Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFA 20 Bates vs Octavian
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
A punch combination from Rorden misses.
Zaidi attempts a counter takedown but Rorden avoids it well and moves away.
Rorden misses with a wild body shot.
Zaidi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rorden just manages to avoid it.
Zaidi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rorden counters with a left and a right that stings Zaidi.
Rorden takes a swing at Zaidi's ribcage but misses.
Zaidi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Rorden. No joy for Zaidi on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Rorden's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Zaidi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rorden wants to get back to his feet but Zaidi passes into half guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaidi winds up and cracks Rorden with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaidi 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.
Rorden wants to get back to his feet.
Zaidi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rorden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zaidi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rorden is trying to stand. #T1#
Rorden has hold of Zaidi's hands but Zaidi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rorden is looking to escape.
Zaidi working Rorden over with strikes.
Zaidi drops an elbow to the side of Rorden's head.
Ground and pound from Zaidi.
Zaidi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zaidi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zaidi slips a nice elbow through Rorden's hands, connecting with Rorden's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaidi lands a nice short elbow.
Zaidi working Rorden over with strikes.
Zaidi trying to pass the guard but Rorden defending well.
Zaidi 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. #T2#
Zaidi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zaidi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rorden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaidi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zaidi working over Rorden with some ground and pound. Rorden looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaidi prevents Rorden from standing back up.
Zaidi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rorden is refusing to be controlled, as Zaidi sits in half guard.
Zaidi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rorden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Zaidi.
Zaidi is nestled in close to Rorden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Rorden pushes Zaidi off looking to stand but Zaidi dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaidi lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Rorden is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaidi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rorden is still in real trouble! Can Zaidi finish him?
Zaidi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zaidi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaidi drops an elbow to the side of Rorden's head.
Zaidi is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rorden is hurt! He's hurt bad - Zaidi fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rorden from any more punishment! Congratulations to Zaidi! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsin Zaidi!
A victorious Mohsin Zaidi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EFA 10 Fjera vs Rorden
Date: Jan 10, 2018

#R1#
Rorden throws a right and a left that Fjera avoids nicely.
Fjera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rorden throws a hook to the side of Fjera's head but Fjera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rorden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fjera.
Rorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fjera.
Fjera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fjera or perhaps it was just good defense by Rorden, which made it look bad.
Rorden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fjera dodges the punch combination from Rorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera throws a series of punches but Rorden avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Fjera has Rorden up against the cage in a clinch.
Fjera lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC#
Fjera manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Rorden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fjera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Fjera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown but Rorden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fjera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fjera connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Fjera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fjera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rorden if he has to take too many more of those.
Fjera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fjera.
The ground and pound from Fjera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Fjera prevents Rorden from escaping the position.
Fjera takes a little break here. Rorden wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fjera working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Fjera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fjera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rorden is wriggling around trying to escape but Fjera has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Rorden taps out and Fjera picks up the big win! Great work there by Fjera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jodi Joe Fjera!
An out of breath Jodi Joe Fjera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Rorden. No joy for Lupus on that attempt.
Lupus avoids the body shot from Rorden.
Rorden misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Lupus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lupus stalls. #TD#
Lupus pulls Rorden into guard.
Lupus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lupus wants to stand up but Rorden is controlling him.
Rorden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rorden throwing strikes from guard but Lupus blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rorden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rorden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lupus is proving hard to escape from.
Rorden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Lupus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rorden.
Lupus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rorden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rorden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rorden throws a big elbow that misses.
Rorden scoring with some ground and pound.
Rorden throwing strikes but missing.
Rorden is working Lupus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupus trying to control the position.
Rorden is looking to work some ground and pound but Lupus has wrist control.#T2#
Rorden throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lupus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rorden.
Lupus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Duke Lupus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lupus closes the distance and pushes Rorden back into the cage.
Lupus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rorden backwards.
Lupus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rorden's defenses.
Rorden avoids a wild elbow strike from Lupus.
Lupus lands an elbow inside that Rorden shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Lupus jumps guard.
Rorden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rorden is working Lupus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rorden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rorden working some strikes from top position.
