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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford feinted with a counter takedown.
Bastard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastard cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bastard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Rutherford is rocked!
Bastard lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rutherford is looking to close the distance but Bastard sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rutherford crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rutherford is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lazy Bastard!
An out of breath Lazy Bastard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mike Rutherford spoke after the fight, saying 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Rutherford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hilton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutherford somewhat.
Hilton fails to land with a series of punches.
Hilton throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Hilton throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hilton misses with a series of wild punches.
Hilton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hilton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hilton misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Milton Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford throws a quick counter head kick but Hilton was just out of range.
Rutherford dives in and grabs Hilton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hilton pushes down on Rutherford's head and hops out.
Hilton shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutherford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hilton. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Rutherford looking to score a takedown here. Hilton is defending well but Rutherford drives through and ends up in Hilton's guard.#T1#
Hilton keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rutherford drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hilton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hilton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hilton! #REVB#
Hilton trying to control the action but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Hilton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hilton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rutherford gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hilton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rutherford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Rutherford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hilton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hilton's back!
Rutherford trying to control.#SUB#
Hilton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rutherford slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3##SUB#
Rutherford working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Hilton is doing well to defend. Rutherford seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Hilton is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Rutherford!
An intense looking Mike Rutherford took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
Milton Hilton spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't hurt.'.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Rutherford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Osiris sprawls well initially but Rutherford persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Rutherford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Osiris tries to get to full guard but Rutherford has control of the leg.
Osiris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osiris.
Rutherford tries to free his leg and advance position but Osiris is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Osiris is looking for a triangle here but Rutherford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rutherford tries to move to mount but Osiris blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rutherford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rutherford trying to control the position but Osiris is working away. #T1#
Osiris tries to buck Rutherford off but Rutherford is having none of it.
Osiris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Rutherford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osiris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Osiris is looking to regain half guard here but Rutherford keeps moving and retains side control.
Osiris wants to control but Rutherford postures up.
Osiris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rutherford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osiris keeps working. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rutherford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Rutherford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osiris has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Rutherford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Osiris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rutherford but great work by Osiris.#SUB2#
Osiris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rutherford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Osiris is trying to move to mount but Rutherford reverses beautifully and ends up in Osiris's guard.
Rutherford pushing down on Osiris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Rutherford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Rutherford seems to be looking for submissions.
Osiris is staying active underneath Rutherford, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rutherford is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Osiris!
Osiris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Osiris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Osiris isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rutherford stacks Osiris on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rutherford!#SUB#
Rutherford tries for a kimura but Osiris is defending well.
Rutherford gets to mount! Osiris was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Osiris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osiris regains half guard.
Osiris is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutherford slips a nice elbow through Osiris's hands, connecting with Osiris's forehead.
Rutherford is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osiris is controlling an arm, preventing Rutherford from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rutherford landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rutherford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rutherford thumps Osiris with a low kick.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Osiris.
Osiris throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rutherford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Osiris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rutherford works his way into full mount!
Osiris tries to improve his position but instead Rutherford has taken his back!
Rutherford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osiris can do to turn this around?
Rutherford controlling well, preventing Osiris from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osiris trying to control the action but Rutherford just sinks the hooks in.
Can Osiris hold on?! Rutherford is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Rutherford is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Osiris defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good control from Rutherford.#T1#
Osiris rolls, trying to escape but Rutherford keeps control of the position.
Rutherford avoiding Osiris 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Rutherford is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Rutherford has managed to slip his arm under Osiris's chin. This could be all over... yep, Osiris is tapping out! Submission win for Rutherford.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Rutherford!
Mike Rutherford took some time post fight to say the following; 'soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Event:
TIT 77 - Fury v Omega
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Goldberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutherford scores with a nice strike.
Rutherford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Mike Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Goldberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rutherford won't be happy with that.
Rutherford is not content to let Goldberg control the position. #SUB2#
Goldberg swings around for an armbar but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Goldberg's guard.
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Rutherford controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goldberg is trying to control Rutherford's posture but Rutherford avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Rutherford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Rutherford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goldberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Goldberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Rutherford swings around for an armbar but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rutherford's guard.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg passes into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Goldberg is trying to work for a kimura but Rutherford is defending well.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Rutherford won't allow it.
Rutherford moves into full guard.
Rutherford wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldberg postures up.
#SUB2#
Goldberg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rutherford dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Goldberg working for a triangle but Rutherford defends it easily.
Rutherford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rutherford drops back looking for a leg! Goldberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goldberg manages to kick Rutherford off! Rutherford jumps back into Goldberg's guard.
