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Event: AKF 47 | TBA vs. TBA     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1#
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
PF has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
PF connects with a crisp jab.
PF avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
PF loads up on a big right hand but Rudskogen slips the punch.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and PF moves out of range easily.
Beta PF seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the leg kick from PF.
PF fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but PF moves out of range.
PF rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rudskogen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses
and PF counters with a thumping low kick.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and PF moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for PF.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by PF.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudskogen takes a swing at PF's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for PF.
PF lands a lovely overhand right.
Rudskogen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
PF throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
PF misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - PF throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
PF misses with a hook.
PF misses with a low kick.
PF misses with a hook.
PF throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
PF connects with a jab.
PF misses with a looping left.
Rudskogen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rudskogen blocks a leg kick.
PF jabs Rudskogen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
PF throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rudskogen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
PF lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PF scores with a nice head shot.
PF looks to land a body kick but Rudskogen moved away.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
PF blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
PF shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
PF is looking to slow Rudskogen down with leg kicks.
Rudskogen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PF.
PF misses with a hook. Rudskogen ducked under it nicely.
Rudskogen thinks about countering with a head kick.
PF misses with an attempted mid kick.
PF pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PF throws a sloppy head kick and Rudskogen moves out of range easily.
Rudskogen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rudskogen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from PF.
Rudskogen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudskogen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from PF.
PF getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beta PF dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
PF throws a leg kick
and PF takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beta PF seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Rudskogen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
PF throws out a leg kick but Rudskogen moves out of range and PF only half commits.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
PF has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
PF attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
PF tries to land a front kick but Rudskogen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
PF throws a hook to the side of Rudskogen's head but Rudskogen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudskogen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rudskogen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before PF can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PF will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from PF misses.
PF doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
PF connects with a body shot that sends Rudskogen's belly button to the back.
PF lands a body shot. #T1#
PF's corner calls for a 1-2. PF obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
PF misses with a lunging right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a right hand to the body.
PF throws a head kick but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
PF with a nice calf kick.
PF throws a leg kick
and Rudskogen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. PF is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but PF moves out of range.
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but PF sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rudskogen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses
and PF counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
PF swings widly with a right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a left to the body.
PF misses with a hook. Rudskogen ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from PF misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PF blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
PF was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
A jab from PF misses.
PF pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PF.
Rudskogen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from PF - that will leave a mark!
PF lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
PF ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
PF pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PF tries to land a leg kick but Rudskogen saw it coming and moves away.
PF lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
PF dips to his left and cracks Rudskogen with an uppercut!
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rudskogen is looking to counter with head kicks.
PF throws a front kick aimed at Rudskogen's knee but Rudskogen avoids it well.
Rudskogen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beta PF showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rudskogen scores with a hook to the body. PF takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jon Rudskogen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but PF sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
PF throws a series of punches but Rudskogen avoids them all with ease.
PF looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rudskogen, as that shot connected.
PF fails to land with a series of punches.
PF blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen looks to land a left hand but PF moved out of range nicely.
Rudskogen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that PF semi-blocks.
PF lands a leg kick that knocks Rudskogen off balance momentarily.
Rudskogen avoids the head kick by PF.
PF jabs Rudskogen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick
and PF cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rudskogen's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
PF misses with a straight right.
PF throws a front kick that sends Rudskogen stumbling back into the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Rudskogen backing away here, and PF unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
PF connects with a solid leg kick.
Rudskogen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from PF.
PF connects with an inside leg kick.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and PF moves out of range easily.
PF stuns Rudskogen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rudskogen takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from PF.
Rudskogen throwing a counter right hand but PF manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rudskogen there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Rudskogen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PF scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rudskogen drops his guard momentarily, allowing PF to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Rudskogen! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! PF takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Beta PF!

 

Event: AKF 39 | Benedetti vs. Durand     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
Tatum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rudskogen fails to land with a series of punches.
Rudskogen looks to land a combination but Tatum avoids it well.
Tatum fakes the leg kick and cracks Rudskogen in the body.
Tatum throws a front kick aimed at Rudskogen's knee but Rudskogen avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tatum, as that shot connected.
Rudskogen throws a combination that misses
and Tatum counters with a leg kick.
Tatum avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tatum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rudskogen circles away quickly and effectively.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Tatum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tatum throws out a loose jab but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudskogen moves away from the strike by Tatum. #T1#
Tatum is looking to score with low kicks.
Rudskogen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Rudskogen blocks the low kick.
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away.
Rudskogen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tatum throws a leg kick but Rudskogen moved away.
Rudskogen throws a big counter head kick but Tatum avoids it with no problem.
Tatum avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Tatum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rudskogen momentarily.
Tatum is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Tatum swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rudskogen misses with a body punch
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Jon Rudskogen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Rudskogen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tatum misses with an uppercut.
Tatum throws a head kick that misses.
Tatum connects with a single shot there.
Tatum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rudskogen slips a straight right by Tatum.
Rudskogen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tatum.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum throws a head kick that half lands.
Tatum looks to land a body kick but Rudskogen moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Tatum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tatum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rudskogen can do to turn this around?
Tatum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rudskogen throws a lazy head kick
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rudskogen eats them both and turns towards Tatum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum throws a lazy uppercut
and Rudskogen counters with a head kick. That will keep Tatum thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fighters circling - Rudskogen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jayson Tatum is winning the standup battle so far.
Rudskogen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rudskogen misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudskogen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tatum looks to throw the jab but Rudskogen is out of range.
Rudskogen lands a right hook to the body.
Rudskogen lands with a nice combination. Tatum backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
Tatum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rudskogen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tatum takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Tatum tenderised Rudskogen's leg. Rudskogen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatum scores with a jab. Rudskogen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudskogen swings for the body but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some bone on bone action there as Rudskogen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rudskogen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tatum at a distance.
Tatum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rudskogen is out of range.
Rudskogen lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Tatum blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudskogen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum misses with a head kick.
Tatum throws a sloppy body shot
and Rudskogen counters with a series of strikes. Tatum will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Tatum moves out of range easily.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatum half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rudskogen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Rudskogen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatum slips under a jab.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses
and Tatum counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Rudskogen's shoulder, as Rudskogen tries to avoid the shot.
Rudskogen misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
Tatum throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rudskogen counters with a one-two to the body.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tatum does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rudskogen swings for the body but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tatum slips a jab and a cross from Rudskogen.
Tatum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tatum takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rudskogen.
A swing and a miss from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tatum on the side of the head.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Tatum moves out of range easily. #T1#
Tatum throws a head kick but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen misses the body punch
and Tatum counters with a thumping low kick.
Rudskogen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tatum rather than just go for the knockout.
Tatum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rudskogen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tatum throws out a loose jab but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rudskogen throws out the jab.
Rudskogen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tatum misses with a wild body shot.
Tatum throws a leg kick but Rudskogen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range. #T2#
Rudskogen misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Tatum.
Tatum with a jab.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Tatum. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudskogen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
Tatum scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Tatum misses.
Rudskogen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tatum with a body shot.
Tatum tests Rudskogen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Tatum.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Tatum!

During a confident post fight interview, Jayson Tatum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Proud FC Eternally Grateful     
Date:   Jan 14, 2022
#R1#
Rudskogen lands the left hand.
Rothschild fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rothschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rothschild throws out a loose jab but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Rothschild.
Rudskogen connects with a looping right hand.
Rothschild turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen with a hook.
Rothschild throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rothschild lands a nice shot to the body.
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rothschild moves away.
Rothschild has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rudskogen misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudskogen slips a jab from Rothschild.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Rothschild misses its intended target. #T1#
Rothschild looks to score with a jab to the body but Rudskogen is just out of range.
Rudskogen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rothschild.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Rothschild moves out of range easily.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rothschild misses with a hook.
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands with an overhand left.
Rothschild throws a hook but Rudskogen avoids it easily.
Rothschild blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rudskogen defending well as Rothschild loads up on a big left hand.
Rudskogen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothschild is just out of range.
Rothschild throws out a leg kick but Rudskogen moves out of range and Rothschild only half commits.
Rothschild misses with a straight right.
Rothschild attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Rothschild slips under a jab from Rudskogen.
Theodore Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Rudskogen slips the punch.
Rothschild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rothschild misses with a kick to the body.
Rudskogen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good exchange - Rothschild coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothschild lands a nice shot that snaps Rudskogen's head back.
Rothschild connects with the punch.
Rudskogen swings for the body but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Rothschild moves out of range easily.
Rudskogen staying out of range there.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rothschild throws a right hand that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rudskogen on the side of the head.
Rudskogen misses with a hook.
Rothschild connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rudskogen checks a leg kick.
Rothschild throws the left hand but Rudskogen avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Rudskogen blocks the low kick.
Rothschild misses with a leg kick.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rudskogen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rothschild throws out the jab.
Rothschild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut. Rudskogen saw that one coming.
Rothschild punishes Rudskogen's body with a nice straight punch.
Rudskogen misses with the combination. #T4#
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Rudskogen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rudskogen.
Rothschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rothschild misses with a looping right.
Rothschild misses the jab.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rudskogen digs a good body shot into Rothschild's ribs.
Rothschild scores with a nice right hand.
Rothschild throws a right hand that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a stiff right hand.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rothschild misses its target.
Rothschild throws a lazy right hand but Rudskogen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rothschild is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Rothschild dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rudskogen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rothschild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rothschild swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a left to the body.
Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothschild throws a wild body kick that Rudskogen sees coming a mile off.
Rothschild avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rothschild.
Rothschild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild lands a nice hook to Rudskogen's body. Rudskogen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rothschild takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rudskogen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild moves away from the strike by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild misses with a hook
and Rudskogen counters with a two punch combo.
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Rothschild.
A big right from Rothschild misses.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
An attempted straight right counter from Rothschild misses the target.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Rothschild moves out of range easily.
Rudskogen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rudskogen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rudskogen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rudskogen throws out a counter right but Rothschild avoids it with no problem.
Rudskogen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theodore Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Rothschild throws the left hand but Rudskogen avoids the punch easily.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Rothschild moves out of range easily.
Rothschild blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Rothschild was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Rudskogen throws a right hand that Rothschild ducks under and follows up with a left that Rothschild also avoids with ease.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Rothschild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rudskogen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rudskogen.
Rothschild throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
Rudskogen lands with a slapping head kick.
Rothschild stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rothschild misses with a straight right.
Rothschild throws a hook but Rudskogen blocks it.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick
and Rudskogen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rothschild.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothschild. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rothschild throws a shot to the body.
Rothschild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Rudskogen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rothschild.
An attempted straight right counter from Rothschild misses the target.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Rothschild.
Rothschild swings widly with a right hand
and Rudskogen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rothschild scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rudskogen in his tracks.
Rudskogen loads up on a big right hand but Rothschild slips the punch.
Rothschild is looking to counter punch.
Rothschild throws a body shot but no joy.
Rothschild throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a fast counter high kick but Rothschild manages to duck under it in time.
Rudskogen connects with a right hand. Rothschild shakes it off.
A low kick from Rothschild is predictable there
and Rudskogen counters with a one-two to the body.
Rudskogen misses with the combination.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rothschild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudskogen scores with a head kick. #T4#
Rudskogen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothschild manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Rothschild wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rothschild looks to score with a jab to the body but Rudskogen is just out of range.
Rudskogen throws out a counter right but Rothschild avoids it with no problem.
Rothschild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudskogen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rothschild connects with an inside leg kick.
Rudskogen misses with a straight left.
Rudskogen dips to his left and cracks Rothschild with an uppercut!
Rothschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothschild.
Despite the aggression on Rudskogen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rudskogen misses with a double jab
and Rothschild counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rothschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothschild.
Rothschild takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Rothschild.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudskogen blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothschild. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rothschild throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rudskogen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but Rothschild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rothschild throwing a counter right hand but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rothschild motions for Rudskogen to come forward. Rothschild throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rothschild doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rudskogen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudskogen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Rothschild connects with a single shot there.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rothschild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rudskogen.
Rothschild is looking to counter punch.
Rothschild looks to land a body kick but Rudskogen moved away.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Rudskogen slips the punch.
Rothschild avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
A low kick from Rothschild misses
and Rudskogen counters with a nice uppercut.
Rudskogen lands with a nice body punch.
Rothschild misses with a looping left.
Rothschild cracks a nice hook into Rudskogen's ribs.#T2#
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a hook. Rudskogen ducked under it nicely.
Rothschild looks to throw the jab but Rudskogen is out of range.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Rothschild misses the target.
Rothschild swings widly with a right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rothschild is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rothschild tries to land a leg kick but Rudskogen saw it coming and moves away.
Rudskogen tests Rothschild's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothschild looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
Rudskogen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rothschild misses with a looping left.
Rothschild throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut. Rothschild saw that one coming.
Rothschild works the jab nicely.
Rudskogen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Rothschild takes a swing at Rudskogen's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rothschild darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rudskogen avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rudskogen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rothschild lands with a hook. Rudskogen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rothschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen looks to land a right hand but Rothschild moved out of range.#T4#
No joy there for Rudskogen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Rothschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothschild thows a leg kick but Rudskogen checks it
and Rudskogen counters with a series of strikes. Rothschild will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild throws a hook to the side of Rudskogen's head but Rudskogen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudskogen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Rothschild moves out of range easily.
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rothschild connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rudskogen. Rudskogen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rudskogen moves forwards but Rothschild connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut. Rudskogen saw that one coming.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen blocks a jab.
Rothschild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Rudskogen.
I think Rudskogen 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jon Rudskogen!

 

Event: Proud FC 17 Tradition     
Date:   Dec 31, 2021
#R1#
Good work by Rudskogen as he checks the leg kick.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Kt King blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Kt King misses with a hook. Rudskogen ducked under it nicely.
Rudskogen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick
and Kt King counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Jon Rudskogen has been cut.
Kt King throws a low kick but Rudskogen moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kt King defending well as Rudskogen loads up on a big left hand.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses
and Kt King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kt King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rudskogen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1##KD2#
Kt King drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Rudskogen onto his butt! Rudskogen pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Kt King takes a swing at Rudskogen's ribcage but misses.
Rudskogen connects with a body shot.
Rudskogen slips a straight right by Kt King.
Sloppy strikes from Rudskogen. Those never looked like landing.
Kt King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Kt King moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen connects with a body shot.
Rudskogen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kt King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rudskogen staying out of range there.
Rudskogen throws a counter high kick but Kt King was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rudskogen staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Rudskogen misses its target.#T2#
Rudskogen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Kt King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kt King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Kt King moves out of range.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kt King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kt King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rudskogen has time to react.
Kt King has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kt King avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Good standup being displayed there by Kt King as he connects with a hook.
Rudskogen throws a nice head kick!
Rudskogen misses with a wild body shot.
Kt King only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen misses with a double jab.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Kt King counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Rudskogen onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Kt King throws a hook but Rudskogen avoids it easily.
Kt King swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kt King avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses
and Kt King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rudskogen lunges at Kt King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kt King's hand. #T4#
Kt King loads up on a big right hand but Rudskogen slips the punch.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kt King unleashes a big counter combination but Rudskogen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Kt King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy body shot
and Kt King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rudskogen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Kt King moves out of range.
Rudskogen is looking to wear down Kt King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#KD2#
Kt King scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Rudskogen to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Kt King away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Rudskogen got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kt King! But no joy.
Rudskogen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kt King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Kt King will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Jon Rudskogen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Kt King moves out of range.
Rudskogen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kt King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rudskogen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rudskogen scores with a body shot.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Rudskogen throws the left hand but Kt King avoids the punch easily.
Kt King wants to counter the offense by Rudskogen and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudskogen backing away here, and Kt King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Kt King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick
and Kt King counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A combination from Rudskogen does no damage.
Kt King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudskogen moves out of range as Kt King strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Kt King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kt King.#KD2#
Kt King drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Rudskogen onto his butt! Rudskogen pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC2#Rudskogen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudskogen swings away with a body shot that misses
and before Rudskogen has any time to reset, Kt King cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Randy Kt King!

 

Event: Proud FC 14 - Alpha     
Date:   Dec 10, 2021
#R1#
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo throws a head kick but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Halo misses with a hook to the body
and Rudskogen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudskogen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rudskogen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Halo lands a nice shot to the body.
Halo looks to land a combination but Rudskogen avoids it well.
Halo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudskogen throws a nice head kick!
Rudskogen looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Halo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rudskogen's head.
Halo misses with a hook to the body
and Rudskogen counters with a straight right hand.
Rudskogen stuns Halo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Rudskogen scores with a head kick. Halo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rudskogen scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Halo catches Rudskogen right on the button with a cross.
Rudskogen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halo.
Rudskogen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Halo looks to throw the jab but Rudskogen is out of range.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that half lands.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudskogen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halo.
Halo throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen connects with a looping right hand.
Halo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Rudskogen moves out of range as Halo strikes.
Rudskogen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rudskogen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rudskogen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rudskogen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rudskogen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halo.
Rudskogen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Halo rather than just go for the knockout.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rudskogen moves out of range as Halo strikes.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halo throws out the jab.
Rudskogen throws a big counter head kick but Halo avoids it with no problem.
Halo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rudskogen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halo circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Halo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rudskogen connects with a body shot that sends Halo's belly button to the back.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that half lands.
Halo takes one to the chin there.
Halo throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Rudskogen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rudskogen staying out of range there.
Halo ducks right into an uppercut from Rudskogen.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Rudskogen moves out of range easily.
Rudskogen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Halo is looking to clinch.
Rudskogen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Halo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Halo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Halo blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo misses with a left hand
and Rudskogen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the body.
Halo throws a lazy right hand but Rudskogen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Halo throws a lazy right hand but Rudskogen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rudskogen avoids the head kick by Halo.
Nice straight punches there by Rudskogen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rudskogen.
Halo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rudskogen back to the ropes. Halo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Halo wants to clinch up but Rudskogen keeps it at a distance.
Halo throws the left hand but Rudskogen avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Halo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Halo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
Rudskogen tries to break the clinch but Halo is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo trying to land knees to the body.
Rudskogen blocks a body shot from Halo.
Rudskogen prevents a body shot from Halo.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Halo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halo throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Halo misses with a right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crown Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Halo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rudskogen throws a fast counter high kick but Halo manages to duck under it in time.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
Crown Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudskogen slips a jab and a cross from Halo.
Halo walks into a jab.
Halo throws a sloppy body shot
letting Rudskogen counter with a right hand.
Rudskogen cracks Halo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rudskogen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rudskogen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rudskogen lands a head kick!
Halo missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rudskogen unleashes a big counter combination but Halo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Rudskogen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
Halo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rudskogen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rudskogen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Halo.
Halo throws an off balance right hand
letting Rudskogen counter with a right hand.
Halo misses the jab.
Halo misses the jab.
Rudskogen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rudskogen dips to his left and cracks Halo with an uppercut!
Rudskogen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halo circles away quickly and effectively.
Halo tries to clinch up
and Rudskogen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halo thinking.
Halo throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Rudskogen lands a lovely overhand right.
Halo lands with an uppercut that bounces Rudskogen off the ropes and back into range.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rudskogen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rudskogen thuds a left hand into Halo's body.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halo.
Rudskogen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rudskogen sizes up Halo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rudskogen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Halo misses with a double jab
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Halo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rudskogen's head.
Rudskogen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rudskogen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rudskogen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halo takes a swing at Rudskogen's ribcage but misses.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rudskogen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Halo.
Rudskogen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Halo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halo swings widly with a right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halo throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rudskogen lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4##CL#
Halo gets a clinch.
Halo can't find room to land a body shot as Rudskogen controls the action.
Halo working aggressively here.
Halo looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Rudskogen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Halo misses.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudskogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudskogen scores with a head kick.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo throws a big counter combination but Rudskogen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rudskogen counters with a straight right hand.
Rudskogen slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rudskogen scores with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Halo.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rudskogen.
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!
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Halo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rudskogen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Halo wants to clinch
and Rudskogen counters with a head kick. That will keep Halo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Halo rushes Rudskogen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Rudskogen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rudskogen lands a head kick!
Halo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo looks to land a body kick but Rudskogen moved away.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Halo misses with a body shot. #T2#
Halo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rudskogen counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudskogen lands a two punch combo.
Rudskogen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rudskogen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Halo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crown Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halo's corner calls for a 1-2. Halo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo walks into a left hand.
Rudskogen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rudskogen throws a nice head kick!
Rudskogen swats away the attempt to clinch by Halo.
Rudskogen scores with a head kick. Halo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Halo misses with a hook to the body
and Rudskogen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Halo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Rudskogen works Halo's body with a nice hook.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick
and Halo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Halo misses.
Halo misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halo misses with a lunging right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halo thinking.
Rudskogen misses with the combination. #T4#
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Halo misses its target.
Halo misses with a right hand
and Rudskogen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rudskogen's corner calls for a 1-2. Rudskogen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudskogen throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rudskogen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rudskogen throws a counter combo.
A jab from Rudskogen does it's job there.
Rudskogen staying out of range there.
Halo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rudskogen connects with a body shot.
Halo misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo throws out a loose jab but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws a big counter head kick but Halo avoids it with no problem.
Rudskogen lands a nice shot that snaps Halo's head back.
Halo throws a right hand that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a head kick. That will keep Halo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Halo looks to land a right hand but Rudskogen moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Rudskogen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rudskogen 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Rudskogen!

