying tight to Face's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Face struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rutherford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Face knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rutherford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Face keeps working.
Rutherford scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rutherford has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Face!
Rutherford misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rutherford tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rutherford looking to finish with strikes here!
Face really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Face wants to hold on but Rutherford pushes him away.
Face blocking the ground and pound.
Rutherford lands a couple of good shots and Face has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good control from Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford 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#
Rutherford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Face moves out of range.
Face throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD#
Rutherford lands a big head kick that sends Face tumbling to the mat! Rutherford takes a step backwards and waves Face back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rutherford looks to land a combination but Face avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
Rutherford moves out of range as Face strikes.
Rutherford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Face can do to turn this around?
Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Face.
Rutherford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Face sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutherford somewhat.
Face looks to land a combination. Rutherford sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Face.
Face misses with a wild body shot.
Face takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Face sprawls well. Face wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rutherford gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford fails with the takedown.
Rutherford dives in for a single leg takedown but Face sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Face but Face pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Face dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Rutherford lands with a kick to the temple. Face shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Face's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutherford under the eye.
Rutherford tries to bum rush Face with a series of wild strikes but Face uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Face misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Face.
Rutherford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutherford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Face is fending him off so far but Rutherford persists. Nope, Face circles away and we're back to standing.
Face scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Face swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Face avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Rutherford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Face circles away.
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Face lands a left and a right that send Rutherford crashing to the mat, dazed. Face thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Rutherford is rocked!
Face cracks Rutherford with a left hook right on the temple and Rutherford goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Face lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rutherford is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angel Face!
A victorious Angel Face thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Grappling Test Event 2
Date: Nov 12, 2017

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charles McGuire (ranked 2865 p4p, 359 weight class) and Thomas Rutherford (ranked 3131 p4p, 384 weight class). McGuire comes to the ring accompanied by Black Stone Cherry - White Trash Millionaire . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

190 cm
34 yrs
189 lbs

187 cm
30 yrs
190 lbs

McGuire

Rutherford

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Charles McGuire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutherford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuire defends it nicely.
Rutherford has a takedown stuffed.
McGuire attempts a counter takedown but Rutherford avoids it well and moves away.
McGuire has been working on his balance at River's Edge Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rutherford.
Charles McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Rutherford.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rutherford or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire, which made it look bad.
Rutherford shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Rutherford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. McGuire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Rutherford with that takedown attempt.
Rutherford fails with the takedown

and McGuire counters with a takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McGuire (4) vs (0) Rutherford

McGuire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGuire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire wants to control for a moment but Rutherford uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McGuire wants to free his trapped foot but Rutherford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGuire is thwarting Rutherford's attempts to control the position.
McGuire wants to pass to mount but Rutherford is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rutherford is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuire.
McGuire is trying to control. Rutherford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGuire trying to control from Rutherford's half guard. Rutherford has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (7) vs (0) Rutherford

McGuire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutherford keeps working.
Rutherford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGuire swings around for an armbar but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McGuire's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (7) vs (2) Rutherford
McGuire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (9) vs (2) Rutherford
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

McGuire wants to work for an arm triangle but Rutherford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rutherford wants to get back to full guard.

McGuire seems to be working for a kimura but Rutherford defends the submission attempt.
Rutherford is not content to let McGuire control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutherford is staying active underneath McGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGuire is just content to waste time from the top position. Rutherford takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Rutherford keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire trying to move into half guard but instead Rutherford has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (9) vs (4) Rutherford
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Rutherford is proving a slippery customer.

McGuire is looking for a triangle but Rutherford pushes his legs off easily.
Rutherford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rutherford looking to pass the guard.
Rutherford trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
McGuire controls Rutherford momentarily but Rutherford frees himself.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire wants to hit a switch here but Rutherford passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGuire there!
Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (9) vs (7) Rutherford
McGuire is squirming around, avoiding Rutherford's attempts to control the action.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McGuire manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rutherford controlling the action here.

McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rutherford passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (9) vs (10) Rutherford
McGuire looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGuire is looking to improve his position but Rutherford isn't that keen on the idea.
McGuire is working hard here to advance position.
Rutherford wants to control the pace but McGuire is squirming around nicely.
Rutherford is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McGuire wants to hold on but Rutherford pushes him away.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford prevents McGuire from getting the reversal.
Rutherford content just to control the position here.
McGuire is working to get back to half guard.
Rutherford controlling the position easily from mount.
McGuire sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to control the action here but instead Rutherford manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McGuire (9) vs (13) Rutherford
McGuire is trying desperately to improve position.
Rutherford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGuire tries to hold on but Rutherford postures up.
Rutherford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGuire is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford controlling his opponent.
McGuire tries to lock up and control but Rutherford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rutherford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGuire is trying to escape the mount.
Rutherford controlling from the full mount.
Rutherford tries to control but McGuire wriggling away.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rutherford looking to control but McGuire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutherford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGuire wants to control but Rutherford is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rutherford wins on points by 13 to 9.
An out of breath Thomas Rutherford thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Grappling Test Event
Date: Oct 31, 2017

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charles McGuire (ranked 2803 p4p, 344 weight class) and Thomas Rutherford (ranked 3031 p4p, 367 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Black Stone Cherry - White Trash Millionaire . On his way into the cage it seems that Charles McGuire has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charles McGuire seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

