Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 208 Perera vs Singh
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske thumps Li with a low kick.
Raske cracks Li with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raske throws a leg kick but Li checks it.
It looked like Li was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raske.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raske. That's going to slow Li down. #CL2#
Raske fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Raske 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.
Li lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raske lands a right hand.
Raske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Raske - that landed with a thud.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Raske.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li lands an uppercut.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Raske controls the action. #T1#
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Raske. #TD2#
Raske has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Li regains guard immediately.
Raske tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Raske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raske passes Li's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Li wants to control but Raske is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Li keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Raske is working for a kimura but Li is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Raske is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raske. #T2##SUB2#
Raske is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Raske is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Raske trying to control from half guard but Li is working away. #T3#
Li is controlling Raske's trapped leg to prevent Raske from advancing to side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raske is looking to advance position but Li won't allow it. #SUB2#
Raske is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raske.
Li is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Raske is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Raske is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li defends it well.
Raske is nestled in close to Li, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Raske is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raske works his foot free and advances to mount.
Raske wants to control the pace but Li is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Li takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raske tries to clinch
and Li counters with a left to the body.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske lands with a straight right. Li didn't see that one coming.
Raske throws a lazy uppercut
and Li counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raske. That's going to slow Li down.
Raske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raske. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li blocks a jab.
Raske throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and moves out of range.
Li is looking to counter punch.
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Li has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Li.#T1#
Raske misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raske misses with an uppercut
and Li counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raske throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raske tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raske thuds a left hand into Li's body.
Raske throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Li.
Raske scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Li doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Raske darts in and clinches Li up against the cage.
Raske goes for a takedown in the clinch but Li prevents it. #T2#
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Li makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Li - that landed with a thud.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Li scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Raske is rocked!
Raske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raske creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Li.
Li lands a left hand. #BC2#
Raske breaks the clinch.
Raske throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Raske backs away, Li returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raske waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li.#T3#
Raske is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Li Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Raske is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yonglong Li!
A very excited looking Yonglong Li made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 200 Gormsson vs Bennett
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Raske fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raske misses with an uppercut.
Wood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raske with a body shot.
Raske looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske fails to land the takedown.
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wood has time to react.
Raske shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Wood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske throws a head kick that misses
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Raske misses with a head kick.
Raske connects with a body shot that sends Wood's belly button to the back.
Wood lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Raske misses with a low kick.
Raske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raske backing away here, and Wood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No luck for Raske with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Raske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raske throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wood.
Raske backing away here, and Wood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wood scores with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Wood lands a big right hand that sends Raske crashing to the mat! Wood stays standing though and waves Raske back to his feet!#ROC2#Raske is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Raske takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Raske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raske lands a nice uppercut.
Raske seems to have got his legs back now.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wood.
A shot in the inside from Raske. #T2#
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raske. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood 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.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Raske shoots in.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raske misses with a body punch
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Wood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Raske closes the distance and pushes Wood back into the cage.
Wood gets through Raske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Wood.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Raske.
Wood blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood working aggressively here.
Wood takes a shot to the head.
Wood blocking some punches. #BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raske lands with a right hand.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske lands a nice looking body shot.
Raske fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wood on the side of the head.
Wood misses with a looping right.
Raske tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Raske misses with a right hand
and Wood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Raske was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raske misses with a hook
and Wood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wood avoids the body shot from Raske.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Raske has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wood.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Raske controls his hands.
Raske lands with a left to the head.
Raske misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short left from Wood.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Wood misses with some punches.
Raske works on Wood's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's time! Raske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Raske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raske wants to clinch#KD2#
and Wood counters with a nice right hand that sends Raske toppling to the canvas! Raske scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wood finish him?!
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Raske tries to clinch up.
Raske with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raske.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Raske moves into range and clinches up with Wood.
Raske lands an uppercut.
Wood throws a head punch that misses.
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raske pushes off an throws an elbow but Wood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raske wants to clinch
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Raske throws a leg kick
and Wood counters with a big right hand! Oh Raske is in trouble here! Wood follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Wood!
A relieved looking Willie Wood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Thomas Raske spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose. Sometimes I lose. Losing sucks dick. I'm out!'.

Event: PFC 195 Semenko vs Gormsson
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raske fails with the takedown.
Duranto throws a lazy uppercut
letting Raske counter with a right hand.
Duranto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raske on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Duranto misses the target.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duranto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raske defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand.
Raske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duranto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Raske slips a jab from Duranto.
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duranto tries to land a front kick but Raske steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raske lands a slapping body shot.
Duranto thumps Raske with a low kick.
Duranto throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Duranto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duranto. That's going to slow Raske down.
Duranto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raske doesn't seem bothered though.
Raske scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Raske shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberto Duranto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duranto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raske misses with a kick to the body.
Raske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raske scores with a jab. Duranto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raske fails with a takedown attempt.
Roberto Duranto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Raske.
Duranto misses with a looping left.
Duranto throws a head kick but Raske moves out of range.
Duranto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Duranto throws the left hand but Raske avoids the punch easily.
Raske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duranto throwing a counter right hand but Raske manages to avoid it.
Duranto tried to score with a low kick but Raske checks it.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Duranto connects with a right hand. Raske shakes it off.
Raske scores with a body shot.
Duranto fails to land with a series of punches.
Duranto throws a leg kick which misses Raske's front leg but catches the back leg as Raske tries to avoid it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
Duranto tries to clinch up.
Raske tries to work over Duranto's front leg with a kick but Duranto checks it.
Duranto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raske. That did some damage!
Raske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duranto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raske connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raske misses the body punch
and Duranto counters with a nice leg kick.
Raske tries to land a front kick but Duranto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raske walks into a stiff left hand from Duranto.#ROC#Raske is rocked!
Raske with a nice cross.
Raske looks for a takedown but Duranto sprawls well.
Raske fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duranto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duranto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duranto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raske throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Raske scores with a jab to the head.
Raske fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raske is looking to score with low kicks.
Raske has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raske lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duranto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raske throws a body shot but no joy.
Duranto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Raske shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good work by Raske as he checks the leg kick.
Raske lands a nice hook to Duranto's body. Duranto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duranto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duranto.
Duranto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
Duranto is looking to counter punch.
Raske lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
Raske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duranto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske swats away the attempt to clinch by Duranto.#T4#
Raske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duranto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duranto throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duranto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raske.
An attempted straight right counter from Duranto misses the target.
Duranto misses with a head kick.
Raske now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Raske swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duranto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raske's knee momentarily.
Raske is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duranto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Raske swings for the body but Duranto moves out of range.
Duranto blocks a head kick by Raske.
It looked like Duranto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Raske has managed to clinch.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Duranto controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duranto misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Raske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
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#
Raske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Duranto rushes Raske and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duranto throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske blocking some punches.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Duranto throws a head punch that misses.
Raske working aggressively here.
Duranto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Duranto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Duranto is working Raske over against the cage.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duranto scores with a shot to the side of Raske's head.
Duranto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Duranto finish him?
Duranto prevents the takedown attempt.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Raske blocking some punches.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Raske.
Raske lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske. #BC#
Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Raske cracks Duranto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raske takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Raske throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duranto 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 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Duranto!
In his post fight interview, Roberto Duranto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Thomas Raske was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you lose. Sometimes I lose. Losing sucks dick. I'm out!'.

Event: PFC 188 McDonald vs Lach
Date: Jun 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raske was well out of range. Poor timing from Justis.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske misses with a head kick.
Raske throws a poor cross that misses
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Justis. No joy for Raske on that attempt.
Justis walks into a left hand.
A big right from Justis misses.
Raske scores with a hook to the body. Justis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raske with a nice cross.
A big left from Raske misses.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Justis 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.
Raske scores with a hook to the body. Justis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Raske was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justis.#T1#
Justis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raske connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Logan Justis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raske throws a body kick that misses
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Raske, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske throws a wild body kick that Justis sees coming a mile off.
Justis avoids a kick to the body.
Justis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Justis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Justis takes one on the button.
Raske clobbers Justis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters circling a little - Raske finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Justis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body.
Justis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske jabs at Justis's body.#T2#
Raske thuds a left hand into Justis's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raske looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Justis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raske with a body shot.#CL#
Raske closes the distance and clinches.
Raske tries a body shot but Justis blocks it.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Justis.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Raske.
Raske misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Raske.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Justis.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Justis controls the action.
Justis blocks an uppercut.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Raske scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Justis.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raske swings wildly with an uppercut but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske blocks an uppercut.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Justis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Justis backwards.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justis's elbow.
Justis leaning against his opponent.
Raske letting Justis take a breather here.
Raske lands an uppercut.
Raske misses with some punches.
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!
Raske tries to work over Justis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Justis.
Justis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Raske up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Raske - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Justis moves out of range as Raske throws a body kick.
Raske throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justis moves away.
A slow jab from Justis misses its intended target. #CL#
Raske clinches up against the cage.
Raske scores with a shoulder strike.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Justis lands a body punch.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Justis controls the action.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Justis.
Raske tries a body shot but Justis blocks it.
Raske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justis can do to turn this around?
Justis looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Justis controls his hands.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Justis avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Raske.
Raske goes for a takedown in the clinch but Justis prevents it.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Justis controls the action.
Justis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justis's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
Raske manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Justis avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Justis breaks the clinch.
Justis throws a hook but Raske avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Justis misses the target.
Raske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raske connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raske takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice jab there from Raske.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Raske scores with a head kick.
Justis lands a head shot.
Raske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justis keeps the fight on the outside.
Justis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raske with a body shot.
Raske closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raske stuns Justis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raske fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Justis avoids it really well and circles away.
Justis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justis moves away.
Justis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raske keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raske, as that shot connected.
Raske connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske tries a head kick but it misses.
Raske lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Justis backs up against the cage.
Justis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.
Raske tries to clinch up.
Justis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raske with a body shot.
Raske shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Justis defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Raske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raske doesn't manage to clinch there - Justis circles away.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Justis is just out of range.
Justis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas Raske is winning the standup battle so far.
Raske connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raske fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raske fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raske cracks Justis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Justis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raske tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Justis is able to avoid easily.
Raske lands with a shot to the body.
Justis misses with a looping left.
Raske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Justis scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis slips under a jab from Raske.
A little jabbing left from Justis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Justis's sensitive parts.
Raske slips a jab from Justis.
Raske smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Justis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Raske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raske fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Justis! But no joy.
Raske misses with a right hand
and Justis counters with a right hand to the body.
Justis looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
Raske seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good exchange - Raske coming out on top.
Raske throws a hook but Justis blocks it.
Raske moves in looking to clinch but Justis pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Justis! But no joy.
Justis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raske quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Raske moves in looking to clinch but Justis pushes him off.
Raske scores with a jab.
Raske throws a big shot that misses.
Raske is looking to clinch. #T2#
Raske swings for the body but Justis moves out of range.
Justis throws a body shot but no joy.
Justis misses with a body shot.
Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raske stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raske doesn't manage to clinch there - Justis circles away.
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!
Raske just misses with a punch to the body.
Raske misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Justis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Justis staying out of range there.
A combination from Raske does no damage.
Raske thuds his shin into the meat of Justis's side.
Raske scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Justis circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Justis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Justis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Justis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Justis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raske lands a nice looking body shot.
Raske with a lazy takedown attempt
and Justis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Justis is just out of range.
Raske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raske is trying hard to land a takedown here. Justis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Raske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raske lands with a right hand.
Justis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.
Raske scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Raske both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raske tries to clinch up.
Raske throws a solid leg kick but Justis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raske.#CL#
Raske clinches up against the cage.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Justis controls his hands.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas Raske is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Justis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske pushes Justis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Raske breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Raske catches Justis right on the button with a cross.
Raske with a nice calf kick.
Justis defending well as Raske loads up on a big left hand.
Justis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raske.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raske 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Raske started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 183 Nielsen vs Dong
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raske feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raske lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raske throws a wild body kick that Li sees coming a mile off.
Raske throws a poor cross that misses
and Li counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Raske misses the target.
Raske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Li swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Li counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raske throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Raske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Raske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Li checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske swings away with a body shot that misses
and Li counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raske throws a good cross that connects.
Li misses with a straight left.
Li slips a jab from Raske.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Li swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raske connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Li as the two fighters clinch.
Li tries a body shot but Raske blocks it.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske tries to score a body lock takedown but Li shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Li.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raske.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Li.
Raske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li prevents a body shot from Raske.
Raske pushes Li back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Raske is leaning against Li and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raske.
Li cracks Raske with a nice body shot.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Li misses with a body punch.
Li tries a body shot but Raske blocks it.
Li working aggressively here.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raske's elbow.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Li lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Raske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raske lands a glancing blow to the side of Li's head.
Raske missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Raske is rocked!
Raske misses with a hook.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
Raske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Li checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Li takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Raske. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Li wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Li checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raske fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raske throws a shot to the body.
Raske works Li's body with a nice hook.
Raske is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Raske changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Li's sensitive parts.
Raske looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Li gets caught flat footed, as Raske shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Raske clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the cage.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li lands a body punch.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raske or not.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li blocking some punches.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yonglong Li has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raske trying to land knees to the body.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Raske.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raske's elbow.
Raske lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Li - that landed with a thud.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Raske tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske blocking some punches.
Li misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
Li misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Li creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raske blocks a body shot from Li.
Li prevents a body shot from Raske.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li tries a body shot but Raske blocks it.
Li lands with a right to the head.
Raske is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li scores with a shoulder strike.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li lands a hook that snaps the head of Raske backwards. #T2#
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske lands a left hand.
Li misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Raske prevents a body shot from Li.
Raske prevents a body shot from Li.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Li lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Raske looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Li lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raske or not.
Raske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li scores with a shot to the side of Raske's head.
Li lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Li.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Raske avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li pushes Raske back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raske is breathing heavily.
Li makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Li pushes Raske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Li on the inside.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li blocking some punches.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li lands a right hand.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Li.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Li.
Raske has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Li seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raske can turn it around.
Raske scores with a shot to the side of Li's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li lands a right hand.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raske blocking some punches.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Raske controls the action.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Li lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raske tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Li working aggressively here.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Li lands a hook that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske lands a left hand.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li lands a shoulder strike.
Raske lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Raske avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Raske lands a shot to the body.
Raske blocks an uppercut.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Li scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Raske breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
It looked like Li wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonglong Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raske throws a head kick that half lands.
Li on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Raske cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.
Raske misses the body punch
and Li counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li throwing a counter right hand but Raske manages to avoid it.
Raske lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Raske has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Li.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raske.
A right handed body shot lands from Li.
Raske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raskes head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Raske misses with some punches. #T1#
Li lands a hook that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li lands a nice uppercut.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raske is looking to take this one to the mat.
Li lands a body punch.
Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raskes head.
A body shot lands from Li.
Li creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Raske's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Raske drops to his knees and Li pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yonglong Li!
A very excited looking Yonglong Li 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.
Thomas Raske spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose. Sometimes I lose. Losing sucks dick. I'm out!'.

Event: PFC 176 Asham vs Steve
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raske circles away quickly and effectively.
Raske 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.
Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Raske.
We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raske counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stevenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
Raske cracks Stevenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raske feints a counter leg kick.
Raske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Stevenson blocks the leg kick.
Raske fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Raske scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Raske looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Raske swings around for an armbar but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raske's guard.#SUB2#
Raske looking for a triangle here. Stevenson is fighting it but it looks tight! Raske pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stevenson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thomas Raske!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Raske started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 170 Slice vs Thompson
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Raske throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy lands with a hook. Raske tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Raske avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Raske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy clobbers Raske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raske on the side of 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!
The fighters circling - Raske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raske momentarily. #T1#
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Raske counters with a left to the body.
Raske throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Raske counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raske.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Raske lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske working aggressively here.
Raske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Raske's ribcage. Raske let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Raske tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Raske misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raske.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Raske controls his hands.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raske.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Raske.
Raske lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Raske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raske takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Raske.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Raske.
Raske works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Raske.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Murphy cracks Raske with a nice body shot.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Raske. #T4#
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Raske lands a body shot.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A short left from Raske.
A short left from Murphy.
Raske lands a body shot.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Raske.
Raske tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Raske using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
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 Tobias Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looks like Murphy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Murphy slips a straight right by Raske.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raske walks into a left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy 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 Raske has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raske and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raske is out of range.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy tries to bum rush Raske with a series of wild strikes but Raske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy takes a swing at Raske's ribcage but misses.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Raske swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy works the jab nicely.#T1#
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raske raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tobias Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raske takes a step back to recover.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
Raske blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Tobias Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
Raske avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raske.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy body kick from Murphy
and Raske counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Murphy avoids the body shot from Raske.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Raske moves out of range as Murphy throws a body kick.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raske moves out of range as Murphy throws a body kick.
Raske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Raske throws a fast counter high kick but Murphy manages to duck under it in time.
Murphy misses with a leg kick
and Raske counters with a low kick, right behind Murphy 's knee.
Raske takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
Raske takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Raske fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Murphy with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raske swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raske lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tobias Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Raske takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raske moves out of range as Murphy throws a body kick.
Raske throws a big counter head kick but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Raske is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murphy rather than just go for the knockout.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Raske.
Raske throws a shot to the body.
Murphy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske checks a low kick from Murphy.#T4#
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Raske counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raske stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raske lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Raske scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy digs a good hook to Raske's body.
Murphy motions for Raske to come forward. Murphy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Raske feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Raske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Raske takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raske counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raske.
Raske shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Raske's head.
Murphy looks to throw a body kick
and Raske makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raske dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Raske moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Raske comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murphy cracks Raske with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raske has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Raske throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Raske now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Raske takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy backing away here, and Raske unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raske cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Raske defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raske is out of range.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raske throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Raske should have avoided that one. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Raske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Murphy digs a good hook to Raske's body.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raske if he has to take too many more of those.
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Raske steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raske.
Thomas Raske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A head kick misses from Raske.
Murphy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Raske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raske takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Raske misses the target.
Murphy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy misses with a leg kick
and Raske counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raske takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raske throws a fast counter high kick but Murphy manages to duck under it in time.