 

Event: Proud FC 9 - Shockwave     
Date:   Nov 05, 2021
#R1#
Baker lands with a hook. Rudskogen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rudskogen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Rudskogen throws a big counter head kick but Baker avoids it with no problem.
Rudskogen lands with a slapping head kick.
Baker wants to clinch up but Rudskogen keeps it at a distance.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Rudskogen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rudskogen scores with a body shot.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that Baker semi-blocks.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Rudskogen counters with a right hand to the body.
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
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!
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rudskogen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Rudskogen throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Rudskogen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Baker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rudskogen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Rudskogen lands a really nice looking cross but Baker seems unphased.
Rudskogen slips under a jab.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Rudskogen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rudskogen walks into a stiff left hand from Baker.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Rudskogen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rudskogen.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudskogen works Baker's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Baker staggers Rudskogen with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Rudskogen looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT#It looks like Jon Rudskogen has been cut.
Baker connects with a jab.#ROC#Rudskogen is rocked!
Rudskogen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudskogen.
Baker avoids the body shot from Rudskogen.
Brian Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Baker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the head.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rudskogen.
Rudskogen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baker rather than just go for the knockout.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Rudskogen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rudskogen dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Rudskogen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rudskogen throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Baker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rudskogen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Baker misses the jab.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Rudskogen lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Baker lands a slapping body shot.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baker throws a combination. Rudskogen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker misses with a hook
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rudskogen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rudskogen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Baker should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Jon Rudskogen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rudskogen lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Baker misses with a right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker throws a lazy body kick
and Rudskogen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker misses with a body shot
and Rudskogen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Rudskogen. Beautiful body shot.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the ropes.
Baker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rudskogen lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Baker lands a jab to Rudskogen's midsection.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Rudskogen lands a body shot.
Baker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brian Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudskogen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
Baker swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Baker cracks Rudskogen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
A head kick from Rudskogen lands but Baker takes it in his stride.
Baker throws a series of punches but Rudskogen avoids them all with ease.
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!
Rudskogen lands a high kick! #T2#
Baker avoids the body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker misses the jab.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker dips to his left and cracks Rudskogen with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker lands a jab to the nose.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Rudskogen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
and Rudskogen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rudskogen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rudskogen lands a high kick! #T3#
Baker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudskogen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
A head kick from Rudskogen lands but Baker takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rudskogen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baker.
Baker lands a two punch combo.
Baker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baker throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen avoids a kick to the body.
Rudskogen throws a counter combo.
Rudskogen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Nice shot by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baker blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Baker is looking to counter punch.
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Rudskogen lands with a nice body punch.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rudskogen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baker avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudskogen looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jon Rudskogen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudskogen's corner calls for a 1-2. Rudskogen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker digs a good hook to Rudskogen's body.
Rudskogen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baker doesn't seem bothered though.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen drops his hands momentarily and Baker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Baker staggers Rudskogen with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Rudskogen looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#T1#
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
Baker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rudskogen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rudskogen on the side of the head.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Rudskogen is just out of range.
Rudskogen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baker eats them both and turns towards Rudskogen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Baker staggers Rudskogen with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Rudskogen looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Baker is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Baker!

 

Event: Proud FC 3- New Breed     
Date:   Sep 24, 2021
#R1#
Rudskogen checks a low kick from Epicity.
Rudskogen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rudskogen duly obliges.
Epicity misses with a head kick.
Rudskogen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rudskogen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Epicity looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Epicity scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Rudskogen moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Rudskogen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rudskogen checks a low kick from Epicity.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Epicity finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Epicity looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Epicity is looking to slow Rudskogen down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudskogen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
A head kick by Rudskogen misses
and Epicity counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Rudskogen is out of range.
Rudskogen throws out a loose jab but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epicity swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Epicity throws a jab when Rudskogen was well out of range.
Rudskogen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Epicity throws a chopping leg kick but Rudskogen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Epicity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rudskogen takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity works Rudskogen's body with a nice hook.
Epicity avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Epicity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Rudskogen throws a sloppy body shot
and Epicity counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Epicity throws out a leg kick but Rudskogen moves out of range and Epicity only half commits.
A nice side step and Rudskogen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epicity jabs Rudskogen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudskogen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Epicity moves into the clinch.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity prevents Rudskogen from breaking the clinch.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Rudskogen backwards.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Rudskogen controls the action.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epicity's corner calls for a 1-2. Epicity obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rudskogen feints a jab promting Epicity to slip. Rudskogen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Epicity slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Rudskogen looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Rudskogen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Epicity rather than just go for the knockout.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
Rudskogen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but Epicity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Epicity moves out of range easily.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It appears Epicity was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Rudskogen slips a jab from Epicity.
Rudskogen blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Rudskogen throws a fast counter high kick but Epicity manages to duck under it in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Rudskogen moved out of range.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.#CL#
Epicity clinches with his opponent.
Rudskogen is trying to break the clinch but Epicity has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Epicity escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Epicity misses.
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRudskogen.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rudskogen checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Epicity dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab lands there for Epicity.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity moves into range and connects with a jab.
Epicity shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rudskogen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Epicity. That one must have hurt.
Epicity throws a right hand that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity throwing a counter right hand but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudskogen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Rudskogen scores with a body shot.
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rudskogen! But no joy.
Rudskogen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epicity doesn't seem bothered though.
Epicity blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Epicity's head.
No joy there for Epicity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rudskogen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Epicity looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rudskogen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rudskogen blocks the leg kick.
Rudskogen throws a counter combo.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Epicity moves in looking to clinch but Rudskogen pushes him off.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Rudskogen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Rudskogen lands but Epicity takes it in his stride.
Rudskogen throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
Rudskogen lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rudskogen. Those never looked like landing.
Epicity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rudskogen swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range. #CL#
Epicity clinches up against the ropes.
Rudskogen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epicity trying to stall but Rudskogen improves his position.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Rudskogen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rudskogen has had enough of the clinch but Epicity keeps him there for the moment.
Rudskogen is looking to break free of the clinch but Epicity has double underhooks.
Rudskogen has had enough of the clinch but Epicity keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Rudskogen tries to break free but Epicity pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Rudskogen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epicity takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses
and Epicity counters with a head kick.
Epicity swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rudskogen moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Despite the aggression on Rudskogen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rudskogen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epicity connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rudskogen scrambles back to his feet.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Rudskogen slips the punch.
Rudskogen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Epicity swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a left to the body.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a good low kick that Rudskogen was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Rudskogen misses
and Epicity counters with a straight right hand.
Rudskogen cracks Epicity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen misses with a straight left.
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a left to the body.
Rudskogen slips a jab from Epicity.
Epicity tries to clinch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epicity.
Epicity catches Rudskogen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epicity blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a series of punches but Epicity avoids them all with ease.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Rudskogen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Epicity fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Epicity was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Epicity walks into a left hand.
Epicity throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rudskogen's head.
Rudskogen cracks Epicity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Epicity misses with a jab to the body
and Rudskogen counters with a big head kick but Epicity shrugs it off.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rudskogen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epicity throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Epicity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rudskogen's hands.
Epicity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epicity wants to clinch but Rudskogen slips to the side
and Rudskogen counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen misses with a double jab.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a double jab.
Epicity with the inside leg kick.
Rudskogen moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicity swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Epicity is looking to counter punch.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Epicity clinches up against the ropes.#T3#
Rudskogen tries to break free but Epicity pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epicity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rudskogen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Epicity moves into the clinch successfully.
Rudskogen avoiding damage as Epicity throws knees to the body.
Rudskogen is trying to force a seperation but Epicity has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
Rudskogen is trying to break the clinch but Epicity is controlling him.#T4#
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity has Rudskogen pressed against the ropes, preventing Rudskogen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epicity.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epicity tries to break the clinch but Rudskogen is controlling the position.
Rudskogen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rudskogen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rudskogen blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Epicity 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Epicity!

In his post fight interview, Theodore Epicity started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: 8L 94 - Larry Bird     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Tay throws a series of punches but Rudskogen avoids them all with ease.
Tay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudskogen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) in the buildup to the fight.
Tay looks for the body kick but Rudskogen saw that one coming.
Tay thows a leg kick but Rudskogen checks it
and Rudskogen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Tay moves out of range.
Tay is looking to chop away at Rudskogen's legs.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Tay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rudskogen connects with a crisp jab.
Tay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tay throws a sloppy head kick
and Rudskogen counters with a stiff right hand.
Tay throws a leg kick which misses Rudskogen's front leg but catches the back leg as Rudskogen tries to avoid it.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Rudskogen lands but Tay takes it in his stride.
Tay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rudskogen is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rudskogen counters with a series of strikes. Tay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tay misses with the combination.
Tay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick from Tay, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tay throws a right and a left that Rudskogen avoids nicely.
Rudskogen scores with a body shot.
Rudskogen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Tay misses.
Rudskogen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tay swinging wildly here.
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!
Tay throws a sloppy head kick
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tay tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen throws a quick counter head kick but Tay was just out of range.
Rudskogen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rudskogen.
Tay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tay looks winded!
Rudskogen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tay.#T2#
Rudskogen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rudskogen throws a counter high kick but Tay was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tay just misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen blocks a head kick by Tay.
Tay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rudskogen scores with the left hand. Tay knows he should have avoided that one.
Tay throws a head kick but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Tay looks to land a combination but Rudskogen avoids it well.
Rudskogen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudskogen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Tay moves out of range.
Tay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rudskogen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rudskogen lands a head kick!
Tay misses with a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rudskogen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tay looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
Tay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Tay. Those never looked like landing.
Rudskogen lands a nice hook to Tay's body. Tay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rudskogen lands a body shot.
Tay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rudskogen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tay scrambles back to his feet.
Tay throws a right hand that Rudskogen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rudskogen also avoids with ease.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rudskogen counters with a left to the body.
Rudskogen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tay doesn't seem bothered though.
Tay tries a low kick but Rudskogen avoids it.
Tay misses with a leg kick
and Rudskogen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tay throws a series of punches but Rudskogen avoids them all with ease.
Tay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Rudskogen blocks the leg kick.
Tay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rudskogen. Rudskogen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rudskogen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Tay throws a head kick that misses.
Rudskogen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tay.
Tay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rudskogen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tay is looking to land body kicks.
Rudskogen throws a one two combo.
Tay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rudskogen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tay looks to land a combination but Rudskogen avoids it well.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rudskogen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tay's head.
Rudskogen with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rudskogen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tay thinking.
Tay is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Rudskogen lands but Tay takes it in his stride.
Tay throws a sloppy head kick
and Rudskogen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rudskogen works over Tay's head and body with a nice combination.
Tay misses with a body kick.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rudskogen counter with a right hand.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Rudskogen feints a jab promting Tay to slip. Rudskogen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rudskogen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tay tried to score with a low kick but Rudskogen checks it.
Rudskogen scores with a jab.
Jon Rudskogen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rudskogen slips under a jab from Tay.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rudskogen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Rudskogen lands but Tay takes it in his stride.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Tay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rudskogen lands with a good body shot.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rudskogen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Tay.
Rudskogen throws a counter high kick but Tay was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Tay. Those never looked like landing.
Rudskogen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Tay. Those never looked like landing.
Rudskogen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rudskogen lands a glancing blow to the side of Tay's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that second round.
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#
Tay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Tay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rudskogen blocks a head kick by Tay.
Chong Tay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tay misses with a few strikes there.
Rudskogen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rudskogen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rudskogen scores with a head kick. Tay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice straight punches there by Rudskogen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rudskogen.
Tay misses with a body kick.
Tay swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Tay misses.
Rudskogen is looking to wear down Tay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
Tay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rudskogen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tay blocks a head kick by Rudskogen. #T1#
Tay throws a combination that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a head kick.
Tay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tay throws a leg kick but Rudskogen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tay throws a series of punches but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Tay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a nice body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rudskogen checks a leg kick.
Rudskogen throwing a counter right hand but Tay manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rudskogen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tay.
Tay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rudskogen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tay can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chong Tay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tay avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Tay tries to work over Rudskogen's front leg with a kick but Rudskogen checks it.
Rudskogen lands an overhand right.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Tay misses with a low kick.
Rudskogen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Tay.
A combination from Tay does no damage.
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Rudskogen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tay tries to land a body kick
and Rudskogen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rudskogen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rudskogen scores with a head kick. Tay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rudskogen scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Rudskogen counters with a big head kick but Tay shrugs it off.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tay.
Rudskogen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tay throws a head kick but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen throws a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Rudskogen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rudskogen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!

Jon Rudskogen wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: 8L 90 - Aoki's 2nd Goodbye     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Rudskogen misses with a hook to the body
and Sane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sane.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Sane misses.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sane.
Sane misses with a right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a two punch combo.
Sane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sane takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sane moves away.
Sane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick. #T1#
Sane misses with an uppercut.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rudskogen jabs at Sane's body.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen scores with a head kick. Sane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sane misses with a looping left.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Sane misses.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Sane moves out of range.
Rudskogen lands a jab to the head.
Sane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sane throws a hook but Rudskogen blocks it.
Rudskogen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sane's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Sane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rudskogen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rudskogen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rudskogen jabs Sane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Sane.
Sane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rudskogen scores with a body shot. #T1#
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sane misses its target.
Sane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rudskogen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rudskogen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rudskogen walks into a straight right hand from Sane.
Sane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rudskogen jabs Sane right on the nose. Sane blinks but takes it well.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that Sane semi-blocks.
Sane misses with a hook
and Rudskogen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Jab by Sane.#T2#
Sane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sane throws the left hand but Rudskogen avoids the punch easily.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
Rudskogen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sane blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Rudskogen walks into a stiff left hand from Sane.
Rudskogen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sane rather than just go for the knockout.
Sane takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rudskogen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sane off the ropes and back into range.
Sane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Sane misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Rudskogen there.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen lands a head kick. Sane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sane thuds his right hand into Rudskogen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sane throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Sane. Those never looked like landing.
Rudskogen blocks a jab.
Sane cracks Rudskogen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Sane moves out of range.
Sane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sane throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Sane.
Rudskogen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sane looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Justin Sane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sane misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Sane misses.
Sane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sane throws out the jab.
Rudskogen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Rudskogen lands with a kick to the temple. Sane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rudskogen lands a jab to the head.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sane lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sane misses with a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a nice uppercut.
Rudskogen lands a head shot.
Sane lands with a hook. Rudskogen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Sane misses.
Rudskogen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sane dips to his left and cracks Rudskogen with an uppercut!

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 Justin Sane.
Well Rudskogen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!

Jon Rudskogen wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: 8L 84 - Just Bleed     
Date:   Jul 04, 2021
#R1#
Rudskogen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tatum loads up on a big right hand but Rudskogen slips the punch.
Tatum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tatum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rudskogen throws a lazy head kick
and Tatum counters with an inside leg kick.
Tatum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tatum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatum walks into a stiff left hand from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rudskogen!
Rudskogen misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Tatum moves out of range easily.
Tatum lands a leg kick that knocks Rudskogen off balance momentarily.
Rudskogen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tatum doesn't seem bothered though.
Rudskogen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tatum throws a leg kick which misses Rudskogen's front leg but catches the back leg as Rudskogen tries to avoid it.
Tatum looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tatum lands a front kick.
Jon Rudskogen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Tatum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rudskogen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rudskogen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.#T2#
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatum wants to land a leg kick but Rudskogen is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudskogen swings for the body but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tatum misses the jab.
Rudskogen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Tatum scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatum avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
A left and a right from Tatum both land. Nice combination.
Tatum looks to land a right hand but Rudskogen moved out of range.
Rudskogen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jayson Tatum will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tatum cracks Rudskogen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rudskogen lands with an overhand left.
Rudskogen checks the leg kick.
Rudskogen connects with a high kick.
Tatum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rudskogen checks a leg kick.
It looked like Rudskogen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tatum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rudskogen lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Rudskogen.
Tatum blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatum is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
A shot to the body from Rudskogen misses
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatum blocks a head kick by Rudskogen. #T1#
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Tatum lands with a cross.
A head kick by Rudskogen misses
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rudskogens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rudskogen moves out of range as Tatum throws a body kick.
Rudskogen throws a counter high kick but Tatum was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jayson Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rudskogen moves out of range as Tatum throws a body kick.
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away.
Tatum's corner calls for a 1-2. Tatum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rudskogen is looking to wear down Tatum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rudskogen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudskogen.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rudskogen.
Tatum unleashes a big counter combination but Rudskogen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rudskogen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tatum's hands.
A jab lands there for Tatum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen misses with a double jab
and Tatum counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target.
Tatum avoids the body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatum appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rudskogen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tatum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tatum just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRudskogen.
Rudskogen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jayson Tatum 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tatum is looking to chop away at Rudskogen's legs.
Rudskogen lands with a kick to the temple. Tatum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tatum throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a head kick. That will keep Tatum thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fighters circling - Tatum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tatum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rudskogen. That did some damage!
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudskogen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rudskogen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the head.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudskogen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tatum tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Tatum misses with a body kick.
Tatum just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRudskogen.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Rudskogen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the body kick from Tatum.
Tatum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tatum connects with a body shot.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tatum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jon Rudskogen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danga de danga de dang - Tatum scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Rudskogen both land. Nice combination.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatum blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
Rudskogen defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Tatum throws a chopping leg kick but Rudskogen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Rudskogen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jayson Tatum.
Well Tatum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Jayson Tatum!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Jayson Tatum!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!

Jayson Tatum wins by split decision!