190 cm
34 yrs
189 lbs

187 cm
30 yrs
190 lbs

McGuire

Rutherford

McGuire is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rutherford's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McGuire (2) vs (0) Rutherford
Rutherford is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.
McGuire tries to pass to full mount but Rutherford defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGuire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rutherford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rutherford keeping hold of McGuire's head, controlling as best he can.
McGuire has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is controlling the pace.
McGuire is trying to control the action in half guard but Rutherford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rutherford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McGuire (2) vs (4) Rutherford
Rutherford has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McGuire's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to roll but Rutherford sticks to his back.
Rutherford controlling the position well here. McGuire rolled but Rutherford kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
It looks like Rutherford might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford trying to control momentarily.
McGuire tries to break free.
McGuire wants to control his opponent's hands but Rutherford gets his hands free.
McGuire wants to escape the position.
McGuire breaks Rutherford's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGuire (4) vs (4) Rutherford
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutherford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Rutherford is keeping the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGuire trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutherford is keeping the position for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuire controls the pace.
Rutherford trying to control the position.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutherford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutherford can't keep his opponent in guard - McGuire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is pressing down on Rutherford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rutherford is holding on for now.

McGuire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

McGuire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rutherford defends it well.
McGuire is taking a breather. Rutherford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

McGuire is trying to work for a kimura but Rutherford is defending well.
Rutherford tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
McGuire is trying to control the action in half guard but Rutherford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

McGuire is working for a kimura but Rutherford is defending it quite comfortably.
McGuire trying to control the action but Rutherford is working from the bottom.

McGuire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGuire wants to take a breather but Rutherford is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McGuire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rutherford is looking to improve his position.
McGuire tries to pass to full mount but Rutherford defends it.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is just content to waste time from the top position. Rutherford takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to advance position but Rutherford has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McGuire (4) vs (8) Rutherford
McGuire is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rutherford controlling from the full mount.
McGuire is desperately trying to improve his position but Rutherford has a good base and remains in mount.
Rutherford content just to control the position here.
McGuire is desperately trying to improve his position but Rutherford has a good base and remains in mount.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGuire wants to control but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford controlling his opponent.
Rutherford looking to control but McGuire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rutherford controlling his opponent.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford wants to control the pace but McGuire is squirming around nicely.
McGuire is desperately trying to improve his position but Rutherford has a good base and remains in mount.
Rutherford content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutherford can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGuire is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rutherford wins on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Thomas Rutherford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 27, 2017

#R1#
Tarczynski tries to clinch up but Rutherford circles away and keeps his distance.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
We've been informed that Rutherford 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
Tarczynski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that misses
and Rutherford finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarczynski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarczynski lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tarczynski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Tarczynski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Tarczynski keeps it at a distance.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that half lands.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tarczynski misses with a kick to the body
and Rutherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tarczynski is out of range.
Tarczynski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Tarczynski misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford throws a lazy head kick
letting Tarczynski counter with a right hand.
Tarczynski blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Tarczynski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarczynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Tarczynski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarczynski throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tarczynski!
Tarczynski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Tarczynski dominated that round.
That's time! Tarczynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski misses with a left hand
and Rutherford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Tarczynski misses
and Rutherford makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tarczynski really felt that one!
Karol Tarczynski is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Tarczynski. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Tarczynski drives through and clinches with Rutherford against the ropes.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch but Tarczynski keeps him there for the moment.
Tarczynski is looking to control Rutherford's arms but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tarczynski has his back to the ropes.
Tarczynski working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tarczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarczynski misses with a straight right.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Tarczynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Rutherford throws a lazy head kick
and Tarczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Tarczynski.
Rutherford throws a counter combo.
Tarczynski swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tarczynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford unleashes a big counter combination but Tarczynski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tarczynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Rutherford misses.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
enabling Tarczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutherford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Crunch! Rutherford slams his shin into Tarczynski's torso.
A head kick from Rutherford lands but Tarczynski takes it in his stride.
Tarczynski jabs at Rutherford's body.
Tarczynski throws a lazy head kick
and Rutherford counters with a left and a right that stings Tarczynski.
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!
Tarczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarczynski moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
It looked like Tarczynski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tarczynski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tarczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
Tarczynski throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karol Tarczynski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford lands with a cross.
Tarczynski lands with an overhand left.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tarczynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Tarczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tarczynski misses with a low kick as Rutherford jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Tarczynski misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Rutherford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Tarczynski throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tarczynski tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Tarczynski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutherford will feel that in the morning.
Tarczynski tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Tarczynski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarczynski. Tarczynski obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Tarczynski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the body.
Tarczynski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutherford.
Tarczynski looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Tarczynski misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Tarczynski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tarczynski wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarczynski misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Thomas Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarczynski throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Tarczynski!