Rorden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rorden is looking to work some ground and pound but Lupus has wrist control.
Lupus can't keep his opponent in guard - Rorden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rorden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lupus wants to get back to his feet.
Rorden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rorden slips a nice elbow through Lupus's hands, connecting with Lupus's forehead.
Lupus wants to get back to full guard.
Rorden working Lupus over with strikes. #T4#
Nice strikes from Rorden there.
Rorden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lupus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lupus tries to get out of the position.
Rorden 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.
Rorden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rorden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lupus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rorden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rorden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rorden looks winded!
Lupus is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rorden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rorden prevents Lupus from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Rorden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lupus avoids the body shot from Rorden.
No joy there for Rorden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duke Lupus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rorden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lupus circles away quickly and effectively.
Rorden missing with a left hand there. Lupus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rorden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rorden throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Lupus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rorden keeps the fight on the outside.
Lupus throws a head kick that misses.
Rorden blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Rorden's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rorden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupus. #CL#
Lupus has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lupus jumps into guard, dragging Rorden to the mat.
Rorden with a nice head shot there.
Rorden lands a couple of elbows.
Rorden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rorden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rorden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rorden throws a big right hand that misses.
Lupus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rorden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rorden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rorden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rorden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rorden is breathing heavily.
Rorden postures up in Lupus's guard and throws a big left but Lupus blocks it.
Rorden connects with a couple of short punches.
Ray Rorden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lupus wants to get back to his feet but Rorden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rorden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rorden slaps away a takedown attempt from Lupus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lupus wants to clinch
and Rorden counters with a nice body shot.
Rorden throws a nice looking combination but Lupus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lupus doesn't manage to clinch there - Rorden circles away.
Rorden throws a right hand that Lupus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupus also avoids with ease.
Lupus connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Lupus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Rorden has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lupus is on him like a limpet, forcing Rorden back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Lupus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lupus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rorden tries to avoid it but Lupus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rorden to the ground. Rorden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lupus connects with a right hand. Rorden shakes it off.
Rorden swinging wildly here.
Lupus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lupus slips a jab and a cross from Rorden.
Lupus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rorden blocks a head kick by Lupus.
Rorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Lupus takes the fight into the clinch.
Lupus is stalling here.
Lupus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rorden's defenses. #T4#
Rorden blocks an elbow strike.
Lupus lands a hook that snaps the head of Rorden backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupus is pushing Rorden up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lupus lands an elbow just above Rorden 's eye.
Rorden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lupus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lupus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rorden avoids the elbow strike from Lupus, against the cage. #BC#
Lupus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Lupus dives in and scores a takedown into Rorden's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Rorden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Rorden shoots in looking for a takedown. Lupus tries to sprawl out of it but Rorden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lupus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rorden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lupus. Lupus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lupus tries to clinch but Rorden moves out of range.
Lupus moves away from the strike by Rorden.
Lupus tries to clinch up.
Lupus is looking to clinch but Rorden is avoiding it.
Lupus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupus is just out of range.
Lupus doesn't manage to clinch there - Rorden circles away.
Lupus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Lupus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lupus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rorden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Duke Lupus has been cut.
Lupus throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Lupus lands.
Lupus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rorden swivels and escapes.
Rorden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lupus throws a head kick but Rorden moves out of range.
Rorden throws a right and a left that Lupus avoids nicely.
Lupus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lupus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rorden is able to avoid easily.
Rorden misses the shot to the body.
Rorden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lupus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Lupus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good work by Rorden as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Lupus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Lupus lands an elbow just above Rorden 's eye.
Rorden being controlled against the cage.
Lupus lands an elbow inside that Rorden shrugs off.
Lupus lands a damaging elbow.
Rorden fails to pull guard.
Rorden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lupus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rorden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Lupus misses with a knee to the head.
Rorden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lupus missing with knees to the body.
Lupus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rorden tries to pull guard but Lupus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rorden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lupus lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Lupus misses with an elbow strike.
Rorden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rorden fails to pull guard.
Rorden is trying to drag Lupus to the mat but Lupus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lupus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rorden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lupus smiles and moves away.
Duke Lupus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rorden lands a body shot.