Our winner, Jayson Tatum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: 8L 77 - Cash Mané     
Date:   Jun 09, 2021
#R1#
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
Bennett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rudskogen.
Bennett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Rudskogen scores with a head kick. #CL#
Bennett instigates a clinch.
Bennett lands a body punch.
Bennett looking to stall.
Rudskogen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bennett has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Rudskogen avoids the damage to the body.
Rudskogen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rudskogen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1##BC2#
Rudskogen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rudskogen connects with a body shot.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Rudskogen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Bennett connects with a jab.
Bennett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett with a jab.
Rudskogen scores with a nice right hand.
Bennett tries to clinch there but Rudskogen circles away.
Bennett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett sizes up Rudskogen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body. Rudskogen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Bennett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Bennett darts in and clinches Rudskogen up against the ropes.
Bennett misses with a knee to the head.
Rudskogen is trying to force a seperation but Bennett has the dominant position.
Bennett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bennett tries to land a knee to the head but Rudskogen blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rudskogen is trying to break the clinch but Bennett is controlling him.
Bennett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rudskogen blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Rudskogen.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and Rudskogen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bennett thinking.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Bennett misses
and Rudskogen counters with a head kick.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rudskogen can do to turn this around?
Rudskogen throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a wild body shot.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rudskogen scores with a head kick.
Bennett swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen unleashes a big counter combination but Bennett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rudskogen takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
John Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Bennett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rudskogen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rudskogen slips a jab from Bennett.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Bennett lands.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Bennett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T2#
Rudskogen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rudskogen is keeping busy.
Bennett lands a knee to the head.
Bennett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rudskogen.
Bennett is trying to maintain a safe position but Rudskogen gets an underhook and turns Bennett into the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Bennett.
Rudskogen is trying to break free.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Rudskogen avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Bennett will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Bennett throws a jab when Rudskogen was well out of range.
Jon Rudskogen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudskogen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Bennett.
Rudskogen defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rudskogen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rudskogen.
Rudskogen swats away the attempt to clinch by Bennett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
Bennett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudskogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudskogen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
Bennett tries to clinch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennett slips a jab from Rudskogen.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudskogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bennett throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Danga de danga de dang - Bennett scores with a four punch combination!
Bennett tries to clinch up but Rudskogen circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rudskogen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennett scores with the left hand. Rudskogen knows he should have avoided that one.
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudskogen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rudskogen counters with a head kick. That will keep Bennett thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Bennett jabs at Rudskogen's body.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rudskogen backs up against the ropes.
Bennett is looking to clinch but Rudskogen is avoiding it.
Rudskogen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennett.
Bennett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rudskogen takes one on the button.
Bennett lands a jab to the nose.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rudskogen slips a straight right by Bennett.
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen feints a jab promting Bennett to slip. Rudskogen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bennett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett misses with a body punch
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bennett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for John Bennett!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for John Bennett!

John Bennett wins by unanimous decision!

John Bennett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PFC 230 Fett vs Graves     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rudskogen misses with a hook.
Rudskogen thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Tama Ginty was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rudskogen.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rudskogen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rudskogen tried to score with a low kick but Tama Ginty checks it.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Rudskogen looks to land a body kick but Tama Ginty moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Tama Ginty misses the jab.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Rudskogen avoids it easily.
Rudskogen throws out a counter right but Tama Ginty avoids it with no problem.
Rudskogen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudskogen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tama Ginty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at []—The Zoo—[] in the buildup to the fight.
Rudskogen misses with a looping left.
Tama Ginty avoids a kick to the body.
Rudskogen lands a front kick.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudskogen tries to land a leg kick but Tama Ginty saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Tama Ginty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rudskogen throws an overhand right that lands on Tama Ginty's shoulder, as Tama Ginty tries to avoid the shot.
Tama Ginty quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rudskogen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut. Rudskogen saw that one coming.#T1#
Tama Ginty tries to work over Rudskogen's front leg with a kick but Rudskogen checks it.
Rudskogen lands with a nice body kick.
Rudskogen slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama Ginty.
Rudskogen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tama Ginty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rudskogen at a distance.
Rudskogen misses the jab.
Tama Ginty scores with a hook.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Rudskogen's ribcage but misses.
Tama Ginty 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.
Rudskogen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tama Ginty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rudskogen to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but Rudskogen moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Rudskogen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rudskogen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tama Ginty.
Rudskogen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tama Ginty is looking to land body kicks.#T2##CL2#
Rudskogen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rudskogen backwards.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Rudskogen pulls guard effortlessly.
Tama Ginty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Tama Ginty decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rudskogen, up you get!
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws out a powerful jab.
Tama Ginty misses with the combination.
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rudskogen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
A cross from Rudskogen lands.#T3#
Tama Ginty missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rudskogen misses with a straight left.
Tama Ginty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rudskogen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tama Ginty throws a solid leg kick but Rudskogen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tama Ginty.
Rudskogen flicks out a counter leg kick but Tama Ginty steps away.
Tama Ginty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rudskogen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tama Ginty, as that shot connected.
Rudskogen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Tama Ginty counters with a quick kick to the body but Rudskogen blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rudskogen.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick, looking for Rudskogen's leg but Rudskogen calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rudskogen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudskogen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tama Ginty if he has to take too many more of those.
Rudskogen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tama Ginty had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rudskogen misses with a body punch
and Tama Ginty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tama Ginty attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Tama Ginty throws a wild body kick that Rudskogen sees coming a mile off.
Rudskogen wants to land a leg kick but Tama Ginty is out of range.
Tama Ginty walks into a jab.
Rudskogen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rudskogen checks a leg kick.
Rudskogen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tama Ginty swats away the attempt to clinch by Rudskogen.
Tama Ginty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tama Ginty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rudskogen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rudskogen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rudskogen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the strikes.
Rudskogen tries to land a leg kick but Tama Ginty saw it coming and moves away.
Rudskogen connects with an inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty cracks Rudskogen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rudskogen throws a sloppy body shot
and Rudskogen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rudskogen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudskogen lands a nice looking body kick.
Rudskogen throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Tama Ginty.
Rudskogen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tama Ginty was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudskogen.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty looks to land a body kick but Rudskogen moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rudskogen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Rudskogen gets tackled into the cage by Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rudskogen. #TD2#
Rudskogen jumps into guard, dragging Tama Ginty to the mat.
Rudskogen has a closed guard, preventing Tama Ginty from standing up. #SUB2#
Rudskogen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Rudskogen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Tama Ginty controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Rudskogen is looking for a triangle but Tama Ginty pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rudskogen has his foot on Tama Ginty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tama Ginty works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Tama Ginty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tama Ginty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tama Ginty passes into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rudskogen wants to improve his position but Tama Ginty is controlling well.
Tama Ginty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tama Ginty tries to pass to full mount but Rudskogen defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rudskogen is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Rudskogen wants to control the action here but instead Tama Ginty manages to pass to full mount!
Tama Ginty prevents Rudskogen from getting the reversal.
Rudskogen stops Tama Ginty from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rudskogen is trying to escape the mount. #SU#
Tama Ginty is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rudskogen throws a solid leg kick but Tama Ginty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rudskogen.#T4#
Rudskogen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rudskogen lands with a nice body kick.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Rudskogen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rudskogen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tama Ginty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rudskogen throws out the jab.
Rudskogen throws out a loose jab but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen lands a right hook to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Tama Ginty coming out on top.
Rudskogen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudskogen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tama Ginty's hands.
Nice shot lands for Tama Ginty.
Rudskogen fakes the leg kick and cracks Tama Ginty in the body.
Tama Ginty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rudskogen counters with a body kick.
Rudskogen jabs Tama Ginty to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rudskogen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tama Ginty will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rudskogen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tama Ginty cracks Rudskogen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty cracks Rudskogen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tama Ginty scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
Rudskogen wants to clinch.
Rudskogen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tama Ginty. That one must have hurt.
Rudskogen takes a swing at Tama Ginty's ribcage but misses.
Tama Ginty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Rudskogen coming out on top.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tama Ginty throws out the jab.
Rudskogen tests Tama Ginty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rudskogen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tama Ginty.
Rudskogen is looking to land body kicks.
Rudskogen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tama Ginty.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Rudskogen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama Ginty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rudskogen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rudskogen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tama Ginty checks a leg kick nicely.
Rudskogen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rudskogen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rudskogen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rudskogen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rudskogen is looking to land body kicks.
Rudskogen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
Rudskogen scores with a leg kick.
Tama Ginty tries to land a front kick but Rudskogen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tama Ginty thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rudskogen if he has to take too many more of those.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Rudskogen. #T2#
Rudskogen tries a low kick but Tama Ginty avoids it.
Rudskogen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Tama Ginty checks a low kick from Rudskogen.
A bone on bone clash there as Tama Ginty blocks the leg kick.
Tama Ginty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rudskogen is out of range and Tama Ginty settles back down.
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tama Ginty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tama Ginty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rudskogen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tama Ginty.
Rudskogen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tama Ginty's sensitive parts.
Rudskogen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tama Ginty will feel that in the morning.
Tama Ginty is looking to land body kicks.
Rudskogen flicks out a counter leg kick but Tama Ginty steps away.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudskogen misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Rudskogen
and Tama Ginty counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rudskogen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tama Ginty looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Rudskogen blocks the leg kick.
Tama Ginty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rudskogen's sensitive parts. #T3#
Rudskogen looks to throw the jab but Tama Ginty is out of range.
Rudskogen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tama Ginty.
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rudskogen connects with the punch.
Tama Ginty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that misses.
Rudskogen is looking to score with low kicks.
Tama Ginty checks a leg kick nicely.
Rudskogen misses with a straight left.
Rudskogen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tama Ginty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rudskogen. That's going to slow Tama Ginty down.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab from Rudskogen.#CL2#
Rudskogen moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudskogen tries to pull guard but Tama Ginty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Tama Ginty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rudskogen jumps guard but Tama Ginty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tama Ginty gets through Rudskogen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rudskogen fails to pull guard.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rudskogen.#BC#
Tama Ginty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tama Ginty tests Rudskogen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rudskogen tried to score with a low kick but Tama Ginty checks it.
Tama Ginty lands with a right hand.
Tama Ginty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rudskogen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rudskogen tries to work over Tama Ginty's front leg with a kick but Tama Ginty checks it.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the leg kick from Rudskogen.
Nice cross by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tama Ginty scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tama Ginty 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!

Conrad Tama Ginty thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 222 Arundel vs Mfer     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudskogen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of El Toro Jr's head.#CL#
Rudskogen tries to keep at a distance but El Toro Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
El Toro Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rudskogen controls his hands.
El Toro Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rudskogen takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Rudskogen breaks the clinch.
Rudskogen motions for El Toro Jr to come forward. Rudskogen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rudskogen clinches.
El Toro Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rudskogen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudskogen trying to stall but El Toro Jr improves his position.
El Toro Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
El Toro Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Rudskogen lands with a left to the head.
Rudskogen blocks a body shot from El Toro Jr.
Rudskogen blocks an uppercut.
Rudskogen avoids the elbow strike from El Toro Jr, against the cage.
El Toro Jr blocks a body shot from Rudskogen. #T1#
Nice elbow from El Toro Jr. #BC#
El Toro Jr manages to break the clinch.
El Toro Jr wants to clinch.
El Toro Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rudskogen avoids the head kick by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Toro Jr throws a hook but Rudskogen avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
El Toro Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rudskogen.
El Toro Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
El Toro Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Toro Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Toro Jr cracks a nice hook into Rudskogen's ribs.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rudskogen throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Toro Jr.#CL2#
Rudskogen rushes El Toro Jr and presses him up against the cage.
El Toro Jr lands with a left to the head.
El Toro Jr misses with some punches.
Rudskogen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from El Toro Jr fails to land.
Rudskogen misses with a punch on the inside.
Rudskogen misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rudskogen struggles to land a body shot inside as El Toro Jr controls his hands.
El Toro Jr lands a body shot.
Rudskogen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
El Toro Jr prevents a body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but El Toro Jr blocks it.
Rudskogen lands with a left to the head.
El Toro Jr being controlled against the cage.
El Toro Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short left from El Toro Jr.
Rudskogen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rudskogen avoids the elbow strike from El Toro Jr, against the cage.
Rudskogen throws a punch but it's blocked by El Toro Jr.
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rudskogen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rudskogen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Toro Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rudskogen can't find room to land a body shot as El Toro Jr controls the action.
El Toro Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Rudskogen blocking some punches.
Rudskogen tries to work over El Toro Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Toro Jr lands a shot to the body.
El Toro Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
El Toro Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
El Toro Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen looks for the body kick but El Toro Jr saw that one coming.
El Toro Jr avoids the body shot from Rudskogen.
El Toro Jr throws a low kick but Rudskogen moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudskogen works the jab nicely.
Rudskogen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rudskogen throws a chopping leg kick but El Toro Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick but Rudskogen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
El Toro Jr throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Nice shot by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from El Toro Jr misses its target.
Rudskogen looks for the body kick but El Toro Jr saw that one coming.
El Toro Jr misses with a straight left.
Rudskogen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick which misses El Toro Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as El Toro Jr tries to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and El Toro Jr moves out of range easily.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from El Toro Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Toro Jr throws a hook to the side of Rudskogen's head but Rudskogen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudskogen wants to land a leg kick but El Toro Jr is out of range.
El Toro Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rudskogen.
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 Ceaser El Toro Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
El Toro Jr swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range. #CL#
El Toro Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Rudskogen lands a left hand.
El Toro Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Rudskogen backwards.
A short uppercut from El Toro Jr.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rudskogen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ceaser El Toro Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rudskogen lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Toro Jr backwards. #BC#
El Toro Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Toro Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rudskogen moves away from the strike by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rudskogen lands with an uppercut that bounces El Toro Jr off the cage and back into range.
El Toro Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rudskogen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Toro Jr. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rudskogen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
El Toro Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Toro Jr is looking to wear down Rudskogen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
El Toro Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
El Toro Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rudskogen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook.
Rudskogen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
El Toro Jr throws a front kick that sends Rudskogen stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as El Toro Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rudskogen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
El Toro Jr lands with a shot to the body.
El Toro Jr misses with a body shot.
El Toro Jr ducks under a wild hook from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries to land a leg kick but El Toro Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Rudskogen tries to land a leg kick but El Toro Jr saw it coming and moves away.
El Toro Jr 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.
El Toro Jr connects with a body shot.#CL#
El Toro Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Rudskogen scores with a shot to the side of El Toro Jr's head.
El Toro Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands a shoulder strike.
El Toro Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rudskogen avoids a wild elbow strike from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudskogen struggles to land a body shot inside as El Toro Jr controls his hands.
El Toro Jr prevents a body shot from Rudskogen. #T2#
Rudskogen can't find room to land a body shot as El Toro Jr controls the action.
A short right from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr misses with some punches.
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rudskogen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but El Toro Jr blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by El Toro Jr.
Rudskogen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
El Toro Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rudskogen connects with a right hand. El Toro Jr shakes it off.
A leg kick checked by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rudskogen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck El Toro Jr on the side of the head.
Rudskogen lands a leg kick that knocks El Toro Jr off balance momentarily.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Toro Jr.
A shot to the liver by El Toro Jr. Beautiful body shot.
El Toro Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
El Toro Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rudskogen.
El Toro Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudskogen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Toro Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
El Toro Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
El Toro Jr misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Toro Jr. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rudskogen throws a looping overhand right but El Toro Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Rudskogen misses.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Rudskogen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rudskogen counters with a body kick.
El Toro Jr lands a head kick. Rudskogen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Jon Rudskogen has been cut.
Rudskogen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Rudskogen tests El Toro Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook. Rudskogen ducked under it nicely.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Rudskogen.
A head kick misses from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr misses with a straight right.
A jab from El Toro Jr misses.
El Toro Jr misses the jab.
Rudskogen scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a jab to the head.
Rudskogen's jab looks to have found its range, popping El Toro Jr under the eye.
Rudskogen scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudskogen is looking to land body kicks.
El Toro Jr takes a swing at Rudskogen's ribcage but misses.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
El Toro Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Rudskogen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jon Rudskogen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rudskogen slips a jab from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rudskogen momentarily.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Rudskogen tries to work over El Toro Jr's front leg with a kick but El Toro Jr checks it.
It looked like El Toro Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
As Rudskogen backs away, El Toro Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rudskogen walks into a left hand.
Rudskogen tries to land a front kick but El Toro Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from El Toro Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
El Toro Jr throws a big shot that misses.
El Toro Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Rudskogen avoids a kick to the body.
Rudskogen lands a leg kick that knocks El Toro Jr off balance momentarily.
El Toro Jr lands a front kick.
El Toro Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
El Toro Jr throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Rudskogen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr staying out of range there.
El Toro Jr misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rudskogen delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Rudskogen takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Toro Jr wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
El Toro Jr lands a left hand.
El Toro Jr blocks an uppercut.
El Toro Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Rudskogen as the two fighters clinch.
El Toro Jr is working Rudskogen over against the cage.
El Toro Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rudskogen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rudskogen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rudskogen takes a shot to the head.
El Toro Jr trying to control the position but instead, Rudskogen has worked for underhooks and has pushed El Toro Jr into the cage.#BC#
El Toro Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Toro Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rudskogen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rudskogen flicks out a counter leg kick but El Toro Jr steps away.
El Toro Jr misses with a low kick.
El Toro Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
El Toro Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Toro Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Rudskogen.
El Toro Jr scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro Jr slips a jab from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as El Toro Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rudskogen doesn't seem phased though.
Rudskogen moves away from the strike by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr misses with a wild body shot.
El Toro Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
El Toro Jr misses with a body kick.
El Toro Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Toro Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
El Toro Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Toro Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
El Toro Jr tries to land a front kick but Rudskogen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Rudskogen lands a leg kick that knocks El Toro Jr off balance momentarily.
El Toro Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rudskogen slips under a jab.
El Toro Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rudskogen. That one must have hurt.
El Toro Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
El Toro Jr pushes Rudskogen up against the cage in a clinch.
Rudskogen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rudskogen.
El Toro Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from El Toro Jr.
Nice body punch from El Toro Jr - that landed with a thud.
El Toro Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rudskogen.
El Toro Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudskogen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Toro Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rudskogen prevents a body shot from El Toro Jr.
Rudskogen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Rudskogen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
El Toro Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rudskogen's elbow.
Rudskogen can't find room to land a body shot as El Toro Jr controls the action.
El Toro Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rudskogen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rudskogen misses with a punch on the inside.
Rudskogen working aggressively here.
Rudskogen can't find room to land a body shot as El Toro Jr controls the action.
El Toro Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Toro Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rudskogen has a couple of punches blocked by El Toro Jr.
Rudskogen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudskogen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ceaser El Toro Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think El Toro Jr 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ceaser El Toro Jr!