Nice body kick there by Murphy.#CL2#
Raske has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tobias Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Raske lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Raske controls his hands.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Raske.
Raske prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas Raske seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Raske tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raske lands with a right to the head.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Raske lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Murphy!
An out of breath Tobias Murphy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Thomas Raske spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose. Sometimes I lose. Losing sucks dick. I'm out!'.

Event: PFC 163 Grabber vs Floyd
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Rocker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raske looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raske on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Rocker misses with a right hand
letting Raske counter with a right hand.
Rocker fails to land with a series of punches.
Raske avoids the body shot from Rocker.
Rocker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#KD#
Nice combo by Rocker! Oh, that's hurt him - Raske falls to the canvas and Rocker follows him into side control. #ROC#
Raske is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Rocker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Raske is still in real trouble! Can Rocker finish him?
Rocker lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Raske! Rocker senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Raske out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ram Rocker!
Ram Rocker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Thomas Raske spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you lose. Sometimes I lose. Losing sucks dick. I'm out!'.

Event: PFC 156 Fett vs Wright
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
Raske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raske throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Raske's shoulder, as Raske tries to avoid the shot.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
Raske throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Gallagher misses with a straight left.
Gallagher 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.
Gallagher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raske's calf.
Gallagher closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raske counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher throws a lazy uppercut
and Raske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gallagher wants to clinch up but Raske keeps it at a distance.
Raske slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Gallagher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Raske lands with a shot to the body.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Raske.
Gallagher connects with a single shot there.
Raske lands a slapping body shot.
Raske will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gallagher looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Frank Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gallagher scores with a hook.#CL#
Raske has closed the distance and engaged Gallagher in a clinch.
Raske tries a body shot but Gallagher blocks it.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Raske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gallagher misses with a low kick.
Raske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
Raske is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Raske fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gallagher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gallagher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raske missing with a left hand there. Gallagher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallagher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raske under the eye.
Raske misses with a combination
and Gallagher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Raske circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Raske misses its target.
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
Raske swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raske counters with a three punch combo that has Gallagher backing up. Gallagher nods at Raske to acknowledge the strikes.
Gallagher throws an off balance right hand
and Raske makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raske takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Gallagher misses with a lunging right hand
and Raske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gallagher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raske was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raske makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gallagher swinging wildly here.
Gallagher misses with a double jab
letting Raske counter with a right hand.
Gallagher looks to land a left hand but Raske moved out of range nicely.
Gallagher scores with a nice strike.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Raske takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gallagher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raske circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallagher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#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!
Raske misses with a shot to the body
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raske scores with a kick to the body.
Gallagher cracks Raske with an open hand slap.
Raske misses with a body shot.
Gallagher sizes up Raske with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gallagher misses with a hook.
Raske swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gallagher lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Raske is rocked!
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher misses with a lunging right hand
and Raske counters with a two punch combo.
Raske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher wants to clinch up but Raske keeps it at a distance.
Raske was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gallagher is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raske had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gallagher throws the left hand but Raske avoids the punch easily.
Raske appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gallagher slips under a jab from Raske.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Raske 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#
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raske.
Raske takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gallagher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Gallagher misses the target.
It looked like Raske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raske moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raske lands a head kick!
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Raske moves out of range. #CL2#
Gallagher has managed to clinch.
Raske lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
Gallagher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Gallagher controls the action. #T1#
Raske misses with a body punch.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Raske breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raske is defended easily by Gallagher.
Gallagher with a jab.
Raske takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raske is looking to wear down Gallagher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raske scores with a body shot.
Gallagher is looking to clinch.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gallagher moves away.#T2#
Gallagher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gallagher throws a right hand that misses
and Raske counters with a thumping low kick.
Gallagher misses with a looping left.
Raske is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Raske sizes up Gallagher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raske motions for Gallagher to come forward. Raske throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher throws a counter combo.
Raske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallagher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gallagher lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
Gallagher throws a right hand that misses
and Raske counters with a left to the body.
Gallagher misses with a two punch combination.
Raske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher flicks out a counter leg kick but Raske steps away.#T3#
Raske walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Gallagher. Those never looked like landing.
Raske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallagher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gallagher.
Raske lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Raske scores with a hook.
Raske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Gallagher tries to clinch there but Raske circles away.
Raske with a nice cross.
Gallagher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gallagher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raske makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gallagher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Raske. #T4#
Raske finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gallagher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Raske counters with a head kick. #ROC#
Gallagher is rocked!
Gallagher misses with the combination.
Raske was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gallagher takes one on the button.
Gallagher is still on wobbly legs! Can Raske finish him?
Raske avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raske throws a counter high kick but Gallagher was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gallagher seems to have recovered his senses.
Gallagher throws a poor cross that misses
and Raske counters with a stiff right hand.
Gallagher is looking to clinch but Raske is avoiding it.
Raske moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gallagher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raske circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallagher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gallagher cracks Raske with an open hand slap.
Raske slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas Raske is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Gallagher catches Raske right on the button with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Raske there.
Gallagher swings widly with a right hand
and Raske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raske tried to counter with a leg kick but Gallagher avoided it.
Gallagher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gallagher misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raske walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Raske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallagher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
Raske misses with a two punch combination.
Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Raske ducks down to avoid it.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Raske punishes Gallagher's body with a nice straight punch.
Raske lands a leg kick that knocks Gallagher off balance momentarily.
Gallagher lands a glancing blow to the side of Raske's head.
Gallagher looks to land a left hand but Raske moved out of range nicely.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut
and Raske counters with a big head kick but Gallagher shrugs it off.
Gallagher tries to clinch up.
Raske connects with a leg kick. Gallagher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gallagher looks to land a right hand but Raske moved out of range.#T2#
Gallagher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raske on the side of the head. #CL2#
Raske gets tackled into the cage by Gallagher. Gallagher maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raske lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raske lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. #BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch.
Gallagher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
Raske takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Raske lands with a slapping head kick.
Raske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher misses with a hook.
Gallagher is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Raske throws a push kick but Gallagher slaps the foot to one side.
Gallagher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gallagher ducks right into an uppercut from Raske.
Gallagher takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Raske gets tackled into the cage by Gallagher. Gallagher maintains the clinch.
Gallagher is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Raske scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gallagher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raske lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
Raske slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Raske takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gallagher is working Raske over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallagher prevents a body shot from Raske. #T4#
Gallagher lands a shoulder strike.
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Raske is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Raske.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
Nice elbow from Gallagher. #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Gallagher controls the action.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas Raske is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Raske escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raske.
Raske was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raske takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Raske.
A little jabbing left from Gallagher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frank Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Frank Gallagher had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: PFC 150 Urani vs Yamaguchi
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Li appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Li closes the distance and pushes Raske back into the cage.
Raske lands a hook that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li misses with a body punch.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li prevents a body shot from Raske.
A short right from Li.
A nice left hand lands by Li. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Raske working aggressively here.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Li scores with a nice short uppercut.
Li lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raske or not.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Li.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Raske avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raskes head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Li.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske misses with some punches. #T1#
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
Li lands a left hand.
Raske is trying to stall.
Li digs a right hand underneath Raske's ribcage. Raske let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske prevents a body shot from Li.
Raske tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Li.
Li tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li blocking some punches.
Li tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Li blocking some punches.
Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raskes head.
Li cracks Raske with a nice body shot.
Li stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raske or not. #T2#
Li is leaning against Raske and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raske looks winded!
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li tries a body shot but Raske blocks it.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Li.
Raske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raskes head.
Li lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Raske scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Raske blocks an uppercut.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Raske breaks from the clinch.
Raske has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Li is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Li.
A little jabbing left from Raske on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raske tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li cracks Raske with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Raske misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raske's corner calls for a 1-2. Raske obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Raske.
Li 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.
Li thuds his shin into the meat of Raske's side.
Raske misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Li has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Li.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raske.
Raske tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li misses with the head strike.
Li tries a body shot but Raske blocks it.
A short right from Raske.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Raske controls the action.
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!
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske. #T4#
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Raske trying to control the position but instead, Li has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raske into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raske creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raske digs a right hand into Li's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li's gas tank.
Raske scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Raske lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Raske tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Li as the two fighters clinch.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
Li misses with a body punch.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske pushes Li back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonglong Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
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#
Raske takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raske looks for the body kick but Li saw that one coming.
Raske misses with a hook.
Li takes a swing at Raske's ribcage but misses.
Raske scores with a nice strike.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yonglong Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Raske blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Li.
Raske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raske stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li.
Raske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raske can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
Raske throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Raske. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Li rushes Raske and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Li.
Li cracks Raske with a nice body shot.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raske blocks a body shot from Li.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske misses with some punches.
Li scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raske lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Li or not.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li misses with some punches.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Raske controls his hands.
Li misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Li.
Raske blocks a body shot from Li.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lis head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Raske.
Li makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Li lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raske blocks an uppercut.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske lands a body shot.
Raske looking for a takedown.
Li misses with some punches.
Li pushes Raske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Raske is rocked!
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
Li throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raske lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Raske is looking for a takedown.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Raske avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Raske takes a shot to the head.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Raske is leaning against Li and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Li misses with a body punch. #T3#
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Li misses with the head strike.
Raske swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raske is breathing heavily.
Li working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Li.
Li working aggressively here.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Li lands a hook that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Li lands a body punch.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Li.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #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!
Li lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raske takes a shot to the head.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske scores with a shoulder strike.
Li lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Li scores with a shoulder strike.
Raske lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Raske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raske. That did some damage!
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
Raske takes one on the button.
Raske fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li throws a low kick but Raske moves out of range easily.
Li lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Li 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raske looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well.
Raske missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yonglong Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Raske blocks a head kick by Li.
Li walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raske checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske blocks a leg kick.
Li throws a body shot but no joy.
Raske checks a leg kick.
Li throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Raske.
Li misses with a straight left.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raske was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Raske throws a chopping leg kick but Li manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Li.
Li fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raske checks it well.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Li connects with a body shot that sends Raske's belly button to the back.
Raske misses with a straight right.
Li misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Raske jabs at Li's body.
Li with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raske to score with a decent uppercut.
Raske tries a head kick but it misses.
Raske wants to slow Li down by chopping away at his legs.
Li tries a low kick but Raske avoids it.
Raske slips under a jab.
Raske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Li is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Li.
Li throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Raske ducks down to avoid it.
Li misses with a straight right.
Raske avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raske goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Raske with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Li thuds a left hand into Raske's body.#T2#
Raske throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raske 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 Li has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Li and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raske scores with a shot to the body.
Raske tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Li.
Raske scores with a body shot.
Raske swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
A little feinted left hand from Li on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Raske was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raske avoids the body shot from Li.
Li needs to keep his hands up - Raske had a free shot at his head there.
Li throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Li.
Thomas Raske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raske crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Li - the referee stops the clock and Raske gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Li. Raske manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Raske doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Li throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Li wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yonglong Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Raske misses with a right hand
and Li counters with a nice uppercut.
Raske 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.
Li scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Li plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Li avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske throws a body punch but Li moves out of range. #T4#
Li jabs Raske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raske throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Raske.
Li slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Li.
Raske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raske looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Raske just misses with a punch to the body.
Li connects with a body shot that sends Raske's belly button to the back.
Li lands a nice shot to the body.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raske misses the jab.
Li on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Li throws a shot to the body.
Raske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
Li on the wrong end of a nice hook.

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 Yonglong Li.
Well Li 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonglong Li!
An out of breath Yonglong Li thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 144 Curry vs Tuala
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Justis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raske misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justis. Raske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Justis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Justis takes one to the chin there.
Justis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raske 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.
Justis throws a big shot that misses.
Raske looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Justis moves forwards but Raske connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Justis misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Raske. Beautiful body shot.
Justis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raske throws an overhand right that lands on Justis's shoulder, as Justis tries to avoid the shot.
Justis takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justis slips a straight right by Raske.
Justis misses with a looping right.
Justis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
Justis moves out of range of the strikes.
Justis scores with a jab. Raske acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Justis misses with a looping right.
Justis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raske takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Justis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raske thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Justis looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raske! But no joy.
Raske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Justis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raske! But no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Raske.
Justis fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justis ducks under a wild hook from Raske.#CL#
Raske gets tackled into the cage by Justis. Justis maintains the clinch.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body.
Raske blocking some punches. #TD#
Justis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Raske regains guard immediately.
Justis trying to control the position from guard on top but Raske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Justis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Raske wants to sweep but no luck.
Raske is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Raske looking for a guillotine here but Justis defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raske 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#
Raske takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Raske tries to pass to full mount but Justis defends it.
Justis pushes Raske off looking to stand but Raske dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Raske is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Raske wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justis keeps working.
Raske is looking to stall here but Justis recovers full guard.
Raske preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Justis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raske's guard. #REVR#
Raske keeping full guard, as Justis tries to pass. #SUB2#
Raske is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Justis landing with the ground and pound.
Justis wants to control from the top but Raske keeps moving.
Justis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Justis throws a strike but Raske rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Justis wants to stand and escape but Raske is having none of it.
Raske wants to control from the top but Justis keeps moving.
Justis working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Raske 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#
Raske throws a hook to the side of Justis's head but Justis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Justis moves away from the strike by Raske.
Justis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Justis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Justis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Raske throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justis.
As Raske backs away, Justis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Raske. #CL2#
Raske moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Justis fails to land.
Justis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Justis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Raske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Justis lands a nice uppercut.
Justis has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Raske lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justis lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Justis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Justis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justis.
Justis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Justis connects with a body shot.
Justis blocks a head kick by Raske.
Nice defenses there by Raske.
Raske scores with a shot to the body.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Justis.
Raske scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Justis doesn't seem bothered though.
Justis missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
Raske throws out a counter right but Justis avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Raske closes the distance and pushes Justis back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Raske.
Justis misses with some punches.
Raske presses Justis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Raske wants a takedown.
Justis has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raske.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Justis.
Justis throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
Justis misses with the head strike.
Raske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Justis throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Justis working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Raske.
A short right from Raske.
Justis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raske lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Justis lands with a short shot to the head.
Justis misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Justis.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Justis. #T3#
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raske.
Raske blocks an uppercut.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body.
Raske's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Justis has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Justis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Justis. #TD#
Justis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Raske regains guard.
Raske looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Raske has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Justis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Justis wants to control from the top but Raske keeps moving. #T4#
Justis working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Justis with a nice head shot there.
Justis tries to free his leg and advance position but Raske is retaining full guard.
Justis lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Raske is looking for a triangle but Justis pushes his legs off easily.
Raske lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Justis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raske slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Raske is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Justis has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Raske 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#
Justis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raske counters with a one-two to the body.
Justis throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Raske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raske scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Justis doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Raske gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Justis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raske tries a body shot but Justis blocks it.
Justis misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Justis breaks from the clinch.
Raske connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Justis misses the shot to the body.
Raske lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Justis is looking to wear down Raske with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raske was well out of range. Poor timing from Justis.
Raske throws an overhand right that lands on Justis's shoulder, as Justis tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Raske.
Raske lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Justis backs up against the cage.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Justis throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Raske lands a jab.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raske.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raske takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Justis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raske's corner calls for a 1-2. Raske obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Justis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Justis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raske connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Justis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Justis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Raske.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Raske darts in and clinches Justis up against the cage.#T2#
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Justis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Justis throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Justis pushes Raske up against the cage in a clinch.
Raske makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Justiss head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Raske lands a shot to the body.
Justis scores with a shot to the side of Raske's head.
Justis misses with some punches. #BC#
Justis breaks from the clinch.
Justis keeps the fight on the outside.
Raske avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justis walks into a stiff left hand from Raske.
Raske comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Justis takes one on the button.#CL2#
Raske clinches. #BC#
Justis breaks from the clinch.
Thomas Raske is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Justis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Justis throws a lazy uppercut
and Raske counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Justis misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Raske misses. #CL#
Justis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Justis.
Justis throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
Justis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Justis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske digs a right hand into Justis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Justis's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raske.
Justis is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Raske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Raske on the inside.
Raske lands a hook that snaps the head of Justis backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Raske misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Raske.
Nice body punch from Raske - that landed with a thud.
Raske lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raske scores with a shoulder strike.
Raske drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Justis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raske swings wildly with an uppercut but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Justis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Justis.
Justis swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Justis wants the takedown. Raske is fighting it off but Justis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Raske's guard against the cage.
Raske looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Raske looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raske 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 128 Alzheimer vs Priester
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Raske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raske closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Raske misses.
Raske cracks Stone with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raske. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raske throws out a powerful jab.
Raske scores with a shot to the body.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone feints and then cracks Raske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raske down.
A bone on bone clash there as Stone blocks the leg kick.
Raske definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raske connects with a leg kick. Stone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Raske moves out of range easily.
Raske connects with the punch.
Stone moves out of range as Raske strikes.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Raske slips a jab from Stone.
Raske throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
Stone feints and then cracks Raske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raske down.
Raske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raske misses with a looping left.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Raske.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske throws out a powerful jab.
Raske clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raske's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stone under the eye.#T2#
Raske clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Raske.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Stone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raske.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raske checks a leg kick.
Stone misses with an uppercut
and Raske counters with an inside leg kick.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stone looks to land a body kick but Raske moved away.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Stone slips a jab from Raske.
Raske throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stone.
Stone slips a straight right by Raske.
Raske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Stone misses with a left hand
and Raske counters with a left to the body.
Stone checks the leg kick.
Stone tries to move into range but Raske moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone moves away from the strike by Raske.
Raske looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske throws a low kick but Stone avoids it.
Stone moves out of range of the leg kick from Raske.
Stone tries a quick counter leg kick but Raske is wise to it.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raske attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raske blocks the body kick.
It looked like Raske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raske misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Stone misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Stone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stone has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raske cracks Stone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone slips under a jab.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stone tried to score with a low kick but Raske checks it.
Raske scores with a body shot.
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stone tries to land a front kick but Raske steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stone tried to score with a low kick but Raske checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raske, right into the meat.
Thomas Raske is winning the standup battle so far.
Raske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Raske throws a chopping leg kick but Stone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raske misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Raske lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
Raske stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stone.
