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Event:
ROTR Semi-Finals - 155 & 170
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel Penn. That's going to slow Ward down.
A low kick from Steel Penn is predictable there
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ward's sensitive parts.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ward checks a leg kick nicely.
Ward misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Ward.
Ward throws a hook but Steel Penn blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel Penn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Ward misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Ward avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Steel Penn throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
Ward lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Ward misses.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Ward digs a good hook to Steel Penn's body.
Steel Penn connects with a leg kick. Ward looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel Penn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ward checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Ward thuds a left hand into Steel Penn's body.
Steel Penn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Steel Penn tries to counter with a takedown but Ward is quick to defend against it.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel Penn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ward manages to circle out of the way.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ward.
Ward swings for the body but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Steel Penn misses.
Steel Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward throws a hook but Steel Penn avoids it easily.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Ward.#T3#
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steel Penn misses with a lunging right hand
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Ward misses the jab.
Steel Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ward scores with a hook to the body. Steel Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ward misses the jab.
Ward thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Ward.#T4#
Ward punishes Steel Penn's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel Penn throws a low kick but Ward moves out of range easily.
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn throws out a leg kick but Ward moves out of range and Steel Penn only half commits.
Ward is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel Penn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn wants to slow Ward down by chopping away at his legs.
Ward lands the left hand.
Ward fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Ward misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Ward dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Steel Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Ward avoids it well and moves away.
Ward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel Penn.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Steel Penn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ward throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.
Ward takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Steel Penn defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.
Ward punishes Steel Penn's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ward lands a body shot.
Steel Penn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steel Penn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
Steel Penn tries to counter by clinching up but Ward breaks away and moves out of range.
Ward slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steel Penn misses with a low kick as Ward jumps back.
Steel Penn throws a jab when Ward was well out of range.
Steel Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ward lands a nice shot that snaps Steel Penn's head back.
Steel Penn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A low kick from Steel Penn is predictable there
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
Ward lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward blocks a head kick by Steel Penn.
A little jabbing left from Ward on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel Penn looks to land a left hand but Ward moved out of range nicely.
Ward lands a right hook to the body.
Ward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aaron Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel Penn under the eye.
Steel Penn motions for Ward to come forward. Steel Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ward cracks a nice hook into Steel Penn's ribs.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Steel Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ward's guard.
Ward is wriggling around but Steel Penn manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVB##SU#
Steel Penn decides to return to a standing position.
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Steel Penn counters with a low kick, right behind Ward 's knee.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Steel Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ward misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Steel Penn tries to move into range but Ward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ward changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward throws out a counter right but Steel Penn avoids it with no problem.
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Steel Penn moves away and avoids it.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Ward misses with an uppercut
and Steel Penn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ward takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Steel Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward misses with a looping left.
Steel Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ward sprawls and moves away.
Ward works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Ward blocks the leg kick.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Ward.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel Penn slips under a jab.
Steel Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ward sprawls and moves away.
Ward slips under a jab from Steel Penn.
Ward tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel Penn misses with a leg kick
and Steel Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ward misses.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Ward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Steel Penn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Steel Penn is out of range.
Steel Penn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel Penn at a distance.
Aaron Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward blocks a leg kick.
A left and a right from Ward both land. Nice combination.
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Penn's head backwards.
Ward works the jab nicely.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Steel Penn misses.
Ward scores with a nice strike.
Ward lands with a shot to the body.
Steel Penn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ward's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steel Penn is looking to chop away at Ward's legs.
Ward connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel Penn. Steel Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
ThreehundredK Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Ward digs a good body shot into Steel Penn's ribs.
Ward with a jab.
Ward misses with a left hand
and Steel Penn counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ward cracks Steel Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Ward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ward works Steel Penn's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ward checks a leg kick.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
Ward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel Penn at a distance.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Ward.
Steel Penn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steel Penn moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
A jab lands there for Ward.
Steel Penn slips a jab from Ward.
Ward lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steel Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Ward tries to get set, Steel Penn tries to push him back and clinch up but Ward manages to avoid the attempt.
Steel Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ward scores with a body shot.
Ward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Penn's head backwards.
A low kick from Steel Penn misses
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aaron Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ward 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Ward!
A victorious Aaron Ward thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R3: Group B
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body. Steel Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from Rutherford lands.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Steel Penn ducked under it nicely.
Steel Penn slips under a jab.
Rutherford moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSteel Penn.
Rutherford cracks Steel Penn with a good jab.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
#CL#
Rutherford rushes Steel Penn and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel Penn blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Steel Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Steel Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutherford scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel Penn should have avoided that one.
Rutherford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt.
Steel Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutherford finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel Penn's head.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Steel Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body. Steel Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutherford misses with a right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Steel Penn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutherford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel Penn's waist but Steel Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rutherford off to one side.
Steel Penn with the counter takedown but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rutherford defends it well.
ThreehundredK Steel Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Steel Penn saw that one coming.
Rutherford throws a hook but Steel Penn avoids it easily.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rutherford looks for a takedown but Steel Penn sprawls well.
Steel Penn feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel Penn should have avoided that one. #CL#
Rutherford moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn.#T3#
Rutherford tries to work over Steel Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford pushes Steel Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel Penn or not.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Penn controls his hands.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel Penn backwards.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Penn controls his hands.
#T4#
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel Penn backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford keeps control of Steel Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Rutherford.
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Rutherford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rutherford takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Steel Penn keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford misses the jab.
Steel Penn defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Rutherford clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Steel Penn blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Penn controls his hands.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Penn's elbow. #T1#
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel Penn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Penn's elbow.
Steel Penn is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Steel Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Rutherford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Steel Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Rutherford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Penn tries to counter with a clinch but Rutherford shakes him off and moves away.
Rutherford defending well as Steel Penn loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rocco Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Steel Penn with the counter takedown but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Steel Penn.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Rutherford gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rutherford slows the pace down.
Rutherford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rutherford fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel Penn is not content to let Rutherford control the 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 hook. Steel Penn ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford lands with a good body shot.
Steel Penn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rocco Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.#TD#
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutherford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutherford works over Steel Penn with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Rutherford dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford throws a hook but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutherford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel Penn misses with a head kick.
Rutherford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford stuns Steel Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rutherford does it's job there.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Steel Penn feints a counter leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Rutherford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel Penn motions for Rutherford to come forward. Steel Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steel Penn raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Steel Penn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutherford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel Penn loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2##CL#
Rutherford forces Steel Penn back against the cage and clinches.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Penn controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Rutherford.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ThreehundredK Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Steel Penn has had enough of the clinch but Rutherford keeps him there for the moment.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Steel Penn prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rocco Rutherford has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3##BC2#
Steel Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Rutherford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel Penn walks into a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn wants to counter the offense by Rutherford and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.#CL#
Steel Penn tries to keep at a distance but Rutherford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land. #T4#
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Steel Penn blocks it.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Penn tries to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling the position.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Steel Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford 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 the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.
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 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Penn's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Rutherford!
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