A relieved looking Ceaser El Toro Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 215.5 Arundel vs Wild     
Date:   Oct 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Rudskogen. #CL#
Kai moves into the clinch.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Kai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rudskogen blocks an uppercut.
Rudskogen misses with a punch on the inside.
Rudskogen blocking some punches. #BC2#
Rudskogen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rudskogen is looking to land body kicks.
Rudskogen blocks a head kick by Kai.
Rudskogen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rudskogen lunges at Kai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kai's hand.
Rudskogen misses with a left hand
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rudskogen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudskogen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rudskogen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rudskogen.#CL2#
Rudskogen instigates a clinch. #T1#
Kai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with a body punch.
Rudskogen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rudskogen.
A short body shot lands from Kai as the two fighters clinch.
Kai scores with a shoulder strike.
Rudskogen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rudskogen stalling in the clinch.
Rudskogen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kai.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Rudskogen throws a head punch that misses.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai scores with a hook to the body.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudskogen gets through Kai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kai is working Rudskogen over against the cage.
Rudskogen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rudskogen's elbow. #T2#
Rudskogen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai lands a hook that snaps the head of Rudskogen backwards.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rudskogen up against the cage.
Rudskogen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Rudskogen is trying to pull guard but Kai has him pressed against the cage.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
Rudskogen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudskogen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kai lands a left hand.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai tries a body shot but Rudskogen blocks it.
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rudskogen backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Rudskogen prevents a body shot from Kai.
Rudskogen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Kai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rudskogen or not.
Rudskogen throws a head punch that misses.
Rudskogen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Kai prevents a body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands with a left to the head.
Rudskogen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kais head.
Kai digs a right hand underneath Rudskogen's ribcage. Rudskogen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kai gets through Rudskogen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rudskogen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rudskogens head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rudskogen is trying to break the clinch but Kai is controlling him.#T4#
Kai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rudskogen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rudskogen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai.
Rudskogen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rudskogen blocks an uppercut.
Rudskogen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rudskogen or not.
Rudskogen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Kai takes a shot to the head.
Rudskogen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Rudskogen tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Rudskogen back against the cage.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai tries to work over Rudskogen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai slowing the pace effectively.
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 Kron Kai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rudskogen.
Nice uppercut there from Kai.
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rudskogen moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Rudskogen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rudskogen cracks a nice hook into Kai's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kai doesn't seem bothered though.
Rudskogen misses with a leg kick.
Kai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rudskogen.#T1#
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rudskogen cracks Kai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the side of Kai's head but Kai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudskogen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rudskogen throws a lazy body kick
letting Kai counter with a right hand.
Kai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Rudskogen
and Kai counters with a nice body shot.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudskogen is looking to slow Kai down with leg kicks.
Rudskogen wants to slow Kai down by chopping away at his legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rudskogen - the referee stops the clock and Kai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rudskogen. Kai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rudskogen thows a leg kick but Kai checks it
and Kai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rudskogen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rudskogen throws a lazy body kick
and Rudskogen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick as Kai jumps back.
Kai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rudskogen will feel that in the morning.
Rudskogen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rudskogen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rudskogen thows a leg kick but Kai checks it
and Kai counters with a straight right hand.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
Kai delivers a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Kai.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kai.
Rudskogen misses with a looping right.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut. Kai saw that one coming.
Kai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body
and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jon Rudskogen has been cut.
Rudskogen avoids a kick to the body.
Kai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD#
Kai sends Rudskogen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kai is motioning to the referee to let Rudskogen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rudskogen is rocked!
Kai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?
Kai lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudskogen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rudskogen throws a poor cross that misses
and Kai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rudskogen throws a big shot that misses.
Rudskogen throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kai misses the target.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rudskogen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
Rudskogen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but Kai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rudskogen tried to score with a low kick but Kai checks it.#T4#
Rudskogen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rudskogen thumps Kai with a low kick.
Rudskogen slips a jab from Kai.
Rudskogen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
Rudskogen wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Rudskogen misses with a looping left.
Rudskogen throws the kick towards the body but Kai avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rudskogen - the referee stops the clock and Kai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rudskogen. Kai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kai scores with the left hand. Rudskogen knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudskogen tries to land a leg kick but Kai saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rudskogen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kron Kai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Rudskogen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rudskogen looks to throw a body kick
enabling Kai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kai checks a leg kick.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Rudskogen is just out of range.
Rudskogen thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Kai gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Rudskogen lands a body punch.
A short right from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with a body punch.
Kron Kai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with some punches.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Kai working aggressively here. #T1#
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rudskogen lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Rudskogen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kai smiles and moves away.
Rudskogen tries to land a leg kick but Kai saw it coming and moves away.
Rudskogen throws a chopping leg kick but Kai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rudskogen tries to score with a low kick but Kai moves his leg out of the way.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rudskogen flicks out a counter leg kick but Kai steps away.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Kai as he checks the leg kick.
Jon Rudskogen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rudskogen moves out of range of the body kick from Kai.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick
and Kai counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Kai lands a big uppercut and Rudskogen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rudskogen looks OK. Kai waves Rudskogen back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai slips under a jab from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick as Kai jumps back.
A cross from Rudskogen lands.
Rudskogen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kai. That did some damage!
and Kai counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rudskogen! He's just covering up as Kai starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Kai!
A less than humble Kron Kai misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: ICS 55     
Date:   Sep 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudskogen throws a hook to the side of Bunyasarn's head but Bunyasarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudskogen misses with a looping left.
Rudskogen scores with a nice body kick.
Bunyasarn scores with the left hand. Rudskogen knows he should have avoided that one.
Rudskogen blocks a jab.
Rudskogen connects with a leg kick.
Bunyasarn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big left from Rudskogen misses.
Bunyasarn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rudskogen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bunyasarn on the side of the head.
Rudskogen lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Rudskogen. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunyasarn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rudskogen's head.
Bunyasarn throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen thinks about the counter body kick.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Rudskogen throws a low kick, looking for Bunyasarn's leg but Bunyasarn calmly moves out of range.
Bunyasarn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bunyasarn.
Rudskogen loads up on a big right hand but Bunyasarn slips the punch.
Rudskogen throws a looping overhand right but Bunyasarn ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bunyasarn.
Rudskogen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bunyasarn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rudskogen.#T1#
Bunyasarn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bunyasarn lands with a good body shot.
Rudskogen throws the left hand but Bunyasarn avoids the punch easily.
Bunyasarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunyasarn swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rudskogen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunyasarn.
Rudskogen thows a body kick. Bunyasarn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rudskogen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rudskogen keeps the fight on the outside.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the side of Bunyasarn's head but Bunyasarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Bunyasarn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bunyasarn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rudskogen manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Bunyasarn misses.
Rudskogen tries to land a front kick but Bunyasarn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter the offense by Rudskogen and move into the clinch.
Bunyasarn misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudskogen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunyasarn moves away.#T2#
Rudskogen looks to land a body kick but Bunyasarn moved away.#CL#
Bunyasarn moves into range and clinches up with Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Rudskogen jumps guard.
Our spies down at at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform us that Rudskogen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bunyasarn is stalling in the full guard.
Bunyasarn trying to control but Rudskogen is working from the bottom.
Rudskogen working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rudskogen working for a triangle but Bunyasarn defends it easily.
Bunyasarn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##SUB2#
Rudskogen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunyasarn is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rudskogen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bunyasarn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunyasarn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Rudskogen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunyasarn defends well.
Rudskogen trying to control the position here.
Bunyasarn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rudskogen is trying to control the position but Bunyasarn postures up.
Bunyasarn sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rudskogen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunyasarn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Rudskogen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bunyasarn is defending well. Rudskogen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bunyasarn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rudskogen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Rudskogen!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Rudskogen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: JAG Rivalry     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neuer slips under a jab from Rudskogen.
Good leg kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neuer.
Rudskogen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rudskogen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Neuer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rudskogen defends well and Neuer ends up having to push Rudskogen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Neuer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rudskogen is able to avoid easily.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick that misses.
Rudskogen throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Neuer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Neuer shoots in but Rudskogen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rudskogen lands with a nice combination. Neuer backs away looking to recover.
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!
Neuer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neuer is looking to clinch. #T1#
A big left from Neuer misses.
Rudskogen throws out a loose jab but Neuer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neuer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neuer walks into a jab.
Neuer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
Neuer shoots in for a takedown but Rudskogen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Neuer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neuer checks a leg kick.
Neuer is looking to counter the offense by Rudskogen and move into the clinch.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudskogen thows a leg kick but Neuer checks it #CL#
and Neuer counters by moving into the clinch.
Rudskogen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rudskogen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neuer.#TD2#
Rudskogen jumps guard.
Neuer advances to half guard. #SUB#
Neuer is trying to work for a kimura but Rudskogen is defending well. #SUB#
Neuer seems to be working for a kimura but Rudskogen defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Neuer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neuer throwing shots but Rudskogen is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Rudskogen makes his way to full guard, as Neuer worked for a kimura.
Neuer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neuer throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Neuer passes Rudskogen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rudskogen is doing well to control the position and prevent Neuer from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Neuer is looking for a kimura but Rudskogen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neuer to get the leverage. #SUB#
Neuer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rudskogen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neuer. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neuer seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rudskogen has recovered full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neuer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neuer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Neuer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rudskogen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Neuer, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Neuer has an active guard here but Rudskogen has managed to pass into half guard.
Rudskogen is taking a breather. Neuer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A left lands for Rudskogen.
Neuer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neuer checks a leg kick.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Neuer moves out of range easily.
Neuer attempts a counter takedown but Rudskogen avoids it well and moves away.
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the head.
Rudskogen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neuer tries to counter with a takedown but Rudskogen is quick to defend against it.
Rudskogen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Neuer attempts a counter takedown but Rudskogen avoids it well and moves away.
Neuer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neuer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen throws the kick towards the body but Neuer avoids it.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Rudskogen with a nice calf kick.
Neuer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rudskogen can pounce on him.
Rudskogen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rudskogen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Neuer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neuer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Neuer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rudskogen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neuer tries for a takedown but Rudskogen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rudskogen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neuer.
Jon Rudskogen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neuer checks a leg kick nicely.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neuer just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen looks to land a body kick but Neuer moved away.
Rudskogen tries to land a front kick but Neuer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Neuer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rudskogen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Neuer misses the shot to the body.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Neuer.
Rudskogen scores with a leg kick.
Neuer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands the left hand.
Rudskogen lands a front kick.#T2##TD#
Neuer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Rudskogen is defending against the submission attempts here by Neuer.
Neuer wants to pass the guard but Rudskogen is defending well.
Neuer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manuel Neuer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Neuer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Neuer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rudskogen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neuer. #T3#
Rudskogen is looking for a sweep. Neuer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rudskogen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Neuer wants to pass the guard but Rudskogen is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rudskogen holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neuer is looking to advance position but Rudskogen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Neuer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neuer is looking to improve his position but Rudskogen isn't that keen on the idea.
Neuer tries to improve his position but instead Rudskogen has taken his back!
Neuer tries to escape the position.
Rudskogen is riding his opponent, not letting Neuer buck him off.
Neuer rolls, trying to escape but Rudskogen keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rudskogen throws a leg kick but Neuer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Neuer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Neuer moves out of range of the body kick.
Neuer darts in looking for a takedown but Rudskogen gets double underhooks and turns Neuer into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Neuer.
Rudskogen scores with a leg kick.
Neuer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Neuer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rudskogen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rudskogen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Neuer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Neuer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Neuer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rudskogen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Neuer is out of range and Rudskogen settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen throws the left hand but Neuer avoids the punch easily.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the side of Neuer's head but Neuer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neuer misses with a two punch combination.
Neuer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
Rudskogen tries a low kick but Neuer avoids it.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Neuer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rudskogen as he avoids it easily.
Rudskogen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Rudskogen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick as Neuer jumps back.
As Rudskogen tries to get set, Neuer tries to push him back and clinch up but Rudskogen manages to avoid the attempt.
Neuer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rudskogen connects with a jab.
Rudskogen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Rudskogen misses.
A jab lands there for Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Neuer.
Neuer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rudskogen but Rudskogen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Neuer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a shot from downtown. Neuer moves away and avoids it.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Neuer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rudskogen circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Neuer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rudskogen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rudskogen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neuer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neuer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD#
Neuer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rudskogen on his heels. He'll look to pass Rudskogen's guard now, I'm sure.
Rudskogen has Neuer pulled in close to control his posture.
Neuer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rudskogen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Neuer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rudskogen passes into half guard.
Neuer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rudskogen has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Rudskogen controlling from mount.
Neuer is desperately trying to improve his position but Rudskogen has a good base and remains in mount.
Neuer is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neuer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neuer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rudskogen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Neuer tries to improve his position but instead Rudskogen has taken his back!
Neuer tries to escape the position.
Manuel Neuer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Rudskogen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neuer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Rudskogen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rudskogen 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Rudskogen!

Jon Rudskogen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: JAG Evolution     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Rudskogen throws a leg kick but Buriak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Buriak ducks under a wild hook from Rudskogen.
Buriak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Buriak.
Buriak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buriak looks to land a right hand but Rudskogen moved out of range.
Rudskogen is looking to clinch.
Rudskogen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buriak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rudskogen. Rudskogen obviously looking to wear him down.
Buriak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rudskogen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buriak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rudskogen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buriak is out of range.
Rudskogen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Buriak coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen scoring well with a low kick there.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buriak.
Buriak checks a leg kick.#T1#
A good leg kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen checks a leg kick.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudskogen slips under a jab.
Buriak swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Buriak missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rudskogen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buriak.
Buriak throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Rudskogen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rudskogen thumps Buriak with a low kick.
Buriak looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
Buriak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Buriak.
Rudskogen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudskogen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Buriak takes a step back to recover.
Rudskogen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buriak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rudskogen throws a looping overhand right but Buriak ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Rudskogen defending well as Buriak loads up on a big left hand.
Buriak checks a low kick from Rudskogen.
Buriak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Buriak throws a series of punches but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Buriak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rudskogen motions for Buriak to come forward. Rudskogen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick which misses Buriak's front leg but catches the back leg as Buriak tries to avoid it.
Buriak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudskogen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buriak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buriak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rudskogen cracks Buriak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buriak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buriak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rudskogen on the side of the head.
Rudskogen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rudskogen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buriak.
Buriak throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Rudskogen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Buriak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rudskogen.
Buriak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Rudskogen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Buriak.
Buriak throws a big shot that misses.
Rudskogen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buriak.
Rudskogen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Rudskogen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Buriak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rudskogen is out of range.
Rudskogen slips a straight right by Buriak.
Rudskogen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buriak.
Buriak throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
Rudskogen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Rudskogen has Buriak up against the cage in a clinch.
Buriak working aggressively here. #BC2#
Buriak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buriak takes one on the button.
Buriak feints a jab promting Rudskogen to slip. Buriak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rudskogen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen fakes the leg kick and cracks Buriak in the body.
Buriak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rudskogen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a lovely overhand right.
That kick from Rudskogen tenderised Buriak's leg. Buriak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good standup being displayed there by Buriak as he connects with a hook.
Buriak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buriak throws a leg kick which misses Rudskogen's front leg but catches the back leg as Rudskogen tries to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws out a leg kick but Buriak moves out of range and Rudskogen only half commits.
Buriak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rudskogen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rudskogen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buriak counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Rudskogen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudskogen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Buriak's hands.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
Buriak takes a kick to the side of the head.
Buriak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rudskogen's sensitive parts.
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 Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rudskogen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buriak scores with a nice strike.
Buriak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Buriak misses with a body shot.
Buriak takes one on the button.
Buriak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Rudskogen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buriak doesn't seem phased though.
Buriak walks into a stiff left hand from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buriak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen connects with an inside leg kick.
Buriak scores with a shot to the body.
Buriak throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick that misses.
Buriak throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##CL#
Rudskogen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buriak, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buriak.
Buriak misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Buriak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buriak throws a hook but Rudskogen blocks it.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rudskogen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buriak throws out a counter right but Rudskogen avoids it with no problem.
Rudskogen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Buriak will feel that in the morning.
Rudskogen misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Buriak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buriak looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
Buriak has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen is looking to score with low kicks.
Buriak throws a big shot that misses.
Buriak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen 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.
Rudskogen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jon Rudskogen is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudskogen lands a jab to Buriak's midsection.#T2#
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buriak connects with a body shot.
Buriak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rudskogen motions for Buriak to come forward. Rudskogen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buriak works the jab nicely.
Buriak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Buriak.
Buriak throws a chopping leg kick but Rudskogen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Rudskogen misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Buriak blocks the leg kick.
Rudskogen throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Buriak.
Rudskogen misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Buriak blocks the leg kick.
Buriak slips under a jab from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a jab to the nose.
Buriak throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Rudskogen throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Buriak.
Buriak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buriak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Buriak avoids the body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen connects with a right hand. Buriak shakes it off.
Rudskogen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buriak's sensitive parts.
Rudskogen takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Buriak.
Rudskogen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rudskogen moves away from the strike by Buriak.
Good work by Buriak as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Buriak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rudskogen scores with a hook to the body. Buriak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buriak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rudskogen will feel that in the morning.
Rudskogen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buriak throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Buriak.
Rudskogen moves away from the strike by Buriak. #T4#
Rudskogen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buriak lands with an uppercut that bounces Rudskogen off the cage and back into range.
Rudskogen's corner calls for a 1-2. Rudskogen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Buriak misses with an uppercut.
Buriak takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buriak. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rudskogen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buriak doesn't seem bothered though.
Buriak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rudskogen.
Buriak misses with a two punch combination.
Buriak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rudskogen misses with a leg kick
letting Buriak counter with a right hand.
Rudskogen blocks the body kick.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Buriak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buriak scores with a decent looking hook.
Buriak swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Buriak checks a leg kick.
Rudskogen moves out of range as Buriak strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rudskogen scores with a head kick.
Rudskogen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buriak tries to work over Rudskogen's front leg with a kick but Rudskogen checks it.
Buriak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Buriak.
Rudskogen slips under a jab from Buriak.
Buriak looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
Buriak avoids the body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buriak. Rudskogen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buriak checks a leg kick.
Rudskogen staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen slips a jab and a cross from Buriak.
Rudskogen loads up on a big right hand but Buriak slips the punch.
Buriak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rudskogen throws an off balance right hand
and Buriak counters with a nice uppercut.
Buriak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen misses with a leg kick
and Buriak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rudskogen. #T1#
Rudskogen moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Rudskogen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buriak misses with an uppercut. Rudskogen saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rudskogen.
Buriak misses with a head kick.
Rudskogen cracks Buriak with an open hand slap.
Buriak missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Buriak blocks the leg kick.
Buriak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rudskogen tries a low kick but Buriak avoids it.
Rudskogen is looking to slow Buriak down with leg kicks.
Rudskogen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buriak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buriak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Buriak.
Buriak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buriak throws a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Rudskogen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Buriak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen is looking to counter the offense by Buriak and move into the clinch.
Rudskogen throws an overhand right that lands on Buriak's shoulder, as Buriak tries to avoid the shot.
Buriak checks a low kick from Rudskogen.#T2#
Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rudskogen.
An inside leg kick lands from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a hook but Buriak blocks it.
Nice jab there from Rudskogen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buriak misses with a straight left.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Rudskogen is looking to counter punch.
Rudskogen thumps Buriak with a low kick.
Buriak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rudskogen with a hook.
Buriak moves out of range of the body kick.
Rudskogen is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buriak.
A bone on bone clash there as Buriak blocks the leg kick.
Rudskogen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rudskogen.
Rudskogen swinging wildly here. #T3#
Buriak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
A leg kick checked by Buriak.
Buriak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rudskogen with a nice cross.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Buriak.
A little feinted left hand from Rudskogen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Buriak. Beautiful body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Rudskogen blocks the leg kick.
Rudskogen throws the kick towards the body but Buriak avoids it.
Buriak misses with a hook. Rudskogen ducked under it nicely.
As Buriak backs away, Rudskogen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buriak throws a chopping leg kick but Rudskogen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rudskogen throws a solid leg kick but Buriak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rudskogen.
Buriak slips under a jab from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Buriak throws a leg kick which misses Rudskogen's front leg but catches the back leg as Rudskogen tries to avoid it.
Rudskogen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Rudskogen thumps Buriak with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buriak.
Rudskogen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buriak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rudskogen stuns Buriak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rudskogen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buriak.
Buriak clobbers Rudskogen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rudskogen scores with a spinning back kick!
Rudskogen throws a push kick but Buriak slaps the foot to one side.
Buriak moves out of range of the strikes.
Rudskogen looks to land a body kick but Buriak moved away.
Rudskogen wants to slow Buriak down by chopping away at his legs.
Buriak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buriak.
A little feinted left hand from Rudskogen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buriak. That's going to slow Rudskogen down.
Rudskogen throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Rudskogen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rudskogen 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!

Jon Rudskogen wins by unanimous decision!