Raske's corner calls for a 1-2. Raske obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raske throws a leg kick that misses.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Raske down. #T1#
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raske.
Raske fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raske motions for Stone to come forward. Raske throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
Raske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stone. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
Raske misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Raske is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stone on the side of the head.
Stone moves out of range as Raske strikes.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Raske misses the jab.
Stone is looking for the big counter here.
Raske blocks a jab.#T2#
Stone throws a leg kick but Raske checks it.
Raske lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Stone feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Raske sprawling to the canvas! Raske rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stone finish him?!
Oh Raske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raske misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a big right hand! Oh Raske is in trouble here! Stone follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Stone!
A victorious Jack Stone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Fett throws the kick towards the body but Raske avoids it.
Raske cracks Fett with an open hand slap.
Fett catches Raske with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Fett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raske looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fett misses with a body kick.
Fett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Fett throws a lazy right hand but Raske sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett takes a swing at Raske's ribcage but misses.
Fett moves out of range of the leg kick from Raske.
Raske sizes up Fett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
That kick from Raske tenderised Fett's leg. Fett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raske.
Fett misses with a straight right.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Fett throwing a counter right hand but Raske manages to avoid it.
Fett throws a body shot but no joy.
Raske looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Raske cracks Fett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raske misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Raske does it's job there.
Raske defending well as Fett loads up on a big left hand.
Raske moves out of range as Fett throws a body kick.
Raske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fett throwing a counter right hand but Raske manages to avoid it.
Raske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fett.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Raske swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
Raske comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Raske. Those never looked like landing.
Fett throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fett's hands.
Fett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Raske fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raskes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fett misses with an uppercut.
Raske displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big left from Raske misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Fett misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raske.
Raske looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
Raske thuds his right hand into Fett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raske keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fett!
Raske feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fett's calf.#T3#
Fett misses with a straight left.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
Fett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raske will feel that in the morning.
Fett throws a looping overhand right but Raske ducks down to avoid it.
Fett looks for the body kick but Raske saw that one coming.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raske.
Raske has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raske lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fett ducks right into an uppercut from Raske.
Raske moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fett missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Fett throws a big shot that misses.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske cracks Fett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raske avoids a kick to the body.
Raske throws out a counter right but Fett avoids it with no problem.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fett's sensitive parts.
Raske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raske throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fett throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
Fett throws an overhand right that lands on Raske's shoulder, as Raske tries to avoid the shot.
Fett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett misses with a shot to the body
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raske throws a shot to the body.
Fett tries to clinch but Raske is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
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#
Raske lands a jab to the head.
Fett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raske manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raske scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fett in his tracks.
Fett is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Raske's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Raske is looking to land body kicks.
Fett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raske finds it's way round the side to connect with Fett's head.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick and Raske moves out of range easily.
Raske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raske avoids the head kick by Fett.
Fett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raske connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Raske does it's job there.
Nice body kick from Raske.
Fett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fett slips a straight right by Raske.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.#T1#
Fett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raske throws a jab when Fett was well out of range.
Raske scores with a nice strike.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raske, right into the meat.
Fett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
Raske lunges at Fett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fett's hand.
Raske tests Fett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fett misses with a body kick.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Raske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Raske.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raske misses with an uppercut. Fett saw that one coming.
Fett tries to land a front kick but Raske steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Fett.
Fett misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
Raske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raske throws a leg kick but Fett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Raske throws a solid leg kick but Fett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raske.
Fett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raske misses with a hook
enabling Fett to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Raske is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fett drops his hands momentarily and Raske takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Fett finish him?
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Raske lands with a right hand.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Fett tries a head kick but it misses.
Raske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Raske displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Donk. Raske catches Fett right on the button with a cross.
Raske throws a jab when Fett was well out of range.
Raske throws a lazy right hand but Fett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fett.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fett tries to land a body kick
and Raske counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raske connects with a leg kick. Fett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raske jabs Fett right on the nose. Fett blinks but takes it well.
Fett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Fett.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raske looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
Fett looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske throws a leg kick
and Fett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raske throws an off balance right hand
and Fett counters with a left to the body.
Raske missing with a left hand there. Fett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raske fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Fett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raske.
Nice uppercut there from Raske.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Fett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fett misses with an uppercut
and Raske counters with a nice uppercut.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Raske misses.
Raske blocks a head kick by Fett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's time! Fett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
Fett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raske throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily.
Fett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fett throws a head kick but Raske moves out of range.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
Fett is looking to counter punch.
Raske connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick and Raske moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raske at a distance.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Raske.#T1#
Fett needs to keep his hands up - Raske had a free shot at his head there.
Raske connects with a single shot there.
Raske throws a lazy right hand but Fett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raske connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raske lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheers as Raske lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fett doesn't seem phased though.
Raske misses with a series of wild punches.
Fett is looking to counter with a body kick.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Fett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raske punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske scoring well with a low kick there.
Raske missing with a left hand there. Fett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raske avoids the body shot from Fett.
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice cross by Raske.
Raske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
Raske punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch.
Fett throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Raske misses.
Raske dips to his left and cracks Fett with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Raske.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab from Raske.
Raske looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raske cracks Fett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raske lands with a hook. Fett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Fett's front leg but catches the back leg as Fett tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Raske.
Fett misses with a left hand
and Raske counters with a stiff right hand.
Fett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fett scrambles back to his feet.
Raske throws a leg kick but Fett checks it.
A big left from Fett misses.
That kick from Raske tenderised Fett's leg. Fett is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD#
Fett lands a big head kick that sends Raske tumbling to the mat! Fett takes a step backwards and waves Raske back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Raske cracks Fett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Fett.
That kick from Raske tenderised Fett's leg. Fett is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Raske scores with a nice head shot.
Fett just misses with a punch to the body.
Raske tests Fett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Fett throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Raske scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske throws a leg kick but Fett checks it.
Raske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raske.
It looked like Fett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raske 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 116 Raske vs Wright
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1#
Raske misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
Raske avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Wright slips a straight right by Raske.
Wright throws a leg kick but Raske moved away.
Raske is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Nice body kick from Wright.
Raske lands a jab.
Raske throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raske throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Wright there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright lands a nice hook to Raske's body. Raske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raske throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Raske throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Raske throws a chopping leg kick but Wright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Wright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Some bone on bone action there as Raske checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raske quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wright misses with a body kick. #T1#
Raske avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright with a nice cross.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Raske misses with a straight left.
Jab by Wright.
Raske moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Raske avoids a kick to the body.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Raske lands a nice looking body shot.
Raske takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raske is looking to chop away at Wright's legs.
Raske cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Raske connects with a nice looking jab.
Raske cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Raske throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raske throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Raske scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wright - that will leave a mark!
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raske checks a low kick from Wright.
Raske throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright misses with a body shot
and Raske counters with an inside leg kick.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Raske is looking to counter punch.
Wright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick.
Raske tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Wright checks a leg kick.
Raske missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Raske moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Raske.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Raske moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Wright lands a jab to Raske's midsection.
Raske lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Wright throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Raske avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright catches Raske with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raske lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
Raske thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wright checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Raske slips the punch.
Wright works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wright lands an overhand right.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raske looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raske. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright throws a leg kick but Raske sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raske.
Raske misses with a looping right.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright slips under a jab.#CL#
Raske has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards. #BC2#
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raske with a hook.
Raske throws a big shot that misses.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Wright looks for the body kick but Raske saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Raske swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Raske misses.
Raske checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raske 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 round but Ira Wright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raskes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ira Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright sizes up Raske with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raske swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raske tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raske throws a leg kick but Wright checks it.
Raske throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Raske lands a front kick.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raske. Raske obviously looking to wear him down.
Raske just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Raske changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Ira Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raske misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
Raske throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright misses with a leg kick
and Raske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Raske finds it's target.
Good shot there by Raske.
Wright works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raske.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raske scores with a jab to the head.
Raske misses with a straight right.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Raske's shoulder, as Raske tries to avoid the shot.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
Wright jabs at Raske's body.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raske avoids the head kick by Wright.
Raske blocks a leg kick.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Raske takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Raske's ribs.
Raske slips a jab from Wright.
Raske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wright throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Raske was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Wright 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#
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raske. That one must have hurt.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright moves out of range as Raske strikes.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
A jab from Wright misses.
Raske seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Raske misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Raske.
Wright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raske wants to land a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Wright scores with a jab. Raske acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
Raske swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Raske scores with a nice strike.
Raske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick from Raske misses.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raske.
Raske moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright misses with a low kick as Raske jumps back.
Raske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Raske is wise to it.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Raske.
Raske throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Raske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raske takes one to the chin there.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright throws a leg kick which misses Raske's front leg but catches the back leg as Raske tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raske. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright lands with a straight right. Raske didn't see that one coming.
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!
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Raske darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
Raske lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright lands a body punch.
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright pushes off an throws an elbow but Raske leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
Raske lands a nice uppercut.
Wright lands with a short shot to the head.
Wright misses with some punches.
Raske tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wright is working Raske over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright pushes Raske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ira Wright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Raske avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Wright misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ira Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Wright slips a jab from Raske.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Raske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Raske lands an overhand right.
Raske throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Raske is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Raske checks it.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Raske slips the punch.
Wright slips under a jab from Raske.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wright misses with a hook. Raske ducked under it nicely.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raske. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wright.
Wright throws a leg kick but Raske checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raske looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away.
Wright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wright slips a straight right by Raske.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raske.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raske.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Raske moved out of range.
Raske checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright misses with a hook. Raske ducked under it nicely.
Wright digs a good hook to Raske's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Raske.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Raske blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Raske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Raske - that will leave a mark!
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
Raske doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raske connects with an inside leg kick.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright scores with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Wright blocks the low kick.
Raske avoids a kick to the body.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.
A jab from Wright finds it's way through Raske's defenses.
A solid body kick from Wright.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raske just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Raske.
Wright throws a low kick but Raske moves out of range easily.
Raske lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
Wright blocks the body kick.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Raske swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raske swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wright.
Wright tries to work over Raske's front leg with a kick but Raske checks it. #T3#
Raske tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raske checks a low kick from Wright.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Raske counters with a straight right hand.
Raske tries to land a leg kick but Wright saw it coming and moves away.
Raske moves out of range of the leg kick from Wright.
Nice shot lands for Raske.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright keeps Raske at a distance using the push kick.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Wright moves away from the strike by Raske.
Wright throws a low kick, looking for Raske's leg but Raske calmly moves out of range.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Raske moves out of range easily.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Wright throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raske thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raske backing away here, and Wright unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raske throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Wright wants to slow Raske down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Raske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright lands a right hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raske checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wright checks a low kick from Raske.
Raske defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Raske lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raske misses with a looping right.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
Wright thuds his right hand into Raske's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Raske moved out of range.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raske misses with a hook.
Raske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske 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.
Wright checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raske with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ira Wright just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Wright looks to land a left hand but Raske moved out of range nicely.
Raske throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright unleashes a big counter combination but Raske bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Raske slips under a jab.
Raske will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Raske tries to clinch up.
That kick from Wright tenderised Raske's leg. Raske is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wright lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raske will feel that in the morning.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wright ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raske finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Raske blocks the body kick.
Wright slips under a jab from Raske.
Wright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good work by Raske as he checks the leg kick.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wright is looking to chop away at Raske's legs. #T1#
Raske scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raske looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raske appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Raske misses its intended target.
Raske lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright is looking to slow Raske down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Wright.
Raske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raske, as that shot connected.
Raske swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wright scores with the left hand. Raske knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raske. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Raske lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raske lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raske doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raske at a distance.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Raske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wright checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raske tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raske was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
It looked like Raske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raske lands with a hook. Wright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wright misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Wright misses
and Raske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright defending well as Raske loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Raske thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raske connects with a right hand. Wright shakes it off.
Wright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wright lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Raske misses its intended target.
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Raske throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Raske finds it's target.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Raske counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A big right from Raske misses.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Wright thuds his right hand into Raske's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raske with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wright walks into a stiff left hand from Raske.
Wright tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Raske moved out of range.
Wright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raske throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Raske stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.
Raske cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Raske steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raske takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wright misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick.
A big left from Raske misses.
Wright throws out a counter right but Raske avoids it with no problem.
Wright avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Raske.
Raske finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Wright.
Wright walks into a jab.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raske misses with a wild combination.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wright, right into the meat.
Wright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Thomas Raske will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
#R5#
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wright slips under a jab.
Raske lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raske.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Raske throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright misses the jab.
As Wright backs away, Raske returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wright misses with a straight left.
A jab from Wright misses.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright throws a leg kick which misses Raske's front leg but catches the back leg as Raske tries to avoid it.
Raske lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raske fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Raske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske slips a straight right by Wright.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Raske tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raske throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Raske.
Raske throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Raske takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raske's calf.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Raske slips the punch.
Raske missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
Raske blocks a leg kick.
Raske fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Thomas Raske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Raske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Raske went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick.
Wright throws a leg kick but Raske sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Wright throws a hook but Raske avoids it easily.
Raske tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Wright's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wright duly obliges.
Raske stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.
Raske avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright moves out of range of the leg kick from Raske.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Wright throws a chopping leg kick but Raske manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Raske checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raske on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Raske connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
Raske throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
A left and a right from Wright both land. Nice combination.
Raske tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raske blocks a leg kick.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wright slips under a jab.
Raske misses with a kick to the body.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raske lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice cross by Wright.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske throws a low kick, looking for Wright's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range.
Wright connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Wright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raske looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright checks the leg kick.
Wright defending well as Raske loads up on a big left hand.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab lands there for Wright.#T4#
Wright lands a nice looking body kick.
Raske walks into a straight right hand from Wright.
Raske swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright lands a front kick.
Raske takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.
Some bone on bone action there as Wright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raske misses with a straight right.
Raske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Raske settles back down.
Wright lands with a straight right. Raske didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Raske will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raske scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright checks the leg kick.
Raske swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Raske throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ira Wright.
Well Wright 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ira Wright! Ira Wright retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Ira Wright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 111 Slurper vs Andreev 2
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Raske misses with a lunging right hand
and Darko counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Raske blocks the leg kick.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Darko misses.
Darko throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice uppercut there from Raske.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Raske blocks the body kick.
Raske scores with a nice strike.
Darko throws a head kick that Raske semi-blocks.
Raske takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Raske walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske lands with an overhand left.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Raske throws a chopping leg kick but Darko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raske throws a low kick but Darko moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raske throws the left hand but Darko avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Darko throws a leg kick which misses Raske's front leg but catches the back leg as Raske tries to avoid it.
Raske misses with a looping left.
Darko throws the kick towards the body but Raske avoids it.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Darko defending well as Raske loads up on a big left hand.
Darko moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darko dips to his left and cracks Raske with an uppercut!
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
Darko throws a leg kick
and Raske counters with an outside leg kick.
Darko misses with a straight left.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Raske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darko just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko throws a big shot that misses.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Darko slips the punch.#T2#
Darko throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Darko backing away here, and Raske unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Darko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske throws a solid leg kick but Darko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raske.
Darko 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.
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!
Raske bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raske moves away from the strike by Darko.
Darko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raske checks it well.
Raske throws a hook but Darko blocks it.
Raske throws a body punch but Darko moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Darko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Darko throws a leg kick but Raske sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Darko.
Donk. Raske catches Darko right on the button with a cross.
Raske fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darko on the side of the head.
Raske throws an off balance right hand
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raske slips a straight right by Darko.
Raske avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Raske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darko is out of range and Raske settles back down.
Raske moves away from the strike by Darko.
Raske slips under a jab from Darko.
Raske avoids a kick to the body.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko is looking to counter punch.
Raske misses with a left hand
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Raske moves out of range of the leg kick from Darko.
Nice straight punches there by Raske. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raske.
Raske moves away from the strike by Darko.
Raske connects with an inside leg kick.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Raske tries a low kick but Darko avoids it.
Raske shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raske throws a front kick aimed at Darko's knee but Darko avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darko throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range. #T4#
Raske tries to work over Darko's front leg with a kick but Darko checks it.
Darko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raske blocks a leg kick.
Darko scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske avoids the body shot from Darko.
Darko slips under a jab from Raske.
Darko punishes Raske's body with a nice straight punch.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Darko loads up on a big right hand but Raske slips the punch.
Darko misses with a head kick.
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darko throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Darko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raske's jab looks to have found its range, popping Darko under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Raske. That snapped Darko's head back.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
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 Vlad Darko will probably get the nod.
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#
Darko scores with a nice strike.
Raske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raske connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good shot there by Raske.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko throws a wild body kick that Raske sees coming a mile off.
Darko throws a low kick but Raske avoids it.
Raske moves away from the strike by Darko.
Raske moves out of range of the body kick from Darko.
Raske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darko slips a straight right by Raske.
Darko lunges at Raske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raske's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko moves out of range of the leg kick from Raske.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Darko throws a big shot that misses.
Darko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raske throws a lazy right hand but Darko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske scores with a hook.#T1#
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Darko misses with a hook
and Raske counters with an outside leg kick.
Raske scores with a nice strike.
Raske finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darko moves out of range as Raske throws a body kick.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raske avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick there by Raske.
Raske waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Raske takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Darko connects with a single shot there.
Darko punishes Raske's body with a nice straight punch.
Darko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raske if he has to take too many more of those.
Darko staying out of range there.
Darko throwing a counter right hand but Raske manages to avoid it.
Darko blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske misses with a hook.
Darko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Raske scores with a kick to the body.
Darko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A left lands for Raske.
Darko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
Raske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raske missing with a left hand there. Darko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raske throws a front kick aimed at Darko's knee but Darko avoids it well.
It looked like Darko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raske.
Raske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darko lands a nice looking body shot.
Darko scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Raske is rocked!
Darko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Darko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raske.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Darko finish him?
Raske lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Darko ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
A counter left hand to the body from Darko misses its target.
Darko lands a leg kick that knocks Raske off balance momentarily.
Darko scores with a hook to the body. Raske takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raske misses with a looping left.#T3#
Darko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raske's calf.