Rutherford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goldberg seems keen to control Rutherford's posture.
Goldberg looking to control but Rutherford passes into half guard.
Rutherford has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Goldberg works to full guard.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Goldberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rutherford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutherford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rutherford landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rutherford dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford tries to clinch there but Goldberg circles away.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldberg.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Goldberg's head but Goldberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Rutherford tenderised Goldberg's leg. Goldberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Shlomo Goldberg has been cut.
Rutherford lands a nice shot that snaps Goldberg's head back.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Goldberg counters with a single leg into guard. Rutherford didn't expect that. #SUB#
Rutherford working for a triangle but Goldberg defends it easily.
#T1#
Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Goldberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rutherford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rutherford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Goldberg throws a sloppy strike and Rutherford has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Goldberg is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Rutherford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Rutherford!
A victorious Mike Rutherford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Shlomo Goldberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'Anudda Shoah !!!'.
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Event:
TIT 72 - Baby v Booker III
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutherford - that will leave a mark!
Rutherford slips a jab from Chan.
Rutherford feints a counter leg kick.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford feints the counter takedown.
Chan scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chan tests Rutherford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Chan avoids it.
Chan is looking to counter punch.
Chan checks the leg kick.
Chan throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutherford counters with an inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rutherford has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Rutherford counters with a single leg into guard. Chan didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Rutherford drops back looking for a leg! Chan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chan manages to kick Rutherford off! Rutherford jumps back into Chan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Rutherford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chan trying to keep a closed guard but Rutherford is proving a slippery customer.
Rutherford being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Rutherford tries to free his leg and advance position but Chan is retaining full guard.
Rutherford keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rutherford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rutherford wants to pass the guard but Chan is keeping the position.
Rutherford advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Rutherford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rutherford.
Chan tries to roll over but Rutherford keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rutherford is trying to work for a kimura but Chan is defending well.
#SUB2#
Rutherford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Rutherford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chan tries to roll over but Rutherford keeps him under control.
Chan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rutherford seems to be looking for submissions.
Chan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rutherford on the ground.#SUB2#
Rutherford wants to work for an arm triangle but Chan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chan is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutherford works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chan is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Rutherford is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chan is surviving well by controlling Rutherford's body position as best he can. #T3##SUB2#
Rutherford wants to finish this one by submission but Chan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rutherford. #SUB2#
Rutherford is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Rutherford is working for a guillotine from mount but Chan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Rutherford working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chan tries to reverse the position but Rutherford maintains control.
Chan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rutherford is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chan shrugs it off.
Chan is trying to escape the mount.
#T4##SUB2#
Rutherford is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chan shrugs it off.
Chan can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Rutherford with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Rutherford looking to secure an arm triangle but Chan defends it well. #SUB2#
Rutherford has control of Chan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Rutherford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Chan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rutherford.
Rutherford prevents Chan from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rutherford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Chan is having none of it.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Chan.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Chan moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and clinches.
Rutherford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chan walks away with a smile on his face. Rutherford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chan.
Chan misses with an uppercut.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan misses with a straight left. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Chan has knocked Rutherford down with a huge combo! Chan steps away and waves a wobbly Rutherford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack! Chan connects with the perfect overhand right and Rutherford falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Chan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lirik Chan!
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Event:
TIT 69 - Kromog v Ubereem II
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
A big left from Folio misses.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Rutherford rushes Folio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Folio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rutherford landing knees to the body.
Folio is trying to break free.
Rutherford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Folio.
Rutherford scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Folio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Folio avoiding damage as Rutherford throws knees to the body.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford working Folio over with knees to the body.#T1#
Folio managing to block the knees to the body from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutherford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Folio avoids it.
Rutherford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Folio is defending well for now.
Rutherford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Folio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries to land knees in the clinch but Folio avoids the damage to the body.
Rutherford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2##BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Folio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rutherford avoids the head kick by Folio.
Rutherford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rutherford dodges the punch combination from Folio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Folio misses with an uppercut
and Rutherford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Folio's knee momentarily.
Rutherford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Folio will feel that in the morning.
Folio looks winded!
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Folio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Folio sees coming a mile off.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutherford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Folio's head.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Folio moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Folio! But no joy.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rutherford pushes Folio away with a front kick.#T4#
Rutherford throws a head kick but Folio moves out of range.
Folio unleashes a big counter combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutherford misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD#
Rutherford feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Folio sprawling to the canvas! Folio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rutherford finish him?!