Jon Rudskogen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 68     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1#
Pierre shoots in for a double leg but Rudskogen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pierre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rudskogen defends well and Pierre ends up having to push Rudskogen into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pierre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rudskogen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre tries to clinch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Pierre has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rudskogen.
Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jon Rudskogen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilky Pierre.
Rudskogen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rudskogen smiles and moves away.
Rudskogen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre has a takedown stuffed.
Pierre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rudskogen defends well and Pierre ends up having to push Rudskogen into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rudskogen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rudskogen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rudskogen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pierre somewhat.#T1#
Rudskogen takes a swing at Pierre's ribcage but misses.
Pierre takes one on the button.#TD2#
Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pierre trying to control from half guard but Rudskogen is working away.
Pierre is looking to stall here but Rudskogen recovers full guard.
Pierre trying to control but Rudskogen is working from the bottom.
Pierre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Pierre looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Rudskogen keeps moving.
Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rudskogen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Rudskogen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pierre wants to pass the guard but Rudskogen is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pierre checks a low kick from Rudskogen.
Pierre has a takedown stuffed.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rudskogen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rudskogen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pierre dives in and grabs Rudskogen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rudskogen pushes down on Pierre's head and hops out.#CL2#
Pierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rudskogen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pierre prevents a body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Rudskogen can't find room to land a body shot as Pierre controls the action.
Rudskogen tries to work over Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierre is working for takedown but Rudskogen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rudskogen lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Rudskogen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rudskogen gets underhooks to prevent Pierre's takedown attempt.
Pierre looks winded!
Rudskogen works on Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Rudskogen prevents the takedown attempt.
Rudskogen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rudskogen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Pierre is trying to trip Rudskogen. He has hold of a leg but Rudskogen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pierre persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Rudskogen is retaining full guard.
Pierre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rudskogen throws a shot to the body.
Pierre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rudskogen can pounce on him.
Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rudskogen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rudskogen counters with a body kick.
Pierre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pierre tries to clinch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pierre shoots for a takedown but Rudskogen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rudskogen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rudskogen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pierre closes the distance and clinches up with Rudskogen, looking for a takedown. Pierre pushes Rudskogen against the ropes but Rudskogen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Rudskogen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jon Rudskogen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilky Pierre.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pierre.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Pierre tries for a takedown but Rudskogen circles away easily
and Rudskogen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Rudskogen connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Pierre is rocked!
Pierre misses with a takedown
and Rudskogen counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Rudskogen!
A victorious Jon Rudskogen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 60     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Arundel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arundel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arundel counters with a stiff right hand.
Arundel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rudskogen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rudskogen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arundel is out of range and Rudskogen settles back down.
Arundel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rudskogen avoids the head kick by Arundel.
Arundel digs a good body shot into Rudskogen's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Arundel.
Arundel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rudskogen throws a push kick but Arundel slaps the foot to one side.
Rudskogen connects with a crisp jab.
Arundel works Rudskogen's body with a nice hook.
Rudskogen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body
and Arundel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Arundel counters with a quick kick to the body but Rudskogen blocks it.
Rudskogen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arundel.
Rudskogen misses with a double jab #KD#
and Arundel counters with a nice right hand that sends Rudskogen toppling to the canvas! Rudskogen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Arundel finish him?!#ROC#
Rudskogen is rocked!
Rudskogen cracks Arundel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arundel scores with a punch to the head.
Rudskogen is still on wobbly legs! Can Arundel finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arundel throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Arundel.
Rudskogen seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab by Rudskogen.
Arundel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rudskogens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arundel scores with a spinning back kick!
Rudskogen thows a leg kick but Arundel checks it #KD#
and Arundel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rudskogen! Arundel lets Rudskogen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Arundel checks a low kick from Rudskogen.
Arundel connects with a solid leg kick.
Arundel jabs Rudskogen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudskogen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Arundel blocks it well.
Arundel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Rudskogen throws a solid leg kick but Arundel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Arundel cracks Rudskogen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Arundel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rudskogen to stand back up!
Arundel slips a jab from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arundel circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rudskogen to the canvas! Rudskogen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Arundel keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latrobe Arundel!
Latrobe Arundel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 56     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak throws a hook but Rudskogen blocks it.
Buriak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buriak misses with a low kick.
Rudskogen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buriak.
Rudskogen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rudskogen looks for the body kick but Buriak saw that one coming.
Buriak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rudskogen connects with a leg kick. Buriak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buriak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rudskogen momentarily.
Rudskogen defending well as Buriak loads up on a big left hand.
Buriak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buriak throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buriak manages to avoid it.
Buriak is looking to counter punch.
Rudskogen staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Rudskogen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudskogen is looking to score with low kicks.
Buriak cracks a nice hook into Rudskogen's ribs.
The fighters circling - Rudskogen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Rudskogen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Buriak counter with a right hand.
Buriak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buriak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buriak ducks under a wild hook from Rudskogen.
Buriak lands the left hand.
Buriak throws out a loose jab but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Buriak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak lands with a cross.
Buriak throws a big shot that misses.
Rudskogen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buriak misses with a hook.
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but Buriak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buriak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buriak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rudskogen doesn't seem bothered though.
Buriak digs a good body shot into Rudskogen's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buriak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rudskogen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buriak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Buriak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Rudskogen missing with a left hand there. Buriak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Buriak - just one landing.
Buriak with a nice cross.
Buriak misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Buriak.
Rudskogen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Rudskogen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buriak throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Buriak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
A swing and a miss from Buriak.
Buriak misses with a few strikes there.
Buriak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buriak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buriak throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rudskogen throws the kick towards the body but Buriak avoids it.
Buriak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut. Buriak saw that one coming.
Buriak lands a body shot.
Rudskogen swats away the attempt to clinch by Buriak.
Good standup being displayed there by Buriak as he connects with a hook.
Buriak missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rudskogen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buriak lands a nice shot that snaps Rudskogen's head back.
Buriak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buriak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buriak moves out of range of the body kick.
Rudskogen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buriak throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Buriak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buriak throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buriak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buriak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Buriak tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudskogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudskogen fakes the leg kick and cracks Buriak in the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Buriak. That snapped Rudskogen's head back.
Rudskogen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buriak takes a swing at Rudskogen's ribcage but misses.
Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rudskogen.
Buriak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rudskogen scores with a sloppy right hand. Buriak should have avoided that one.
Rudskogen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circling - Buriak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Rudskogen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buriak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a nice leg kick.
Rudskogen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Buriak misses the target.
Rudskogen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buriak misses with a looping left.
Rudskogen misses with a hook
and Buriak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Buriak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rudskogen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Buriak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buriak misses the shot to the body.
Rudskogen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rudskogen misses with a hook.
Buriak throws a hook to the side of Rudskogen's head but Rudskogen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudskogen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buriak blocks it well.
Buriak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rudskogen slips under a jab from Buriak.
Buriak takes one to the chin there.
Rudskogen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rudskogen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rudskogen misses with a left hand
and Buriak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rudskogen thinking.
Buriak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudskogen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buriak checks the leg kick.
Buriak misses with an uppercut. Rudskogen saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Buriak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Buriak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rudskogen can do to turn this around?
Rudskogen throws a leg kick
and Buriak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buriak scores with a body shot.
Buriak lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Buriak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitri Buriak is winning the standup battle so far.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buriak misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rudskogen.
Buriak lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Buriak. Beautiful body shot.
Rudskogen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rudskogen tries to move into range but Buriak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buriak misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rudskogen! But no joy.
Rudskogen is looking to score with low kicks.
Rudskogen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buriak throws out the jab.
Buriak lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudskogen needs to keep his hands up - Buriak had a free shot at his head there.
Rudskogen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buriak's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Rudskogen slams his shin into Buriak's torso.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buriak's head backwards.#T2#
Rudskogen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buriak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rudskogen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buriak.
Buriak misses with a wild body shot.
Buriak cracks Rudskogen with an open hand slap.
Buriak misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Buriak misses with a lunging right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a thumping low kick.
Buriak throws out a loose jab but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rudskogen - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rudskogen is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Buriak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buriak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rudskogen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buriak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buriak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rudskogen. Rudskogen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buriak looks to throw the jab but Rudskogen is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rudskogen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Rudskogen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rudskogen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buriak.
Buriak checks a leg kick.
Rudskogen keeps the fight on the outside.
Rudskogen throws out a loose jab but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Buriak if he has to take too many more of those.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rudskogen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Buriak has got the better of the exchanges.
An inside leg kick from Rudskogen misses.
It looked like Buriak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buriak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rudskogen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rudskogen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buriak misses with a straight left.
Buriak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That kick from Rudskogen tenderised Buriak's leg. Buriak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buriak throws a jab when Rudskogen was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buriak misses with a looping right.
Buriak misses with a straight right. #T4#
Rudskogen lands a really nice looking cross but Buriak seems unphased.
Buriak ducks under a wild hook from Rudskogen.
Buriak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rudskogen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buriak in his tracks.
Rudskogen looks to land a left hand but Buriak moved out of range nicely.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick
and Buriak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Rudskogen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buriak throws a big shot that misses.
Buriak takes a swing at Rudskogen's ribcage but misses.
Rudskogen is looking to land body kicks.
Rudskogen throws a low kick but Buriak avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Buriak. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buriak checks a leg kick nicely.
Rudskogen connects with a leg kick. Buriak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Buriak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rudskogen has time to react.
Rudskogen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Buriak wants to clinch
and Rudskogen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Rudskogen does no damage.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buriak.
Buriak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buriak tries to clinch up but Rudskogen circles away and keeps his distance.
Rudskogen scores with a nice body kick.
Buriak throws a series of strikes that have Rudskogen backpedaling.
Buriak connects with a body shot that sends Rudskogen's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick from Rudskogen misses.
Buriak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rudskogen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rudskogen scores with a jab. Buriak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Rudskogen throws a low kick but Buriak avoids it.
Rudskogen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buriak's calf.
Rudskogen slips under a jab.#T1#
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Buriak throws a hook to the side of Rudskogen's head but Rudskogen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buriak throws a hook but Rudskogen avoids it easily.
Buriak connects with a single shot there.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body.
Rudskogen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buriak.
Buriak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rudskogen throws out a loose jab but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buriaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Buriak walks into a left hand.
Buriak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rudskogen misses with a left hand #CL#
and Buriak counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rudskogen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rudskogen cracks Buriak with a nice body shot.
Rudskogen trying to control the position but instead, Buriak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rudskogen into the ropes.
Jon Rudskogen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rudskogen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Rudskogen.
A body shot lands from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen blocks an uppercut.
Rudskogen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buriak blocks an uppercut.
Buriak tries to work over Rudskogen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buriak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buriak cracks Rudskogen with a nice body shot.
Buriak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rudskogen scores with a shot to the side of Buriak's head.
Rudskogen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buriak lands a hook that snaps the head of Rudskogen backwards.
Buriak tries to throw a body punch but Rudskogen avoids it by throwing Buriak back against the ropes. #T3#
Buriak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rudskogen's elbow.
Buriak misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rudskogen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Buriak.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buriak.
Buriak tries a body shot but Rudskogen blocks it.
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Buriak.
Rudskogen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen avoiding damage as Buriak throws knees to the body.
Buriak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rudskogens head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rudskogen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Buriak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rudskogen can turn it around.
Rudskogen swings wildly with an uppercut but Buriak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buriak lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Rudskogen prevents a body shot from Buriak.
A right hand to the body from Buriak.
Buriak tries to work over Rudskogen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buriak tries to work over Rudskogen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rudskogen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rudskogen struggles to land a body shot inside as Buriak controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Buriak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buriak blocks a body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen struggles to land a body shot inside as Buriak controls his hands.
Rudskogen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rudskogen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buriak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buriak prevents a body shot from Rudskogen.
Buriak lands a left hand.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but Buriak blocks it.
Buriak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rudskogen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buriak backwards.
Dimitri Buriak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buriak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

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 Dimitri Buriak.
Well Buriak 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Dimitri Buriak!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Dimitri Buriak!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Dimitri Buriak!

Dimitri Buriak wins by unanimous decision!

After the fight, Dimitri Buriak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 50     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
Rudskogen throws a front kick that sends Pierre stumbling back into the ropes.
Pierre wants to clinch but Rudskogen slips to the side
and Rudskogen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rudskogen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Pierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Rudskogen to keep the fight standing.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilky Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rudskogen pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Rudskogen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen is trying to maintain a safe position but Pierre gets an underhook and turns Rudskogen into the ropes.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it.
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen tries to throw a body punch but Pierre avoids it by throwing Rudskogen back against the ropes.
Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rudskogen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierre controls his hands.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rudskogen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Good body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierre prevents a body shot from Rudskogen.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen won't allow it.
Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rudskogen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierre controls his hands.
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body.
Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rudskogen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Rudskogen. #TD#
Pierre pulls guard. #SUB#
Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Rudskogen defends easily. #SUB#
Rudskogen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rudskogen has managed to get both his arms back between Pierre's legs - danger averted.
Rudskogen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pierre keeping full guard, as Rudskogen tries to pass. #T2#
Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rudskogen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pierre trying to control but Rudskogen is working from the bottom.
Rudskogen keeping full guard, as Pierre tries to pass.
Pierre trying to control but Rudskogen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rudskogen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Rudskogen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rudskogen manages to kick Pierre off! Pierre jumps back into Rudskogen's guard.
Pierre wants to pass the guard but Rudskogen is keeping the position.
Pierre trying to control but Rudskogen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pierre wants to pass the guard but Rudskogen is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Rudskogen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pierre is looking to clinch.
Pierre has been working on his balance at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rudskogen.#CL#
Pierre gets a clinch.
Rudskogen is trying to maintain a safe position but Pierre gets an underhook and turns Rudskogen into the ropes.#BC2#
Rudskogen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierre wants to clinch but Rudskogen slips to the side
and Rudskogen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierre tries to clinch up but Rudskogen circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Pierre instigates a clinch.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rudskogen walks away with a smile on his face. Pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rudskogen lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Pierre has managed to clinch.
Rudskogen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rudskogen digs a right hand underneath Pierre's ribcage. Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pierre fails to pull guard.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Rudskogen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierre jumps guard but Rudskogen stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilky Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudskogen misses with a body punch.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pierre drops back down to his feet.
Rudskogen throws a head punch that misses.
Rudskogen throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pierre as Rudskogen tries to tie him up.
Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rudskogen digs a right hand underneath Pierre's ribcage. Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rudskogen misses with the head strike.
Rudskogen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pierre's elbow.
Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rudskogen just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T1#
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen won't allow it.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen won't allow it.
Rudskogen looking to stall.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but Rudskogen turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Rudskogen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rudskogen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rudskogen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rudskogen looking to stall.
Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rudskogen smiles and moves away.
Pierre wants to clinch.
Rudskogen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudskogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudskogen is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Pierre tries to clinch
and Rudskogen counters with a three punch combo that has Pierre backing up. Pierre nods at Rudskogen to acknowledge the strikes.
Pierre tries to clinch up
and Rudskogen counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Pierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rudskogen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Rudskogen won't allow it.
Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rudskogen smiles and moves away. #CL#
Pierre moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Rudskogen to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Pierre jumps into guard, dragging Rudskogen to the mat. #SUB#
Pierre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rudskogen has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Rudskogen wants to free his trapped foot but Pierre is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rudskogen content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pierre wants to improve his position but Rudskogen is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pierre trying to get back to full guard but Rudskogen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rudskogen wants to control the pace but Pierre is squirming around nicely.
Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rudskogen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pierre slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rudskogen controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pierre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rudskogen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre tries to clinch but Rudskogen is having none of it.
Rudskogen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierre.
Rudskogen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudskogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudskogen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rudskogen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rudskogen does it's job there.
Pierre tries to clinch but Rudskogen is having none of it.
Pierre looks to clinch
and Rudskogen counters with a big right hand! Oh Pierre is in trouble here! Rudskogen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Rudskogen!
An out of breath Jon Rudskogen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 42     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Bryant throws a hook but Rudskogen avoids it easily.
Rudskogen connects with a body shot that sends Bryant's belly button to the back.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Rudskogen's head but Rudskogen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudskogen lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Rudskogen misses its intended target.
Rudskogen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rudskogen slips under a jab from Bryant.
Rudskogen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Rudskogen takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Rudskogen lands with a hook. Bryant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bryant.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bryant misses with a hook to the body
and Rudskogen counters with a body kick.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rudskogen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
Rudskogen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rudskogen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant's sensitive parts.
Rudskogen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Rudskogen - just one landing.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
Rudskogen slips a straight right by Bryant.
A little jabbing left from Rudskogen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rudskogen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rudskogen cracks the inside of Bryant's front leg.
Bryant on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Rudskogen connects with a jab.
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!
Bryant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rudskogen.
Bryant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rudskogen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bryant's hands.
Jon Rudskogen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rudskogen, right into the meat.
Rudskogen pushes Bryant away with a front kick.
Rudskogen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryant misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rudskogen counters with a body kick. #KD2#
Rudskogen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bryant sprawling to the canvas! Bryant rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rudskogen finish him?! #ROC2#
Bryant is rocked!
Bryant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Bryant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Rudskogen tenderised Bryant's leg. Bryant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rudskogen thows a body kick. Bryant tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rudskogen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rudskogen finds Bryant's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bryant flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Rudskogen lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bryant will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Rudskogen!
A relieved looking Jon Rudskogen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 35     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Rudskogen scores with a jab. Costa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rudskogen throws a body shot but no joy.
And Costa tries to counter it with a takedown but Rudskogen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rudskogen gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Costa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rudskogen!
Rudskogen is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Costa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rudskogen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Costa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rudskogen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Costa's guard! Nice work there by Rudskogen!
Rudskogen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rudskogen trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Costa working for a triangle but Rudskogen defends it easily. #SUB2#
Costa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rudskogen has passed into half guard!
Costa tries to get to full guard but Rudskogen has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rudskogen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Costa is just riding it out for now. Rudskogen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Rudskogen wants to work for an arm triangle but Costa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Rudskogen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Costa defends it well. #SUB2#
Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Costa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rudskogen jumps into side control!
Costa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rudskogen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Costa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rudskogen's guard! Nice work there by Costa!
Costa pushes down on Rudskogen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rudskogen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa is looking to advance position but Rudskogen won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rudskogen walks into a stiff left hand from Costa.#TD2#
Rudskogen gets caught napping as Costa dives in and scores a takedown. Rudskogen manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Rudskogen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Rudskogen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Costa passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Costa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Costa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Rudskogen tries to control but Costa manages to take his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Costa keeps control of the position as Rudskogen tries to break free.
Rudskogen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Costa's guard. Nice work there by Rudskogen. #SUB2#
Costa working for a triangle but Rudskogen defends it easily. #SUB2#
Costa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rudskogen has passed into half guard! #T2##SUB2#
Costa looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Rudskogen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Costa.#T3#
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Rudskogen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Costa's legs.
Costa is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rudskogen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rudskogen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rudskogen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rudskogen is looking to take a break and control but Costa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rudskogen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rudskogen looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Rudskogen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Costa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Santiago Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rudskogen is looking for a triangle but Costa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Rudskogen working for submissions but it's allowed Costa to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Costa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Costa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rudskogen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Santiago Costa!