Darko misses with a straight left.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Darko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raske, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Raske there.
Darko misses with a wild combination.
Raske throws a hook but Darko avoids it easily.
Darko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darko is looking to land body kicks.
Raske throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raske lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Darko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Darko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Darko is out of range.
Raske getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raske misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Raske. Beautiful body shot.
Darko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raske throws a low kick but Darko avoids it.
Darko throws out a powerful jab.
Darko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raske throws a jab when Darko was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske throws a front kick aimed at Darko's knee but Darko avoids it well.
Darko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Darko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Raske misses with an uppercut
and Darko counters with a nice uppercut.
Darko cracks Raske with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Raske blocks the low kick.
Darko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darko misses with a hook
and Raske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darko scrambles back to his feet.
Raske tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Darko is able to avoid easily.
Darko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Raske is predictable there
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darko slips under a jab from Raske.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darko throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Raske fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darko is out of range.
Raske throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Darko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske throws a front kick that sends Darko stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darko. #T1#
Raske misses the jab.
Raske moves out of range as Darko throws a body kick.
Raske lands a right hook to the body.
Raske throws a low kick, looking for Darko's leg but Darko calmly moves out of range.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
Raske checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darko.
Raske ducks right into an uppercut from Darko.
Nice shot lands for Darko.
Raske lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Darko.
Darko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raske throws a shot to the body.
Darko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darko there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Darko.
A jab from Raske misses. #T2#
Darko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raske checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darko.
Raske appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Darko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darko lunges at Raske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raske's hand.
Raske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Raske.
Darko walks into a jab.
Darko misses with a hook.
Raske cracks Darko with a good jab.
Darko misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Raske was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darko.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske defending well as Darko loads up on a big left hand.
Raske bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darko's head.
Darko throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Darko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raske to score with a decent uppercut.
Darko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Darko moves away from the strike by Raske.
Darko misses with a low kick.
Darko connects with a crisp jab.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raske dips to his left and cracks Darko with an uppercut!
Darko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raske. Raske obviously looking to wear him down.
Raske blocks a head kick by Darko.
Raske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raske fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darko on the side of the head.
Raske clobbers Darko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Darko throws a leg kick but Raske sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raske connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Raske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Darko's head but Darko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darko looks for the body kick but Raske saw that one coming.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darko misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Raske.
Darko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darko on the side of the head.
Raske fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raske throws a shot from downtown. Darko moves away and avoids it.
Darko clobbers Raske with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske throws an overhand right that lands on Darko's shoulder, as Darko tries to avoid the shot.
Darko misses with a hook.
Raske moves away from the strike by Darko.
Raske with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Raske.
Well Raske 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Raske started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EMP Tower vs IsMore
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Wood finds it's way through Raske's defenses.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Raske tries to work over Wood's front leg with a kick but Wood checks it.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raske connects with a jab.
Raske lands a high kick!
Wood lands with a kick to the temple. Raske shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske throws a head kick that misses.
Wood 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.
Wood scores with a shot to the body.
Wood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raske darts in trying to clinch
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand.
Wood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raske is out of range.
Raske throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raske defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Raske looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wood staying out of range there.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Raske swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wood.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wood throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Raske throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Raske 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.
Wood looks to land a left hand but Raske moved out of range nicely.
Wood throws the left hand but Raske avoids the punch easily.
Raske walks into a stiff left hand from Wood.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Raske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wood.
Jab, jab by Raske - just one landing.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Raske slips a straight right by Wood.
Raske misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Raske throws a leg kick that misses.
Wood throws out a counter right but Raske avoids it with no problem.
Raske fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wood slips a jab from Raske.
Wood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.#T2#
Raske walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raske takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raske throws a quick counter head kick but Wood was just out of range.
Raske throws a lazy body kick
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Wood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raske lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wood or not.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raske presses Wood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Wood misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Raske on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raske lands a nice uppercut.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Wood blocks a body shot from Raske.
Raske misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raske.
A right handed body shot lands from Raske.
Wood looks winded!
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske blocks an uppercut.
Wood blocks a body shot from Raske.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Raske lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raske scores with a shoulder strike.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Raske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raske tries to work over Wood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Raske.
A nice left hand lands by Raske.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raske lands a left hand.
Wood working aggressively here. #T4#
Wood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Raske controls his hands.
Wood putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raske in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Raske lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood lands a left hand.
Raske tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Raske as the two fighters clinch.
Wood blocks a body shot from Raske.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Wood controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Wood.
Wood misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
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#
Wood throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Wood throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
Raske avoids the body shot from Wood.
Raske seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Raske lands with a right hand.
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wood.
Wood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
Raske appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Wood misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wood's calf.
Wood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wood 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raske tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Raske takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Wood misses the jab.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
Raske misses with a right hand
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
Wood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wood moves out of range as Raske strikes.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Raske on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raske misses with a kick to the body.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wood works the jab nicely.
Raske digs a good body shot into Wood's ribs.
Raske lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wood misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Wood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wood misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wood checks a leg kick. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Wood blocks the leg kick.
Wood throws a big counter head kick but Raske avoids it with no problem.
Wood throws a low kick but Raske avoids it.
Wood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Raske swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Raske misses.
Raske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wood swings for the body but Raske moves out of range.
Raske looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Raske.
Raske attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raske misses with a straight left.
Raske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
Raske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske. #T3#
Raske throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Raske misses with a lunging right hand
and Raske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wood is out of range and Raske settles back down.
Wood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wood checks a leg kick.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wood's sensitive parts.
Raske throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wood.
Raske misses the jab.
Raske wants to slow Wood down by chopping away at his legs.
Raske throws out a powerful jab.
Raske moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wood's sensitive parts.
Wood throws a solid leg kick but Raske takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wood.
Raske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wood.
A leg kick checked by Raske.#T4#
Raske cracks Wood with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske throws a good cross that connects.
Wood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Raske is rocked!
Jab from Wood.
Oh Raske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raske bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske is looking to chop away at Wood's legs.
Wood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raske throws a leg kick but Wood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wood checks a leg kick.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Raske looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Raske seems to have got his legs back now.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske misses with an uppercut.
Wood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wood moves out of range of the leg kick from Raske.
Wood throws a hook but Raske avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Raske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raske thinks about countering with a body kick.
Raske misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Wood.
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 Thomas Raske will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's time! Raske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raske throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Raske is looking to score with low kicks.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Raske thumps Wood with a low kick.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Raske lands a jab to Wood's midsection.
Wood checks a leg kick nicely.
Raske blocks a jab.
Raske fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wood just manages to avoid it.
Raske throws a series of punches but Wood moves out of range.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Raske is looking to slow Wood down with leg kicks.
Wood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raske misses with a leg kick
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raske throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Wood throws a hook but Raske avoids it easily.
Wood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raske.
Raske connects with a looping right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Wood blocks the leg kick.
Wood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raske thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Raske moves into the clinch successfully.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Raske controls his hands.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Wood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske is leaning against Wood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Wood.
Raske lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Raske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raske lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Raske - that landed with a thud.
Raske is working Wood over against the cage.
Wood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raske tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Wood working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Wood.
Wood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas Raske has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wood lands a hook that snaps the head of Raske backwards. #T3#
Wood prevents a body shot from Raske.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raske swings wildly with an uppercut but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske misses with some punches.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood lands with a left to the head.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raske lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wood lands a right hand.
Wood pushes off an throws an elbow but Raske leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Raske pushes Wood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wood lands a left hand.
Wood misses with a body punch.
Raske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske working aggressively here.
Wood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raske 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Jodson vs Boaz
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Kleinschmidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raske. Raske obviously looking to wear him down.
Kleinschmidt misses with a hook.
Raske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kleinschmidt.
Raske explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kleinschmidt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raske scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kleinschmidt misses the target.
Raske lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raske changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raske works the jab nicely.
Kleinschmidt lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kleinschmidt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kleinschmidt misses the jab.
Raske throws an overhand right that lands on Kleinschmidt's shoulder, as Kleinschmidt tries to avoid the shot.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kleinschmidt's sensitive parts.
Kleinschmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raske avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raske! But no joy.#CL2#
Raske darts in and clinches Kleinschmidt up against the cage.
Raske lands a hook that snaps the head of Kleinschmidt backwards.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raske walks away with a smile on his face. Kleinschmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raske blocks a jab.
Thomas Raske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Raske lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kleinschmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Kleinschmidt is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Raske's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kleinschmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kleinschmidt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch there but Raske circles away.
A jab from Raske does it's job there.
Kleinschmidt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raske at a distance.
Raske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kleinschmidt.
Raske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raske connects with a solid leg kick.
Kleinschmidt lands a head shot.
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 circle momentarily. Raske darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raske digs a good body shot into Kleinschmidt's ribs.
Kleinschmidt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kleinschmidt throws a looping overhand right but Raske ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Raske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kleinschmidt. That did some damage!
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Kleinschmidt slips the punch.
Kleinschmidt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raske momentarily.
Raske cracks Kleinschmidt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raske lands with an uppercut that bounces Kleinschmidt off the cage and back into range.
Raske cracks Kleinschmidt with a good jab.
Kleinschmidt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kleinschmidt has time to react.
A good leg kick by Raske.
Raske jabs at Kleinschmidt's body.
Raske scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kleinschmidt doesn't seem bothered though.
Raske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kleinschmidt lands a nice shot to the body.
Kleinschmidt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raske throws a hook but Kleinschmidt avoids it easily.
Raske moves out of range as Kleinschmidt strikes.
Kleinschmidt misses the jab.
Raske has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kleinschmidt throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.#T3#
Raske throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kleinschmidt moves forwards but Raske connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raske is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kleinschmidt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
No luck for Kleinschmidt with that takedown attempt.
Kleinschmidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raske. Raske obviously looking to wear him down.
Kleinschmidt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raske. That one must have hurt.
Raske stuns Kleinschmidt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raske scores with a nice head shot.
Raske thumps Kleinschmidt with a low kick.#CL2#
Kleinschmidt tries to keep at a distance but Raske has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raske smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Kleinschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raske.
Kleinschmidt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske punishes Kleinschmidt's body with a nice straight punch.
Kleinschmidt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raske finds it's way round the side to connect with Kleinschmidt's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Kleinschmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kleinschmidt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kleinschmidt 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raske misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raske.
An inside leg kick lands from Raske.
Raske lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kleinschmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kleinschmidt looks to land a right hand but Raske moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kleinschmidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kleinschmidt throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Raske feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kleinschmidts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Raske scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kleinschmidt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kleinschmidt moves forwards but Raske connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Kleinschmidt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raske.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kleinschmidt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raske.
Kleinschmidt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
Kleinschmidt misses with a lunging right hand
and Raske counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raske. That's going to slow Kleinschmidt down.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Raske has managed to clinch. #T1#
Kleinschmidt blocks a body shot from Raske.
Raske presses Kleinschmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but Raske turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kleinschmidt backwards.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but Raske turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Kleinschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Kleinschmidt controls his hands.
Raske misses with some punches.
Raske works on Kleinschmidt's body with a couple of short punches.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kleinschmidts head.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Kleinschmidt controls the action.
Nice body punch from Raske.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but Raske has him pressed against the cage.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Raske won't allow it.
Raske lands with a left to the head.
Raske scores with a shot to the side of Kleinschmidt's head.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Kleinschmidt controls his hands.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Raske holds him up against the cage and eventually Kleinschmidt drops back down to his feet.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull guard. #T2#
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Raske forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Kleinschmidt avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Raske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raske lands with a short shot to the head.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske lands a shot to the body.
Raske is working Kleinschmidt over against the cage.
Kleinschmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raske smiles and moves away.
Raske avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kleinschmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Raske lands a head shot.
A good leg kick by Raske.
Raske scores with a nice body kick.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raske misses with a head kick. #T3#
Kleinschmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kleinschmidt misses the jab.
Raske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kleinschmidt dodges the punch combination from Raske.
Kleinschmidt throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raske connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kleinschmidt momentarily.
Kleinschmidt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raske misses with the combination.
Raske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kleinschmidt.
An inside leg kick lands from Raske.
A jab from Kleinschmidt misses.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch but Raske is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kleinschmidt. Raske does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Raske throws a head kick but Kleinschmidt moves out of range.
Raske misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske cracks the inside of Kleinschmidt's front leg.
Raske cracks the inside of Kleinschmidt's front leg.
Kleinschmidt throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Kleinschmidt rushes Raske and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Raske.
Raske lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Raske forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kleinschmidt prevents a body shot from Raske.
Raske 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.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull guard.
Raske presses Kleinschmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
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#
Raske cracks Kleinschmidt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raske connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raske, right into the meat.
Kleinschmidt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raske.
Raske looks to land a left hand but Kleinschmidt moved out of range nicely.
Raske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kleinschmidt on the side of the head.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kleinschmidt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kleinschmidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kleinschmidt misses with a looping right.
Kleinschmidt looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske cracks the inside of Kleinschmidt's front leg.
Raske slips under a jab.
A head kick from Raske lands but Kleinschmidt takes it in his stride.
Raske tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raske fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kleinschmidt.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Kleinschmidt's head but Kleinschmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
A shot to the liver by Kleinschmidt. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kleinschmidt. #ES2#
Raske sneaks out the side door and pushes Kleinschmidt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Raske throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Raske.
Kleinschmidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
Kleinschmidt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raske.
Kleinschmidt backing away here, and Raske unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raske cracks Kleinschmidt with a good jab.
Raske connects with a single shot there.
Raske sizes up Kleinschmidt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raske takes one on the button.
Raske lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kleinschmidt.
Raske throws a jab when Kleinschmidt was well out of range.
Raske lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raske fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kleinschmidt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kleinschmidt throws out the jab.
Kleinschmidt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raske.
Raske lands a jab to the nose.
Raske tries to land a body kick
and Kleinschmidt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Raske is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Thomas Raske's cut even more.
Raske lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kleinschmidt will feel that in the morning.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Kleinschmidt finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raske, right into the meat.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Raske lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kleinschmidt will feel that in the morning.
Raske fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kleinschmidt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kleinschmidt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raske avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##CL2#
Raske gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kleinschmidt takes a shot to the head.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Raske won't allow it.
Raske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Kleinschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Raske won't allow it.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Kleinschmidt controls his hands.
Kleinschmidt prevents a body shot from Raske.
A body shot lands from Raske.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raske lands an uppercut.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Kleinschmidt controls his hands.
Raske tries to work over Kleinschmidt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raske to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Raske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull guard. #TD#
Kleinschmidt jumps into guard, dragging Raske to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske is looking to stand up but Kleinschmidt won't let him.
Kleinschmidt is trying to keep Raske in close.
Raske is looking to stand up but Kleinschmidt won't let him. #SU2#
Kleinschmidt is working an open guard so Raske takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kleinschmidt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raske. Raske obviously looking to wear him down.
Rudolf Kleinschmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch up.
Kleinschmidt takes one to the side of the head.
Raske throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kleinschmidt loads up on a big right hand but Raske slips the punch.
Kleinschmidt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raske.
Raske feints and then cracks Kleinschmidt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kleinschmidt down.
That kick from Raske tenderised Kleinschmidt's leg. Kleinschmidt is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raske 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EMP Piano vs Butabi
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
Raske lands a leg kick that knocks MacGowan off balance momentarily.
A jab from MacGowan finds it's way through Raske's defenses.
Raske swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacGowan.
Raske throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacGowan.
Raske thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
MacGowan punishes Raske's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Raske - just one landing.
Raske feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacGowan's calf.
Raske misses with a wild combination.
MacGowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raske wants to clinch but MacGowan slips to the side
and MacGowan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raske blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGowan manages to avoid it.
MacGowan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raske tries a head kick but it misses.
MacGowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
MacGowan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raske throws a chopping leg kick but MacGowan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like MacGowan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raske.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from MacGowan misses the target.
MacGowan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske lands with a kick to the temple. MacGowan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacGowan. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
Raske scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from MacGowan misses.
MacGowan moves out of range as Raske strikes.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Raske moves into the clinch successfully.
MacGowan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacGowan tries to land knees in the clinch but Raske avoids the damage to the body.
MacGowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
MacGowan scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by MacGowan.
A shot in the inside from MacGowan.
Raske tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacGowan throws a head punch that misses.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Raske.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Raske.
MacGowan blocks an uppercut.
MacGowan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raskes head.
MacGowan throws a head punch that misses.
MacGowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske digs a right hand underneath MacGowan's ribcage. MacGowan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raske gets through MacGowan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
Raske lands a right hand.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Raske. #TD#
MacGowan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan cracks Raske with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Raske wants to control but MacGowan postures up.
Raske on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Raske manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
MacGowan throwing shots but Raske is blocking nicely.
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raske trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
Raske is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacGowan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacGowan's back!
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Raske keeps control of the position.
MacGowan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
MacGowan showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Raske working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
MacGowan tries to roll but Raske sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Raske is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
MacGowan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Raske gets his way!
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T4#
MacGowan moves into full guard.
Raske trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Raske tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske is still trying to improve position.
Raske wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Raske looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske 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#
MacGowan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raske takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
MacGowan throws a right and a left that Raske avoids nicely.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacGowan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raske.
Raske misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and MacGowan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske lands a jab.
Raske slips a jab from MacGowan.
Raske moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raske scores with a jab to the head.
Raske takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacGowan checks a leg kick.
Raske thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from MacGowan misses.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raske scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
MacGowan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raske.
Thomas Raske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Raske misses the target.
MacGowan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raske scores with a push kick.
Raske tries to land a leg kick but MacGowan saw it coming and moves away.
Raske lands a glancing blow to the side of MacGowan's head.
MacGowan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raske in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
MacGowan blocks a low kick nicely.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
Raske has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacGowan.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
MacGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.
Raske wants to slow MacGowan down by chopping away at his legs.
Raske avoids the body shot from MacGowan.
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
MacGowan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
MacGowan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raske. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacGowan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raske finds it's way round the side to connect with MacGowan's head.
Raske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Raske throws a hook to the side of MacGowan's head but MacGowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske with a jab.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a takedown. Raske tries to sprawl out of it but MacGowan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raske manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacGowan looks to land a left hand but Raske moved out of range nicely.