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 Duke Lupus.
I think Rorden 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Rorden!
Ray Rorden managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Amped Performance ($200/160q), into his post fight interview.

Event: TGC 21: Wangler vs Angry
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Cobb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rorden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Cobb has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rorden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cobb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rorden connects with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Cobb lands a big uppercut and Rorden crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rorden looks OK. Cobb waves Rorden back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rorden drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Cobb swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rorden's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wallace Cobb!
A very excited looking Wallace Cobb 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: TGC Crucible
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Greene dives in and grabs Rorden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rorden pushes down on Greene's head and hops out.
Rorden scores with a hook.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greene. #ES2#
Rorden bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rorden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sloppy strikes from Rorden. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene moves forwards but Rorden connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Hunter Greene has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Rorden. No joy for Greene on that attempt.
Greene displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rorden.
Greene swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greene definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rorden works the jab nicely.#TD#
Greene shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Greene was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Greene trying to control the action but Rorden is working from the bottom. #T1#
Greene creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Greene scores with punches from side control.
Rorden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Greene.
Rorden dodges the ground and pound from Greene.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rorden keeps working.
Rorden is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Greene is controlling him well.
Rorden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greene. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greene scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rorden to see if he's OK.#T2#
Rorden is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Greene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Greene scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Greene goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rorden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Greene's guard! Nice work there by Rorden!
Rorden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greene bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rorden's guard. #REVR#
Greene is in close to Rorden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene wants to control from the top but Rorden keeps moving.
Greene working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rorden's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rorden can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Greene is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greene throwing strikes from guard but Rorden blocks nicely.
Rorden wants to stand but Greene is controlling the position.
Greene advances position into side control!
Rorden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rorden gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Greene is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Greene lands a heavy elbow.
Greene 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.
BOOM! Greene connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Greene trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greene landing strikes from the mount and Rorden is in trouble! #ROC#
Rorden is rocked!
Rorden looks winded!
Rorden's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Greene wants to finish this one by submission but Rorden is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Greene.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene breaks from Rorden's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Greene with the ground and pound from mount.
Rorden is still in real trouble! Can Greene finish him?
Rorden trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rorden seems to have recovered his senses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Greene's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rorden throws a right and a left that Greene avoids nicely. #CL#
Greene gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Greene pulls Rorden into guard.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greene manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rorden manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Greene forces his way into half guard.
Greene throwing shots but Rorden is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rorden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greene scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Rorden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Greene is looking to advance position but Rorden won't allow it.
Greene is looking to stall here but Rorden recovers full guard.
Greene postures up in Rorden's guard and throws a big left but Rorden blocks it.
Rorden keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene won't allow Rorden to get back to his feet.
Greene makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rorden wants to stand and escape but Greene is having none of it.
Greene working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB#
Greene drops back looking for a leg! Rorden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rorden manages to kick Greene off! Greene jumps back into Rorden's guard. #SU#
Greene stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Greene gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Greene is working for a submission of some sort.
Greene not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Rorden wants to stand back up but Greene manages to pass into side control.
Greene landing a few strikes.
Greene scoring with punches and elbows.
Rorden trying to remain calm as Greene controls from the top position.#SUB#
Greene tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Greene has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rorden defending against the ground and pound.
Greene works to advance to full mount. Rorden defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Greene working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4##SUB#
Greene working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Rorden looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Greene! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hunter Greene!
As Hunter Greene got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This win goes out to all of those less fortunate then me, may god bless you all. I Love all my fans...'.

Event: TGC 12: Tatum vs Umarov 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Hartt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rorden circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Rorden moves into the clinch successfully.
Hartt is looking to break free of the clinch but Rorden has double underhooks.
Hartt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Rorden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hartt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hartt falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Doug Hartt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rorden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rorden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Doug Hartt has been cut.
Rorden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rorden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hartt looks winded!#T1#
Hartt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Rorden closes the distance and pushes Hartt back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rorden. #TD#
Rorden manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rorden wants to stand but Hartt is controlling the position. #SU2#
Hartt gets to his feet. Rorden looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rorden avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Rorden forces Hartt back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Rorden has hold of one of Hartt's legs. Hartt is fighting the takedown attempt but Rorden gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T2#
Hartt wants to get back to his feet but Rorden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hartt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rorden wants to control from the top but Hartt keeps moving.