 

Event: Skrap Fights 29     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1##CL#
Puskas rushes Rudskogen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puskas scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Puskas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Puskas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rudskogen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Puskas avoids the body shot from Rudskogen.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Puskas blocks the low kick.
Puskas scores with a body shot.
Puskas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rudskogen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ferenc Puskas has been cut.
Puskas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puskas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rudskogen throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puskas defending well as Rudskogen loads up on a big left hand.
Rudskogen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puskas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Puskas slips a straight right by Rudskogen.#T1#
Rudskogen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puskas manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puskas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rudskogen! But no joy.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puskas.
Puskas darts in looking for a takedown but Rudskogen gets double underhooks and turns Puskas into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferenc Puskas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puskas tries to clinch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rudskogen! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Rudskogen. No joy for Puskas on that attempt.
Rudskogen motions for Puskas to come forward. Rudskogen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen just misses with a punch to the body.
Puskas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rudskogen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Puskas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puskas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudskogen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Puskas. Those never looked like landing.
Rudskogen lands an overhand right.
Rudskogen throws out a leg kick but Puskas moves out of range and Rudskogen only half commits. #CL#
Puskas drives through and clinches with Rudskogen against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Rudskogen.
Puskas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Puskas breaks the clinch.
Puskas walks into a straight right hand from Rudskogen.
Puskas blocks the body kick.
It looked like Puskas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rudskogen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jon Rudskogen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Puskas.
Puskas tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudskogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puskas. #T3##CL#
Puskas instigates a clinch.
Puskas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rudskogen after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Rudskogen.
Puskas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rudskogen stalling. #BC#
Puskas manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Puskas.
Rudskogen has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Puskas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rudskogen throws a push kick but Puskas slaps the foot to one side.
Rudskogen looks to land a right hand but Puskas moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rudskogen.
Puskas fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Puskas rushes Rudskogen and presses him up against the ropes.
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!#TD#
Puskas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Puskas wants to control but Rudskogen passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Rudskogen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4##SUB2#
Rudskogen is working for a submission of some sort.
Puskas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ferenc Puskas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Puskas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puskas moves out of range as Rudskogen strikes.
Donk. Rudskogen catches Puskas right on the button with a cross.
Rudskogen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Puskas 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.#SUB2#
Puskas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rudskogen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puskas has managed to get both his arms back between Rudskogen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rudskogen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puskas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rudskogen has his foot on Puskas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puskas works his way back into a safe position though.
Puskas tries to free his leg and advance position but Rudskogen is retaining full guard. #T1#
Rudskogen working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Puskas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rudskogen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puskas defends well.
Puskas wanted to stand there but Rudskogen had control of the position. #SUB2#
Rudskogen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puskas defends well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Puskas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rudskogen is keeping the position for now.
Puskas wants to control from the top but Rudskogen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rudskogen working for a triangle but Puskas defends it easily.
Puskas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Puskas is looking to stand up but Rudskogen won't let him.
Rudskogen trying to control the position. #SUB#
Puskas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Rudskogen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puskas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puskas passes Rudskogen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Rudskogen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rudskogen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rudskogen looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Puskas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puskas has his takedown stuffed
and Rudskogen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Puskas throws a jab when Rudskogen was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ferenc Puskas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puskas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rudskogen's hands.
Rudskogen throws a body punch but Puskas moves out of range.
Puskas attempts a counter takedown but Rudskogen avoids it well and moves away.
Rudskogen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rudskogen lands an overhand right.
Puskas swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Puskas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rudskogen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rudskogen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Rudskogen.
Good shot there by Puskas.
Puskas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puskas goes for a double leg but Rudskogen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Rudskogen continues to drive forward.
Rudskogen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rudskogen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Rudskogen misses. #T1#
Puskas moves out of range of the body kick from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puskas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rudskogen.
Puskas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
Ferenc Puskas's cut is getting worse.
Puskas with a poor takedown
and Rudskogen counters with a straight right hand.
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rudskogen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puskas is out of range.
Puskas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rudskogen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Puskas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferenc Puskas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut
and Puskas counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puskas checks a leg kick.
Puskas throws a big counter combination but Rudskogen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rudskogen misses with a body punch
and Puskas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rudskogen throws a hook but Puskas blocks it.#CL#
Rudskogen tries to keep at a distance but Puskas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rudskogen misses with a punch on the inside.
Puskas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rudskogen smiles and moves away.
Puskas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rudskogen's head backwards.
Rudskogen misses with a jab to the body
enabling Puskas to counter with a crisp jab.
Puskas walks into a jab.
A low kick from Rudskogen misses
and Puskas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puskas goes for a double leg but Rudskogen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Rudskogen continues to drive forward.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rudskogen.
Rudskogen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puskas misses with a double jab.
Puskas throws a series of strikes that have Rudskogen backpedaling.
Rudskogen throws a chopping leg kick but Puskas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Puskas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rudskogen lands a lovely overhand right.
Puskas wants to clinch but Rudskogen slips to the side
and Rudskogen counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rudskogen connects with a right hand. Puskas shakes it off.
Puskas tries for a takedown but Rudskogen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Rudskogen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puskas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudskogen throws a combination. Puskas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rudskogen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puskas misses with a looping right.
Rudskogen throws a push kick but Puskas slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Puskas moves out of range of the body kick from Rudskogen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puskas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Puskas feints and as Rudskogen raises his hands in defense, Puskas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rudskogen is trying to control the position but Puskas postures up. #SUB2#
Rudskogen is looking for a triangle but Puskas pushes his legs off easily.
Puskas forces his way into half guard.
Ferenc Puskas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudskogen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Rudskogen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rudskogen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!

Jon Rudskogen wins by unanimous decision!

An out of breath Jon Rudskogen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 23     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body.
Rudskogen avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Ofenloch gets a clinch.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Rudskogen blocks with his arms.
Rudskogen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rudskogen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Rudskogen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rudskogen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ofenloch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ofenloch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rudskogen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ofenloch backwards.
Rudskogen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rudskogen is leaning against Ofenloch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rudskogen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ofenloch.
Rudskogen managing to block the knees to the body from Ofenloch.
Rudskogen lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ofenloch.
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ofenloch tries a knee to the head but Rudskogen blocks it.
Rudskogen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Ofenloch looking to throw knees to the head but Rudskogen is blocking nicely.
A short right from Rudskogen.
Ofenloch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rudskogen.
Ofenloch misses with an elbow over the top.
Rudskogen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rudskogen misses with some punches.
Rudskogen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudskogen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rudskogen takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Jon Rudskogen has been cut.
Ofenloch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rudskogen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ofenloch looking to throw knees to the head but Rudskogen is blocking nicely.
Rudskogen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rudskogen cracks Ofenloch with a nice body shot.
Rudskogen looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ofenloch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Rudskogen blocks with his arms.
Rudskogen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ofenloch controls his hands.
Ofenloch stalling in the clinch but Rudskogen improves position.
Rudskogen misses with some punches.
Rudskogen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ofenloch.
Rudskogen working aggressively here.
Ofenloch looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Rudskogen.
Nice body punch from Rudskogen - that landed with a thud.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ofenloch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ofenloch misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rudskogen.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ofenloch misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Rudskogen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ofenloch is keeping busy.
Rudskogen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ofenloch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rudskogen is trying to force a seperation but Ofenloch has the dominant position.
Rudskogen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ofenloch trying to land knees to the body.
Rudskogen avoids a wild elbow strike from Ofenloch.
Rudskogen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rudskogen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ofenloch landing knees to the body.
Ofenloch missing with knees to the body.
Ofenloch working Rudskogen over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ofenloch.
Rudskogen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ofenloch looking to throw knees to the head but Rudskogen is blocking nicely.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rudskogen avoids it.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Ofenloch looking to throw knees to the head but Rudskogen is blocking nicely.
Rudskogen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rudskogen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ofenloch's elbow.
Ofenloch missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ofenloch throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudskogen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ofenloch trying to control the position but instead, Rudskogen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ofenloch into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rudskogen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rudskogen blocks it with crossed arms.
Rudskogen managing to block the knees to the body from Ofenloch.
Rudskogen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rudskogen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ofenloch's elbow.
Ofenloch trying to land knees to the body.
Rudskogen presses Ofenloch against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Ofenloch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Rudskogen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ofenloch throws a head kick that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ofenloch wants to clinch but Rudskogen slips to the side
and Rudskogen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ofenloch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rudskogen.
Ofenloch tries to clinch up
letting Rudskogen counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Ofenloch moves into the clinch successfully.
Rudskogen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ofenloch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rudskogen is defending well for now.
Rudskogen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rudskogen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rudskogen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ofenloch.
Rudskogen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ofenloch's elbow.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rudskogen tries to work over Ofenloch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rudskogen taking a breather. #T1#
Rudskogen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rudskogen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Rudskogen blocks with his arms.
Ofenloch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rudskogen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rudskogen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but Ofenloch blocks it.
Rudskogen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rudskogen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ofenloch trying to control the position but instead, Rudskogen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ofenloch into the ropes.
Rudskogen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ofenloch taking a breather.
Ofenloch blocking some punches.
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body.
Ofenloch throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Ofenloch landing knees to the head.
Rudskogen misses with a body punch.
Ofenloch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A short left from Rudskogen.
Ofenloch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ofenloch blocks a body shot from Rudskogen.
Ofenloch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ofenloch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rudskogen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ofenloch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ofenloch is looking to control Rudskogen's arms but Rudskogen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ofenloch has his back to the ropes.
Ofenloch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rudskogen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ofenloch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Rudskogen.
A right handed body shot lands from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen can't find room to land a body shot as Ofenloch controls the action. #T3#
Ofenloch looking to slow down the pace here.
Ofenloch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rudskogen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Rudskogen manages to break the clinch.
Ofenloch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rudskogen.
Ofenloch throws a head kick that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ofenloch wants to clinch but Rudskogen slips to the side
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ofenloch is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ofenloch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good work by Rudskogen as he checks the leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rudskogen - that will leave a mark!
Rudskogen takes a swing at Ofenloch's ribcage but misses.
Ofenloch thows a leg kick but Rudskogen checks it
and Rudskogen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ofenloch avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Ofenloch is looking to slow Rudskogen down with leg kicks.
Ofenloch throws a lazy head kick
and Rudskogen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ofenloch tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ofenloch. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen throws a leg kick but Ofenloch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rudskogen throws a body kick that misses.
Ofenloch throws a leg kick which misses Rudskogen's front leg but catches the back leg as Rudskogen tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Ofenloch.
Ofenloch just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRudskogen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws the kick towards the body but Ofenloch avoids it.
Rudskogen blocks a head kick by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch wants to clinch but Rudskogen slips to the side
and Rudskogen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ofenloch tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rudskogen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Rudskogen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ofenloch ducks under a wild hook from Rudskogen.
Nice uppercut lands for Rudskogen. That snapped Ofenloch's head back.
Ofenloch tries a head kick but it misses.
As Ofenloch backs away, Rudskogen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ofenloch wants to clinch up but Rudskogen keeps it at a distance.
Rudskogen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ofenloch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Rudskogen tries to keep at a distance but Ofenloch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rudskogen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ofenloch working Rudskogen over with knees to the body.
Rudskogen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Ofenloch.
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ofenloch trying to stall but Rudskogen improves his position. #T1#
Ofenloch blocks an uppercut.
Rudskogen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rudskogen leaning against his opponent.
Ofenloch lands an elbow that stopped Rudskogen in his tracks for a moment.
Ofenloch scores a nice knee to the body.
Ofenloch misses with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rudskogen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rudskogen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rudskogen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ofenlochs head.
Ofenloch lands a good knee to the midsection. Rudskogen won't want to take too many of those.
Ofenloch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ofenloch wants to stall.
Rudskogen cracks Ofenloch with a nice body shot.
Ofenloch prevents a body shot from Rudskogen. #T2#
Rudskogen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ofenloch pushes off an throws an elbow but Rudskogen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ofenloch trying to land knees to the body.
Rudskogen is looking to control Ofenloch's arms but Ofenloch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rudskogen has his back to the ropes.
Rudskogen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ofenloch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Rudskogen managing to block the knees to the body from Ofenloch.
A short right from Rudskogen on the inside.
Ofenloch looking to slow down the pace here.
Rudskogen wants to stall.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rudskogen blocks it with crossed arms.
Ofenloch blocks a body shot from Rudskogen.
Ofenloch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ofenloch lands an elbow inside that Rudskogen shrugs off. #T3#
Ofenloch misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Rudskogen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rudskogen misses with a two punch combination.
Ofenloch throws a big counter head kick but Rudskogen avoids it with no problem.
Ofenloch is looking to clinch.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ofenloch.
Rudskogen lands a slapping body shot.
Ofenloch darts in trying to clinch
and Rudskogen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ofenloch doesn't manage to clinch there - Rudskogen circles away.
Ofenloch throws a sloppy head kick
and Rudskogen counters with an inside leg kick.
Rudskogen feints and then cracks Ofenloch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ofenloch down.
Ofenloch tries to clinch up.#T4#
Rudskogen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ofenloch's hands.
Ofenloch tries to clinch up
and Rudskogen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tom Ofenloch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ofenloch tries to clinch
and Rudskogen counters with a right hand to the body.
Rudskogen checks a low kick from Ofenloch.
Rudskogen tried to score with a low kick but Ofenloch checks it.
Ofenloch tries to close the distance and clinch but Rudskogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudskogen blocks a head kick by Ofenloch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen jabs at Ofenloch's body.
Rudskogen keeps the fight on the outside.
Rudskogen throws a counter high kick but Ofenloch was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Rudskogen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rudskogen 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!

Jon Rudskogen wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious Jon Rudskogen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 14     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Martynov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a front kick.
Rudskogen lands a body shot.
Rudskogen looks to score with a jab to the body but Martynov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen throws a lazy body kick
and Martynov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martynov lands a jab to the head.
Rudskogen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Martynov defending well as Rudskogen loads up on a big left hand.
Martynov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudskogen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut. Martynov saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Martynov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rudskogen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rudskogen swings widly with a right hand
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand.
Martynov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rudskogen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut
and Rudskogen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martynov moves away from the strike by Rudskogen.
Martynov throws out a loose jab but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Rudskogen counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Martynov misses with a double jab
and Rudskogen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martynov misses with a left hand
and Rudskogen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Rudskogen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rudskogen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick as Martynov jumps back.#T4#
Martynov fails to land with a series of punches.
Rudskogen takes a swing at Martynov's ribcage but misses.
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rudskogen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martynov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws the kick towards the body but Martynov avoids it.
Rudskogen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martynov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Rudskogen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Donk. Martynov catches Rudskogen right on the button with a cross.
Martynov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sergei Martynov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body.
Rudskogen tries to score with a low kick but Martynov moves his leg out of the way.
Martynov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Martynov misses with a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martynov throws a right hand that Rudskogen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rudskogen also avoids with ease.
Rudskogen tries to land a leg kick but Martynov saw it coming and moves away.
Rudskogen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martynov.
A jab from Martynov misses.
Martynov scores with a jab to the head.
Martynov lands an overhand right.#T2#
Rudskogen misses with a body shot
and Martynov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rudskogen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martynov's sensitive parts.
Rudskogen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rudskogen thows a leg kick but Martynov checks it
and Martynov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rudskogen slips under a jab.
Martynov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martynov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Rudskogen swings for the body but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Martynov drops Rudskogen with a beautiful combination! Rudskogen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Martynov is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Rudskogen is rocked!
Rudskogen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martynov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Martynov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martynov on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Rudskogen instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Martynov breaks the clinch. #T4#
Nice body punch from Martynov.
Rudskogen takes one to the side of the head.
Rudskogen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martynov momentarily.
Rudskogen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rudskogen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martynov will feel that in the morning.
Rudskogen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Rudskogen throws a shot from downtown. Martynov moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Martynov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Martynov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Martynov lands with a straight right. Rudskogen didn't see that one coming.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the strikes.
Martynov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Martynov.
Martynov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rudskogen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen throws a series of punches but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Rudskogen throws a push kick but Martynov slaps the foot to one side.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Martynov misses with a two punch combination.
Rudskogen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen tries to land a front kick but Martynov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rudskogen swings for the body but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rudskogen. Martynov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jon Rudskogen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Martynov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rudskogen. Rudskogen obviously looking to wear him down.
Rudskogen connects with a crisp jab.
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Martynov takes a swing at Rudskogen's ribcage but misses.
Martynov throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudskogen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Martynov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Martynov blocks the leg kick.
Martynov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudskogen wants to land a leg kick but Martynov is out of range.
Martynov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martynov throws a shot to the body.
Rudskogen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martynov. That did some damage!
Martynov throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Rudskogen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martynov avoids a kick to the body.
Martynov is looking to counter punch.
Rudskogen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martynov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rudskogen throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudskogen throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Rudskogen moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Martynov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martynov 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Sergei Martynov!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Sergei Martynov!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Sergei Martynov!

Sergei Martynov wins by unanimous decision!