MacGowan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raske connects with a solid leg kick.
Raske throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raske tries a low kick but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
Raske lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Raske misses with a leg kick
and MacGowan counters with a nice body shot.
Raske lands a nice shot that snaps MacGowan's head back.
MacGowan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raske at a distance.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacGowan.
Raske tried to score with a low kick but MacGowan checks it.
MacGowan throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Raske misses.
MacGowan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacGowan. MacGowan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacGowan needs to keep his hands up - Raske had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Raske.
The fighters circling - Raske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacGowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacGowan throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
MacGowan ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raske throws a low kick, looking for MacGowan's leg but MacGowan calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Raske throws the left hand but MacGowan avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacGowan checks the leg kick.
MacGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
Raske throws a low kick but MacGowan moves out of range easily.
Raske tries to land a leg kick but MacGowan saw it coming and moves away.
Raske scoring well with a low kick there.
Raske connects with a solid leg kick.
MacGowan has a takedown stuffed.
Raske delivers a nice body kick.
MacGowan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
MacGowan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Raske.
Raske throws a nice head kick!
Raske misses with a low kick as MacGowan jumps back.
MacGowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raske.
MacGowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raske.
A left lands for MacGowan.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raske throws a leg kick that misses.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacGowan's sensitive parts.
Raske cracks MacGowan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacGowan slips a jab from Raske.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body.
MacGowan throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
MacGowan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Raske.
Raske is looking to score with low kicks.
Raske throws a head kick but MacGowan moves out of range.
Raske misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Raske. #T1#
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
Donk. MacGowan catches Raske right on the button with a cross.
Raske swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raske moves forwards but MacGowan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGowan moves away.
MacGowan missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacGowan shoots for a takedown but Raske saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske throws a hook but MacGowan blocks it.
A swing and a miss from MacGowan.
Raske throws an overhand right that lands on MacGowan's shoulder, as MacGowan tries to avoid the shot.
MacGowan blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Raske misses.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Good exchange - Raske coming out on top.
Raske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shane MacGowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
MacGowan takes a swing at Raske's ribcage but misses.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raske shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raske fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacGowan on the side of 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!
MacGowan looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
Raske just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGowan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Raske lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacGowan doesn't seem phased though.
Raske thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raske connects with a body shot.
Raske fakes the leg kick and cracks MacGowan in the body.
Raske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacGowan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske connects with a jab.
Raske scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
MacGowan scores with a takedown into Raske's guard.
Raske is trying to keep MacGowan in close. #T3#
MacGowan distracts Raske with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacGowan distracts Raske with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacGowan stands up over Raske, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan cracks Raske with a solid left hand.
Raske looking for a sweep. Not yet Raske, not yet. #SUB2#
Raske is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
MacGowan 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.
Raske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Raske working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan works over Raske with some ground and pound from guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacGowan cracks Raske with a solid left hand.#T4##SUB2#
Raske looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGowan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Raske is rocked!
MacGowan with a nice head shot there.
Raske is still in real trouble! Can MacGowan finish him?
MacGowan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacGowan landing some decent shots from guard.
MacGowan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Raske has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raske has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Raske's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Raske is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacGowan is aware though and is defending well.
Raske has momentary wrist control but MacGowan slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Raske covers up, he's hurt! MacGowan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from MacGowan and the ref steps in to end the fight! MacGowan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Jodson vs Y.Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Raske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raske getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pinkman lunges at Raske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raske's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinkman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A leg kick checked by Pinkman.
Raske lands a leg kick that knocks Pinkman off balance momentarily.
Pinkman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Pinkman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raske is looking to clinch.
Raske lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinkman will feel that in the morning.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Raske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raske throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinkman.
Pinkman catches Raske with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pinkman lands a nice shot to the body.
Raske connects with the punch.#T1#
Pinkman with a hook.
Raske moves away from the strike by Pinkman.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Raske fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinkman, pushing him back against the cage.
Raske drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pinkman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raske misses with a head kick.
Raske throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Raske misses.
Raske throws a sloppy head kick and Pinkman moves out of range easily.
Raske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
Pinkman lands a leg kick that knocks Raske off balance momentarily.
Raske throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Raske misses with a head kick.
Raske lands with a hook. Pinkman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raske lands a front kick.
Raske connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raske throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raske chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinkman can pounce on him. #T2#
Raske swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinkman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raske just manages to avoid it.
Pinkman jabs at Raske's body.
Pinkman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raske.
Pinkman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Raske slips under a jab.
Pinkman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinkman scrambles back to his feet.
Raske misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raske avoids the body shot from Pinkman.
Raske tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raske on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pinkman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raske in his tracks. #ROC#
Raske is rocked!
Raske throws a hook to the side of Pinkman's head but Pinkman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinkman finish him?
Pinkman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Raske swings for the body but Pinkman moves out of range.
Raske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinkman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinkman tried to counter with a leg kick but Raske avoided it.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Pinkman ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinkman blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Pinkman throws a solid leg kick but Raske takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pinkman.
Raske lands with a hook. Pinkman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raske throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raske closes the distance but Pinkman moves to the side
enabling Pinkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinkman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raske throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raske lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raske scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raske throws the kick towards the body but Pinkman avoids it.
Pinkman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Pinkman. That snapped Raske's head back.
Pinkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raske.
Pinkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raske tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Raske clinches up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Pinkman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman 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.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Pinkman as he checks the leg kick.
Raske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinkman checks it well.
Raske thows a body kick. Pinkman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A cross from Raske lands.
Raske has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raske's corner calls for a 1-2. Raske obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raske moves in looking to clinch but Pinkman pushes him off.
Raske looks to land a left hand but Pinkman moved out of range nicely.
Pinkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Raske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pinkman on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske cracks the inside of Pinkman's front leg.
Raske scores with a jab. Pinkman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raske feints and then cracks Pinkman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pinkman down.
Raske throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
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#
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away.
Pinkman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raske under the eye.
Pinkman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
Raske lands a lovely overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Raske.
Pinkman backing away here, and Raske unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinkman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinkman throws a solid leg kick but Raske takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pinkman.
Raske looks to land a left hand but Pinkman moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske walks into a jab.
Raske throws a body kick that misses.
Raske swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raske connects with a solid leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raske.#T1#
Pinkman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pinkman slips under a jab from Raske.
A counter left hand to the body from Pinkman misses its target.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinkman blocks the leg kick.
Raske throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pinkman counters with a right hand to the body.
Pinkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
Raske throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinkman counters with an inside leg kick.
Pinkman lands with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Thomas Raske's cut even more.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Raske delivers a nice body kick.
Raske throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pinkman counters with a leg kick.
Pinkman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pinkman misses with a low kick.
Raske flicks out a counter leg kick but Pinkman steps away.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Raske fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pinkman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pinkman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Raske.#T2#
Raske bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinkman's head backwards.
Raske scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinkman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raske fakes the leg kick and cracks Pinkman in the body.
Pinkman moves away from the strike by Raske.
Raske looks to land a left hand but Pinkman moved out of range nicely.
Raske connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pinkman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pinkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raske.
Raske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Raske looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinkman digs a good body shot into Raske's ribs.
Pinkman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pinkman throws out a leg kick but Raske moves out of range and Pinkman only half commits. #T3#
Pinkman thuds a left hand into Raske's body.
Pinkman lunges at Raske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raske's hand.
Pinkman lands a lovely overhand right.
Raske avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Pinkman blocks the low kick.
Raske swings widly with a right hand
and Pinkman counters with a nice body shot.
Raske throws a leg kick but Pinkman moved away.
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Raske gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinkman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Pinkman manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Raske takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raske catches Pinkman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raske throws a solid leg kick but Pinkman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raske.
Raske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raske throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Raske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinkman drops Raske with a straight right hand, right on the button! Pinkman follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: EMP MacGowan vs Snowdon
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raske circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Sideman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raske.
Jab, jab by Raske - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Raske.
Crunch! Raske slams his shin into Sideman's torso.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sideman moves out of range of the leg kick from Raske.
Sideman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raske throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sideman blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sideman. That did some damage!
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Raske avoids the body shot from Sideman.
A jab lands there for Raske.#T1#
Raske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a right hand
and Raske finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sideman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raske's hands.
Raske cracks the inside of Sideman's front leg.
Sideman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raske.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske lands a head kick. Sideman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Raske misses with a straight right.
Raske tries to score with a low kick but Sideman moves his leg out of the way.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raske.
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!
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Raske lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raske digs a good body shot into Sideman's ribs.
Raske 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.
Sideman takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Sideman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raske tries to score with a low kick but Sideman moves his leg out of the way.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Sideman tries to clinch there but Raske circles away.
Sideman moves out of range of the body kick.
Raske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Sideman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raske pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sideman back to the cage. Raske follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Raske's shoulder, as Raske tries to avoid the shot.
Raske throws out a counter right but Sideman avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Raske swings widly with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman misses with a series of wild punches.
Raske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sideman checks it well.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Raske swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sideman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Raske sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raske tries to land a body kick
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Raske throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Sideman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raske fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sideman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raske lands a head kick. Sideman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Sideman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raske, pushing him back against the cage.
Sideman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Sideman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sideman tries to circle away but Raske has him pinned against the cage.
Raske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raske tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman scores with a shoulder strike.
Raske tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman lands with a short shot to the head.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Raske does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
No joy there for Sideman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raske fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Raske does it's job there.#CL#
Sideman clinches up against the cage.
Sideman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raske's elbow.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Raske working aggressively here.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sideman throws a shot to the body.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Raske moved out of range nicely.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Raske misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Sideman.
Raske smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Raske ducks down to avoid it.
Raske feints a counter leg kick.
Sideman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Sideman instigates a clinch.
Raske misses with some punches.
Raske has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sideman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raske can turn it around.
Sideman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raskes head. #BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raske throws the kick towards the body but Sideman avoids it.
Raske 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman moves out of range of the body kick from Raske.
Raske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Raske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Raske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sideman is out of range and Raske settles back down. #T1#
Raske tries a head kick but it misses.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raske.
Raske finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sideman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice straight punches there by Raske. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raske.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Raske's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Raske lands a nice looking body shot.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Raske fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sideman is out of range.
Sideman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raskes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman blocks a head kick by Raske.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sideman blocks a head kick by Raske.
Raske throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raske on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Raske tenderised Sideman's leg. Sideman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Sideman's front leg but catches the back leg as Sideman tries to avoid it.
Sideman checks the leg kick.#T2#
Raske throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sideman lands with a right hand.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raske moves out of range as Sideman strikes.
Nice shot by Raske.
Some bone on bone action there as Sideman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raske slips a straight right by Sideman.
Sideman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raske misses with a series of wild punches.
Raske takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sideman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raske swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
Raske tries to work over Sideman's front leg with a kick but Sideman checks it.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Raske keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Raske misses with a looping left.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Sideman misses with a hook
and Raske counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Sideman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raske pushes Sideman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Sideman to work.
Sideman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Raske.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Raske working aggressively here.
Raske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Sideman breaks from the clinch.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raske. That's going to slow Sideman down. #T4#
Raske defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Sideman backing away here, and Raske unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheers as Raske lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sideman doesn't seem phased though.
Raske tries to work over Sideman's front leg with a kick but Sideman checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sideman misses the target.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Sideman misses with an uppercut
and Raske counters with a nice uppercut.
Raske lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sideman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raske looks to throw a body kick
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Raske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raske throws a leg kick but Sideman moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Raske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Raske swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
Raske lands a leg kick that knocks Sideman off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Raske.
Sideman defending well as Raske loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Sideman checks a low kick from Raske.
Raske scores with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raske.
Raske is looking to slow Sideman down with leg kicks.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raske. Raske obviously looking to wear him down.
Raske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raske.
Raske thows a body kick. Sideman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raske throws a sloppy head kick and Sideman moves out of range easily.
Sideman throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A big right from Sideman misses.
Raske takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raske is looking to score with low kicks.
Sideman misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Raske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raske is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Raske tried to score with a low kick but Sideman checks it.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Raske.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raske paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sideman tries to clinch there but Raske circles away.
Raske doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raske paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Raske.
Sideman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sideman fails to land with a series of punches.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Donk. Raske catches Sideman right on the button with a cross.
Raske takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sideman checks a leg kick.
Good work by Sideman as he checks the leg kick.
Raske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raske is looking to score with low kicks.
Sideman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Sideman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sideman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideman throws a big shot that misses.
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Raske scores with a sloppy right hand. Sideman should have avoided that one.
That kick from Raske tenderised Sideman's leg. Sideman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
and Raske counters with an outside leg kick.
Raske connects with a body shot.#T3#
Sideman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sideman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raske lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sideman blocks a jab.
Sideman lands a nice hook to Raske's body. Raske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
Raske takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Sideman's front leg but catches the back leg as Sideman tries to avoid it.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Sideman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raske counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Sideman has Raske up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman'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.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske 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!
Good body shot from Raske. #T4#
Raske blocking some punches.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Sideman avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman lands with a short shot to the head.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Sideman 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.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Raske moved out of range nicely.
Raske pushes Sideman away with a front kick.
Raske throws out a powerful jab.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
Sideman misses with a right hand
and Raske counters with a thumping low kick.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denny Sideman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raske jabs Sideman right on the nose. Sideman blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raske 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
After winning the bout, Thomas Raske thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EMP Alcala vs Boaz
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Raske instigates a clinch.
Raske misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raske.
Raske misses with some punches.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske lands a left hand. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Raske has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich gets through Raske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Raske clinches.
Raske scores with a shot to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich is trying to break free.
Raske works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Raske working aggressively here.
Raske misses with some punches. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks from the clinch.
Mikhasevich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.#T1#
Raske staying out of range there.
Raske wants to counter with a clinch but Mikhasevich pushes him away.
Raske misses with a looping right.
Mikhasevich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikhasevich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Raske throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Raske.
Raske throws a head kick that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Raske has managed to clinch.
Raske tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske lands with a short shot to the head.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske misses with the head strike.
Mikhasevich is pushing Raske up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Raske misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Raske looks to move away, Mikhasevich throws a big counter combo but Raske just gets out of the way.
Nice jab there from Raske.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikhasevich.
Raske flicks out a counter leg kick but Mikhasevich steps away.
Raske throws a jab but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Raske.
Mikhasevich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Mikhasevich takes one to the side of the head.
Raske throws a good cross that connects.
Raske jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Raske looks to clinch
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhasevich wants to slow Raske down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Raske throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich cracks Raske with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raske misses with a hook.
Mikhasevich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Raske has Mikhasevich up against the cage in a clinch.
Raske has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mikhasevich seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raske can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mikhasevich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mikhasevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich blocking some punches.
Mikhasevich wants to get back to striking at distance but Raske won't allow it.
Mikhasevich lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Raske working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich working aggressively here.
Raske swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Raske. #BC#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Raske's shoulder, as Raske tries to avoid the shot.
Raske pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Raske clinches up with Mikhasevich and pushes him back against the cage.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the head.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raske is working Mikhasevich over against the cage.
Raske pushes Mikhasevich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mikhasevich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mikhasevich takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mikhasevich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mikhasevich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Raske slips a jab and a cross from Mikhasevich. #CL2#
Raske clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Raske scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Mikhasevich.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikhasevich struggles to land a body shot inside as Raske controls his hands.
Raske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Mikhasevich scores with a shot to the side of Raske's head.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas Raske seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Raske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mikhasevich.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikhasevich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raske has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch.
Raske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raske looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raske lands with a nice body punch.
Raske tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raske thinking.
Gennady Mikhasevich is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Raske moves into range and clinches up with Mikhasevich.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mikhasevich.#BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raske cracks the inside of Mikhasevich's front leg.
Raske connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Raske has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Raske with a series of wild strikes but Raske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raske feints and then cracks Mikhasevich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikhasevich down.
Raske lands a front kick.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich sets himself, and Raske steps forward looking for the clinch! Mikhasevich avoids it this time.
Raske throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raske.
Raske throws a front kick that sends Mikhasevich stumbling back into the cage.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Raske tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
Raske goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raske moves in looking to clinch but Mikhasevich pushes him off.
Mikhasevich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raske just manages to avoid it.
Raske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mikhasevich checks it well.
Raske takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping right.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raske takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raske shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.
Raske tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Raske throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.#T4##KD#
Oooooh!!! Mikhasevich has knocked Raske down with a huge combo! Mikhasevich steps away and waves a wobbly Raske back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Raske is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske misses with a low kick as Mikhasevich jumps back.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
A jab from Raske misses.
Mikhasevich lunges at Raske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raske's hand.
Good work by Mikhasevich as he checks the leg kick.
Raske tries a low kick but Mikhasevich avoids it.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mikhasevich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raske momentarily.
Mikhasevich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mikhasevich scrambles back to his feet.
Raske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Raske feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Raske tenderised Mikhasevich's leg. Mikhasevich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raske lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mikhasevich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raske looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raske. Raske obviously looking to wear him down.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Raske attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Raske blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Raske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Raske moves out of range of the strikes.
Raske lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Raske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raske catches Mikhasevich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikhasevich has time to react.
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Raske takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikhasevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikhasevich has time to react.
Raske tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raske throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Raske tenderised Mikhasevich's leg. Mikhasevich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raske throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raske.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Raske rushes Mikhasevich and presses him up against the cage.
Mikhasevich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Mikhasevich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Raske closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
Raske being controlled against the cage.
Mikhasevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Mikhasevich tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Mikhasevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raske throws a body kick that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a big counter combination but Raske scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Raske is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping left.
Raske misses with a double jab.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikhasevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raske looks to land a body kick but Mikhasevich moved away.
Nice shot lands for Raske.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Raske moves into the clinch.
A short left from Raske.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Raske.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikhasevichs head.
A short right from Raske.
Mikhasevich is trying to push Raske away but Raske has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mikhasevich pushes Raske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raske keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mikhasevich's efforts to push away.#BC#
Mikhasevich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raske tries to clinch there but Mikhasevich circles away. #T3#
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
Raske throws a lazy right hand but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikhasevich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raske.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raske.
