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Event:
QFC Tournament 621 Round 4
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Rahka missing with a left hand there. Varma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Varma tries to clinch but Rahka is having none of it.
Rahka throws out a counter right but Varma avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Varma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Varma.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahka can't find room to land a body shot as Varma controls the action.
Varma misses with some punches.
Varma has a couple of punches blocked by Rahka.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varma.
Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahka stalling.
Rahka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varma.
Varma working aggressively here.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varma working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahka.
Varma misses with some punches.
Rahka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Varma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Varma working aggressively here.
Varma scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Rahka lands an uppercut.
Varma tries a knee to the head but Rahka blocks it.
Rahka blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rahka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Rahka scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Rahka.
Rahka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahka has Varma pressed against the cage.
Varma lands a knee to the body.
#T2#
A short right from Rahka on the inside.
Rahka misses with some punches.
Varma swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahka throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahka.
Rahka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Varma blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rahka fails to land.
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
Varma throws a head punch that misses.
Rahka throws a punch but it's blocked by Varma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varma.
Varma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahka.
Rahka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Rahka breaks from the clinch.
Varma tries to clinch but Rahka moves out of range.
Rahka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Varma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Varma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rahka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Varma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahka throws a big shot that misses.
Rahka throws a hook but Varma avoids it easily.
Varma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rahka jabs at Varma's body.
Rahka scores with a jab.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Varma.
Rahka looks to land a combination but Varma avoids it well.
Rahka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Varma tries to clinch there but Rahka circles away.
Rahka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rahka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Varma.
Varma lands an overhand right.
Rahka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Varma moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varma has a couple of punches blocked by Rahka.
Rahka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahka lands a hook that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Rahka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skyr Rahka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Varma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Varma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahka looks to land a right hand but Varma moved out of range.
Varma tries to clinch up.
Rahka is looking for the big counter here.
Varma tries to clinch there but Rahka circles away.
#CL#
Varma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rahka misses with the head strike.
Rahka swings wildly with an uppercut but Varma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Varma up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Rahka.
A bit of stalling here from Rahka.
Rahka takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Varma misses with a knee strike.
Varma misses with some punches.
Rahka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rahka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Varma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Varma.
Varma has a couple of punches blocked by Rahka.
Varma has a couple of punches blocked by Rahka.
Rahka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Varma.
Rahka misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Varma fails to land.
Rahka takes a shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rahka 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.
Rahka has a couple of punches blocked by Varma.
Rahka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Varma trying to land knees to the body.
Varma blocking some punches.
#T2#
Rahka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varma lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahka.
No Oha Se Varma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rahka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Varma working aggressively here.
Varma blocking some punches.
Varma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varma swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Rahka.
Rahka lands a hook that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varma.
Rahka misses with a punch on the inside.
Varma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahka blocks it with crossed arms.
Rahka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Varma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Varma has a couple of punches blocked by Rahka.
Varma working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahka.
Rahka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rahka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahka lands a body punch.
Varma blocking some punches.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahka.
Rahka stalling against the cage.
Rahka swings wildly with an uppercut but Varma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahka.
Rahka lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Varma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Varma. #T4#
Varma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahka.
Rahka lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahka lands a left hand.
Rahka is stalling here.
Rahka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rahka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Varma misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rahka.
Rahka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rahka working aggressively here.
Rahka pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Rahka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skyr Rahka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rahka tries to bum rush Varma with a series of wild strikes but Varma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rahka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Varma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rahka counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Varma pushes Rahka up against the cage in a clinch.
Varma lands with a right to the head.
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahka misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rahka fails to land.
Rahka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Rahka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Varma up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Varma scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Rahka throws a head punch that misses.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahka.
Rahka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Varma.
Rahka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Varma up against the cage.
Rahka scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Rahka to work.
Rahka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Varma obliges.
Varma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahka.
Rahka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
No Oha Se Varma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Varma missing with knees to the body.
Rahka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahka.
Rahka throws a punch but it's blocked by Varma.
A head punch on the inside from Varma fails to land.
Rahka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Varma letting Rahka take a breather here.
Rahka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Varma misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Varma up against the cage.