Rorden lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Rorden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hartt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hartt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
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!
Rorden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hartt is controlling him.
Rorden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rorden tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Rorden pushes Hartt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Hartt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rorden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Rorden closes the distance and pushes Hartt back into the cage.
Hartt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Rorden gets control of Hartt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rorden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Hartt stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Rorden forces Hartt back against the cage and clinches.
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt stands there with Rorden around his waist. Rorden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rorden has Hartt pressed against the cage, preventing Hartt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt stands there with Rorden around his waist. Rorden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rorden is looking for a takedown.
Hartt working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rorden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rorden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hartt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Rorden takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Rorden works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Hartt has his feet on Rorden's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Rorden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Hartt'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##CL#
Rorden rushes Hartt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rorden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rorden.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hartt.
Rorden goes for a takedown attempt but Hartt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hartt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rorden in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hartt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Rorden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hartt, pushing him back against the cage.
Rorden swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hartt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartt.
Rorden jumps guard but Hartt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Rorden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hartt staying out of range there.
Rorden lands a jab to the head.
Hartt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rorden clobbers Hartt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
That has opened up Doug Hartt's cut even more.
Rorden tries to clinch but Hartt is having none of it.
Doug Hartt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartt lands a two punch combo.
Hartt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rorden. #T2##CL#
Rorden clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Rorden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rorden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartt stalks Rorden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rorden's face. Rorden staggers backwards, shaken.
Rorden is looking to clinch but Hartt is avoiding it.
Hartt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rorden with a body shot.
Hartt throws a right hand that Rorden ducks under and follows up with a left that Rorden also avoids with ease.
Hartt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rorden.
Hartt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rorden eats them both and turns towards Hartt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hartt is breathing heavily.
Hartt misses with a double jab.
Hartt throws a nice looking combination but Rorden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rorden misses with a wild body shot.
Rorden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3##CL#
Rorden moves into the clinch.
Hartt is trying to push Rorden away but Rorden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Rorden breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Rorden closes the distance and pushes Hartt back into the cage.
Rorden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartt's efforts to push away.#BC#
Rorden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rorden is looking to clinch but Hartt is avoiding it.
Hartt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rorden tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Rorden counters by clinching up.
Hartt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Rorden lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Rorden successfully pulls guard.
Hartt prevents Rorden from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Hartt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rorden, up you get!
A combination from Hartt does no damage.
Doug Hartt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rorden tries to clinch but Hartt is having none of it.
Rorden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartt.
Rorden tries to counter with a takedown but Hartt is quick to defend against it.
Hartt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rorden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Rorden rushes Hartt and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Rorden gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hartt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doug Hartt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doug Hartt'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rorden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hartt misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hartt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hartt looks to land a combination but Rorden avoids it well.
Hartt lands with a nice combination. Rorden backs away looking to recover.
Rorden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rorden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rorden tries to clinch up but Hartt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hartt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rorden tries to clinch up but Hartt circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Rorden moves into the clinch.
Hartt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##TD#
Rorden gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rorden is trying to work for a kimura but Hartt is defending well. #SU#
Rorden stands up out of the half guard.
Rorden tries to clinch up.
Hartt misses with a wild combination.
Rorden tries to counter by clinching up but Hartt breaks away and moves out of range.
Hartt tries to move into range but Rorden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
The cut above Doug Hartt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rorden fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Hartt misses with a double jab
and Rorden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartt throws a nice looking combination but Rorden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rorden doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartt circles away.
Hartt throws a right hand that Rorden ducks under and follows up with a left that Rorden also avoids with ease.
Hartt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
It looks like Rorden has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rorden thuds a left hand into Hartt's body.
Hartt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rorden wants to clinch.
Hartt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rorden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rorden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Rorden wants to clinch up but Hartt keeps it at a distance.
Rorden tries to clinch there but Hartt circles away.