Sergei Martynov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DK Battlegrounds XIV     
Date:   Nov 28, 2018
#R1#
Rudskogen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Ofenloch moves into the clinch successfully.
Ofenloch told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ofenloch misses with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Rudskogen.
A short right from Rudskogen on the inside.
Rudskogen blocks an elbow strike from Ofenloch.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rudskogen blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Rudskogen.
Ofenloch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rudskogen lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Rudskogen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rudskogen scores with a hook to the body.
Ofenloch tries to land knees in the clinch but Rudskogen avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Rudskogen blocks with his arms.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Rudskogen blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Rudskogen as the two fighters clinch.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but Ofenloch blocks it.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but Ofenloch blocks it. #T1#
Rudskogen has a couple of punches blocked by Ofenloch.
Ofenloch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rudskogen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ofenloch missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Rudskogen.
Ofenloch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ofenloch throws an elbow that misses.
Rudskogen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ofenloch misses with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch misses with a knee to the head.
Ofenloch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rudskogen lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rudskogen - that landed with a thud.
Rudskogen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ofenloch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rudskogen tries to work over Ofenloch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ofenloch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ofenloch looking to throw knees to the head but Rudskogen is blocking nicely.
Ofenloch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Rudskogen lands an uppercut.
Rudskogen can't find room to land a body shot as Ofenloch controls the action.
Rudskogen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ofenloch's elbow.
Rudskogen misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ofenloch landing knees to the head.
Ofenloch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rudskogen blocks it with crossed arms.
Rudskogen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ofenloch blocks a body shot from Rudskogen.
Ofenloch takes a shot to the head.
Ofenloch is looking to control Rudskogen's arms but Rudskogen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ofenloch has his back to the cage.
Rudskogen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rudskogen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ofenloch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Rudskogen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rudskogen.
Ofenloch tries to land knees in the clinch but Rudskogen avoids the damage to the body.
Ofenloch misses with a knee strike.
Ofenloch prevents a body shot from Rudskogen. #T3#
Rudskogen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rudskogen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ofenloch tries to land knees in the clinch but Rudskogen avoids the damage to the body.
Rudskogen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ofenloch.
Rudskogen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rudskogen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Rudskogen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rudskogen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ofenloch is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rudskogen. Ofenloch shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Ofenloch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ofenloch takes a shot to the head.
Rudskogen lands a nice uppercut.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Rudskogen blocks with his arms.
Rudskogen can't find room to land a body shot as Ofenloch controls the action.
Rudskogen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ofenloch looking to throw knees to the head but Rudskogen is blocking nicely.
Rudskogen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rudskogen slows down the pace here.
Ofenloch throws an elbow but it misses.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Rudskogen blocks with his arms.
Rudskogen jumps guard but Ofenloch stands there with Rudskogen around his waist. Rudskogen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rudskogen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ofenloch tries to land a knee to the head but Rudskogen blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rudskogen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ofenloch blocking some punches.
Rudskogen is stalling here.
Rudskogen misses with a body punch.
Rudskogen lands with a left to the head.
Rudskogen misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rudskogen avoids the head kick by Ofenloch.
It looked like Rudskogen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ofenloch.
Ofenloch wants to clinch.
Ofenloch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ofenloch tries to clinch but Rudskogen is having none of it.
Tom Ofenloch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ofenloch throws a sloppy head kick
letting Rudskogen counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Ofenloch misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rudskogen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rudskogen avoids the head kick by Ofenloch.
Rudskogen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ofenloch moves out of range as Rudskogen throws a body kick.
Rudskogen throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Ofenloch is rocked!
Rudskogen lunges at Ofenloch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ofenloch's hand.
Ofenloch is still on wobbly legs! Can Rudskogen finish him?
Rudskogen circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ofenloch tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Rudskogen wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Rudskogen!
Jon Rudskogen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DK Battleground XII     
Date:   Nov 07, 2018
#R1#
Rudskogen throws a push kick but Jasrai slaps the foot to one side.
Rudskogen looks to land a left hand but Jasrai moved out of range nicely.
Sonor Jasrai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasrai misses with a takedown attempt - Rudskogen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jasrai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jasrai fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonor Jasrai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jasrai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rudskogen is fending him off so far but Jasrai persists. Nope, Rudskogen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jasrai fails with the takedown
letting Rudskogen counter with a right hand.
Jasrai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rudskogen defends well and Jasrai ends up having to push Rudskogen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jasrai has been working on his balance at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a low kick but Jasrai moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jasrai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rudskogen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Jasrai tries for a kimura but Rudskogen is defending well.
Rudskogen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Jasrai tries for a kimura but Rudskogen is defending well.
Rudskogen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rudskogen tries to bench press Jasrai off him but Jasrai keeps the position.
Jasrai is looking to take a break and control but Rudskogen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jasrai tries for a kimura but Rudskogen is defending well.
Rudskogen is trying to escape the position but Jasrai is controlling the position.
Rudskogen gets back to half guard.
Rudskogen trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jasrai tries to pass to full mount but Rudskogen defends it.
Jasrai is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Jasrai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jasrai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rudskogen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jasrai trying to control from half guard but Rudskogen is working away. #SUB#
Jasrai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rudskogen is just riding it out for now. Jasrai eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Jasrai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jasrai trying to pass the guard but Rudskogen defending well.
Jasrai is looking to take a break and control but Rudskogen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jasrai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Rudskogen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rudskogen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jasrai pulls his head out easily.
Jasrai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rudskogen!
Rudskogen tries to hold on but Jasrai postures up.#SUB#
Jasrai goes for an armbar but Rudskogen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rudskogen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jasrai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jasrai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jasrai or perhaps it was just good defense by Rudskogen, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rudskogen! But no joy.
Jasrai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rudskogen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jasrai somewhat.
Jasrai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rudskogen avoids it really well and circles away.
And Rudskogen responds with a good body kick, but Jasrai manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonor Jasrai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudskogen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rudskogen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasrai shoots in for a takedown but Rudskogen shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jasrai.
Jasrai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rudskogen finds it's way round the side to connect with Jasrai's head. #T1#
Jasrai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rudskogen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jasrai if he has to take too many more of those.
Jasrai tries for a takedown but Rudskogen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rudskogen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jasrai manages to avoid it.
Jasrai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rudskogen sprawls well. Rudskogen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jasrai gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rudskogen.
Jasrai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rudskogen.
Nice body kick from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a jab to Jasrai's midsection.
Rudskogen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rudskogen stuffs the takedown.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rudskogen slaps away a takedown attempt from Jasrai, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Jasrai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rudskogen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jasrai blocks it well.
Jasrai misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rudskogen counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Jasrai moves out of range.
Rudskogen scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rudskogen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rudskogen connects with a high kick.
Jasrai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rudskogen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jasrai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rudskogen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rudskogen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jasrai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rudskogen counters with a nice body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rudskogen as Jasrai shoots in.
Rudskogen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Jasrai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rudskogen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jasrai tries for a takedown but Rudskogen circles away easily
and Jasrai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rudskogen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jasrai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rudskogen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Rudskogen.
Nice body kick there by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick which misses Jasrai's front leg but catches the back leg as Jasrai tries to avoid it.
Jasrai takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Rudskogen. No joy for Jasrai on that attempt.
Rudskogen scoring well with a low kick there.
Rudskogen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jasrai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rudskogen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jasrai takes a step back to recover.
Crunch! Rudskogen slams his shin into Jasrai's torso.#T4#
Rudskogen connects with a solid leg kick.
Rudskogen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jasrai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rudskogen lands with a shot to the body.
Rudskogen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rudskogen clobbers Jasrai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jasrai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rudskogen can pounce on him.
Jon Rudskogen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jasrai shoots in and drives through. Rudskogen sprawls well.
Jasrai backing away here, and Rudskogen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rudskogen feints and then cracks Jasrai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jasrai down.
Jasrai tries for a takedown but Rudskogen circles away easily
and Rudskogen counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rudskogen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jasrai has his takedown stuffed
and Rudskogen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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#
Rudskogen cracks the inside of Jasrai's front leg.
Jasrai fails with the takedown.
Rudskogen cracks a nice hook into Jasrai's ribs.
Jasrai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jasrai avoids the body shot from Rudskogen.
Jasrai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rudskogen counters with a nice body kick.
Jasrai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonor Jasrai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jasrai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rudskogen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jasrai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rudskogen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jasrai somewhat.
Rudskogen feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Jasrai with a poor takedown
and Rudskogen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Rudskogen.
Jasrai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rudskogen as he avoids it easily.
Rudskogen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jasrai moves out of range of the body kick.
Rudskogen lands with a nice body kick.
Jasrai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rudskogen.
Jasrai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rudskogen.
Jasrai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rudskogen pinned against the cage. Rudskogen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick which misses Jasrai's front leg but catches the back leg as Jasrai tries to avoid it. #T2#
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Rudskogen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jasrai takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jasrai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rudskogen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jasrai closes the distance and clinches up with Rudskogen, looking for a takedown. Jasrai pushes Rudskogen against the cage but Rudskogen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Jasrai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jasrai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rudskogen regains half guard.
Rudskogen won't allow Jasrai to pass to mount.
Rudskogen is trying to get back to full guard.
Rudskogen gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rudskogen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jasrai should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rudskogen has tightened it up now! Jasrai should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Rudskogen!
Our winner, Jon Rudskogen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DK Battlegrounds IX     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
Rudskogen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hjoervarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Rudskogen throws a hook but Hjoervarsson blocks it.
Hjoervarsson throws a nice looking combination but Rudskogen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rudskogen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Hjoervarsson missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rudskogen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hjoervarsson blocks it well.
Hjoervarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rudskogen. Rudskogen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hjoervarsson misses with a left hand
and Rudskogen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rudskogen looks to land a body kick but Hjoervarsson moved away.
Rudskogen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Hjoervarsson.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Rudskogen has been cut.
Hjoervarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hjoervarsson misses with a double jab.
Rudskogen staying out of range there.
Hjoervarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Hjoervarsson.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hjoervarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rudskogen.
Hjoervarsson 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.
Hjoervarsson feints and then cracks Rudskogen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rudskogen down.
Rudskogen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hjoervarsson's sensitive parts.
A jab from Hjoervarsson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rudskogen! But no joy.
Hjoervarsson throws a leg kick but Rudskogen sees it coming and moves out of range. #KD#
Hjoervarsson lands a big uppercut and Rudskogen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rudskogen looks OK. Hjoervarsson waves Rudskogen back to his feet!#ROC#
Rudskogen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hjoervarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rudskogen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hjoervarsson finish him?
Rudskogen circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hjoervarsson. Rudskogen falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hjoervarsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
A very excited looking Arnaldur Hjoervarsson 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: DK Exhibition 2     
Date:   Sep 19, 2018
#R1#
Rudskogen tries to land a leg kick but Sider saw it coming and moves away.
Sider appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a double jab.
Rudskogen looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Rudskogen moves into the clinch successfully.
Sider is trying to break the clinch but Rudskogen has him pressed against the cage.
Sider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rudskogen taking a breather.
Rudskogen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sider is trying to force a seperation but Rudskogen has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sider has had enough of the clinch but Rudskogen keeps him there for the moment.
Sider tries to break the clinch but Rudskogen is controlling the position.
Rudskogen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rudskogen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sider's elbow.
Sider wants to break free but Rudskogen has control.
Sider wants to break free but Rudskogen has control. #T1#
Sider tries to break free but Rudskogen pushes him back against the cage.
Rudskogen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sider wants to get back to striking at distance but Rudskogen won't allow it.
Rudskogen scores with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sider is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sider is looking to break free of the clinch but Rudskogen has double underhooks.
Rudskogen effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Rudskogen on the inside.
Sider wants to get back to striking at distance but Rudskogen won't allow it.
Rudskogen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Sider's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rudskogen stalling the fight.
Rudskogen tries to throw a body punch but Sider avoids it by throwing Rudskogen back against the cage.
Sider is trying to push Rudskogen away but Rudskogen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sider tries to circle away but Rudskogen has him pinned against the cage.
Sider has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Rudskogen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sider is trying to break the clinch but Rudskogen is controlling him.
Rudskogen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sider's elbow.
Sider tries to break free but Rudskogen pushes him back against the cage.
Rudskogen prevents Sider from breaking the clinch.
Sider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rudskogen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rudskogen has Sider pressed against the cage.
Sider prevents a body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sider up against the cage.#BC2#
Sider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rudskogen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rudskogen.
A countering left hand to the body from Sider misses.
Rudskogen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Sider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Sider on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick which misses Sider's front leg but catches the back leg as Sider tries to avoid it.
Sider avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sider if he has to take too many more of those.
Rudskogen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sider was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick which misses Sider's front leg but catches the back leg as Sider tries to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy body shot
and Sider counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudskogen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sider on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rudskogen. Rudskogen obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body
and Sider counters with a nice body shot.
Sider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sider moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rudskogen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudskogen works the jab nicely.
Sider stuns Rudskogen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sider takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
Rudskogen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rudskogen throws a nice looking combination but Sider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but Sider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Sider's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sider moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rudskogen throws a right hand that misses
and Sider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rudskogen scoring well with a low kick there.
Sider takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sider throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen misses with a hook
and Sider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sider.
Rudskogen misses with a hook. Sider ducked under it nicely.
Rudskogen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rudskogen tries to land a body kick
and Sider counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen 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.
Rudskogen throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Sider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rudskogen tries to land a front kick but Sider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Rudskogen.
A telegraphed right hand from Sider misses the target.
Sider scores with a sloppy right hand. Rudskogen should have avoided that one.
Rudskogen wants to clinch up but Sider keeps it at a distance.
Sider let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sider digs a good body shot into Rudskogen's ribs.
Rudskogen misses with the body kick
and Sider counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rudskogens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rudskogen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rudskogen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sider connects with a body shot that sends Rudskogen's belly button to the back.
Sider's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sider moves out of range of the body kick from Rudskogen.
A countering left hand to the body from Sider misses.#T2#
Rudskogen pushes Sider away with a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rudskogen.
Sider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rudskogen throws a push kick but Sider slaps the foot to one side.
Rudskogen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rudskogen.
Sider throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rudskogen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sider misses with a hook to the body
and Rudskogen counters with a thumping low kick.
Sider looks to score with a jab to the body but Rudskogen is just out of range.
It looked like Rudskogen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sider.#T3#
Rudskogen tries to land a body kick
and Sider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jon Rudskogen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rudskogen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rudskogen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rudskogen fails to land with a series of punches.
Sider doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rudskogen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rudskogen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sider swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Rudskogen moves in looking to clinch but Sider pushes him off.
Sider now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rudskogen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Rudskogen thuds his shin into the meat of Sider's side.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body
enabling Sider to counter with a crisp jab.
Rudskogen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sider is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rudskogen tries to clinch up.
Rudskogen lands with a nice body kick.
Rudskogen lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rudskogen.
That kick from Rudskogen tenderised Sider's leg. Sider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rudskogen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sider can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Rudskogen
enabling Sider to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Rudskogen does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sider! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen keeps Sider at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Rudskogen pushes Sider up against the cage in a clinch.
Rudskogen gets through Sider's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rudskogen tries to work over Sider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rudskogen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sider's efforts to push away.
Rudskogen tries to work over Sider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sider tries to circle away but Rudskogen has him pinned against the cage.
Sider is trying to break free.
Sider is trying to push Rudskogen away but Rudskogen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sider is trying to force a seperation but Rudskogen has the dominant position.
Sider tries to break free but Rudskogen pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Rudskogen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rudskogen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sider will feel that in the morning.
Sider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rudskogen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rudskogen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rudskogen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rudskogen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rudskogen cracks a nice hook into Sider's ribs.
Rudskogen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rudskogen thumps Sider with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rudskogen - that will leave a mark! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudskogen punishes Sider's body with a nice straight punch.
Rudskogen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rudskogen cracks the inside of Sider's front leg.
Rudskogen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sider. That did some damage!
Rudskogen is looking to slow Sider down with leg kicks.
Rudskogen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rudskogen lands a right hook to the body.
Sider stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Justin Sider has been cut.
Rudskogen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rudskogen, right into the meat.
Sider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rudskogen connects with a leg kick. Sider looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sider takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a nice body kick.
Rudskogen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rudskogen misses with a wild body shot.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudskogen feints and then cracks Sider's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sider down.
You can see that Sider has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Rudskogen lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Rudskogen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rudskogen. That's going to slow Sider down.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Justin Sider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Sider tries to keep at a distance but Rudskogen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jon Rudskogen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rudskogen has Sider pressed against the cage, preventing Sider from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rudskogen tries a body shot but Sider blocks it. #BC#
Rudskogen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rudskogen clinches.
Rudskogen lands a hook that snaps the head of Sider backwards.
Rudskogen is leaning against Sider and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jon Rudskogen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rudskogen working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Rudskogen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rudskogen 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Rudskogen!

After winning the bout, Jon Rudskogen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DK Battlegrounds IV     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Rudskogen scoring well with a low kick there.
Rudskogen blocks a jab.
Crunch! Rudskogen slams his shin into Moan's torso.
Rudskogen dodges the punch combination from Moan.
Moan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moan.
Rudskogen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Moan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rudskogen scores with a kick to the body.
Moan throws a hook but Rudskogen blocks it.
Rudskogen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick from Rudskogen misses.
Rudskogen throws a shot to the body.
Rudskogen connects with a body shot that sends Moan's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moan misses with a left hand
and Rudskogen counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rudskogen defending well as Moan loads up on a big left hand.
Moan misses with a straight left.
Rudskogen tries to land a front kick but Moan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rudskogen. That one must have hurt.
Moan misses with a hook
and Rudskogen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Moan misses with a lunging right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a leg kick.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Moan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moan checks a leg kick.
Rudskogen lands a nice looking body kick.
Moan swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Crunch! Rudskogen slams his shin into Moan's torso.
Rudskogen feints and then cracks Moan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moan down. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen slips a straight right by Moan.
Rudskogen moves away from the strike by Moan.
Rudskogen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rudskogen tries to land a body kick
and Moan counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudskogen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick but Moan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rudskogen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Moan.
Moan misses with a left hand
and Rudskogen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rudskogen misses the body punch
enabling Moan to counter with a crisp jab.
Moan misses with a straight left.
Moan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rudskogen.
Moan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moan avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Moan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudskogen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Moan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moan moves out of range of the body kick from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moan was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudskogen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moan! But no joy.
Rudskogen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rudskogen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rudskogen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moan's calf.
Rudskogen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudskogen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rudskogen is looking to land body kicks.
Rudskogen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moan.#T4#
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
Moan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rudskogen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moan throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Moan throws a looping overhand right but Rudskogen ducks down to avoid it.
Moan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rudskogen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moan throws out a loose jab but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rudskogen misses with the body kick
and Rudskogen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Moan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rudskogen! Moan lets Rudskogen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Rudskogen has been cut.
Rudskogen throws a push kick but Moan slaps the foot to one side.
Rudskogen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moan swings for the body but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Rudskogen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Moan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
Moan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Moan misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Rudskogen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rudskogen staying out of range there.
Rudskogen thuds his shin into the meat of Moan's side.
Rudskogen throws a front kick aimed at Moan's knee but Moan avoids it well.
A slow jab from Moan misses its intended target.
Jon Rudskogen is winning the standup battle so far.
Moan misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen thumps Moan with a low kick.
Moan throws a shot from downtown. Rudskogen moves away and avoids it.
Rudskogen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moan throws a right hand that misses
and Moan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Moan tries to bum rush Rudskogen with a series of wild strikes but Rudskogen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moan misses with a double jab.
Rudskogen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rudskogen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rudskogen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moan if he has to take too many more of those.
Rudskogen connects with a leg kick. Moan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rudskogen. That one must have hurt.
Moan looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
Rudskogen throws a shot to the body.
Moan with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body.
Moan looks to land a right hand but Rudskogen moved out of range.
Rudskogen lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moan misses with an uppercut. Rudskogen saw that one coming.
Rudskogen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rudskogen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moan can do to turn this around?
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Rudskogen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rudskogen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rudskogen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rudskogen can pounce on him.
Rudskogen scores with a leg kick.
Moan misses with an uppercut. Rudskogen saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Rudskogen.
Moan throws a shot from downtown. Rudskogen moves away and avoids it.
Moan misses the body punch #CL#
and Rudskogen moves into the clinch.
Rudskogen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moan's elbow.
Rudskogen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rudskogen lands an uppercut.#T3#
Moan throws a head punch that misses.
Moan swings wildly with an uppercut but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rudskogen.
Moan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moan working aggressively here.
Moan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moan misses with a punch on the inside.
Moan lands a left hand.
Moan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Moan.
Moan blocking some punches.
Rudskogen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moan struggles to land a body shot inside as Rudskogen controls his hands.
Moan blocks a body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rudskogen 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.
Moan prevents a body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen trying to control the position but instead, Moan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rudskogen into the cage.
Moan can't find room to land a body shot as Rudskogen controls the action. #T4#
Moan has a couple of punches blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries to pull guard but Moan holds him up against the cage and eventually Rudskogen drops back down to his feet.
Moan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Moan fails to land. #BC#
Rudskogen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moan throws out a loose jab but Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moan throws an off balance right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a nice leg kick.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the side of Moan's head but Moan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moan misses with a lunging right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rudskogen is looking to wear down Moan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rudskogen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD2#
Moan lands a big right hand that sends Rudskogen crashing to the mat! Moan stays standing though and waves Rudskogen back to his feet!
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Rudskogen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Moan walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rudskogen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Moan swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rudskogen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piss Moan!
A victorious Piss Moan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DK Battlegrounds I     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
Rudskogen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rudskogen keeps Volkov at a distance using the push kick.
Good leg kick by Rudskogen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rudskogen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Rudskogen moves away and avoids it.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov avoids a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov jabs Rudskogen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rudskogen with a nice cross.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries to land a front kick but Volkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch lands to the side of Rudskogen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rudskogen lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rudskogen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rudskogen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a good, hard body kick but Volkov shrugs it off.
Rudskogen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov drops Rudskogen with a big left hand! Rudskogen is injured, injured bad! Volkov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Volkov!
Alexei Volkov is the new heavyweight champion!