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 6
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Bathory tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutherford walks into a left hand.
Nice body kick there by Rutherford.
Bathory has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Omerta MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bathory tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rutherford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bathory takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutherford 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.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
Bathory throws a right hand that misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Arzlan Bathory has been cut.#CL#
Bathory gets a clinch.
Rutherford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Bathory manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Bathory tries to clinch up but Rutherford circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutherford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
Bathory tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutherford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutherford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Bathory throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rutherford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Bathory.
Rutherford is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Bathory fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.#KD#
Bathory scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Rutherford to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Bathory away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Rutherford got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rutherford!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Bathory engages and cracks Rutherford with a massive lead left hook - Rutherford tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Bathory is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arzlan Bathory!
An out of breath and clearly excited Arzlan Bathory thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Dynasty 8
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Rutherford moves away from the strike by O Donno.
Rutherford falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutherford 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Rutherford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. O Donno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Donno blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but O Donno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rutherford. #CUT2#
It looks like Aldo O Donno has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Donno.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Donno is able to avoid easily.
O Donno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Donno lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Donno lands a glancing blow to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Donno.
O Donno throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
O Donno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Donno ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
O Donno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutherford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rutherford duly obliges. #T1#
O Donno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rutherfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!#KD#
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand and goes down! O Donno rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Rutherford has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can O Donno finish him?
O Donno looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination.
Rutherford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Donno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from O Donno.
Rutherford leaves his chin hanging out and O Donno seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rutherford crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aldo O Donno!
After winning the bout, Aldo O Donno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Bathory takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bathory wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bathory walks into a stiff left hand from Rutherford.#CUT2#
It looks like Arzlan Bathory has been cut.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Bathory has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Omerta MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rutherford.
Nice uppercut lands for Bathory. That snapped Rutherford's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutherford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Bathory scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Rutherford beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Rutherford has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Rutherford out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arzlan Bathory!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arzlan Bathory waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: UGD 62:Wayne Vs Hart
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
That kick from Munson tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munson.
Munson sets himself, and Rutherford steps forward looking for the clinch! Munson avoids it this time.
Munson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Munson misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford walks forward, straight into a front kick from Munson.
Munson throws a lazy body kick
and Rutherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford 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.
A jab from Munson does it's job there.
Munson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body kick there by Munson.
Munson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Munson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Munson delivers a nice body kick.
Munson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rutherford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rutherford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Munson - the referee stops the clock and Rutherford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Munson. Rutherford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Munson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Munson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Munson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rutherford counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Munson.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Munson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Munson cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Rutherford lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson lands with a nice body punch.
Munson throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Munson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munson backing away here, and Rutherford unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford looks to throw the jab but Munson is out of range.
Rutherford looks to land a combination but Munson avoids it well.
Munson looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Rutherford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutherford moves out of range as Munson throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Munson.
A head kick by Munson misses
and Rutherford counters with a three punch combo that has Munson backing up. Munson nods at Rutherford to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body kick from Munson.
Munson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Munson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munson throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford with a nice cross.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Munson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munson looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford tries to counter with a clinch but Munson shakes him off and moves away.
Munson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Munson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Munson connects with a high kick.
Munson feints and then cracks Rutherford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutherford down.
Rutherford avoids a kick to the body.
Rutherford scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutherford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Munson.
Munson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rutherford drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Munson follows Rutherford to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Munson!