Rahka swings wildly with an uppercut but Varma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahka. #T3#
Rahka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahka blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Varma fails to land.
A short left from Rahka.
Rahka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rahka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Varma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahka scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rahka.
A shot in the inside from Rahka.
Rahka stalling the fight.
Varma working aggressively here.
Rahka misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahka is stalling here.
Rahka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahka avoiding damage.
Rahka lands a left hand.
Skyr Rahka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahka.
Varma blocking some punches.
Rahka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Rahka.
Rahka blocks an uppercut.
Rahka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Varma backwards.
Rahka lands a right hand.
Rahka lands a shoulder strike.
Varma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahka.
Rahka lands a nice uppercut.
Rahka misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skyr Rahka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rahka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Skyr Rahka wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 621 Round 3
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Rahka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rahka misses with a body shot.
Rufford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rufford swinging wildly here.
Rahka wants to counter the offense by Rufford and move into the clinch position.
Rufford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rahka's waist but Rahka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rufford off to one side.
Rahka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rufford tries for a takedown but Rahka circles away easily
and Rahka counters with a stiff right hand.
Rufford dives in and grabs Rahka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahka pushes down on Rufford's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burley Rufford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rufford misses with a right hand
and Rahka counters with a nice body shot.
Rufford with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rahka to counter with a crisp jab.
Rufford looks to land a combination but Rahka avoids it well.
Rufford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rufford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rahka circles away quickly and effectively.
Rufford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rahka throws out a counter right but Rufford avoids it with no problem.
Rufford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahka scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rufford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rufford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Rahka throws a shot from downtown. Rufford moves away and avoids it.
Rufford fails to land the takedown.
Rahka misses the shot to the body.
Rufford shoots in for a takedown but Rahka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rahka throws out a counter right but Rufford avoids it with no problem.
Rufford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahka.
Rufford misses with a takedown
and Rahka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rufford misses with a hook
and Rahka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rufford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rahka cracks Rufford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rufford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck for Rufford with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Rahka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rufford is breathing heavily.
Rufford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rufford slips under a jab from Rahka.
Rufford tries to counter with a takedown but Rahka is quick to defend against it.
Rahka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rahka 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.#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!
Rahka throws a hook but Rufford blocks it.
A big left from Rahka misses.
Rufford drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rahka sprawls and moves away.
Rahka throws a lazy right hand but Rufford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rufford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rahka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rufford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rufford shoots in but no luck this time.
Rahka stuffs the takedown attempt from Rufford. Rufford gets slowly back to his feet.
Rufford slips a straight right by Rahka.
Rahka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahka misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rahka. No joy for Rufford on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Rahka.#T3#
Rufford looks for a takedown but Rahka sprawls well.
Rahka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rufford with a body shot.
Rahka with a nice cross.
Rahka slips a straight right by Rufford.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rufford is defended easily by Rahka.
Rufford slips a jab from Rahka.
Rahka misses the jab.
Rufford has his takedown stuffed
and Rahka counters with a left to the body.
Rahka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rufford's head backwards.
Rufford throws a sloppy body shot
and Rahka counters with a nice uppercut.
Rufford tries for a takedown but Rahka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rahka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rahka thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Rahka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahka misses with a straight right.
Rahka ducks under a wild hook from Rufford.
Rahka looks to land a left hand but Rufford moved out of range nicely.
Rufford slips under a jab.
Rufford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rufford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rufford throws a series of punches but Rahka avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Rahka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rufford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rahka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rufford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rufford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rahka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rufford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skyr Rahka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rahka with a hook.
Rufford ducks under a wild hook from Rahka.
Rufford misses with a hook.
Rufford slips under a jab from Rahka.
Nice defenses there by Rahka.
Burley Rufford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rufford looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahka is just out of range.
A nice side step and Rahka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rufford slips a jab from Rahka.
Rahka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahka misses the target.
Rahka throws a looping overhand right but Rufford ducks down to avoid it.
Rahka thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rufford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rahka counters with a nice body shot.
Rahka scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Rufford shoots in and bounces Rahka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rufford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Rufford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rahka's head.
Rufford lands a couple of elbows.
Rufford won't allow Rahka to get back to his feet.