#ROC#
Folio is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Folio will feel that in the morning.
Folio is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutherford finish him?
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Folio circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rutherford. Folio falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rutherford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Rutherford!
Mike Rutherford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TIT - Blubb v Kromog
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Xavier scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutherford should have avoided that one.
Xavier misses with a looping left.
Rutherford shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xavier throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xavier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Rutherford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xavier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Xavier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xavier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xavier.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Xavier.
#T1#
Xavier defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Xavier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutherford in his tracks.
Rutherford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xavier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xavier.
Xavier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
Xavier fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rutherford to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rutherford looks to clinch but Xavier throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rutherford taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joao Vitor Xavier!
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Event:
TIT 59
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Fawce closes the distance and clinches up with Rutherford, looking for a takedown. Fawce pushes Rutherford against the cage but Rutherford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fawce scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Fawce.
Fawce just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRutherford.
Rutherford keeps Fawce at a distance using the push kick.
Fawce shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutherford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fawce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rutherford jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Fawce takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Fawce gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rutherford regains guard.
Fawce landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Fawce postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rutherford is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fawce, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rutherford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Fawce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Rutherford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fawce keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rutherford forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Rutherford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fawce has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rutherford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fawce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rutherford. #SUB2#
Rutherford is looking to control the position but Fawce frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Rutherford grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Fawce there - Rutherford really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Fawce!
After the fight, Max Fawce was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TIT 52 - Head v Vasquez
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Burger closes the distance and clinches up with Rutherford, looking for a takedown. Burger pushes Rutherford against the cage but Rutherford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Burger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Burger is looking to score with low kicks.
Burger shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutherford sprawls well. He's pushed Burger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutherford tried to counter with a leg kick but Burger avoided it.
Mike Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brazilian Burger.
Rutherford stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Rutherford misses its target.#TD2#
Burger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rutherford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutherford is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burger trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burger content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rutherford has locked up a guillotine! Rutherford's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Burger is holding on here and Rutherford must be using up a lot of energy. Burger has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rutherford gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Rutherford!
Our winner, Mike Rutherford, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Brazilian Burger was interviewed post fight and said 'My manager is a dumbass muthafucka!!! Read the fucking forums now you nincompoop!'.
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Event:
TIT 50 - Fury v Jenkins
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford 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 Tiger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tiger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tiger checks a leg kick.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Tiger's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Tiger clinches.
Tiger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tiger lands an elbow inside that Rutherford shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Rutherford has been cut.
Tiger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tiger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutherford blocks it with crossed arms.
Tiger lands an elbow that stopped Rutherford in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford is trying to pull guard but Tiger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tiger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tiger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rutherford.
Tiger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rutherford tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford tries to pull guard but Tiger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Tiger avoiding damage as Rutherford throws knees to the body.
Tiger lands a nice elbow. #ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
Tiger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiger jerks Rutherford's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Rutherford drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Tiger goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Tiger because Rutherford was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Tony Tiger!
Tony Tiger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TIT 45 - Battock v Rutherford
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Rutherford tries to land a body kick
and Battock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford throws a nice head kick!
Battock moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Battock swinging wildly here.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rutherford has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Battock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battock slaps away a takedown attempt from Rutherford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battock misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Rutherford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Battock walks away with a smile on his face. Rutherford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Battock stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rutherford.
Good leg kick by Battock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Good leg kick by Battock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Battock lands with an uppercut that bounces Rutherford off the cage and back into range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutherford. Battock shrugs it off though.
Battock misses with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a takedown
and Battock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious Beast in the buildup to the fight.
John Battock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Battock avoids it.
Battock misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Battock lands with a cross. #ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
Battock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can Battock finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battock drops Rutherford with a huge uppercut! Rutherford drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Battock is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Battock!
John Battock retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, John Battock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TIT 41 Battock v Fawce
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Xavier stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xavier misses with a hook
#TD#
and Rutherford counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xavier!
Xavier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Rutherford has an Americana. Xavier didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rutherford is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rutherford hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Rutherford!
A very excited looking Mike Rutherford 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.
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Event:
TIT 37 - Embolo v Komrog
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Tiger clinches up against the cage.
Tiger lands an elbow that stopped Rutherford in his tracks for a moment.
Rutherford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tiger lands a nice knee to the body.
Rutherford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tiger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rutherford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tiger throws an elbow but misses.
Tiger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rutherford's defenses.
Tiger'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.
Rutherford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiger walks away with a smile on his face. Rutherford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutherford.#CL2#
Tiger moves into the clinch.