Event: UGD 57:Sakamoto Vs Sturm
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rutherford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Silver 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.
Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Come on Silver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rutherford gets through Silver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns Silver into the cage.
Rutherford blocks an elbow strike.
Rutherford digs a right hand into Silver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silver's gas tank.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
Silver just leaning against Rutherford, taking a breather.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Come on Silver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silver taking a breather.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rutherford dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver lands a nice elbow.
Silver prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Rutherford in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
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!
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Silver lands an elbow just above Rutherford 's eye.
Silver controlling the action here for a moment.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Silver has Rutherford pushed against the cage.
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands. #T3#
Silver is struggling to control the position.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
Rutherford trying to stall but Silver improves his position.
Silver lands an elbow just above Rutherford 's eye.
Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rutherford pushes Silver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Silver stalling in the clinch but Rutherford improves position.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silver or not.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver lands an elbow inside.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rutherford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silver taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rutherford blocks an elbow strike.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
A body shot lands from Silver.
Rutherford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Silver wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver tries to clinch up.
Rutherford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rutherford tries to score with a low kick but Silver moves his leg out of the way.
Rutherford slips a jab from Silver.
Silver digs a good hook to Rutherford's body. #CL#
Silver moves into the clinch.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Rutherford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rutherford's defenses.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Silver lands an elbow inside that Rutherford shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Silver lands a damaging elbow.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the temple.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Silver lands an elbow just above Rutherford 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rutherford's defenses.
Rutherford blocks an elbow strike.
Rutherford lands a shot to the body.
Rutherford dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
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!
Silver blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silver as Rutherford tries to tie him up.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Silver taking a breather.
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the temple.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Rutherford has been cut.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rutherford is keeping busy.
Silver wants to stall.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rutherford presses Silver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutherford's brow.
Silver tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Silver back against the cage.
Rutherford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Silver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rutherford blocks the elbow strike.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silver stalling in the clinch but Rutherford improves position.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silver - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silver is pushing Rutherford up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Rutherford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rutherford's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rutherford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silver is out of range and Rutherford settles back down.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Silver lands a slapping body shot.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Rutherford's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutherford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Silver moves out of range easily.
Rutherford punishes Silver's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver wants to clinch.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silver is looking to clinch. #T1#
Silver avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Silver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Silver clinches up with Rutherford and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Silver.
Rutherford blocks an elbow strike.
Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver blocking some punches.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the temple.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
Rutherford tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the cage.
A short right from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rutherford letting Silver take a breather here.
Rutherford leaning against his opponent.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford. #T3#
Rutherford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford lands a right hand.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Rutherford.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rutherford lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Rutherford dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rutherford slowing the pace effectively.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thomas Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rutherford blocks an elbow strike.
Rutherford has Silver pressed against the cage.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutherford avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutherford 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford!
Our winner, Thomas Rutherford, 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: OFC 277: Resistance
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawk with a jab.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford 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.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford thumps Hawk with a low kick.
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawk misses the body punch
and Rutherford counters with a good low kick that Hawk was not able to check.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Hawk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawk.
A head kick by Rutherford misses #TD#
and Hawk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rutherford's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutherford is retaining full guard.
Rutherford wants to stand and escape but Hawk is having none of it. #ES2#
Rutherford wriggles free and stands up.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hawk throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Hawk is looking to slow Rutherford down with leg kicks.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Rutherford. #T1#
Rutherford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford 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 Hawk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hawk throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Rutherford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hawk slips a jab from Rutherford.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Rutherford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rutherford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hawk's head.
Hawk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Hawk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot. #T2##CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Hawk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawk working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hawk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Hawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards. #ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
Hawk goes for a takedown attempt but Rutherford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Rutherford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hawk clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawk finish him?
Hawk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutherford seems to have recovered his senses.
Rutherford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford tries to land a leg kick but Hawk saw it coming and moves away.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Hawk is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rutherford jabs at Hawk's body.
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Hawk.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hawk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
Rutherford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Rutherford lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the cage and back into range.
Rutherford lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Hawk moved away.
Hawk lands with a hook. Rutherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutherford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Rutherford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
A nice combination there by Hawk. #CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawk misses with some punches.
Hawk lands a right hand.
Hawk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hawk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawk pushes Rutherford against the cage. Hawk is working some dirty boxing. Hawk pushes off with a quick right hook! Rutherford goes down! Rutherford tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hawk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFC 265: Rockin vs Santos
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herald throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Herald takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Herald cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Rutherford has closed the distance and engaged Herald in a clinch.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Herald prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Herald swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herald misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Herald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Herald has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Herald controls the action.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Herald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford is leaning against Herald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow. #T1#
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Herald.
Herald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short left from Herald.
Herald misses with a punch to the body.
Herald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herald misses with some punches.
Herald working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Herald.
Herald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herald backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutherford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Herald.
A short uppercut from Herald.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herald misses with a body punch.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herald backwards.
Herald throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Herald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herald backwards.
Herald takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Herald.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to work over Herald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford presses Herald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Herald.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Herald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herald backwards. #BC#
Herald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Herald misses with a body shot.
Herald avoids a kick to the body. #KD#
Herald drops Rutherford with a beautiful combination! Rutherford stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Herald is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
Rutherford is looking to slow Herald down with leg kicks.
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can Herald finish him?#T3#
Rutherford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rutherford seems to have recovered his senses.
Herald lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Rutherford does no damage.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Herald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutherford throws a low kick, looking for Herald's leg but Herald calmly moves out of range.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Herald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Herald jabs Rutherford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Herald.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutherford dips to his left and cracks Herald with an uppercut!
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Rutherford scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford catches Herald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Herald saw that one coming.
Rutherford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutherford tried to score with a low kick but Herald checks it.
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Herald.
Rutherford throws a front kick aimed at Herald's knee but Herald avoids it well.
Herald lands with a straight right. Rutherford didn't see that one coming.
Herald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herald connects with a body shot that sends Rutherford's belly button to the back.
Herald misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Rutherford.
A big right from Herald misses.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Herald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Rutherford rushes Herald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC#
Herald manages to break the clinch.
Herald throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Rutherford will probably get the nod.
That's time! Herald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Herald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Herald.
A chopping leg kick lands by Herald.
Herald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford flicks out a counter leg kick but Herald steps away.
Rutherford misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A jab lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Herald.
Rutherford cracks Herald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rutherford scoring well with a low kick there.
Herald throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Herald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Herald cracks Rutherford with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rutherford looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Herald finish him?
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Herald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutherford avoids a kick to the body.
Herald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rutherford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Good leg kick by Herald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - Rutherford coming out on top.
Herald misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Herald is looking to chop away at Rutherford's legs.
Herald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutherford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rutherford's head.#CL2#
Rutherford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Herald blocks a body shot from Rutherford. #BC#
Herald manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutherford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutherford thuds a left hand into Herald's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutherford. Herald shrugs it off though.
Rutherford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Herald moves out of range.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Herald takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Herald throws a head kick but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Herald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Herald tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Rutherford lands with a cross.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Herald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Herald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Herald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford lands a jab.
Rutherford scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Herald.
Herald throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herald.
Herald checks the leg kick.#T3#
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heralds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Herald has knocked Rutherford down with a huge combo! Herald steps away and waves a wobbly Rutherford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Herald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Herald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford slips a straight right by Herald.
Herald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutherford scores with a nice strike.
Rutherford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Herald misses with a body shot.
Travis Herald is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford 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.
Herald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herald can pounce on him.
Herald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Herald looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Herald on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Herald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herald throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford connects with a body shot that sends Herald's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herald looks to land a combination but Rutherford avoids it well.
Rutherford stuns Herald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Herald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herald will feel that in the morning.
Herald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford is looking to slow Herald down with leg kicks.
Jab by Rutherford.
Herald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rutherford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Herald on the side of the head. #CL2#
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herald.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford pushes Herald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Herald's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Donk. Rutherford catches Herald right on the button with a cross.#KD2#
Rutherford drops Herald with a beautiful combination! Herald stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rutherford is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Herald is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Travis Herald has been cut.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Herald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Herald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herald walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Herald is holding his hands too far apart here. Rutherford throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Herald is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Rutherford!
As Thomas Rutherford got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Rutherford's own Pedro'.