Rahka has momentary wrist control but Rufford slips an elbow through the middle.
Rahka wants to get back to his feet but Rufford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rufford postures up and lands a big shot to Rahka's brow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rufford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rufford postures up and lands a big shot to Rahka's brow.
Rahka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rufford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rufford postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rahka wants to stand and escape but Rufford is having none of it.
Rahka is breathing heavily.#T2#
Rufford postures up in Rahka's guard and throws a big left but Rahka blocks it.
Rufford throwing strikes from guard but Rahka blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rufford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rahka pulls Rufford in close to prevent any damage.
Rahka wants to get back to his feet but Rufford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rufford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rufford postures up and lands a big shot to Rahka's brow.
Rahka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rufford connects with a couple of short punches.
Rufford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Rufford passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rufford lands a nice short elbow.
Rahka trying to hold on to Rufford's head to control him but Rufford postures up.
Rufford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rufford is nestled in close to Rahka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rufford scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Rufford there.
Rufford slips a nice elbow through Rahka's hands, connecting with Rahka's forehead.
Rufford working the head and body with strikes.
Rahka taking some punishment here, with Rufford in his half guard.
Rufford working Rahka over with strikes.
Rufford slips a nice elbow through Rahka's hands, connecting with Rahka's forehead.
Rufford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Rahka wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rahka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rufford working over Rahka with some ground and pound. Rahka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rufford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Rufford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rufford lands with a punch from half guard.
Rufford working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rufford lands strikes from half guard.
Rahka taking some punishment here, with Rufford in his half guard.
Rahka taking some punishment here, with Rufford in his half guard.
Rufford winds up and cracks Rahka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rufford working Rahka over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Rufford there.
Rufford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rufford working Rahka over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burley Rufford dominated that second round.
That's time! Rufford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rahka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rahka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rufford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rahka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rahka seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rahka trying to control the pace.
Rufford is controlling Rahka's trapped leg to prevent Rahka from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahka is pressing down on Rufford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rufford is holding on for now.
Rahka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rahka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rufford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rahka is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Burley Rufford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rahka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rufford is looking to improve his position.
Rufford is working hard here to advance position.
Rahka wants to get back to his feet.
Rufford trying to control from the bottom.
Rufford is trying to get back to full guard.
Rufford is controlling Rahka's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rahka prevents Rufford from improving his position.
Burley Rufford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rufford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rufford wants to sweep here but Rahka controlling him for the moment.
Rufford pulls Rahka in close to prevent any damage.
Rufford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rufford, not yet.
Rufford keeping moving, preventing Rahka from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rufford shoots and misses
letting Rahka counter with a right hand.
Rufford misses with a right hand
and Rahka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Rufford looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rahka!
Rahka tries to buck Rufford off but Rufford is having none of it.
Rahka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rufford scores with punches from side control.
Rufford is chipping away with strikes.
Rahka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rahka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rufford is controlling him well.#SUB#
Rufford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rahka, who protects the arm well.
Rufford lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Rufford working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Rufford's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rufford working the ground and pound.
Rufford scores with punches from side control.
Rufford cracks Rahka with a big right hand but Rahka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rufford is working Rahka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rahka taking a bit of punishment here - Rufford scoring with strikes.
Rufford is working Rahka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rufford in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rufford cracks Rahka with a big right hand but Rahka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rufford scoring with punches and elbows.
Rahka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rufford connects with a decent elbow.
Rahka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rufford landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burley Rufford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rufford 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Burley Rufford!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Skyr Rahka wins by split decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 621 Round 2
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahka blocks a jab.
Ivver throws an overhand right that lands on Rahka's shoulder, as Rahka tries to avoid the shot.
Rahka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivver tries to clinch but Rahka is having none of it.
Ivver misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rahka to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahka throws out the jab. #CL#
Ivver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ivver.
Ivver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahka throws a head punch that misses.
Rahka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivver misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivver looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Rahka is trying to stall.
Rahka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahka managing to block the knees to the body from Ivver.
Ivver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahka.
Rahka has Ivver pressed against the cage.
Rahka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahka's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ivver.
Rahka swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahka misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rahka trying to stall but Ivver improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahka. #T2#
Ivver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ivver throws an elbow that misses.