Raske throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Raske avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich swats away the attempt to clinch by Raske.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Raske.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mikhasevich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raske. Raske circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Mikhasevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mikhasevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raske connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Raske catches Mikhasevich right on the button with a cross.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Jab, jab by Raske - just one landing.
Mikhasevich keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Raske throws a body kick.
Raske scores with a kick to the body.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Raske misses with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raske! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raske 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TGC 83
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Raske explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raske was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
We've been informed that Jericho has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Raske lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
Raske scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jericho in his tracks.
Raske throws the kick towards the body but Jericho avoids it.
A jab from Jericho misses.
A big left from Raske misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Jericho misses.
Raske throws a body punch but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Jericho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raske's hands.
Raske throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Raske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jericho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raske throws a nice head kick!
Jericho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jericho throws a shot to the body.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Raske throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho throws a shot to the body.
Raske lands with an overhand left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Jericho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jericho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Jericho throws a hook but Raske avoids it easily.
Jericho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raske takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jericho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raske rather than just go for the knockout.
Jericho scores with the left hand. Raske knows he should have avoided that one.
Raske avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jericho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raske throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raske lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raske misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske throws a sloppy head kick and Jericho moves out of range easily.
Raske throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raske throws a body shot but no joy.
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
Raske feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jericho's calf.#T2#
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Raske slips a straight right by Jericho.
Jericho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raske.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
It looks like Raske has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Raske was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a hook.
Jericho connects with a looping right hand.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Raske cracks Jericho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raske clobbers Jericho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raske with a body shot.
Raske looks to land a left hand but Jericho moved out of range nicely.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raske tries to score with a low kick but Jericho moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Raske takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jericho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raske in his tracks.
Raske thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
A nice side step and Jericho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jericho. That did some damage!
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Raske scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raske moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho dips to his left and cracks Raske with an uppercut!
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Raske coming out on top.
Jericho connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raske misses the jab.#CL2#
Jericho moves into range and clinches up with Raske.
Jericho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Raske.
Jericho scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Jericho trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Raske escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jericho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raske.
Raske shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jericho eats them both and turns towards Raske to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Raske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho slips a straight right by Raske.
Jericho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Raske connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raske throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raske tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
Jericho throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raske finds it's way round the side to connect with Jericho's head.
Raske throws the kick towards the body but Jericho avoids it.
Raske keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Raske.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Raske slips the punch.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Jericho misses.
Raske tries a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Raske takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Raske 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.
Raske keeps the fight on the outside.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
Nice shot by Raske.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Raske throws a right hand that misses
and Jericho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raske throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jericho moves out of range as Raske throws a body kick.
Jericho throws a counter combo.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jericho.
Jericho throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
Raske jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Jericho throws a good cross that connects.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Raske.
Raske tries a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Jericho scores with a nice strike.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Raske lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jericho takes a step back to recover.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.
Jericho jabs Raske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raske slips under a jab.
Raske throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jericho's head.
Raske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jericho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jericho sizes up Raske with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raske digs a good hook to Jericho's body.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
Raske throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Raske misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raske fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jericho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jericho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raske at a distance.
Jericho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jericho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Jericho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raske misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raske looks for the body kick but Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
It looked like Raske was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No joy there for Jericho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Jericho.
Jericho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raske lands with a hook. Jericho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raske throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.#T3#
Jericho swings for the body but Raske moves out of range.
Jericho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raske throws a body punch but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho punishes Raske's body with a nice straight punch.
Jericho tries to clinch but Raske is having none of it.
Raske is looking to counter punch.
Raske scores with a hook.
Jericho checks a leg kick nicely.
Jericho misses with a hook. Raske ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Raske.
Jericho wants to clinch.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Raske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jericho to counter with a crisp jab.
Jericho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raske throws a low kick but Jericho avoids it.
Raske misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Raske throws a poor cross that misses
and Jericho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raske misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jericho drops his hands momentarily and Raske takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Raske misses with a kick to the body
and Jericho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jericho avoids the head kick by Raske.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
Jericho takes one on the button.
Raske avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho misses with a hook. Raske ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raske.
Raske feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jerichos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomas Raske is winning the standup battle so far.
Jericho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jericho blocks the body kick.
Jericho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raske has time to react.
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 Thomas Raske will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Jericho's front leg but catches the back leg as Jericho tries to avoid it.
Raske takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Jericho ducks down to avoid it.
Jericho misses with a left hand
and Raske counters with a slapping leg kick.
Raske misses with a kick to the body.
Jericho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raske.
A punch combination from Jericho misses.
Jericho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raske.
Raske listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raske.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho checks a leg kick nicely.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Raske.
Jericho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raske throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Raske.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Jericho blocks the low kick.
Raske throws a body punch but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Jericho scores with a sloppy right hand. Raske should have avoided that one.
Raske throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Jericho blocks a low kick nicely.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Raske lands.
Raske digs a good hook to Jericho's body.
Raske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Raske. Jericho shrugs it off though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raske 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 Jericho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jericho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
Jericho lands a body shot.
Jericho takes a swing at Raske's ribcage but misses.
Raske is looking to land body kicks.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Raske walks into a stiff left hand from Jericho.
Jackson Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho lands with a straight right. Raske didn't see that one coming.
Raske misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
Jericho tries to counter with a clinch but Raske shakes him off and moves away.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Raske takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jericho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raske.
Raske throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raske throws a body kick that misses.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Raske ducks down to avoid it.
Raske throws a sloppy head kick and Jericho moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Raske.
Jericho lands a glancing blow to the side of Raske's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Jericho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raske.#T3#
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Raske moved out of range.
Jericho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Raske is rocked!
Jericho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Raske.
Raske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Raske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left lands for Raske.
Jericho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raske seems to have got his legs back now.
Raske gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jericho gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Raske is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Jericho!
A victorious Jackson Jericho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TGC 79
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Raske tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raske lands a really nice looking cross but Mikhasevich seems unphased.
Raske misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Mikhasevich blocks the leg kick.
Mikhasevich checks a low kick from Raske.
Raske throws a push kick but Mikhasevich slaps the foot to one side.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab from Raske.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raske throws a body kick that misses.
Raske misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.
Raske 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.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raske scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhasevich with a nice cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Mikhasevich blocks the leg kick.
Raske lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Mikhasevich throws a nice looking combination but Raske bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich needs to keep his hands up - Raske had a free shot at his head there.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich avoids a kick to the body.
Raske has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raske throws a body kick that misses.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raske misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raske feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mikhasevich's calf.
Raske throws out a powerful jab.
Raske closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mikhasevich is out of range and Raske settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Raske avoids it easily.#T2#
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske throws a head kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Raske manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikhasevich is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raske throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mikhasevich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raske cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raske throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raske will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Raske is predictable there
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Mikhasevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikhasevich tries to avoid it.
Raske tries to score with a low kick but Mikhasevich moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Raske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raske has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raske cracks Mikhasevich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mikhasevich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raske lands the left hand.#T3#
Raske scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raske connects with a body shot that sends Mikhasevich's belly button to the back.
Raske lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske misses with a right hand
and Raske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raske, right into the meat.
Mikhasevich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raske scores with a kick to the body.
Raske throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Raske is rocked!
Raske throws out a loose jab but Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
Nice shot lands for Raske.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raske is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mikhasevich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Mikhasevich ducks down to avoid it.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raske throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske misses with a right hand
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Mikhasevich ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raske throws a body kick that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Thomas Raske's cut even more.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske throws the kick towards the body but Mikhasevich avoids it.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.
Raske takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raske thuds a left hand into Mikhasevich's body.
Raske throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice right hand that sends Raske toppling to the canvas! Raske scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mikhasevich finish him?!
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Raske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mikhasevich. That did some damage!
Raske tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mikhasevich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mikhasevich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikhasevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich checks the leg kick.
Raske lands a head kick!
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Raske avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raske lands a jab.
Raske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raske throws a head kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Donk. Mikhasevich catches Raske right on the button with a cross.
Raske misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikhasevich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raske circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
Mikhasevich looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
Raske lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid body kick from Raske.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
Mikhasevich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Raske blocks it.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raske feints and then cracks Mikhasevich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikhasevich down.
Raske thows a leg kick but Mikhasevich checks it
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Raske throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Raske tries to work over Mikhasevich's front leg with a kick but Mikhasevich checks it.
Raske throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Raske connects with a leg kick. Mikhasevich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raske jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raske throws a leg kick
and Raske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raske thumps Mikhasevich with a low kick.
Raske tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raske tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raske connects with a leg kick. Mikhasevich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhasevich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raske wants to land a leg kick but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Raske scores with a spinning back kick!
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Mikhasevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikhasevich tries to avoid it.
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot.
Raske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raske scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mikhasevich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Mikhasevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikhasevich tries to avoid it.
Raske tries to clinch up.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raske throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Raske gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot.
Raske throws a head kick that misses.
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Mikhasevich's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikhasevich tries to avoid it.
Raske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Raske lands a nice hook to Mikhasevich's body. Mikhasevich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Raske.
Raske connects with an inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Raske slips under a jab from Mikhasevich.
Raske connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Raske thows a leg kick but Mikhasevich checks it
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Raske cracks Mikhasevich with an open hand slap.
Raske throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Raske throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild combination.
Raske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Raske moves out of range.
Raske appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raske misses with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raske, as that shot connected.
Raske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Raske works Mikhasevich's body with a nice hook.
Raske throws a solid leg kick but Mikhasevich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raske.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mikhasevich drops his hands momentarily and Raske takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild combination.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Raske slips the punch.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske throws a front kick that sends Mikhasevich stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
Raske defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Raske flicks out a counter leg kick but Mikhasevich steps away.
A slow jab from Raske misses its intended target.
Mikhasevich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikhasevich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Raske throws a wild body kick that Mikhasevich sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raske misses with a low kick as Mikhasevich jumps back.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raske throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Mikhasevich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raske fakes the leg kick and cracks Mikhasevich in the body.
Raske defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Raske only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich defending well as Raske loads up on a big left hand.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Raske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raske thuds his right hand into Mikhasevich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mikhasevich is out of range and Raske settles back down.
Raske lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mikhasevich will feel that in the morning.
Raske scores with the left hand. Mikhasevich knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Raske has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Raske.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Raske's shoulder, as Raske tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Mikhasevich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raske thumps Mikhasevich with a low kick.
Raske throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Mikhasevich as he connects with a hook.
Raske's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mikhasevich under the eye.
Donk. Mikhasevich catches Raske right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
The cut above Thomas Raske's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mikhasevich might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Raske throws a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Raske.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Raske throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raske throws a leg kick but Mikhasevich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Mikhasevich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raske connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mikhasevich scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raske. That's going to slow Mikhasevich down.
Raske throws a head kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Raske swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Raske.
Raske throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Mikhasevich finds it's way through Raske's defenses.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Raske lands a head kick!
Raske tries to clinch but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Raske's corner calls for a 1-2. Raske obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A solid body kick from Raske.
Mikhasevich misses with the combination.
Raske only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhasevich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raske 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DARE 69
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Budimon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Budimon throws a leg kick but Raske moved away.
Raske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budimon checks it well. #CL#
Raske rushes Budimon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budimon tries a body shot but Raske blocks it.
A short right from Raske on the inside.
A short right from Raske on the inside.
Raske tries a body shot but Budimon blocks it.
Raske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Budimon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Budimon fails to land.
Budimon tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Budimon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Budimon.
A short right from Raske.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raske.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budimon tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budimon backwards.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raske. #BC2#
Budimon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL#
Raske moves into the clinch.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Budimon throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
A right hand to the body from Raske.
Raske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budimon throws a head punch that misses.
Budimon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Budimon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Budimon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raske slips under a jab.
Raske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raske avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Raske misses the target.
Raske looks to land a right hand but Budimon moved out of range.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Budimon's head but Budimon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budimon missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Budimon misses.
Budimon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Raske misses with a body shot.
Raske lands a body shot.
Budimon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Budimon. That did some 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!#CL#
Raske has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Budimon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Budimon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raske.
Budimon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Budimon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raske.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Budimon's sensitive parts.
Budimon moves out of range as Raske strikes.
Budimon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Budimon misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Raske misses the target.#CL#
Raske closes the distance and clinches.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Raske working aggressively here.
Budimon blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raske tries to work over Budimon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Budimon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Budimons head.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Budimon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raske pushes Budimon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Budimon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Budimon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budimon's elbow.
I was talking to Raske's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Budimon pushes Raske back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Budimon - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Budimon.
Budimon misses with a body punch.
Raske scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Budimon lands an uppercut.
Budimon lands a left hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budimon lands a shoulder strike.
Budimon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budimon.
Budimon prevents a body shot from Raske.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Budimon lands a hook that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Budimon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Budimon blocking some punches.
Budimon misses with the head strike.
Budimon wants to break free but Raske has control.
Still in the clinch, Budimon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Budimon swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budimon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon can't find room to land a body shot as Raske controls the action.
Budimon tries to circle away but Raske has him pinned against the cage.
Raske lands a shoulder strike.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Budimon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Raske.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budimon.
Budimon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Budimon looks to land a combination but Raske avoids it well.
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budimon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Budimon 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.
Budimon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raske. Raske obviously looking to wear him down.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budimon moves away.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Budimon slips the punch.
Raske swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Budimon throws a big counter head kick but Raske avoids it with no problem.
Raske works Budimon's body with a nice hook.
Budimon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
A jab from Raske finds it's way through Budimon's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budimon drops his hands momentarily and Raske takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Budimon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Budimon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Budimon tries a head kick but it misses.
Raske thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Budimon if he has to take too many more of those.
Budimon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Budimon swinging wildly here.
Raske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raske misses with a wild combination.
Budimon swings for the body but Raske moves out of range.
Raske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budimon can do to turn this around?
Raske lands a really nice looking cross but Budimon seems unphased.
Budimon throws a leg kick that misses.
Raske lands a nice looking body kick.
Budimon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Raske.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budimon misses with a hook.
Raske 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.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Budimon looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Budimon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budimon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budimon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Raske stuns Budimon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Budimon throws a head kick that misses.
Raske tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Budimon counters with a nice body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raske, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raske, right into the meat.
Budimon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
Budimon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raske misses with a straight left.
Budimon takes a swing at Raske's ribcage but misses.
Raske feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budimon was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budimon takes one to the side of the head.
Raske scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas Raske is winning the standup battle so far.
Raske takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Raske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budimon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Raske on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Jab from Raske.
Raske tries to land a leg kick but Budimon saw it coming and moves away.
Budimon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Raske lands an impressive looking overhand right. Budimon doesn't seem phased though.
Raske attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Budimon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
Raske is looking to slow Budimon down with leg kicks.
Raske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budimon throws out the jab.
Budimon moves out of range of the strikes.
Budimon throws an overhand right that lands on Raske's shoulder, as Raske tries to avoid the shot.
Raske misses with a looping left.
Raske scores with a crisp jab that stopped Budimon in his tracks.
Budimon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Raske if he has to take too many more of those.
Budimon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budimon throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
Budimon misses with a hook. Raske ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Raske throws a half hearted mid kick.
Budimon throws a head kick but Raske moves out of range.
Budimon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budimon staying out of range there.
Raske lands a really nice looking cross but Budimon seems unphased. #CL#
Raske clinches with his opponent.
Raske blocks an uppercut.
Budimon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Budimon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raske misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Budimon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raske slips a straight right by Budimon.
A big right from Raske misses.
Budimon lands with a right hand.
Budimon looks to land a right hand but Raske moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon throws a looping overhand right but Raske ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Budimon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budimon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budimon 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.

Thomas Raske dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
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#
Budimon misses with a straight right.
Budimon scores with a hook to the body. Raske takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budimon.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Raske misses with a lunging right hand
and Budimon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raske avoids the body shot from Budimon.
A combination from Budimon does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budimon.
Budimon throws a sloppy head kick and Raske moves out of range easily.
Budimon misses with a looping left.
Raske wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raske lands a lovely overhand right.
Budimon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raske is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Budimon.
Budimon avoids the body shot from Raske.
Budimon blocks the body kick.
Raske chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Budimon can pounce on him.
Budimon is looking to chop away at Raske's legs. #T1#
Raske throws a sloppy head kick
and Budimon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raske throws a lazy body kick
and Budimon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Budimon ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raske.
Budimon misses with a straight right.
Raske fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budimon misses with a straight right. #CL#
Raske forces Budimon back against the cage and clinches.
Raske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas Raske has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Budimon.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Raske throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Budimon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Raske moves into the clinch.
Budimon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards. #BC2#
Budimon breaks the clinch.
Raske connects with a single shot there.
Simon Budimon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budimon misses with a hook.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budimon moves away.
Raske misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Raske.
Raske fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Budimon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Budimon to counter with a crisp jab.
Budimon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raske.
Raske tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Budimon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raske avoids the head kick by Budimon.
Good standup being displayed there by Raske as he connects with a hook.
Budimon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Budimon misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
Raske lands a nice looking body kick.
Raske scores with a decent looking hook.
Budimon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Raske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Budimon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budimon misses with a wild body shot.
Raske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Budimon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raske was well out of range. Poor timing from Budimon.
Budimon ducks right into an uppercut from Raske.
Budimon throws a hook but Raske blocks it.
Raske clobbers Budimon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raske cracks a nice hook into Budimon's ribs.#CL#
Raske darts in and clinches Budimon up against the cage.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Budimon controls his hands.
Budimon lands an uppercut.
Budimon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Raske.
Budimon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raske takes a shot to the head.
Raske is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Raske.
Raske lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Raske misses with some punches. #T4#
Raske lands an uppercut.
Budimon is trying to maintain a safe position but Raske gets an underhook and turns Budimon into the cage.
Budimon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raske.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as Budimon controls his hands.
Budimon tries to break free but Raske pushes him back against the cage.
Budimon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Budimon wants to get back to striking at distance but Raske won't allow it.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Raske as the two fighters clinch.
Raske blocks an uppercut.
Raske misses with some punches.
Raske lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Budimon backwards.
Nice body punch from Raske - that landed with a thud.
Budimon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Budimon lands an uppercut.