Event: OFC 257: Ingram vs Rockin
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
John misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a left to the body.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from John.
Good work by John as he checks the leg kick.
John throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford lands with a straight right. John didn't see that one coming.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling John to score with a decent uppercut.
John rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
John throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutherford on the side of the head.
A left lands for Rutherford.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the body.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been hearing reports that John has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
John swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but John is out of range.
Rutherford connects with a looping right hand.
Rutherford sizes up John with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
John misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutherford. John shrugs it off though.
Rutherford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
John finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutherford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutherford swings for the body but John moves out of range.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by John.
Rutherford misses with a hook
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
John throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
John swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range. #CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and clinches.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from John.
Rutherford keeps control of John as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling him.#T2#
John can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Rutherford tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling him.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford prevents John from breaking the clinch.
Rutherford slows down the pace here.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
John misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Rutherford tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Rutherford prevents John from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
John tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
John prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford cracks John with a nice body shot.
John misses with the head strike.
John wants to break free but Rutherford has control.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Rutherford to work.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John. #T4#
Good body shot from Rutherford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
John struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford lands a shot to the body.
Rutherford tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt John or not.
John is breathing heavily.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
John blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
John breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Rutherford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
John defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
John takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
John misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Rutherford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and John has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on John. That did some damage!
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.
John throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt John.
John looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
Rutherford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
John tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutherford is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford thumps John with a low kick.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Rutherford jabs John right on the nose. John blinks but takes it well.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid body kick from Rutherford. #T1#
John misses the jab.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rutherford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and John has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
John scores with a kick to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by John.
John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
John swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from John.
Rutherford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot by Rutherford.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
John dodges the punch combination from Rutherford.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Rutherford tenderised John's leg. John is trying to keep his angry face on.
John throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.#T2#
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutherford catches John with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Rutherford rushes John and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
John blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford stalling.
John prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
John lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
A shot in the inside from John.
John lands with a left to the head.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Rutherford.
John lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutherford or not.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
John misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Rutherford working aggressively here.
John misses with the head strike.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford prevents John from breaking the clinch.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
John breaks the clinch.
Rutherford throws a hook but John blocks it.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford scores with a nice right hand.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.
Rutherford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rutherford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
John tries a low kick but Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford scores with a sloppy right hand. John should have avoided that one.
Rutherford shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. John eats them both and turns towards Rutherford to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
John slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
John 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.
Rutherford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a jab to the head.
Rutherford throws a nice outside leg kick.
John missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford cracks the inside of John's front leg.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
John misses with a low kick.
John lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford 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#
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutherford.
That kick from Rutherford tenderised John's leg. John is trying to keep his angry face on.
John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
John misses with a left hand
and Rutherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutherford checks it well.
Rutherford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
John loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
John ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
John slips under a jab from Rutherford.
John looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
John checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford tries a low kick but John avoids it.#T1#
John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow John down.
John looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from John misses.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Crunch! Rutherford slams his shin into John's torso.
John takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
John throws a front kick aimed at Rutherford's knee but Rutherford avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by John.
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
John throws a low kick, looking for Rutherford's leg but Rutherford calmly moves out of range.
Rutherford cracks the inside of John's front leg.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finkle John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
John misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutherford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rutherford 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Rutherford pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
John throws a series of punches but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Rutherford throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John is looking to counter punch.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt John.
Rutherford scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rutherford cracks John with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from John.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford needs to keep his hands up - John had a free shot at his head there.
John throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rutherford lands a jab.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt John.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Rutherford.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
John will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
John misses with a body punch
and Rutherford counters with a good low kick that John was not able to check.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from John.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
John throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
John 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.
Rutherford cracks the inside of John's front leg.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent John stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John misses with a straight right.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford took some time post fight to say the following; 'Rutherford's own Pedro'.