Tiger lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Tiger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Rutherford has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tiger uses from the top position.
Rutherford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Rutherford looking for a triangle here. Tiger is fighting it but it looks tight! Rutherford pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tiger is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Rutherford!
An out of breath Mike Rutherford thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TIT 32 - Glass v Embolo
Date: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Fitzberry misses with a head kick.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzberry.#CL2#
Fitzberry closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Rutherford ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rutherford no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Rutherford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rutherford is tightening it up a little... Fitzberry has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fitzberry reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fitzberry taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rutherford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Rutherford!
After winning the bout, Mike Rutherford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TIT 30 - Bell v Battock
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Cheesecake misses.
Cheesecake connects with a nice looking jab.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chilean Cheesecake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheesecake misses with a few strikes there.
Rutherford feinted with a counter takedown.
Cheesecake connects with a jab.
A big right from Cheesecake misses.
Cheesecake connects with a looping right hand.
Rutherford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cheesecake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rutherford scrambles back to his feet.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Cheesecake moves out of range easily.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheesecake.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutherford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Cheesecake sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheesecake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cheesecake avoids a kick to the body.
Cheesecake paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cheesecake throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Rutherford counters with a takedown into side control.
Rutherford advances nicely into full mount.
Rutherford has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Rutherford has control of Cheesecake's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cheesecake regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1##SUB#
Rutherford is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Cheesecake is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Rutherford!
After winning the bout, Mike Rutherford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Chilean Cheesecake stepped up to the mic, saying 'My manager is a dumbass muthafucka!!! Upgrade your account to VIP now you nincompoop!'.
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Event:
TIT 24 - Marcell v Percival
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Chan throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Rutherford walks into a left hand.
Rutherford shoots in but no luck this time.
Rutherford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
Rutherford feints the counter takedown.
Chan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chan throws a nice looking combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chan.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Chan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Chan.
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!
Chan throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Chan throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rutherford with the counter takedown but Chan avoids it easily.
Chan thuds a left hand into Rutherford's body.
Rutherford has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lirik Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutherford.#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
Chan throws a nice looking combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can Chan finish him?
Chan cracks Rutherford with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rutherford tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Chan pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rutherford is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lirik Chan!
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Event:
TIT 19 - Lius v Glass
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick from Rutherford lands but Assunsao takes it in his stride.
Nice body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Assunsao blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Assunsao drives through and clinches with Rutherford against the cage.
Assunsao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutherford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Assunsao tries to land a knee to the head but Rutherford blocks with his arms.
Rutherford takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Assunsao.
Assunsao tries a knee to the head but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford goes for a takedown attempt but Assunsao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Assunsao moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Assunsao throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body
and Assunsao counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Assunsao went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Assunsao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutherford paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rutherford tries to keep at a distance but Assunsao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford landing knees to the body.
Assunsao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Rutherford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Assunsao misses with a knee to the head.
Assunsao looking to throw knees to the head but Rutherford is blocking nicely.
Assunsao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford is trying to pull guard but Assunsao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raphael Assunsao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Rutherford.
Rutherford is trying to break free.
Rutherford has Assunsao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Assunsao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Assunsao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Assunsao unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Assunsao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutherford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rutherford obliges.
Assunsao utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Assunsao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rutherford.
#T2#
Assunsao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Assunsao working Rutherford over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Assunsao.
Assunsao looking to throw knees to the head but Rutherford is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Rutherford jumps into guard, dragging Assunsao to the mat.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford trying to control the position here.
Rutherford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Assunsao wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving. #T3#
Rutherford is trying to keep Assunsao in close.
Rutherford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Assunsao's guard. #REVB#
Rutherford controls from within his opponent's guard.
Assunsao wants to improve his position but instead Rutherford has moved into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rutherford is looking to advance position but Assunsao won't allow it. #SU2#
Rutherford decides to stand up.
Assunsao is looking to clinch.
Assunsao stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assunsao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
Mike Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Assunsao.
Assunsao misses with a straight left.
Assunsao misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Assunsao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Assunsao forces Rutherford back against the cage and clinches.
Assunsao lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Assunsao instigates a clinch.
Rutherford tries to land knees in the clinch but Assunsao avoids the damage to the body.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Assunsao looking to throw knees to the head but Rutherford is blocking nicely.
Assunsao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Assunsao misses with a knee to the head.
Rutherford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Assunsao managing to block the knees to the body from Rutherford.
Assunsao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Assunsao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rutherford is defending well for now.