Hartt misses with a two punch combination.
Hartt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rorden. #CL#
Rorden moves into range and clinches up with Hartt.#TD#
Rorden pulls Hartt into guard. #ES#
Rorden kicks Hartt off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Rorden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rorden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hartt after a bit of a struggle.
Rorden pushes Hartt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rorden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hartt backwards. #T4#
Rorden 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!
Rorden tries to score a body lock takedown but Hartt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rorden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hartt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rorden tries to pull guard but Hartt won't allow it.
Hartt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Rorden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rorden 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Rorden!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ray Rorden thanked Amped Performance for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TGC 9: Rollins vs Glatt
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Vinson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rorden swings widly with a right hand
and Vinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rorden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rorden darts in trying to clinch
and Vinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rorden takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Vinson gets a clinch.
Vinson taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden lands an uppercut.
Rorden is trying to break free.
Rorden blocks a body shot from Vinson.
Vinson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1##BC2#
Vinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ray Rorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Vinson. Beautiful body shot.
Rorden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vinson.
Rorden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Vinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rorden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rorden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vinson misses with a punch to the body.
Vinson scores with a shot to the side of Rorden's head. #BC2#
Vinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rorden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vinson with a hook.#T2#
Vinson thuds a left hand into Rorden's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinson thumps Rorden with a low kick.#CL2#
Vinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vinson avoiding damage.
Vinson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rorden is breathing heavily.
Vinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vinson gets through Rorden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vinson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Vinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rorden gets tackled into the cage by Vinson. Vinson maintains the clinch. #T3#
Vinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rorden backwards.
Vinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rorden or not.
Rorden avoiding damage as Vinson throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rorden has a couple of punches blocked by Vinson.
Vinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rorden's elbow.
Vinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Vinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rorden looks to clinch
and Vinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vinson with a nice cross.#KD2#
Vinson drops Rorden with a beautiful combination! Rorden stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vinson is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Rorden is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rorden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Rorden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Vinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rorden's sensitive parts.
Rorden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vinson. Vinson obviously looking to wear him down. #KD2#
Vinson sends Rorden crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vinson is motioning to the referee to let Rorden up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rorden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vinson cracks Rorden with a hook to the temple - Rorden is on wobbly legs here! Vinson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rorden falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vinson wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karl Vinson!

Event: DUEL#70 Haack vs Momochi
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Rorden tries to clinch
and Grishin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grishin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grishin scores with a jab.
Rorden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ray Rorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rorden wants to clinch.
Grishin lands with a straight right. Rorden didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Grishin counters with a crisp one two that drops Rorden! Grishin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rorden to his feet! Rorden is in big trouble!#ROC#
Rorden is rocked!#T1#
Rorden throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grishin scores with a counter punch that sends Rorden to the canvas! Grishin smells blood - he's punishing Rorden with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rorden has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Grishin!
After winning the bout, Viktor Grishin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#64 Silver vs Haack 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Rorden stuffs the takedown.
Rorden shoots in looking for a takedown but Ter Harkel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rorden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rorden or perhaps it was just good defense by Ter Harkel, which made it look bad.
Ter Harkel lands a head kick! #CL2#
Rorden instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ter Harkel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rorden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ter Harkel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rorden to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rorden avoids a wild elbow strike from Ter Harkel.#BC2#
Rorden manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Rorden stuffs the takedown.
Rorden looks for a takedown but Ter Harkel sprawls well.
Ter Harkel looks for a takedown but Rorden sprawls well.#CL2#
Rorden clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Rorden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rorden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ter Harkel.
Ter Harkel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2##TD2#
Rorden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ter Harkel's guard.
Rorden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ter Harkel is proving hard to escape from.
Rorden controlling from the top position.
Rorden wants to stand but Ter Harkel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rorden stays in close to Ter Harkel's body and controls the position. #T3#
Rorden throwing strikes from guard but Ter Harkel blocks nicely.
Rorden postures up and lands a big shot to Ter Harkel's brow.
Rorden wants to pass the guard but Ter Harkel is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ter Harkel misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rorden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rorden.