Rahka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ivver.
Ivver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ivver.
Rahka misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivver backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivver pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ivver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivver takes a shot to the head.
Rahka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ivver has him pressed against the cage.
Ivver throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahka.
Ivver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivver tries to pull guard but Rahka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Ivver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rahka misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Rahka avoiding damage as Ivver throws knees to the body.
Ivver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ivver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ivver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rahka struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivver controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahka.
Ivver is trying to pull guard but Rahka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rahka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahka.
Ivver trying to land knees to the body.
Ivver pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ivver.
Rahka managing to block the knees to the body from Ivver.
Rahka avoiding damage as Ivver throws knees to the body.
Ivver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rahka lands a nice uppercut.
Ivver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ivver pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Rahka fails to land.
Ivver working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahka blocks an elbow strike from Ivver.
Ivver tries to work over Rahka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahka.
Ivver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ivver misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahka.
Rahka takes an elbow to the temple.
Rahka takes an elbow to the temple.
Ivver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivver looking to slow down the pace here.
Rahka stalling.
Rahka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahka has Ivver pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Skyr Rahka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rahka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ivver misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ivver.
Rahka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ivver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rahka to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivver tries to clinch but Rahka is having none of it.
Ivver wants to clinch but Rahka slips to the side
and Rahka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivver misses the shot to the body.
Rahka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
A jab from Rahka misses.
Ivver misses with an uppercut. Rahka saw that one coming.#CL#
Ivver gets a clinch.
Rahka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivver backwards.
Come on Ivver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ivver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ivver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rahka.
Rahka gets through Ivver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rahka has Ivver pressed against the cage.
Ivver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rahka is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rahka trying to control the position but instead, Ivver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rahka into the cage.
Rahka avoids a wild elbow strike from Ivver.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivver.
Ivver misses with a punch to the body.
Rahka lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Rahka.
Rahka takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ivver blocking some punches.
Rahka misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rahka 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.
Rahka managing to block the knees to the body from Ivver.
Ivver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahka's efforts to push away.
Ivver lands an elbow just above Rahka 's eye.
Rahka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivver blocks an uppercut.
Ivver misses with a knee to the head.
Jan Ivver has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Rahka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rahka throws a head punch that misses.
Ivver tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahka avoids the damage to the body.
Ivver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahka's elbow.
Ivver tries to work over Rahka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ivver lands an elbow inside.
Rahka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivver tries to land a knee to the head but Rahka blocks with his arms.
Rahka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahka's elbow.
Rahka throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivver.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ivver.
Rahka misses with the head strike.
Rahka misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Ivver manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Rahka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ivver is proving hard to escape from.
Rahka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Rahka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ivver, up you get!
Ivver throws a right hand that misses
and Rahka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivver thinking.
Ivver throws a leg kick but Rahka sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Ivver has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivver has Rahka pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skyr Rahka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rahka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivver.
Ivver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivver is looking to clinch.
Ivver walks into a jab.
Ivver throws a head kick that misses.
Rahka looks to land a right hand but Ivver moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivver misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rahka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahka misses the jab.
Ivver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rahka manages to circle out of the way.
Ivver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahka swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Rahka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivver.
Ivver moves away from the strike by Rahka. #CL#
Ivver rushes Rahka and presses him up against the cage.
Ivver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ivver.
Ivver is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Rahka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivver tries to clinch there but Rahka circles away.
Ivver tries to clinch up but Rahka circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Ivver wants to clinch.
Ivver throws out a loose jab but Rahka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahka misses the target.
Ivver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rahka throws a series of punches but Ivver avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Rahka misses.
Ivver misses the shot to the body.
Rahka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivver on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Rahka throws an overhand right that lands on Ivver's shoulder, as Ivver tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Rahka misses.
Rahka misses with an uppercut.
Ivver wants to clinch.
Skyr Rahka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahka scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Ivver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skyr Rahka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivver misses with a head kick.
Ivver tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rahka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivver tries a head kick but it misses.
Jan Ivver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivver swings widly with a right hand
and Rahka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivver fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skyr Rahka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rahka 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Skyr Rahka wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 621 Round 1
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Rahka misses with a double jab.