Budimon swings wildly with an uppercut but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raske 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DARE 62
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Raske checks a low kick from Stevenson.
Stevenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raske under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevenson's head.#CL#
Raske darts in and clinches Stevenson up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Raske misses with some punches.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Stevenson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raske avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raske checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raske misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL#
Raske closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raske prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raske lands a jab to the head.
Raske scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stevenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raske swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Raske lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevenson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Raske has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson slips under a jab.
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
Raske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a hook but Raske blocks it.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
Nice shot by Raske.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske throws a nice head kick!
A jab lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson walks into a jab.#T2#
Raske swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raske walks into a jab.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
Stevenson is looking to score with low kicks.
Raske takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Raske is rocked!
Raske is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stevenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Raske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raske fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raske scores with a decent looking hook.
Raske throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Raske does no damage.
Raske seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevenson misses with a hook. Raske ducked under it nicely.
Raske avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Raske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raske throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Stevenson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raske lands with a straight right. Stevenson didn't see that one coming.
Raske looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Raske takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Raske has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Raske with a jab.
Raske is looking to slow Stevenson down with leg kicks.
Raske scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Stevenson is looking to slow Raske down with leg kicks.
A jab from Raske does it's job there.
Stevenson throws a hook but Raske avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Raske.
Raske throws a one two combo.
Stevenson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Raske avoids nicely.
Raske is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stevenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raske throws out the jab.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raske under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Raske.#CL#
Raske moves into range and clinches up with Stevenson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson is trying to push Raske away but Raske has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Raske lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevenson drops Raske with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Raske! Stevenson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson!

Event: DARE 56
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
D Ippolito throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raske. D Ippolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raske looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Raske has managed to clinch.
Raske tries to work over D Ippolito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been hearing reports that D Ippolito has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
D Ippolito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raske smiles and moves away.
Raske misses with an uppercut. D Ippolito saw that one coming.
A big left from Raske misses.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito misses the shot to the body.
D Ippolito scores with a hook to the body. Raske takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Raske has closed the distance and engaged D Ippolito in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raske.
D Ippolito tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
D Ippolito blocks an uppercut.
Raske struggles to land a body shot inside as D Ippolito controls his hands.
D Ippolito is leaning against Raske and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
D Ippolito blocks an uppercut. #T1##TD#
D Ippolito manages to pull guard.
Raske must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Raske stands up and waves to D Ippolito to follow him.
D Ippolito slips under a jab.
Raske throws a hook but D Ippolito avoids it easily.
Raske looks to throw the jab but D Ippolito is out of range.
D Ippolito attempts a counter takedown but Raske avoids it well and moves away.
Raske missing with a left hand there. D Ippolito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raske keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Raske 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
D Ippolito blocks a jab.
Raske throws a shot from downtown. D Ippolito moves away and avoids it.
Raske wants to clinch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by D Ippolito. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske tries to escape but D Ippolito is in control.
D Ippolito has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Raske!
Raske wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
D Ippolito is working for a guillotine from mount but Raske frees his head quite easily.
Raske is trying to stand up.
Raske is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
D Ippolito lands a big elbow. #T3#
D Ippolito lands with some strikes.
Raske squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! D Ippolito connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB#
D Ippolito working for a submission but Raske is keeping him at bay.
Raske is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
D Ippolito scoring with strikes but Raske is staying in there. #ROC#
Raske is rocked!
Raske wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by D Ippolito.
Raske is still in real trouble! Can D Ippolito finish him?#SUB#
D Ippolito working for a guillotine from mount but Raske is in no mood to give up.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Raske defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from D Ippolito.
D Ippolito won't let Raske get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #ES2#
Raske somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. D Ippolito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
D Ippolito feinted with a counter takedown.
Raske closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raske looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Raske misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Raske misses its intended target.
Raske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Ippolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
A low kick from Raske is predictable there #TD#
and D Ippolito counters with a takedown into side control.
Raske wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
D Ippolito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Raske is pushing D Ippolito's head away, looking to escape. D Ippolito manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
D Ippolito is trying to get an arm triangle but Raske is defending well. #SUB#
D Ippolito has hold of Raske's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Raske seems comfortable defending it but D Ippolito has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Raske is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Raske is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but D Ippolito couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sesto D Ippolito!
Sesto D Ippolito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GPG 39
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Raske cracks Steve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Raske.
Raske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steve gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raske feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Steve misses.
Raske lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske. #CL#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raske lands a body punch.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Raske makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve blocking some punches.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve is working Raske over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raske.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Raske has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raske can turn it around.
Raske has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steve avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raske jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Raske.
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!
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Steve lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steve is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raske tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve digs a right hand into Raske's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raske's gas tank.
Raske working aggressively here.
Raske works on Steve's body with a couple of short punches.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve is working Raske over against the cage.
Raske looks winded!
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve gets through Raske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Raske is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Steve pushes Raske back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve digs a right hand into Raske's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raske's gas tank.
Raske takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve lands a big right hand! Raske is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
Chris Steve bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DARE 44
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Supertramp throws a right and a left that Raske avoids nicely.
Supertramp throws a poor cross that misses
and Raske counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Raske misses.
Raske finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raske lands a body shot.
Supertramp with a nice cross.
Supertramp throws a body shot but no joy.
Raske changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raske just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Raske's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Supertramp throws a looping overhand right but Raske ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Supertramp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Supertramp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Supertramp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.
Raske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Supertramp manages to avoid it.
Jab by Raske.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supertramp looks to land a right hand but Raske moved out of range.
Supertramp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Supertramp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
Raske throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Raske.
Supertramp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Raske throws a head kick that misses.
Raske throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Raske finds it's way through Supertramp's defenses. #TD2#
Supertramp looking to score a takedown here. Raske is defending well but Supertramp drives through and ends up in Raske's guard.
Raske wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Supertramp manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Supertramp is controlling the pace.
Supertramp prevents Raske from standing back up. #ES#
Raske manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Supertramp keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raske misses with some punches.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Supertramp wants to take the fight to the mat but Raske manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raske works on Supertramp's body with a couple of short punches.
Raske is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
A short right from Raske.
Supertramp wants a takedown but no success here.
Thomas Raske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Supertramp.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raske.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raske creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raske misses with some punches.
Raske digs a right hand underneath Supertramp's ribcage. Supertramp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Supertramp looks winded!
Raske lands a left hand.
Raske lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Supertramp or not.
Supertramp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raske gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raske lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Supertramp is rocked!
Supertramp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Supertramp is still on wobbly legs! Can Raske finish him?
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Supertramp seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raske.
Raske tries a body shot but Supertramp blocks it.
Supertramp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Raske lands a body shot. #T3#
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Supertramp.
Raske presses Supertramp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raske unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Supertramp! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Raske is unloading with more strikes now! Supertramp drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE 37
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Raske swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Raske takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pearson lands with a nice combination. Raske backs away looking to recover.
Pearson dips to his left and cracks Raske with an uppercut!
Pearson throws a right and a left that Raske avoids nicely.
We've been told by Raske's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pearson sizes up Raske with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raske's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pearson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raske scrambles back to his feet.
Pearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raske.
Raske swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raske is looking to clinch.
Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pearson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearson slips a jab from Raske.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raske takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pearson. #ROC2#
Raske is rocked!#T1#
Pearson throws a sloppy head kick and Raske moves out of range easily.
Raske was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raske gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Pearson as he connects with a hook.
Oh Raske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raske paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raske seems to have got his legs back now.
Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson 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.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Tyson Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson misses with a hook. Raske ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Raske takes the fight into the clinch.
Raske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raske tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Pearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske fails to pull guard.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Pearson scores with a shot to the body.
Raske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pearson tries to bum rush Raske with a series of wild strikes but Raske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Raske tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson lands with a hook. Raske tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pearson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pearson scores with a punch to the head.
Raske dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
An attempted straight right counter from Raske misses the target.
Raske dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Raske connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Pearson wants to clinch.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Raske tries to clinch up.
Pearson throws a poor cross that misses
and Raske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pearson 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.
Pearson tries to work over Raske's front leg with a kick but Raske checks it.
Raske misses with a straight right.
Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson scores with a decent looking hook.
Raske throws a leg kick but Pearson moved away.#CL2#
Pearson has Raske up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land.
Pearson lands a nice uppercut.
Raske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske letting Pearson take a breather here.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson misses with a knee to the head.
Pearson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Raske lands an uppercut.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Raske blocking some punches.
Raske pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Raske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pearson tries to clinch but Raske moves out of range.
It looked like Raske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pearson throws a head kick but Raske moves out of range.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Pearson slips the punch.
Pearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Raske avoids them all with ease.
Pearson with a nice cross.
Pearson is looking to chop away at Raske's legs.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pearson.
Raske checks the leg kick.
Pearson throws a head kick but Raske moves out of range.
Tyson Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raske thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Pearson.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Pearson jabs Raske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raske moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Pearson misses its intended target.
Raske lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Raske counters by moving into the clinch.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Raske finish him?
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson blocking some punches. #TD#
Raske drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Raske is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pearson frees his head nicely. Oh but Raske has switched to an armbar! Pearson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFA 36 Farmery vs Raske
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Farmery fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Raske gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raske works on Farmery's body with a couple of short punches.
Farmery has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Farmery.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Farmery avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Farmery blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Farmery's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raske swings wildly with an uppercut but Farmery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske tries a body shot but Farmery blocks it.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Farmery blocks a body shot from Raske.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farmery.
Farmery blocks an uppercut.
Farmery misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmery blocks a body shot from Raske.
Farmery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Farmery breaks the clinch.
Farmery lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
We've been informed that Raske has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Philip Farmery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske lands a lovely overhand right.
Raske lands the left hand.#T1#
Raske takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farmery tries to bum rush Raske with a series of wild strikes but Raske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raske scores with a jab. Farmery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Farmery tests Raske's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Farmery misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raske scores with a jab. Farmery acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raske connects with a solid leg kick.
Raske slips under a jab from Farmery.
Farmery moves out of range of the body kick.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Farmery.
Farmery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raske circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Farmery and sends Raske crashing to the mat! Farmery follows him down to the mat - Raske regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Raske is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Raske kicks off Farmery and gets to his feet.
Raske is still on wobbly legs! Can Farmery finish him?
The fighters circle momentarily. Raske darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raske fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Raske forces Farmery back against the cage and clinches.
Farmery blocking some punches.
Raske tries to work over Farmery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raske seems to have recovered his senses.
Farmery blocks an uppercut.
Farmery scores with a shot to the side of Raske's head. #BC#
Farmery breaks the clinch.
Raske dodges the punch combination from Farmery. #T2#
Raske blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Raske was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farmery connects with a looping right hand.
Raske throws a low kick but Farmery avoids it.
Thomas Raske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raske blocks the body kick.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Farmery.
Farmery looks to land a combination but Raske avoids it well.
Farmery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Farmery, as that shot connected. #KD#
Raske ducks straight into an uppercut from Farmery and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Raske manages to regain guard straight away.
Farmery arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Raske's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Philip Farmery!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Philip Farmery waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DARE 28
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Raske throws a body punch but Marques moves out of range.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marques.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Marques lands a nice shot to the body.
Raske fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raske takes a swing at Marques's ribcage but misses.
Marques just misses with a punch to the body.
Raske throws a body shot but no joy.
Marques looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raske doesn't manage to clinch there - Marques circles away.
It seemed like Marques was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marques.
Marques keeps the fight on the outside.
Raske slips under a jab from Marques.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
Marques circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marques counters with a straight right hand.
Marques jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Marques backs away, Raske returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raske looks to score with a jab to the body but Marques is just out of range.#T1#
Raske moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marques throws a hook but Raske blocks it.
Raske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marques manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raske's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marques connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raske scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Raske closes the distance and clinches.
Raske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raske working aggressively here.
Raske lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Marques pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raske is looking to land body kicks.
Marques ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
Raske was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marques gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raske.
Raske misses with a body shot.
Marques doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Raske clinches up with Marques and pushes him back against the cage.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Raske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marques. #T2#
Marques blocking some punches.
Raske swings wildly with an uppercut but Marques uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raske creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raske digs a right hand into Marques's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marques's gas tank.
Marques wants to get back to striking at distance but Raske won't allow it.
Marques wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marques wants to get back to striking at distance but Raske won't allow it.
Marques has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raske seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marques can turn it around.#BC2#
Marques escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Raske finds it's target.
Raske swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marques.
Raske misses with a hook.
We've been told by Raske's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marques throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Marques displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raske throws out the jab.
Marques looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raske avoids a kick to the body.
Marques misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Raske misses with a straight left.
Marques throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raske tries to clinch but Marques is having none of it.
Marques pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Marques, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raske moves away from the strike by Marques. #CL#
Raske gets a clinch.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Marques controls the action.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske pushes Marques back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raske lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marques or not.
Raske gets through Marques's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marques is trying to break the clinch but Raske has him pressed against the cage.
Raske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marques.
Marques looks winded!
Marques can't break the clinch.
Raske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marques.#T4#
Raske lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Marques breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Raske coming out on top.
Thomas Raske 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!
Marques misses with a looping right.
Raske cracks Marques with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raske throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marques drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raske thuds a left hand into Marques's body.
Raske connects with a body shot that sends Marques's belly button to the back.
A big left from Marques misses.
Raske misses with a shot to the body
letting Marques counter with a right hand. #CL#
Raske darts in and clinches Marques up against the cage.
Raske cracks Marques with a nice body shot.
Raske lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raske lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marques backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marques.
Raske lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske 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#
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
Marques throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marques chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
Raske lands a nice hook to Marques's body. Marques takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raske connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marques misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Marques.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raske.
Raske fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marques circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marques counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raske thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marques can do to turn this around?
Raske swings for the body but Marques moves out of range.
Raske tries to clinch up.
Marques misses the jab.#T1#
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marques is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raske.
Raske keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Raske lands with a hook. Marques tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marques avoids the head kick by Raske.
Marques misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marques takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marques's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marques moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Marques gets tackled into the cage by Raske. Raske maintains the clinch.
Marques blocks a body shot from Raske.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske can't find room to land a body shot as Marques controls the action.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Marques is looking to break free of the clinch but Raske has double underhooks.
Thomas Raske has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raske working aggressively here. #BC2#
Marques's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marques throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
Marques misses with a hook. Raske ducked under it nicely.
Raske throws a jab when Marques was well out of range.
Raske throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Marques gets tackled into the cage by Raske. Raske maintains the clinch.
Raske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske working aggressively here.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raske works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Marques looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marques wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marques backwards. #ROC#
Marques is rocked!
Marques blocking some punches.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Marques tries to break free but Raske pushes him back against the cage.
Raske lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marques or not.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Raske scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marques is still on wobbly legs! Can Raske finish him?
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Marques.
Marques is trying to break the clinch but Raske is controlling him.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Marques looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marques.
Marques blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Raske.
Marques seems to have recovered his senses.
Marques is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marques.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
Raske is leaning against Marques and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raske throws a big uppercut that drops Marques! More strikes from Raske and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Marques lies dazed against the cage as Raske celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Billy Marques stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to apologize to my fans for what they witnessed here tonight. I am A LOT better than what you all seen here, trust me, the next time I step inside this octagon, you will witness something you've never seen before. MARK MY WORDS!'.

Event: DARE 24 THE RETURNED
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
Raske throws a jab when Salvatierra was well out of range.
Salvatierra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Raske closes the distance and clinches.
Raske lands a right hand.
Salvatierra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raske is keeping busy.
Raske cracks Salvatierra with a nice body shot.
Salvatierra pressing his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Salvatierra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raske lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Raske.
Salvatierra blocks a body shot from Raske.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatierra stalling in the clinch but Raske improves position.
Raske is working Salvatierra over against the cage.
Raske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salvatierra backwards.
Raske lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salvatierra or not.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
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 short right from Raske.
Salvatierra looks winded!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Salvatierra stalling in the clinch but Raske improves position. #T1#
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Raske.
Raske lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvatierra slows down the pace here.
A short right from Raske on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Raske.
A body shot lands from Raske.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salvatierras head.
Raske pushes Salvatierra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatierra backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske scores with a shoulder strike.
Salvatierra looking to stall.
A short right from Raske.
A hook to the body from Raske.
A short right from Raske on the inside.
Raske lands an uppercut.#T2#
Raske lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salvatierra.
Raske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raske lands a body punch.
Salvatierra has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raske seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Salvatierra can turn it around.
Raske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salvatierra backwards.
Raske lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Raske.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
Raske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raske lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Raske.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatierra backwards.
Still in the clinch, Raske scores with a nice short uppercut.
Salvatierra looking to slow down the pace here.
Salvatierra wants to stall.
Salvatierra is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Raske has denied him.
Raske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salvatierra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Raske. #T3#
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salvatierra backwards.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #KD#
Raske lands a big right hand that sends Salvatierra to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Salvatierra! #ROC#
Salvatierra is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Raul Salvatierra has been cut.
Raske controlling the pace.
Salvatierra is still in real trouble! Can Raske finish him?
Salvatierra seems to have recovered his senses.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Raske has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raul Salvatierra's cut.
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#
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Raske moves in looking to clinch but Salvatierra pushes him off.
Salvatierra throws out a counter right but Raske avoids it with no problem.
Raske's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salvatierra under the eye.
Raske bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raske lands with a hook. Salvatierra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raske moves into range and connects with a jab.
Raske connects with a solid leg kick.
Salvatierra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Salvatierra gets tackled into the cage by Raske. Raske maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Salvatierra effectively controlling the action here.
Raske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salvatierra wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Raske. #T1#
Salvatierra looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raul Salvatierra.
Raske scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raske thuds a left hand into Salvatierra's body.#CL#
Raske rushes Salvatierra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salvatierra backwards.
A short right from Raske.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Raske - that landed with a thud.
Salvatierra is breathing heavily.
Salvatierra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raske is working Salvatierra over against the cage.
Raske lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
Salvatierra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raske is keeping busy.
Salvatierra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Raske lands with a left to the head.
Salvatierra takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Salvatierra is trying to force a seperation but Raske has the dominant position.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body.
Raske lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Raske.
Raske lands with a light punch inside.
Raske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
A short left from Raske.