Ter Harkel scores with a shot to the side of Rorden's head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ter Harkel tries a knee to the head but Rorden blocks it. #T4#
Rorden jumps guard but Ter Harkel stands there with Rorden around his waist. Rorden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Ter Harkel on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Ter Harkel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ter Harkel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rorden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ter Harkel wants to break free but Rorden has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rorden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ter Harkel smiles and moves away.
Ter Harkel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rorden tries to clinch there but Ter Harkel circles away.
Rorden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ter Harkel.
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 Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ter Harkel fails with a takedown attempt.
Ter Harkel looks to clinch #TD2#
and Rorden counters with a single leg into guard. Ter Harkel didn't expect that.
Rorden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rorden looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ter Harkel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rorden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rorden wants to stand and escape but instead Ter Harkel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ter Harkel postures up in Rorden's guard and throws a big left but Rorden blocks it.
Ter Harkel throws a big right hand that misses.
Rorden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ter Harkel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Rorden working for a triangle but Ter Harkel defends it easily.
Rorden controlling the position.
Rorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ter Harkel throws a strike but Rorden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Rorden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ter Harkel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ter Harkel wants to take the fight to the mat but Rorden manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ter Harkel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rorden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ter Harkel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rorden.
Rorden misses with a punch to the body.
Rorden keeps control of Ter Harkel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ter Harkel avoiding damage as Rorden throws knees to the body.
Ter Harkel gets underhooks to prevent Rorden's takedown attempt.
Rorden is trying to pull guard but Ter Harkel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rorden.#T4#
Ter Harkel throws an elbow that misses.
Ter Harkel tries a knee to the head but Rorden blocks it.
Ter Harkel looking to throw knees to the head but Rorden is blocking nicely.
Ter Harkel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ter Harkel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rorden smiles and moves away.
Ter Harkel fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Ter Harkel gets caught flat footed, as Rorden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rorden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rorden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Rorden 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ter Harkel tries to clinch there but Rorden circles away. #CL2#
Ter Harkel tries to keep at a distance but Rorden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rorden tries to pull guard but Ter Harkel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ter Harkel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rorden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ter Harkel scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden shoots for a takedown but Ter Harkel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ter Harkel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Rorden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ter Harkel was covering up waiting for the punch and Rorden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rorden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ter Harkel keeping moving, preventing Rorden from controlling successfully.
Rorden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rorden trying to control the position from guard on top but Ter Harkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ter Harkel being controlled here, momentarily.
Rorden is looking to stand up but Ter Harkel won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rorden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rorden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Rorden wants to control but Ter Harkel is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rorden tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ter Harkel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rorden controlling the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rorden working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ray Rorden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rorden leaves Ter Harkel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ter Harkel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rorden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rorden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ter Harkel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rorden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rorden.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rorden misses with a takedown attempt
and Ter Harkel counters with a big head kick but Rorden shrugs it off.
Rorden fails in his attempt to clinch.
It appears Ter Harkel was looking to counter with a kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Rorden.
I think Rorden 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ray Rorden!
Ray Rorden very nearly forgot to thank Amped Performance 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.
Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel spoke after the fight, saying 'Pech gehabt'.

Event: DFN #1 Army vs McGee
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Rorden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tuup scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rorden doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuup circles away.
Tuup is looking to counter the offense by Rorden and move into the clinch.
Rorden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Rorden clinches.
Rorden wants a takedown.
Rorden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Tuup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuup scores with a leg kick.
Tuup connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rorden is trying to drag Tuup to the mat but Tuup just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Tuup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rorden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Tuup slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Tuup moves into the clinch successfully.
Rorden is trying to drag Tuup to the mat but Tuup just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carl Tuup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rorden.
Rorden wants a takedown but no success here.
Rorden throws a head punch that misses.
Rorden has Tuup pushed against the cage.
Tuup keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rorden's efforts to push away.
Rorden tries to pull guard but Tuup won't allow it.
Rorden has had enough of the clinch but Tuup keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Tuup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Tuup scores with a jab.
Tuup with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tuup lands with a right hand.
Tuup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rorden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tuup swivels and escapes.