Assunsao landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Rutherford.
Assunsao tries to clinch but Rutherford moves away
and Rutherford counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutherford is looking to slow Assunsao down with leg kicks.
Rutherford scores with a push kick.
Mike Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Assunsao moved away.
Assunsao misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Assunsao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Assunsao wants to clinch.
Assunsao is looking to clinch but Rutherford is avoiding it.
#T2#
Assunsao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Assunsao blocks a jab.
Rutherford delivers a nice body kick.
Assunsao tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Assunsao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assunsao blocks the body kick.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assunsao wants to clinch.
Assunsao tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford lands a head kick. Assunsao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rutherford lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T3#
Rutherford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Assunsao moves out of range.
Assunsao throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Assunsao will feel that in the morning.
Assunsao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Assunsao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Assunsao doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutherford circles away.
Assunsao tries to clinch
and Rutherford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Assunsao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Assunsao moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Assunsao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutherford replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Assunsao blocks it well.
Assunsao throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Assunsao ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.#T4#
Rutherford lands the left hand.
Assunsao 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.
Assunsao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assunsao takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Rutherford misses
and Assunsao counters with a stiff right hand.
Assunsao lands a jab to the nose.
Assunsao tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutherford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Assunsao blocks the body kick.
Assunsao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Assunsao gets a clinch.
Assunsao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Assunsao tries to land a knee to the head but Rutherford blocks with his arms.
Rutherford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Assunsao avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rutherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Assunsao moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Assunsao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a head kick. Assunsao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Assunsao is looking to clinch but Rutherford is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assunsao tries to clinch up but Rutherford circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutherford steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Assunsao misses the target.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Assunsao.#T1#
Rutherford lands with a kick to the temple. Assunsao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Assunsao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Assunsao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Assunsao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Assunsao's corner calls for a 1-2. Assunsao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assunsao.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assunsao.
Assunsao tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a head kick that Assunsao semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Assunsao misses its intended target.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Assunsao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Assunsao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Assunsao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Assunsao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutherford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assunsao scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assunsao misses with an uppercut.
Assunsao is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Assunsao moves into the clinch successfully.
Assunsao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Assunsao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Assunsao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Assunsao controls the action.
#TD2#
Rutherford pulls guard effortlessly.
Assunsao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rutherford keeping full guard, as Assunsao tries to pass. #T3#
Assunsao stopping the sweep attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford controls Assunsao momentarily but Assunsao frees himself.
Assunsao trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Rutherford has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Assunsao blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
#CL#
Assunsao clinches up with Rutherford and pushes him back against the cage.
Assunsao misses with a knee strike.
Assunsao crunches a lovely knee into Rutherford's ribcage.
Rutherford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Assunsao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutherford blocks it with crossed arms.
Rutherford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Assunsao smiles and moves away.
Assunsao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutherford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Rutherford.
I think Rutherford 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rutherford!
Mike Rutherford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TIT 14 - Guy v Jones
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Bell clinches. #TD#
Bell gets control of Rutherford's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rutherford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell trying to control the position.
Bell seems keen to control Rutherford's posture.
Bell looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Rutherford sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rutherford is now in half guard.
Bell trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rutherford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Rutherford eventually gives up the hold.
Rutherford trying to control the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford's coach down at Area51 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rutherford's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Bell has managed to clinch.
Bell fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Bell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bell moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Bell misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Bell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Bell throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Bell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bell missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bell moves out of range of the body kick.
Crunch! Rutherford slams his shin into Bell's torso.
Bell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bell moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Bell.
Bell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
And Rutherford responds with a good body kick, but Bell manages to step out the way in time.
Bell tries to clinch up.
Bell is looking to clinch.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Bell tries to clinch up but Rutherford circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutherford delivers a nice body kick.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Bell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A cross from Rutherford lands.
Uzziel Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Bell walks into a left hand.
Bell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#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!
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rutherford.
Bell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
As Rutherford tries to get set, Bell tries to push him back and clinch up but Rutherford manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Bell clinches.
Rutherford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bell is defending well for now.#TD#
Bell jumps guard.
#SUB#
Bell has an active guard here but Rutherford has managed to pass into half guard.
Bell is pressing down on Rutherford's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell is trying to control the position but Rutherford postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rutherford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutherford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bell.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Bell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Rutherford defending well as Bell loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bell 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.
Bell 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.
Bell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutherford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bell will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford lands a high kick!
Bell tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutherford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1##CL#
Bell rushes Rutherford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Bell fails to land.