Raske scores with a shot to the side of Salvatierra's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raske.
Raske drops Salvatierra with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Salvatierra is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Raske!
A victorious Thomas Raske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 20 X-MAS
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Raske tries to land a front kick but Silver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Silver.#CL2#
Silver moves into the clinch successfully.
Raske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Raske.
A short left from Raske. #BC2#
Silver breaks the clinch.
Raske wants to clinch up but Silver keeps it at a distance.
Raske takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raske changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raske scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adam Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Raske tries to keep at a distance but Silver has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver. #T1#
Raske lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Silver gets control of Raske's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silver will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Raske stands and throws Silver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Raske has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Raske's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silver dodges the ground and pound from Raske.
Silver is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Raske sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silver wants to improve his position but Raske is controlling well.
Silver is still trying to improve position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raske in particular looking to stall.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
Raske is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL#
Raske fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silver, pushing him back against the cage.
Raske definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A hook to the body from Raske.
Silver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silver prevents a body shot from Raske.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Silver manages to break the clinch.
Silver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been informed that Silver has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver misses with a hook.
Raske was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4##CL2#
Silver has managed to clinch.
Silver stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Silver. #BC2#
Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raske's elbow.
Raske is leaning against Silver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raske letting Silver take a breather here.
Raske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Silver misses with a double jab
and Raske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raske is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silver wants to clinch up but Raske keeps it at a distance.
Silver blocks a jab.
Raske works Silver's body with a nice hook.
Silver moves forwards but Raske connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raske 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.
Raske cracks Silver with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Silver is rocked!
Silver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raske swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raske circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Raske is looking to counter punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raske.
Raske takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?#T1#
Raske cracks Silver with a good jab.
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Raske finish him?
Silver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raske counters with a left to the body.
Raske knocks out Silver with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Raske before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Raske picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1##CL#
Raske clinches up with Strawberry and pushes him back against the cage.
Raske lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raske prevents Strawberry from breaking the clinch.
Raske lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raske lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raske.
Strawberry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raske creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strawberry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raske avoids it.
Raske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strawberry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short body shot lands from Raske as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Raske.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
Raske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strawberrys head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raske.
Strawberry looks winded!
Raske lands with a right to the head.
Strawberry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raske lands a body punch.
A short left from Raske. #T1#
Raske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
Raske is leaning against Strawberry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Raske.
Raske lands with a right to the head.
Raske lands a hook that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
Raske lands an uppercut.
A short right from Raske on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raske.
Raske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raske.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Raske.
A shot in the inside from Raske. #ROC#
Strawberry is rocked!
Nice body punch from Raske.
Raske lands a left hand.
Strawberry is still on wobbly legs! Can Raske finish him?
Raske gets through Strawberry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Raske.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strawberrys head.
Nice body punch from Raske. #T2#
Raske lands a hook that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
A short right from Raske on the inside.
Nice body punch from Raske - that landed with a thud.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strawberry backwards.
Raske lands a left hand.
Strawberry wants to stall.
Raske creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Strawberry's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Strawberry drops to his knees and Raske pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Raske!
A victorious Thomas Raske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated DJ Strawberry had this to say: 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.

Event: DARE RISING SUN
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Raske.
Clements fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Raske misses the target.
Clements tries to move into range but Raske moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Raske moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raske creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clements tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raske smiles and moves away.
Clements swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raske counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Raske closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clements lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
A short body shot lands from Clements as the two fighters clinch.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
Raske blocks a body shot from Clements.
Clements throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Clements. #T1#
Clements has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raske after a bit of a struggle.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Clements.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raske lands an uppercut.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Clements.
Clements tries to throw a body punch but Raske avoids it by throwing Clements back against the cage.
Raske pushes Clements back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clements's elbow.
Raske scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Raske prevents a body shot from Clements.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Clements misses with the head strike.
Raske prevents a body shot from Clements.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raske as Clements tries to tie him up.
Clements swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clements's coach down at Archon Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clements's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clements goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Clements misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Clements.
Clements lands a left hand.
Raske tries a body shot but Clements blocks it.
Raske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clementss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Clements scores with a hook to the body.
Clements doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske lands a left hand.
Raske misses with a body punch.
Raske scores with a shoulder strike.
Raske tries to work over Clements's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clements blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Clements fails to land.
Clements works on Raske's body with a couple of short punches.
Raske lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clements backwards.
Clements blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clements jumps guard but Raske turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas Raske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamaal Clements.#T3#
Raske makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clements stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raske.
Clements lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Clements tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raske lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clements goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Clements.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clements is working for takedown but Raske is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clements.
Raske lands with a short shot to the head.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Clements.
Raske wants to get back to striking at distance but Clements won't allow it. #T4#
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Clements lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raske 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!
Clements blocks an uppercut.
Clements trying to control the position but instead, Raske has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clements into the cage.
Clements stalling in the clinch but Raske improves position.
A short uppercut from Clements.
Clements tries to work over Raske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clements blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Raske.
Clements lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clements changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raske fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clements throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A cross from Raske lands.
Raske throws an overhand right that lands on Clements's shoulder, as Clements tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Clements misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Clements finds it's target.
Raske throws a big shot that misses.
Clements doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raske misses with a hook.
Raske seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clements uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
Jamaal Clements seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clements uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raske misses with a looping right.
Clements is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Raske with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clements takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clements slips a jab from Raske.
Clements swings for the body but Raske moves out of range.
Raske swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clements throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raske stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Clements dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raske. That did some damage!
Clements looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
Clements uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
Clements has a takedown stuffed.
Raske avoids the body shot from Clements.
Thomas Raske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raske wants to slow Clements down by chopping away at his legs.
Clements throws out a counter right but Raske avoids it with no problem.
Raske misses with a straight left.
Clements appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clements avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raske moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Raske on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raske misses with a straight right. #T2#
Clements ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raske throws a lazy uppercut
and Clements counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clements lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC2#
Raske is rocked!
The fighters circling - Raske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raske digs a good hook to Clements's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clements shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raske as he avoids it easily.
Clements lands with a good body shot.
Raske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raske on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clements's sensitive parts. #T3#
Raske misses with an uppercut.
Clements misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Raske on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clements connects with a single shot there.
Raske moves in looking to clinch but Clements pushes him off.
Clements lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raske circles away quickly and effectively.
Clements misses with a body punch
and Raske counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clements throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Raske was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clements.
Clements is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raske.
Raske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clements defending well as Raske loads up on a big left hand.
Raske throws a right hand that misses
and Clements counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Clements bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raske's head.
Raske lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clements circles away quickly and effectively.
Clements fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Raske waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clements.
Raske misses with a hook
and Clements connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clements.
Thomas Raske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamaal Clements.
Raske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clements sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clements throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raske connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jamaal Clements will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Clements fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Clements throws a big shot that misses.
Clements looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clements swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raske counters with a nice uppercut.
Raske takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clements takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raske's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clements connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raske scrambles back to his feet.
Clements misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske throws a right hand that misses
and Clements counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clements takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Clements is rocked!
Clements is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raske rather than just go for the knockout.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Clements.
Clements is still on wobbly legs! Can Raske finish him?#T1#
Raske throws a hook to the side of Clements's head but Clements sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clements throws a body shot but no joy.
As Clements backs away, Raske returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Clements. Beautiful body shot.
Clements seems to have recovered his senses.
Raske lands with a right hand.
Raske misses with a straight right.
Raske jabs Clements to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clements misses with an uppercut
and Raske counters with a stiff right hand.
Clements throws a looping overhand right but Raske ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Raske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raske scores with a hook to the body. Clements takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas Raske is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Raske.
Raske throws a monster overhand right that drops Clements! Raske follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Raske!
A victorious Thomas Raske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE HOLLYWOOD
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Carter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raske defends well and Carter ends up having to push Raske into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Carter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Raske to the ground. Carter is now in Raske's guard.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raske is keeping the position for now.
Carter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carter trying to control but Raske is working from the bottom.
Carter is looking to work some ground and pound but Raske has wrist control.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter wants to control from the top but Raske keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske trying to control the position.
Carter looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Raske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter won't allow Raske to sweep him here.
Raske keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Carter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Raske is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carter is thwarting Raske's attempts to control the position.
Raske wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well. #T2#
Carter wants to take a breather but Raske is having none of it.
Carter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raske is not content to let Carter control the position.
Carter content to control rather than advance.
Raske is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raske has hold of Carter's hands but Carter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Raske manages to get to full guard.
Carter landing with the ground and pound.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Raske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raske wants to sweep but no luck.
Carter chips away with some ground and pound.
Carter stopping the sweep attempt from Raske.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raske is controlling Carter's posture.#T4#
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Carter content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Raske has locked up a guillotine! Raske's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Carter is holding on here and Raske must be using up a lot of energy. Carter has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Raske gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Raske!
A very excited looking Thomas Raske 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: DARE DOWN UNDER
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Strom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Strom.
We've been told by Strom's head coaches at Fight Hard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
Strom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strom scores with a one two! Raske had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Julius Strom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strom ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
Raske misses with a hook. Strom ducked under it nicely.
Strom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raske throws a jab when Strom was well out of range.
Strom looks to land a combination but Raske avoids it well.
Nice cross by Raske.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raske slips a jab and a cross from Strom.
Raske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske dodges the punch combination from Strom.
A punch combination from Strom misses.
Raske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Strom fails to land with a series of punches.
Strom misses with a two punch combination.
Strom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raske throws a right and a left that Strom avoids nicely.
Raske throws a good cross that connects.
Raske throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raske cracks Strom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Strom lands with an uppercut that bounces Raske off the ropes and back into range.
Raske avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raske doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strom misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Raske blocks a jab.
Raske lunges at Strom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strom's hand. #ROC2#
Strom is rocked!
Strom throws the left hand but Raske avoids the punch easily.
Oh Strom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strom seems to have got his legs back now.
Strom throws a right hand that Raske ducks under and follows up with a left that Raske also avoids with ease.
Strom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raske misses with a straight left.
Strom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strom lands a two punch combo.
Raske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strom lands with a nice combination. Raske backs away looking to recover.
Strom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Raske throws a body punch but Strom moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Strom.
Strom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strom misses with a series of wild punches.
Raske is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strom with a body shot.
Strom scores with a punch to the head.
Raske showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strom.
Raske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Strom does no damage.
Raske takes a swing at Strom's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Raske 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Raske swings widly with a right hand
and Strom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raske misses with a straight left.
Strom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raske moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strom misses with a hook.
Strom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strom lands a really nice looking cross but Raske seems unphased.
Strom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strom scores with a one two! Raske had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Strom blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Strom.
Strom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Strom is looking for a counter combo.
Raske throws a body punch but Strom moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Strom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Strom!
Strom just misses with a punch to the body.
Raske keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strom throws a nice looking combination but Raske bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strom throws a right and a left that Raske avoids nicely.
A big left from Raske misses.
Strom misses with a double jab
and Raske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Raske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Strom misses the target.
Strom misses with a series of wild punches.
Raske pounces like a tiger and cracks Strom with a vicious hook! Strom is down but not out! Raske follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thomas Raske!
A very excited looking Thomas Raske 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: DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Redford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raske is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Redford is out of range.
Raske blocks a head kick by Redford.
Raske throwing a counter right hand but Redford manages to avoid it.
Redford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raske.
Raske is looking to counter punch.
Raske stuffs the takedown attempt from Redford. Redford gets slowly back to his feet.
Raske is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Redford ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
Redford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raske checks a leg kick.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redford misses with a double jab
and Raske counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Ricky Redford has been cut.
Redford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Raske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redford swings for the body but Raske moves out of range.
Raske throwing a counter right hand but Redford manages to avoid it.
Redford tries to clinch up#KD#
and Raske counters with a nice right hand that sends Redford toppling to the canvas! Redford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Raske finish him?!#ROC#
Redford is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redford misses with a combination #KD#
and Raske counters with a crisp right hand that drops Redford! Raske lets Redford back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T2#
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Raske engages and cracks Redford with a massive lead left hook - Redford tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Raske is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Raske!
A relieved looking Thomas Raske 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: DARE 1
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Raske doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raske on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raske gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Minor connects with a body shot that sends Raske's belly button to the back.
Raske moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Minor misses.
Spider Minor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minor throws a big shot that misses.
Minor's corner calls for a 1-2. Minor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raske slips a jab from Minor.
A little feinted left hand from Raske on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Minor throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Raske swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raske takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raske takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raske doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Minor blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Minor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Minor moves out of range as Raske strikes.#T1#
A big right from Minor misses.
Raske swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raske takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raske moves out of range as Minor strikes.
Minor misses with a hook.
Raske was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raske on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Minor loads up on a big right hand but Raske slips the punch.
A big right from Minor misses.
Minor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raskes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Minor misses with a straight right.
Raske is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Minor throws a poor cross that misses
and Raske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Minor.
Raske moves away from the strike by Minor.
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!
Raske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Raske misses the shot to the body.
Minor digs a good hook to Raske's body.
Sloppy strikes from Minor. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Raske was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minor.
Raske on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Minor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raske.
It looked like Raske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raske on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Minor.
Minor fails to land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raske.
Minor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raske.
It looked like Raske was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minor.
Raske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minor.
Raske swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Minor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Raske slips under a jab.#T3#
Raske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minor.
A little feinted left hand from Raske on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Minor looks to land a combination but Raske avoids it well.
Raske throwing a counter right hand but Minor manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Minor.
Raske connects with a jab.
Minor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raske under the eye.
Minor blocks a jab.
Minor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Raske tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Minor misses.
Raske throws a big counter combination but Minor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Raske uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minor.
Minor misses with a straight left.
Raske was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minor connects with a crisp jab.
Minor misses with a right hand
and Raske counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raske lands a jab to Minor's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raske on the side of the head.#T4#
Minor swings widly with a right hand
and Raske scores with a counter punch that sends Minor to the canvas! Raske smells blood - he's punishing Minor with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Minor has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1##TD#
Raske gets caught napping as Foley dives in and scores a takedown. Raske manages to retain guard.
Foley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raske is trying to control the position but Foley postures up.
Foley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Foley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raske working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Foley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Foley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raske works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foley throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SU#
Foley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Raske lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raske punishes Foley's body with a nice straight punch.
Raske lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Raske closes the distance and clinches.
Foley tries to pull guard but Raske holds him up against the cage and eventually Foley drops back down to his feet.
Foley stalling against the cage.
Foley tries to land knees in the clinch but Raske avoids the damage to the body.
Foley stalling the fight. #T2#
Foley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foley wants to take the fight to the mat but Raske manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raske looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Foley has Raske pressed against the cage, preventing Raske from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Foley pulls guard effortlessly.
Foley is pulling down on Raske's head. It's preventing any offense from Raske, at least for the moment.
Raske trying to stand up but can't free himself from Foley's guard.
Foley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Foley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raske is controlling him.
Foley wants to sweep but no luck.
Foley is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Raske has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Foley is proving hard to escape from.
Foley scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Raske being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raske scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Foley doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Foley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Foley is thwarting Raske's attempts to control the position.
Foley throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Raske to regain full guard. #T4#
Raske is trying to keep Foley in close.
Foley scoring with some ground and pound.
Raske preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raske trying to control the position here.
Foley throws an elbow that misses. Raske uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Foley's guard. Nice move by Raske!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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 Kim Foley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Raske stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raske wants it to stay on the feet.
Foley misses with a takedown attempt
and Raske counters with a nice body shot.
Raske takes a swing at Foley's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Raske closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Foley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raske throws a body shot but no joy.
Foley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raske sprawls and moves away.
Raske avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske tries to clinch but Foley moves out of range.
Foley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Raske manages to circle out of the way.
Raske cracks Foley with an open hand slap.
Foley tries to move into range but Raske moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick by Foley misses
enabling Raske to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Foley has his takedown stuffed
and Raske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raske lands with an overhand left.
Raske fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foley on the side of the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Foley breaks from the clinch.
Raske bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Foley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raske.
Foley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Foley shoots for a double leg takedown but Raske sprawls well. He's pushed Foley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raske misses with a body punch #CL#
and Foley moves into the clinch.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Raske has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Foley uses from the top position.
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!
Raske seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Foley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Raske is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foley postures up in Raske's guard and throws a big left but Raske blocks it. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Raske holds on and takes a little breather.
Raske looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foley is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raske lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Foley managing to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raske wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving.
Raske tries to free his leg and advance position but Foley is retaining full guard.
Foley managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Raske circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Foley rushes Raske and presses him up against the cage.
Foley is trying to pull guard but Raske has him pressed against the cage.
Foley tries to pull guard but Raske forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Raske prevents a body shot from Foley. #BC#
Foley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raske dips to his left and cracks Foley with an uppercut!
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foley tries to clinch there but Raske circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Foley counters by moving into the clinch.
Raske stalling in the clinch but Foley improves position. #TD#
Foley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Foley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Raske tries to free his leg and advance position but Foley is retaining full guard.
Foley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Foley wants to stand and escape but Raske is having none of it.
Foley seems keen to control Raske's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raske stops Foley from standing up.
Raske is looking to stand up but Foley won't let him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Raske trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raske lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raske connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Foley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raske but Raske pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Raske coming out on top.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Kim Foley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raske's jab looks to have found its range, popping Foley under the eye.
Raske paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raske misses with a body shot. #T3##CL2#
Raske gets a clinch.
Foley tries a body shot but Raske blocks it.
Raske scores with a shoulder strike.
Raske wants to break free but Foley has control.
Raske wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raske is trying to push Foley away but Foley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foley jumps guard but Raske turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raske is looking to control Foley's arms but Foley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raske has his back to the cage.
Raske can't break the clinch.
Foley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foley looking to slow down the pace here.
Foley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raske just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Foley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raske walks away with a smile on his face. Foley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Foley misses with a takedown attempt
and Raske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foley keeps the fight on the outside.
Raske tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. Raske catches Foley right on the button with a cross.
Raske lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Foley at a distance. #CL2#
Raske forces Foley back against the cage and clinches.
Foley is trying to pull guard but Raske turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Raske pulls guard effortlessly.
Raske wants to stand and escape but Foley is having none of it.
Raske trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raske 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!

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