Event: OFC 248: Roadblock
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Newell misses.
Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell.
Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Newell coming out on top.
Newell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford defending well as Newell loads up on a big left hand.
Newell throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Newell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford blocks a low kick nicely.
Rutherford jabs Newell right on the nose. Newell blinks but takes it well.
Newell tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newell's sensitive parts.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newell. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Rutherford!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rutherford.
Newell throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newell pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Rutherford lands with a hook. Newell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters circling a little - Newell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Newell clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Newell throws a solid leg kick but Rutherford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newell.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newell dips to his left and cracks Rutherford with an uppercut!
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newell was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a cross.
Newell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Newell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Newell just misses with a punch to the body.
Newell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Newell keeps the fight on the outside.
Newell tried to counter with a leg kick but Rutherford avoided it.
Newell stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newell misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Newell.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.
Rutherford misses with a combination
and Newell counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newell's corner calls for a 1-2. Newell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutherford scores with a punch to the head.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Newell takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3##CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch successfully.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Newell avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Newell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Newell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Newell breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
Newell misses with a looping left.
Rutherford takes a swing at Newell's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford walks into a jab.
Rutherford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newell's head.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newell.
Newell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to work over Newell's front leg with a kick but Newell checks it. #T4#
Nice shot by Rutherford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Newell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Newell thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Newell keeps the fight on the outside.
Crunch! Newell slams his shin into Rutherford's torso.
Newell is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutherford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Newell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick from Newell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Rutherford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Newell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Newell.
Rutherford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newell.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Newell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newell throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutherford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Newell.
Rutherford throws a counter combo.
Newell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newell looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Newell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newell throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.#T1#
Newell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Newell saw that one coming.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Newell moved away.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Newell can pounce on him.
Newell throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Newell misses with a body punch
and Rutherford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Newell throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford connects with a right hand. Newell shakes it off.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Newell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newell throws a solid leg kick but Rutherford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newell.
Newell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Rutherford finds it's target.
Newell takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Newell throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Newell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rutherford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Newell missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Newell misses its intended target.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but Newell is out of range.
Rutherford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newell misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Newell throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Newell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Newell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutherford's head backwards.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Newell off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Newell misses with a hook to the body
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newell was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a jab to the nose.
Newell cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Newell moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Newell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Newell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Newell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Newell ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Newell misses with a head kick.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Newell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newell moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell.
Rutherford tries a quick counter leg kick but Newell is wise to it.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newell's sensitive parts.
Newell moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Newell sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutherford is able to avoid easily.
Rutherford with a jab.
Newell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutherford's head backwards.
Rutherford connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Newell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford scores with a spinning back kick!
Newell takes one to the side of the head.
Newell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutherford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell.
A slow jab from Newell misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Newell throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newell.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Newell can pounce on him.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Newell throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford lands a jab to the nose.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
Newell throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Newell blocks it well.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newell.
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newell's head backwards.
Newell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Newell misses with a double jab.
Newell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good work by Rutherford as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Newell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rutherford lands an overhand right.
Rutherford lands with a shot to the body.
Newell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Newell does it's job there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutherford. Newell shrugs it off though.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Newell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Newell 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.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Newell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Newell scores with a hook.
Newell punishes Rutherford's body with a nice straight punch.
Newell throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Newell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutherford's head backwards.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the body.
Newell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Newell misses.
Newell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Newell.
Newell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutherford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Newell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutherford is looking to slow Newell down with leg kicks.
Newell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford tries a quick counter leg kick but Newell is wise to it.#TD#
Newell looking to score a takedown here. Rutherford is defending well but Newell drives through and ends up in Rutherford's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newell looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Newell distracts Rutherford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Newell prevents Rutherford from getting back to his feet.
Newell throws an elbow that misses. Rutherford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Newell's guard. Nice move by Rutherford!#REVB#
Newell trying to control the position.
Rutherford is in close to Newell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rutherford advances to half guard.
Rutherford slips a nice elbow through Newell's hands, connecting with Newell's forehead.
Rutherford throwing shots but Newell is blocking nicely.
Newell is trying to control but can't.
Thomas Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Newell is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newell is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newell is working hard here to advance position.
Rutherford is controlling the pace.
Newell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutherford 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford!
An intense looking Thomas Rutherford took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Rutherford's own Pedro'.

Event: ITFL 7.1
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Rutherford thows a body kick. McGuiness tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGuiness takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice straight punches there by Rutherford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutherford.
McGuiness looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
McGuiness scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. McGuiness does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford tries a body shot but McGuiness blocks it.
McGuiness misses with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as McGuiness controls the action.
McGuiness looking to slow down the pace here.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuiness uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuiness lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards. #T1#
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuiness backwards.
McGuiness lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford is leaning against McGuiness and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuiness blocking some punches.
McGuiness makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by McGuiness.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGuiness seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rutherford can turn it around.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
McGuiness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuiness takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rutherford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuiness throws an off balance right hand
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuiness misses with a straight right.
Rutherford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutherford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from McGuiness does no damage. #T2#
McGuiness swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutherford counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. McGuiness catches Rutherford right on the button with a cross.
McGuiness looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
McGuiness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but McGuiness uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuiness misses the target.
McGuiness throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuiness throws a big shot that misses.
McGuiness blocks the body kick.
Liam McGuiness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuiness misses with a hook.
McGuiness connects with a body shot that sends Rutherford's belly button to the back.
McGuiness misses the shot to the body.
McGuiness misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Rutherford moves into the clinch.#T3#
Rutherford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford tries to work over McGuiness's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuiness holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGuiness takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuiness controls his hands.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuiness prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuiness's elbow.
McGuiness blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from McGuiness. #T4#
Rutherford presses McGuiness against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuiness.
A frustrated look appears on McGuiness's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but McGuiness avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuiness.
McGuiness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuiness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
McGuiness feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuiness lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutherford at a distance.
McGuiness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuiness.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
McGuiness connects with a looping right hand.
McGuiness throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGuiness.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rutherford 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.
A big right from McGuiness misses.
Rutherford slips under a jab from McGuiness.
Rutherford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Rutherford. #CL2#
Rutherford darts in and clinches McGuiness up against the cage.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
McGuiness blocking some punches.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuiness digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuiness's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of McGuiness's head.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by McGuiness.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuiness controls his hands.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
McGuiness prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land. #T2#
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuiness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but McGuiness avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutherford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuiness scores with a shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
McGuiness blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut.
Rutherford works on McGuiness's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuiness blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuiness.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuiness is looking to control Rutherford's arms but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuiness has his back to the cage.
McGuiness blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
McGuiness misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as McGuiness controls the action.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuiness backwards.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuiness slows down the pace here.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
McGuiness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from McGuiness.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford.
McGuiness leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGuiness misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuiness misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by McGuiness.
Rutherford tries a body shot but McGuiness blocks it.
McGuiness struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
McGuiness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but McGuiness avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
McGuiness tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing McGuiness back against the cage.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by McGuiness.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
McGuiness lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuiness prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
McGuiness is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
McGuiness trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McGuiness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuiness.
McGuiness throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body
and McGuiness counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutherford lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuiness off the cage and back into range.
McGuiness misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Rutherford counters with a head kick that drops McGuiness to the mat! McGuiness scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
McGuiness is rocked!
McGuiness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh McGuiness is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch combination from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuiness misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McGuiness.
Rutherford steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! McGuiness is out on his feet! Rutherford sets himself and nearly takes McGuiness's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Rutherford!
Post fight, Thomas Rutherford stared into the camera and said 'Rutherford's own Pedro'.