 

Event: SUPER 6 Finals     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Bear closes the distance and clinches up with Rudskogen, looking for a takedown. Bear pushes Rudskogen against the cage but Rudskogen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bear takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rudskogen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bear. That did some damage!
Bear misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bear misses with the combination.
A big left from Bear misses.
Rudskogen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rudskogen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rudskogen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throws a right and a left that Rudskogen avoids nicely.
Rudskogen lands a nice hook to Bear's body. Bear takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bear misses with a double jab.
Rudskogen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Bear shoots and misses
and Rudskogen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Voli Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rudskogen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bear.
Bear misses with a left hand
and Rudskogen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Voli Bear has been cut.
Rudskogen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rudskogen.
Bear tries for a takedown but Rudskogen circles away easily
and Rudskogen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bear misses with a looping right.
Bear definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Rudskogen catches Bear right on the button with a cross.
Bear throws a poor cross that misses
and Rudskogen counters with an inside leg kick.
Bear throws a jab when Rudskogen was well out of range.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but Rudskogen shows good takedown defense.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid body kick from Rudskogen. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Bear. Those never looked like landing.
Rudskogen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bear if he has to take too many more of those.
Bear rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rudskogen counters with a good low kick that Bear was not able to check.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Bear on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rudskogen. Rudskogen obviously looking to wear him down.
Voli Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudskogen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rudskogen connects with an inside leg kick.
Bear takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bear walks into a jab.
Rudskogen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rudskogen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bear throws a right hand that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bear takes one to the chin there.
Bear takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Bear rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rudskogen counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab from Rudskogen.
Bear is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bear swinging wildly here.
Rudskogen lunges at Bear with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bear's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rudskogen. That's going to slow Bear down.
Bear fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rudskogen on the side of the head.
Rudskogen connects with a leg kick. Bear looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rudskogen feints a counter leg kick.
Rudskogen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bear.
Bear takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Bear clobbers Rudskogen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rudskogen clobbers Bear with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear looks for a takedown but Rudskogen sprawls well.
Rudskogen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bear.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen slips under a jab from Bear.
Bear swings widly with a right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a nice body kick.
Rudskogen digs a good hook to Bear's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bear.
Bear throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rudskogen wants to counter the offense by Bear and move into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Voli Bear's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bear.
Voli Bear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudskogen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudskogen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rudskogen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rudskogen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bear fails to land with a series of punches.
Rudskogen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bear shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bear shoots and misses #CL2#
and Rudskogen counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Come on Rudskogen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Rudskogen.
Rudskogen digs a right hand into Bear's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bear's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rudskogen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bear wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rudskogen stops a takedown attempt from Bear.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Voli Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear is looking to control Rudskogen's arms but Rudskogen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bear has his back to the cage.
Bear wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rudskogen scores with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rudskogen lands a right hand.
Rudskogen is working Bear over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a right hand.
Rudskogen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Rudskogen - that landed with a thud.
Rudskogen lands a body shot.
Rudskogen is stalling here. #BC2#
Rudskogen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Rudskogen scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear walks into a straight right hand from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bear throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rudskogen counters with a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Rudskogen lands a left and a right that send Bear crashing to the mat, dazed. Rudskogen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Bear is rocked!
A solid body kick from Rudskogen.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Rudskogen has Bear up against the cage in a clinch.
Rudskogen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bear to his knees! Rudskogen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Rudskogen!
Jon Rudskogen is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Rudskogen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SUPER 6 Elimination Round     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rudskogen. Lothbrok shrugs it off though.
Lothbrok closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rudskogen ducks under a wild hook from Lothbrok.
Rudskogen lands a leg kick that knocks Lothbrok off balance momentarily.
Rudskogen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lothbrok punishes Rudskogen's body with a nice straight punch.
Rudskogen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lothbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudskogen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lothbrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lothbrok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rudskogen scrambles back to his feet.
Lothbrok misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudskogen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lothbrok is able to avoid easily.
Lothbrok looks to score with a jab to the body but Rudskogen is just out of range.
Rudskogen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen tries to move into range but Lothbrok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rudskogen throws a hook but Lothbrok avoids it easily.#T1#
Lothbrok throws the left hand but Rudskogen avoids the punch easily.
Lothbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lothbrok momentarily.
Rudskogen pushes Lothbrok away with a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lothbrok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lothbrok takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rudskogen misses with a looping right.
Lothbrok throws a body punch but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen connects with a body shot that sends Lothbrok's belly button to the back.
Rudskogen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lothbrok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lothbrok misses with a looping left.
Rudskogen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rudskogen scores with a nice head shot.
Rudskogen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lothbrok manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen wants to clinch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
It looked like Lothbrok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lothbrok tries to work over Rudskogen's front leg with a kick but Rudskogen checks it.
Lothbrok misses with an uppercut. Rudskogen saw that one coming.
Rudskogen misses with a straight right.
A big right from Lothbrok misses.
Lothbrok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Rudskogen misses.
Lothbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with the body kick
and Lothbrok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lothbrok checks a leg kick.
Lothbrok moves away from the strike by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rudskogen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rudskogen feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Rudskogen cracks Lothbrok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lothbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a right hand
and Lothbrok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rudskogen thinking.
Rudskogen misses with a wild body shot.
Rudskogen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lothbrok cracks Rudskogen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rudskogen walks into a stiff left hand from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lothbrok fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rudskogen just manages to avoid it.
Lothbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
Rudskogen throws a lazy body kick
enabling Lothbrok to counter with a crisp jab.
Lothbrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rudskogen.
Rudskogen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rudskogen looks to land a body kick but Lothbrok moved away.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rudskogen moves away from the strike by Lothbrok.
A little jabbing left from Rudskogen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lothbrok throws a big counter combination but Rudskogen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rudskogen misses with a straight right.
Lothbrok checks a low kick from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a push kick but Lothbrok slaps the foot to one side.
Rudskogen is looking to land body kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Lothbrok there.
Lothbrok moves out of range of the leg kick from Rudskogen.
Lothbrok throws an off balance right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a left to the body.
Lothbrok misses with a right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rudskogen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lothbrok swings widly with a right hand
and Rudskogen counters with a straight right hand.
Rudskogen wants to slow Lothbrok down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Bjorn Lothbrok will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rudskogen looks for the body kick but Lothbrok saw that one coming.
Rudskogen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lothbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Rudskogen responds with a good body kick, but Lothbrok manages to step out the way in time.
Lothbrok lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Lothbrok misses.
Good work by Rudskogen as he checks the leg kick.
Lothbrok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lothbrok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lothbrok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lothbrok lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lothbrok does it's job there.
Lothbrok missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Lothbrok.
Rudskogen throws a lazy uppercut
and Rudskogen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lothbrok.#T1#
Lothbrok misses with a looping right.
Lothbrok misses with a wild body shot.
Rudskogen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rudskogen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rudskogen looks to land a body kick but Lothbrok moved away.
Lothbrok misses the shot to the body.
Lothbrok throws a poor cross that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a body kick that stops Lothbrok in his tracks momentarily.
Rudskogen is looking to clinch but Lothbrok is avoiding it.
Lothbrok misses the jab.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Rudskogen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lothbrok's calf.
Rudskogen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lothbrok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lothbrok misses with an uppercut. Rudskogen saw that one coming.#T2#
Lothbrok looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
Rudskogen throws an overhand right that lands on Lothbrok's shoulder, as Lothbrok tries to avoid the shot.
Rudskogen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lothbrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lothbrok does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lothbrok misses with a jab to the body
and Rudskogen counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Lothbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lothbrok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rudskogen defending well as Lothbrok loads up on a big left hand.
Lothbrok looks to score with a jab to the body but Rudskogen is just out of range.
Rudskogen punishes Lothbrok's body with a nice straight punch.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rudskogen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rudskogen looks to land a left hand but Lothbrok moved out of range nicely.
Rudskogen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Lothbrok throws a hook to the side of Rudskogen's head but Rudskogen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjorn Lothbrok is winning the standup battle so far.
Lothbrok misses with a body shot
and Rudskogen counters with a series of strikes. Lothbrok will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rudskogen tries to land a front kick but Lothbrok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lothbrok connects with a body shot that sends Rudskogen's belly button to the back.
Rudskogen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a straight right.
Lothbrok misses with a jab to the body
and Rudskogen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lothbrok really felt that one!
Lothbrok will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lothbrok scores with the left hand. Rudskogen knows he should have avoided that one.
Rudskogen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lothbrok manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Lothbrok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lothbrok.
Lothbrok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rudskogen is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok.#T4#
Rudskogen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rudskogen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rudskogen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lothbrok momentarily.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick but Lothbrok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lothbrok throwing a counter right hand but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rudskogen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rudskogen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lothbrok throws out the jab.
Lothbrok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rudskogen throws out the jab.
Rudskogen defending well as Lothbrok loads up on a big left hand.
Rudskogen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lothbrok tried to counter with a leg kick but Rudskogen avoided it.
Lothbrok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rudskogen throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudskogen stuns Lothbrok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rudskogen throws a wild body kick that Lothbrok sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rudskogen slips a jab and a cross from Lothbrok.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rudskogen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rudskogen looks to land a left hand but Lothbrok moved out of range nicely.
Lothbrok takes a swing at Rudskogen's ribcage but misses.
Rudskogen throws a body punch but Lothbrok moves out of range.
Lothbrok misses with a looping left.
Lothbrok defending well as Rudskogen loads up on a big left hand.
Lothbrok misses with a double jab.
Lothbrok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lothbrok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Lothbrok as he checks the leg kick.
Lothbrok needs to keep his hands up - Rudskogen had a free shot at his head there.
Lothbrok misses with a few strikes there.
Rudskogen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lothbrok blocks it well.
Lothbrok blocks the body kick. #T1#
Lothbrok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rudskogen tries to land a leg kick but Lothbrok saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok throwing a counter right hand but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lothbrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rudskogen scores with a spinning back kick!
Lothbrok lands a slapping body shot.
Lothbrok digs a good hook to Rudskogen's body.
Lothbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Lothbrok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rudskogen is out of range.
Lothbrok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rudskogen! But no joy.
Lothbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rudskogen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rudskogen. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Rudskogen scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Rudskogen misses.
Lothbrok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lothbrok throws a lazy right hand but Rudskogen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rudskogen works Lothbrok's body with a nice hook.
Lothbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut. Lothbrok saw that one coming.
Rudskogen connects with a jab.
Rudskogen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rudskogen misses with a shot to the body
and Lothbrok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lothbrok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rudskogen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rudskogen.
Rudskogen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rudskogen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Lothbrok misses with a jab to the body
letting Rudskogen counter with a right hand.
Lothbrok misses the jab.
Lothbrok misses with a hook.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Rudskogen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
Lothbrok is rocked!
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Lothbrok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rudskogen lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Lothbrok up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Rudskogen from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Lothbrok's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Rudskogen!
After winning the bout, Jon Rudskogen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: KONFLIKT SUPER 6 Series Rd 3     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Tskhadaia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rudskogen to the ground. Tskhadaia is now in Rudskogen's guard.
Tskhadaia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Rudskogen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tskhadaia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tskhadaia scoring with some ground and pound.
Tskhadaia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rudskogen controlling Tskhadaia's posture.
Tskhadaia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Rudskogen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tskhadaia uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tskhadaia scores with punches from side control.
Rudskogen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tskhadaia working away.
Rudskogen is looking to regain half guard here but Tskhadaia keeps moving and retains side control.
Tskhadaia scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Tskhadaia in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Tskhadaia scoring with punches from side control.
Tskhadaia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rudskogen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rudskogen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#
Rudskogen is rocked!
Rudskogen is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tskhadaia lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Rudskogen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rudskogen is looking to regain half guard here but Tskhadaia keeps moving and retains side control.
Rudskogen seems to have got his legs back now.
Rudskogen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tskhadaia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rudskogen keeps working.
Tskhadaia lands a strong strike to the head of Rudskogen. That's dazed him! Tskhadaia looking to finish here. Rudskogen is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Tskhadaia lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demir Tskhadaia!

 

Event: KONFLIKT SUPER 6 Series Rd 2     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1#
Lothbrok missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lothbrok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lothbrok missing with a left hand there. Rudskogen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lothbrok.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lothbrok.
Rudskogen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Rudskogen.
Lothbrok misses with a looping left.
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lothbrok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lothbrok misses with a looping right.
Lothbrok misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen throws a wild body kick that Lothbrok sees coming a mile off.
Rudskogen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rudskogen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rudskogen thumps Lothbrok with a low kick.#T1#
Lothbrok looks to land a right hand but Rudskogen moved out of range.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Lothbrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lothbrok.
Rudskogen scores with a kick to the body.
Lothbrok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rudskogen misses with a wild body shot.
Rudskogen throws a jab but it's blocked by Lothbrok.
Rudskogen throws a low kick but Lothbrok avoids it.
Lothbrok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lothbrok connects with a right hand. Rudskogen shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rudskogen. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Lothbrok rushes Rudskogen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rudskogen misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Rudskogen jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lothbrok wants to control from the top but Rudskogen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rudskogen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lothbrok wants to control from the top but Rudskogen keeps moving.
Lothbrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rudskogen is keeping the position for now.
Lothbrok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rudskogen working a defensive guard here.
Lothbrok sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Rudskogen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lothbrok is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rudskogen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lothbrok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rudskogen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Rudskogen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lothbrok is aware though and is defending well.
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rudskogen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lothbrok's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lothbrok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rudskogen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Rudskogen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lothbrok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lothbrok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lothbrok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lothbrok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rudskogen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Rudskogen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rudskogen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lothbrok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lothbrok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Rudskogen keeping full guard, as Lothbrok tries to pass. #SUB#
Rudskogen looking for a guillotine here but Lothbrok defends easily.
Lothbrok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lothbrok looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rudskogen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lothbrok passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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 Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lothbrok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rudskogen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lothbrok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lothbrok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rudskogen is out of range and Lothbrok settles back down.
Lothbrok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the side of Lothbrok's head but Lothbrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lothbrok lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok.
Rudskogen throws a lazy right hand but Lothbrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lothbrok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Rudskogen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lothbrok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok misses with a straight left.
Lothbrok lands a jab.
Rudskogen blocks a jab.
Rudskogen swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Lothbrok slips a jab from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen misses with a kick to the body.
Rudskogen checks a low kick from Lothbrok.
Rudskogen is looking to counter punch.
Lothbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rudskogen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lothbrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudskogen.
Lothbrok throws the left hand but Rudskogen avoids the punch easily.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok throws the left hand but Rudskogen avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rudskogen misses its target.
Lothbrok moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rudskogen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rudskogen.
A telegraphed right hand from Rudskogen misses the target.
Lothbrok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rudskogen.
Lothbrok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rudskogen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lothbrok fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rudskogen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lothbrok's hands.#T2#
Lothbrok connects with a right hand. Rudskogen shakes it off.
Lothbrok cracks Rudskogen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lothbrok blocks a jab.
Rudskogen sets himself, and Lothbrok steps forward looking for the clinch! Rudskogen avoids it this time.
Lothbrok throws a big shot that misses.
Rudskogen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lothbrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudskogen.
Lothbrok misses with a wild body shot.
Rudskogen cracks Lothbrok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rudskogen misses with an uppercut. Lothbrok saw that one coming.
Lothbrok wants to counter the offense by Rudskogen and move into the clinch position.
Lothbrok scores with a nice strike.
Rudskogen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok wants to counter with a clinch but Rudskogen pushes him away.
Rudskogen throws a jab when Lothbrok was well out of range.
Rudskogen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lothbrok.
Rudskogen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lothbrok.
A low kick from Lothbrok misses
and Rudskogen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Rudskogen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lothbrok moves away.
Lothbrok with a nice cross.
Rudskogen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lothbrok throws out the jab.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lothbrok just misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lothbrok wants to counter the offense by Rudskogen and move into the clinch position.
Lothbrok moves out of range as Rudskogen throws a body kick.
Lothbrok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rudskogen.
Lothbrok misses with an uppercut. Rudskogen saw that one coming.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Lothbrok misses with a body shot
letting Rudskogen counter with a right hand.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Lothbrok tries to counter with a clinch but Rudskogen shakes him off and moves away.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Lothbrok misses. #T4#
Lothbrok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rudskogen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lothbrok.
Rudskogen throwing a counter right hand but Lothbrok manages to avoid it.
Lothbrok looks to land a right hand but Rudskogen moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudskogen lands a slapping body shot.
Lothbrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lothbrok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rudskogen doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Rudskogen. Beautiful body shot.
Lothbrok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lothbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudskogen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lothbrok misses the shot to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Rudskogen slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bjorn Lothbrok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 jab from Lothbrok misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lothbrok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rudskogen - the referee stops the clock and Lothbrok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rudskogen. Lothbrok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses.
Lothbrok throws the left hand but Rudskogen avoids the punch easily.
Rudskogen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lothbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lothbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudskogen is looking to wear down Lothbrok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rudskogen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rudskogen is fending him off so far but Lothbrok persists. Nope, Rudskogen circles away and we're back to standing.
Lothbrok blocks a low kick nicely.
Rudskogen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Lothbrok there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Rudskogen misses with a looping right.
Lothbrok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rudskogen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rudskogen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lothbrok.
Rudskogen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lothbrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jon Rudskogen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rudskogen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rudskogen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the body.
Rudskogen slips a jab from Lothbrok.
Rudskogen throws a wild body kick that Lothbrok sees coming a mile off.
Lothbrok is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lothbrok lands a nice shot that snaps Rudskogen's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rudskogen. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rudskogen. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Rudskogen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lothbrok throws a lazy right hand but Rudskogen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
The fighters circling - Lothbrok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lothbrok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudskogen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lothbrok wants to counter with a clinch but Rudskogen pushes him away.
Lothbrok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen cracks Lothbrok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rudskogen throws a solid leg kick but Lothbrok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rudskogen.
Lothbrok misses with a wild body shot.
Rudskogen thumps Lothbrok with a low kick.
Rudskogen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lothbrok's sensitive parts.
Lothbrok misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Rudskogen is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lothbrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Lothbrok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rudskogen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rudskogen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lothbrok is just out of range.
Rudskogen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lothbrok is able to avoid easily.
Lothbrok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rudskogen.
Lothbrok connects with a single shot there.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lothbrok.
Nice defenses there by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Lothbrok misses with a looping right.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lothbrok's head backwards.
Rudskogen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lothbrok cracks Rudskogen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lothbrok misses the shot to the body.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Lothbrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rudskogen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lothbrok.
Rudskogen throws a big counter combination but Lothbrok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lothbrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rudskogen manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rudskogen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rudskogen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lothbrok.
Good shot there by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rudskogen slips a straight right by Lothbrok.

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 Jon Rudskogen.
Well Rudskogen 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Rudskogen!

During a confident post fight interview, Jon Rudskogen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: KONFLIKT SUPER 6 Series Rd1     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Rudskogen scores with a spinning back kick!
Kelly has a takedown stuffed.
Kelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rudskogen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kelly really felt that one!
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt - Rudskogen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rudskogen throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly dives in and grabs Rudskogen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rudskogen pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
Jon Rudskogen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Kelly.
Rudskogen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kelly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rudskogen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kelly looks winded!#CL#
Rudskogen moves into the clinch successfully.
Rudskogen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellys head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudskogen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Rudskogen as the two fighters clinch.
Rudskogen lands a nice uppercut.
Rudskogen presses Kelly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Rudskogen scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
Rudskogen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rudskogen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rudskogen lands a shoulder strike.
Rudskogen digs a right hand into Kelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelly's gas tank.
Good body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a body punch.
Rudskogen works on Kelly's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudskogen scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Rudskogen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rudskogen gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rudskogen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rudskogen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rudskogen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rudskogen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rudskogen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Rudskogen scores with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen digs a right hand into Kelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelly's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Rudskogen as the two fighters clinch.
Rudskogen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rudskogen lands with a short shot to the head.
Rudskogen digs a right hand into Kelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelly's gas tank. #T3#
Kelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rudskogen.
Still in the clinch, Rudskogen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rudskogen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Kelly is rocked!
A short left from Rudskogen.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Rudskogen finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Rudskogen.
Kelly seems to have recovered his senses.
Rudskogen digs a right hand underneath Kelly's ribcage. Kelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rudskogen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rudskogen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a body shot.
Rudskogen scores with a hook to the body.
Rudskogen digs a right hand underneath Kelly's ribcage. Kelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Rudskogen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Rudskogen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. #T4#
Rudskogen lands a left hand.
Rudskogen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rudskogen is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Rudskogen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rudskogen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rudskogen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kelly or not.
Rudskogen lands a body shot.
Rudskogen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelly.
Rudskogen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rudskogen lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rudskogen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##KD#
Rudskogen cracks Kelly with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rudskogen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kelly to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Charlie Kelly has been cut.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rudskogen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Kelly dives in and grabs Rudskogen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rudskogen pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
Rudskogen lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Rudskogen sends Kelly crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rudskogen is motioning to the referee to let Kelly up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rudskogen scores with a spinning back kick!
Rudskogen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kelly right on the button. Kelly goes down! Rudskogen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rudskogen gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Rudskogen!
Our winner, Jon Rudskogen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

 
 
 
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