Tuup stuffs the takedown attempt from Rorden. Rorden gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuup scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuup's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tuup duly obliges.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tuup, as that shot connected.
Rorden misses with a takedown attempt - Tuup sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rorden looks winded!
Tuup throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rorden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Tuup lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tuup changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Tuup moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tuup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Tuup as Rorden shoots in.
Tuup cracks a nice hook into Rorden's ribs.
Tuup goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carl Tuup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tuup.
Tuup cracks the inside of Rorden's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Tuup lands a big head kick that sends Rorden tumbling to the mat! Tuup takes a step backwards and waves Rorden back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Rorden is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Tuup. Beautiful body shot.
Rorden is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuup finish him?
Tuup lands with a hook. Rorden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tuup seems to be stalking Rorden here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Rorden drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carl Tuup!

Event: DUEL#54 Hardy vs Hanak
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1##TD#
Rorden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rorden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rorden controlling the pace. #SUB#
Rorden seems to be working for a kimura but Stylez defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Rorden seems content to control.
Rorden 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stylez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stylez is looking to escape.
Rorden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rorden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stylez!
Rorden controlling from the full mount.
Stylez tries to lock up and control but Rorden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rorden content just to control the position here.
Stylez tries to hold on but Rorden pushes him away. #T2#
Rorden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stylez hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stylez is trying desperately to improve position.
Stylez keeps trying to improve his position.
Rorden controlling the pace for now.
Rorden landing strikes from the mount.
Rorden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB#
Rorden wants to finish this one by submission but Stylez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rorden. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rorden lands a big elbow.
Rorden controlling the pace for now.
Stylez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rorden lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4##SUB#
Rorden looking to break Stylez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stylez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rorden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Rorden working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Stylez tries to escape the position.
Rorden controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stylez tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Rorden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stylez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ray Rorden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rorden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stylez tries to clinch but Rorden is having none of it. #CL#
Rorden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Rorden is trying to trip Stylez. He has hold of a leg but Stylez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rorden persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stylez is looking to stand back up but Rorden counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stylez. #REVB#
Rorden trying to pass the guard but Stylez defending well. #SU#
Rorden stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden stuffs the takedown attempt from Stylez. Stylez gets slowly back to his feet.
Stylez looks to clinch #TD#
and Rorden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Stylez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rorden has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Rorden lands an elbow inside that Stylez shrugs off.
Stylez taking a breather. #BC#
Rorden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stylez can do to turn this around?#TD#
Rorden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stylez napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Stylez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stylez tries to clinch up but Rorden circles away and keeps his distance.
Rorden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stylez pinned against the cage. Stylez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Rorden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stylez was covering up waiting for the punch and Rorden finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Rorden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stylez is keeping the position for now.
Rorden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stylez has momentary wrist control but Rorden slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Stylez is looking for a triangle but Rorden pushes his legs off easily.
Rorden stopping the sweep attempt from Stylez.#T3#
Rorden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rorden stays in close to Stylez's body and controls the position.
Rorden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rorden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stylez's head.#SU#
Rorden gets to his feet - Stylez follows without any prompting.
Rorden misses with a head kick. #CL#
Rorden closes the distance and pushes Stylez back into the cage.#T4#
Stylez tries to pull guard but Rorden holds him up against the cage and eventually Stylez drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Rorden successfully pulls guard.
Stylez stopping the sweep attempt from Rorden.
Ray Rorden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stylez looking to pass the guard.
Stylez being controlled here momentarily.
Rorden 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Rorden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rorden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stylez was covering up waiting for the punch and Rorden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stylez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rorden passes into half guard.
Rorden controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Stylez moves into full guard.
Stylez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rorden controls the pace.
Rorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rorden looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rorden stops Stylez from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rorden with a nice head shot there.
Rorden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rorden looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Stylez lands.#CL#
Rorden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stylez can't get the takedown. #T3#
Rorden scores a nice knee to the body.
Rorden takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Rorden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stylez closes the distance but Rorden moves to the side #TD#
so Rorden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rorden stops Stylez from standing up. #SU#
Rorden stands up from Stylez's guard - Rorden perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stylez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Rorden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rorden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Rorden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rorden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rorden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stylez for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rorden winds up and cracks Stylez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rorden controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Rorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rorden 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Rorden!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Rorden looking to score a takedown here. Whitfield is defending well but Rorden drives through and ends up in Whitfield's guard.