Rahka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Agnarsson with a poor takedown
and Rahka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Agnarsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rahka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Agnarsson is in Rahka's guard.
Agnarsson slips nicely into half guard.
Rahka controlling the position for now.
Nice strikes from Agnarsson there.
Rahka is not content to let Agnarsson control the position.
Agnarsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Agnarsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Rahka is controlling Agnarsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Agnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rahka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Agnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rahka wants to get back to his feet.
Rahka is not content to let Agnarsson control the position.
Rahka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Agnarsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Agnarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rahka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Agnarsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Agnarsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rahka pushes Agnarsson off looking to stand but Agnarsson dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rahka lands with an uppercut that bounces Agnarsson off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Agnarsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rahka to the ground. Agnarsson is now in Rahka's guard.
Agnarsson landing with the ground and pound.
Agnarsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rahka wants to stand but Agnarsson is controlling the position.
Agnarsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rahka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Agnarsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Agnarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rahka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Agnarsson trying to control but Rahka is working from the bottom.
Rahka wants to get back to his feet but Agnarsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Agnarsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Agnarsson wants to control from the top but Rahka keeps moving.
Agnarsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Agnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson is in close to Rahka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rahka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agnarsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Agnarsson is in close to Rahka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Agnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Agnarsson trying to control but Rahka is working from the bottom.
Rahka is looking to stand up but Agnarsson isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Rahka closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynar Agnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Agnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahka as he jumps to the side.
Rahka lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Rahka coming out on top.#TD#
Rahka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Agnarsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Agnarsson throwing strikes from guard but Rahka blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Agnarsson is controlling him. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rahka holds on and takes a little breather.
Agnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Agnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahka has his hands on Agnarsson's head, controlling the position.
Rahka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Agnarsson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Agnarsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rahka on his heels. He'll look to pass Rahka's guard now, I'm sure.
Rahka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Agnarsson wants to control from the top but Rahka keeps moving.
Agnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Agnarsson wants to control from the top but Rahka keeps moving.
Agnarsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Agnarsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Agnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agnarsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Agnarsson won't allow Rahka to get back to his feet.
Agnarsson works over Rahka with some ground and pound from guard.
Agnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rahka wants to stand but Agnarsson is controlling the position.
Rahka is breathing heavily.
Agnarsson landing with the ground and pound.
Agnarsson trying to control but Rahka is working from the bottom. #T4#
Agnarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahka has wrist control.
Agnarsson throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skyr Rahka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agnarsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rahka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Agnarsson misses with a takedown
and Rahka counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynar Agnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agnarsson dives in and grabs Rahka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahka pushes down on Agnarsson's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Rahka misses.
Agnarsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rahka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Agnarsson darts in looking for a takedown but Rahka gets double underhooks and turns Agnarsson into the cage.
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 Brynar Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Agnarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Agnarsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for Rahka.
Agnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Agnarsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rahka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Agnarsson tries for a takedown but Rahka circles away easily
and Rahka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brynar Agnarsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahka works Agnarsson's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Rahka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rahka scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Rahka lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahka.
Rahka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Agnarssons head.
Agnarsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rahka after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynar Agnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rahka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rahka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Agnarsson tries for a takedown but Rahka manages to get underhooks.
Rahka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
A short right from Rahka.
Agnarsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Agnarsson tries for a takedown but Rahka manages to get underhooks.
Brynar Agnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahka gets through Agnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rahka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Rahka cracks Agnarsson with a nice body shot.
Rahka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahka lands a hook that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Rahka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rahka lands with a right to the head.
Rahka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Agnarsson is trying to drag Rahka to the mat but Rahka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rahka scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agnarsson or not. #T3#
Agnarsson is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Agnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rahka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahka.
Rahka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Rahka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahka stops a takedown attempt from Agnarsson.
#T4#
Agnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Agnarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skyr Rahka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rahka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahka lands a hook that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Rahka lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahka.
Rahka lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahka scores with a shot to the side of Agnarsson's head.
A shot in the inside from Rahka.
Rahka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Agnarsson up against the cage.
Rahka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skyr Rahka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Agnarsson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Skyr Rahka!
Skyr Rahka wins by unanimous decision!
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