Event: ITFL 6.1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Rutherford scores with a jab. Carr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carr throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Carr misses.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Rutherford - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Cornelius Carr has been cut.
Carr misses with a body shot
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Carr moves out of range.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carr.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Carr.
Rutherford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Carr throws an off balance right hand
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Carr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carr.
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rutherford throws a lazy body kick
and Carr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carr with a nice cross.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Carr throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Carr swings widly with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carr lands a glancing blow to the side of Rutherford's head.
Carr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rutherford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carr's knee momentarily.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Carr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carr takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutherford punishes Carr's body with a nice straight punch.
Carr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Rutherford throws a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Carr.
Rutherford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutherford looks to throw a body kick
and Carr counters with a left to the body.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Carr ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutherford scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Rutherford tries a low kick but Carr avoids it.
Carr misses with a body shot.
Carr misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Carr instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Carr fails to land.
Carr lands a nice shot to the body.
Carr lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Carr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Carr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford. #T4#
Carr lands a right hand.
I was talking to Carr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Carr on the inside.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Carr.
Carr prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Carr controls his hands.
Rutherford lands with a left to the head.
Carr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carr.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Carr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Carr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Carr.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cornelius Carr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Carr jabs Rutherford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carr scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carr manages to avoid it.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Carr moved out of range.
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Carr misses with a hook
and Rutherford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Carr moves away and avoids it.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carr manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Carr.
Carr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Carr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carr.
Rutherford throws a hook but Carr blocks it.#T1#
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carr moves away.
Carr lands the left hand.
Rutherford lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice jab there from Rutherford.
Carr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Carr throws a good cross that connects.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carr moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Carr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Carr.
Rutherford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Carr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can Carr finish him?
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Carr counters with a nice right hand that sends Rutherford toppling to the canvas! Rutherford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Carr finish him?!
Carr drops Rutherford with a naaaaasty hook - Rutherford is in real trouble here! Carr dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Carr!
Cornelius Carr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ITFL 5.2
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Rutherford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gilas's head.
Rutherford cracks Gilas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gilas scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutherford lands with a nice body kick.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilas.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gilas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutherford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gilas scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Gilas feints and as Rutherford raises his hands in defense, Gilas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gilas's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rutherford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gilas looking for a sweep. Not yet Gilas, not yet. #T1#
Rutherford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rutherford scoring with some ground and pound.
Rutherford stopping the sweep attempt from Gilas.
Rutherford chips away with some ground and pound.
Rutherford preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gilas is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Gilas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutherford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gilas landing with the ground and pound.
Gilas trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Gilas throwing strikes from guard but Rutherford blocks nicely.
Rutherford pulls Gilas in to control the position.
Gilas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rutherford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rutherford is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Gilas is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutherford has wrist control.
Gilas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilas throwing strikes but missing.
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rutherford 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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gilas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gilas preventing the sweep.
Gilas trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rutherford is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rutherford's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rutherford's back!
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 Neil Gilas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford takes a swing at Gilas's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Gilas avoids it.
And Gilas counters with a quick kick to the body but Rutherford blocks it.
A cross from Rutherford lands.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Gilas saw that one coming.
Gilas feinted with a counter takedown.
Rutherford is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gilas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Gilas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gilas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutherford tries to avoid it but Gilas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutherford to the ground. Rutherford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gilas or perhaps it was just good defense by Rutherford, which made it look bad.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Gilas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford looks to throw the jab but Gilas is out of range.
Gilas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rutherford avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Gilas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Gilas's shoulder, as Gilas tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick there by Rutherford.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Gilas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Gilas wants to stall.
Gilas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas.
Gilas blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gilas looking to stall.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilas backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Gilas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Gilas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Gilas's head.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gilas.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford being controlled against the cage.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas. #T4#
Gilas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gilas wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford is pressed up against the cage. Gilas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rutherford down to the mat. Rutherford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rutherford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Rutherford lands a left and a right that send Gilas crashing to the mat, dazed. Rutherford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Neil Gilas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutherford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gilas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neil Gilas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford lands a nice shot that snaps Gilas's head back.
Rutherford scores with a nice strike.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Gilas ducks down to avoid it.
Gilas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gilas misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rutherford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilas.#TD#
Gilas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rutherford was covering up waiting for the punch and Gilas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gilas working some strikes from top position.
Rutherford working a defensive guard here.
Gilas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Gilas working some strikes from top position.
Rutherford pulls Gilas in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutherford is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gilas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gilas trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gilas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford pulls Gilas in close to prevent any damage.
Rutherford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gilas trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Gilas is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutherford has wrist control.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Gilas chips away with some ground and pound.
Rutherford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gilas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rutherford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rutherford trying to control but Gilas is working from the bottom. #T4#
Rutherford throwing strikes from guard but Gilas blocks nicely.
Gilas wants to control but Rutherford passes easily into half guard.
Rutherford content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilas keeping control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Rutherford.
I think Rutherford 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Rutherford's own Pedro'.