Rorden won't allow Whitfield to sweep him here.
Whitfield could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rorden trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitfield is striking from the bottom but Rorden uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Whitfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rorden manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rorden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitfield.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rorden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rorden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rorden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitfield is one step ahead there.
Whitfield 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rorden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rorden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whitfield's guard. #REVB##T1#
Whitfield 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.
Rorden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whitfield trying to strike off his back.
Whitfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rorden's guard. #REVR#
Rorden is pulling down on Whitfield's head. It's preventing any offense from Whitfield, at least for the moment.
Whitfield trying to control but Rorden is working from the bottom.
Rorden thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rorden wants to stand but Whitfield is controlling the position.
Whitfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rorden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitfield is one step ahead there.
Whitfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitfield trying to control but Rorden is working from the bottom.
Rorden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rorden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rorden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Whitfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rorden works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rorden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Rorden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rorden is looking to take a break and control but Whitfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whitfield tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rorden has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rorden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whitfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Whitfield bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Whitfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whitfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Rorden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Whitfield controlling from the top position.
Whitfield wants to control from the top but Rorden keeps moving.
Whitfield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whitfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Rorden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Rorden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rorden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rorden showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rorden connects with a nice short shot to Whitfield's temple.
Rorden wants to get back to his feet.
Rorden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rorden passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Whitfield's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rorden is looking to take a break and control but Whitfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Whitfield is looking to regain half guard here but Rorden keeps moving and retains side control.
Rorden is putting a hurting on Whitfield here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rorden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Whitfield will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Whitfield tries to improve position but can't.
Whitfield regains half guard.
Rorden stalling.
Whitfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whitfield tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Whitfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Whitfield is working an open guard so Rorden takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Whitfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rorden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Whitfield.#TD2#
Whitfield gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rorden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Whitfield is striking from the bottom but Rorden uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Rorden prevents Whitfield from improving his position.
Rorden lands strikes from half guard.
Rorden content to control rather than advance.
Whitfield is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rorden wants to stand up but Whitfield is controlling the position.
Whitfield tries to roll over but Rorden keeps him under control.
Rorden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whitfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rorden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whitfield defends it well.
Whitfield is not content to let Rorden control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whitfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rorden won't allow Whitfield to sweep him here.
Rorden tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitfield is retaining full guard.
Whitfield has a closed guard, preventing Rorden from standing up.
Rorden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Whitfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rorden lands a couple of elbows.
Whitfield throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rorden advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitfield tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Whitfield regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Rorden 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! 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##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Whitfield enables Rorden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whitfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rorden is looking to stand up but Whitfield won't let him.
Whitfield is striking off his back. Rorden thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Whitfield wants to improve his position but Rorden is controlling well.
Whitfield gets back to full guard.
Rorden content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Rorden 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitfield 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.
Ray Rorden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Whitfield keeping moving, preventing Rorden from controlling successfully.
Rorden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Whitfield will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Whitfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Whitfield trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Whitfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Whitfield throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rorden looking to pass the guard.
Rorden content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitfield. Rorden does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Rorden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Whitfield is refusing to be controlled, as Rorden sits in half guard.
Whitfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Whitfield throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rorden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rorden wants to control from the top but Whitfield keeps moving.
Whitfield trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rorden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whitfield's head.
Whitfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Rorden tries to stand but Whitfield is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Rorden lands a couple of elbows.
Whitfield trying to strike off his back.
Rorden looking to pass the guard.
Rorden forces his way into half guard.
Rorden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Whitfield taking some punishment here, with Rorden in his half guard.
Whitfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Whitfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rorden manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Rorden has his foot on Whitfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitfield wants to control from the top but Rorden keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rorden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitfield wants to control from the top but Rorden keeps moving.
Rorden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitfield is one step ahead there.
Rorden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ulysses Whitfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Rorden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitfield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Rorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rorden 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Rorden!

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