Rutherford jumps guard but Bell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Bell pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutherford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutherford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bell working for submissions but it's allowed Rutherford to get to half guard.
Rutherford is trying to control. Bell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Bell regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutherford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rutherford has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bell is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rutherford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bell's guard.#T3#
Rutherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutherford stands and throws Bell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rutherford tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bell tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rutherford wants to stand but Bell is controlling his arm.
Bell is trying to improve his position.
Bell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rutherford works his way into full mount!
Rutherford is looking to stand but Bell has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutherford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rutherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Bell moves out of range.
Bell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bell throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
Bell is looking to clinch.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bell misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutherford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell throws a right hand that misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Bell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Bell 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.#TD2#
Rutherford gets control of Bell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rutherford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bell wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving. #T1#
Bell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rutherford's guard. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura but Rutherford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bell to get the leverage.
Bell is thwarting Rutherford's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bell looking for a submission but Rutherford manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bell wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Mike Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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.
Rutherford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rutherford keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass. #SUB#
Bell drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bell seems to have locked his on tight now - Rutherford screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bell, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Uzziel Bell!
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Event:
TIT 9 - Baby v Coke
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Jenkins checks a leg kick.
Mike Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rutherford shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rutherford showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Rutherford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Rutherford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jenkins defends it well.
Rutherford is pressing down on Jenkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jenkins is holding on for now.
Jenkins trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutherford is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Rutherford is working for a kimura but Jenkins is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##ES#
Jenkins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That kick from Rutherford tenderised Jenkins's leg. Jenkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jenkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Jenkins tries to counter with a takedown but Rutherford is quick to defend against it.
Rutherford's coach down at Area51 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rutherford's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jenkins tried to score with a low kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
Jenkins is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Jenkins off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Rutherford closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rutherford lands in his opponent's guard.
Rutherford postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully.
Rutherford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rutherford wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Rutherford tries to move to mount but Jenkins blocks the move with his legs.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Rutherford trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rutherford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rutherford swings around for an armbar but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rutherford's guard.
Jenkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Rutherford wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutherford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jenkins's guard. #REVB#
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Rutherford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rutherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Rutherford tries to pass.
Rutherford passes Jenkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jenkins trying to control but Rutherford postures up.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rutherford on the ground.
Rutherford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rutherford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rutherford uses his free foot to push down on Jenkins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jenkins. #T4#
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Rutherford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jenkins is trying to escape the mount.
Rutherford controlling from the full mount.
Jenkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rutherford controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Rutherford looking to secure an arm triangle but Jenkins defends it well.
Jenkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rutherford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rutherford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutherford feints the counter takedown.
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Jenkins slaps the foot to one side.
Rutherford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jenkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Roscoe Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutherford avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jenkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford with the counter takedown but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Jenkins tries a low kick but Rutherford avoids it.
Jenkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins is looking to clinch. #T1#
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins tries to clinch up but Rutherford circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Jenkins gets caught flat footed, as Rutherford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Jenkins pushes Rutherford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Rutherford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jenkins throws a big counter combination but Rutherford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Rutherford fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Jenkins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rutherford to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jenkins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rutherford pulls down on the head and he's put Jenkins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Rutherford!
Our winner, Mike Rutherford, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TIT 4 - Double Trouble
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Battock.
Battock looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Battock throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Battock throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Battock.
Battock thuds his right hand into Rutherford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Battock.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rutherford throws a solid leg kick but Battock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutherford.#KD#
Battock lands a big uppercut and Rutherford crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rutherford looks OK. Battock waves Rutherford back to his feet!#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can Battock finish him?
Rutherford bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Battock comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Rutherford falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Rutherford was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Battock!
John Battock very nearly forgot to thank Quark's amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
TIT it's a beautiful thing
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Mokaev throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Mokaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Rutherford scores with a takedown into Mokaev's guard.#SUB2#
Mokaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mokaev keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mokaev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rutherford stops Mokaev from standing up.
Mokaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mokaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mokaev being controlled here, momentarily.
Rutherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Mokaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1##SUB#
Rutherford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rutherford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rutherford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Rutherford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mokaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rutherford wants to control from the top but Mokaev keeps moving.
Rutherford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rutherford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mokaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rutherford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Rutherford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Mokaev tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Mokaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mokaev is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rutherford gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Mokaev is sitting in close to Rutherford's body. Rutherford has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mokaev is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mokaev is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rutherford.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Rutherford!
Mike Rutherford really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Quark's logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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