Event: ITFL 4.1
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Rutherford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rutherford throws a jab when Pedro was well out of range.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Pedro.
Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutherford connects with a nice looking jab.
Pedro tries to clinch up.
Rutherford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rutherford lands a nice hook to Pedro's body. Pedro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pedro throws a front kick that sends Rutherford stumbling back into the cage.
Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford throws a quick counter head kick but Pedro was just out of range.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedro.
A big left from Pedro misses.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedro thumps Rutherford with a low kick.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pedro! But no joy.#T1#
Rutherford takes a swing at Pedro's ribcage but misses.
Pedro lands a nice hook to Rutherford's body. Rutherford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pedro.
Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Rutherford's leg but Rutherford calmly moves out of range.
Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Pedro closes the distance and clinches.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pedro tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Pedro.
A body shot lands from Pedro.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
Rutherford gets through Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pedro lands with a right to the head.
Rutherford is trying to force a seperation but Pedro has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Pedro.
Pedro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pedro can turn it around.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Pedro gets through Rutherford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Pedro.
Pedro working aggressively here.
Pedro working aggressively here.
Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pedro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Pedro slaps the foot to one side.
Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pedro tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Pedro wants to clinch.#T3#
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Pedro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
Pedro lands with a short shot to the head.
Pedro blocking some punches.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Pedro.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Pedro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Pedro digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pedro.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
I was talking to Rutherford's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford is working Pedro over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pedro fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Pedro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pedro scores with a punch to the head.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Rutherford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pedro throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Rutherford crashing down! Rutherford tries to stagger back to his feet but Pedro just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Rutherford asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Pedro!

Event: ITFL 3.1
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
Rutherford jabs Lobo to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Lobo moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lobo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lobo trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutherford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rutherford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rutherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rutherford is sitting in close to Lobo's body. Lobo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rutherford is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rutherford is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lobo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Lobo!
Antonio Lobo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ITFL 2.1
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutherford thinking.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rutherford jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Rutherford didn't see that one coming.
Jackson 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.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.#T1#
Jackson swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.
O Shea Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Jackson cracks Rutherford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rutherford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutherford cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutherford slips a straight right by Jackson.
Rutherford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Rutherford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson ducks into an uppercut from Rutherford and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ITFL 1.1
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Judah throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford throwing a counter right hand but Judah manages to avoid it.
Judah throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rutherford counters with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Judah, right into the meat.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Judah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Judah walks into a stiff left hand from Rutherford.#CUT#
It looks like Ras Li Judah has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses
and Judah counters with a low kick, right behind Rutherford 's knee.
Judah takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judah! But no joy.#T1#
Judah avoids a kick to the body.
Rutherford misses with the body kick
and Judah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Nice body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Judah connects with a body shot that sends Rutherford's belly button to the back.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judah.
Rutherford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Rutherford appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutherford works the jab nicely.
Judah scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Judah moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Judah takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Judah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutherford.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Judah takes one on the button.
Judah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Rutherford lands a big uppercut and Judah crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Judah looks OK. Rutherford waves Judah back to his feet!#ROC#
Judah is rocked!#T3#
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Judah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutherford scores with a body shot.
Rutherford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judah.
Judah blocks the body kick.
Judah scores with a jab to the head.
Judah scores with a decent looking hook.
Judah connects with a leg kick. Rutherford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Judah's sensitive parts.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judah throws out the jab. #T4#
Rutherford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Judah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses
and Judah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Judah counters with a left to the body.
Rutherford lands the left hand.
Judah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Judah walks into a straight right hand from Rutherford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Judah.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ras Li Judah'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#
Rutherford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Judah.
Judah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Judah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Judah moves out of range of the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Judah might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rutherford has got the better of the exchanges.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Judah. That did some damage!
Rutherford walks into a jab.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Judah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Judah connects with an inside leg kick.
Judah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Judah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Rutherford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Judah counters with a nice right hand that sends Rutherford toppling to the canvas! Rutherford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Judah finish him?!#ROC2#
Rutherford is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford takes one to the chin there.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Judah walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rutherford drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Judah swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rutherford's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ras Li Judah!
Our winner, Ras Li Judah, 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.

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