Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: JDNC Las Vegas 4
Date: Dec 27, 2022

#R1#
Smart misses the jab.
Rawse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rawse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Smart gets a takedown into half guard.
Smart wants to take a breather but Rawse is having none of it.
Smart throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rawse to regain full guard.
Rawse keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Smart postures up in Rawse's guard and throws a big left but Rawse blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Rawse blocks nicely.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Rawse.#T1#
Rawse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smart throws an elbow that misses. Rawse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smart's guard. Nice move by Rawse!#REVB#
Rawse trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smart wants to sweep here but Rawse controlling him for the moment.
Rawse tries to stand but Smart is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smart 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.
Smart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rawse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smart pushes down on Rawse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smart tries to pass to full mount but Rawse defends it.
Smart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Smart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rawse is trying to stand up here but Smart is controlling him well.
Rawse is not content to let Smart control the position.
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Smart.
Rawse is not content to let Smart control the position.
Rawse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smart.
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rawse's head. #T4#
Smart throwing shots but Rawse is blocking nicely.
Rawse 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.
Smart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smart drops an elbow to the side of Rawse's head.
Smart working over Rawse with some ground and pound. Rawse looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rawse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smart.
Smart 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smart trying to control the action but Rawse is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
That's time! Smart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smart lands an overhand right.
Rawse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawse looks to score with a jab to the body but Smart is just out of range.
Rawse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse wants to clinch but Smart slips to the side
and Smart counters with a left and a right that stings Rawse. #CL2#
Rawse forces Smart back against the cage and clinches.
Smart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rawse tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Rawse back against the cage.
Rawse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smart digs a right hand into Rawse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rawse's gas tank.
Rawse swings wildly with an uppercut but Smart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawse.
Smart blocks a body shot from Rawse.
Rawse tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Rawse.
Smart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Rawse.
A body shot lands from Smart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawse takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Smart misses with some punches.
Rawse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rawse blocks a body shot from Smart.
A body shot lands from Rawse.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rawse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Smart.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Smart misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Smart.
Smart misses with some punches.
Smart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Smart.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Rawse scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Smart fails to land.
A short right from Smart on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smart is trying to drag Rawse to the mat but Rawse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smart tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Smart.
Peter Smart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Smart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Rawse controls his hands.
Rawse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smart or not.
Smart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Rawse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rawse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smart backwards.
Rawse tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rawse tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Rawse back against the cage.
A short left from Rawse.
A nice left hand lands by Rawse.
Rawse tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Rawse back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Smart prevents a body shot from Rawse.
Smart wants a takedown but no success here.
Rawse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rawse tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Rawse back against the cage.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rawse tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Rawse back against the cage.
Rawse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rawse tries to throw a body punch but Smart avoids it by throwing Rawse back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rawse.
Rawse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rawse presses Smart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rawse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rawse misses with a punch to the body.
Rawse misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rawse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smart goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Smart goes for a takedown attempt but Rawse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Smart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rawse fails to land with a series of punches.
Smart thuds his right hand into Rawse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Rawse rushes Smart and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse throws a head punch that misses.
Smart can't find room to land a body shot as Rawse controls the action.
Smart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rawse scores with a hook to the body.
Smart looking for a takedown.
Rawse prevents a body shot from Smart.
Smart gets through Rawse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Smart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rawse misses with a punch to the body.
Smart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rawse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.#R3#
Smart scores with a head kick.
Rawse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Smart. #TD#
Smart shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rawse is controlling Smart's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rawse is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart misses with a head shot. Rawse uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Smart throws a strike but Rawse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rawse working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smart's head.
Rawse trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart controls Rawse momentarily but Rawse frees himself.
Rawse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rawse won't allow Smart to sweep him here.
Smart is working hard here to advance position.
Smart controls Rawse momentarily but Rawse frees himself. #T2#
Smart 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.
Rawse lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rawse lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rawse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rawse landing some decent shots from guard.
Rawse content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ricky Rawse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rawse wants to clinch.#T3#
Rawse moves to clinch but Smart breaks away
and Smart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smart swats away the attempt to clinch by Rawse.
Rawse lands a jab.
Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rawse throws a jab when Smart was well out of range.
Smart darts in looking for a takedown but Rawse gets double underhooks and turns Smart into the cage.
Rawse is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smart tries to throw a body punch but Rawse avoids it by throwing Smart back against the cage.
Rawse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rawse gets through Smart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smart. #T4#
Rawse prevents a body shot from Smart.
Smart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smart swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peter Smart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smart prevents a body shot from Rawse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawse.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Smart blocks a body shot from Rawse.
Smart tries to work over Rawse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Smart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smart takes a shot to the head.
Rawse misses with a body punch.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Rawse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rawse lands a body shot in the clinch.

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 Peter Smart.
Well Smart 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: JDNC Las Vegas 3
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Rawse misses with a combination
and Olafsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Olafsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hilo MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Olafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olafsson avoids the body shot from Rawse.
Olafsson throws a quick counter head kick but Rawse was just out of range.#CL2#
Rawse closes the distance and pushes Olafsson back into the cage.#BC#
Olafsson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Rawse rushes Olafsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Olafsson blocks an uppercut.
Rawse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Rawse.
Olafsson blocks an uppercut.
Rawse misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Olafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olafsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olafsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Olafsson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Rawse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rawse cracks Olafsson with a nice body shot.#T1#
Olafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rawse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olafsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rawse fails to land.
Olafsson tries to pull guard but Rawse won't allow it.
Olafsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rawse has him pressed against the cage.
Rawse throws a head punch that misses.
Rawse lands a left hand.
Rawse tries to work over Olafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Olafsson manages to break the clinch.
Olafsson dodges the punch combination from Rawse.
Olafsson scores with a jab to the body.
Olafsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rawse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olafsson counters with a body kick.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olafsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Rawse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawse misses with a left hand
and Olafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Rawse rushes Olafsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rawse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olafsson's efforts to push away.#BC#
Olafsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rawse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Olafsson counters with a three punch combo that has Rawse backing up. Rawse nods at Olafsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Olafsson pushes Rawse away with a front kick.
Olafsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Olafsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawse manages to avoid it.
Rawse tries to clinch up.
Rawse lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Rawse rushes Olafsson and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rawse.
Rawse swings wildly with an uppercut but Olafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Olafsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rawse can turn it around.#TD#
Olafsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Olafsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Rawse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olafsson controlling Rawse's posture.
Olafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rawse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Olafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Olafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rawse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Olafsson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rawse is now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rawse is keen to just control but Olafsson is a slippery customer.
Rawse scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rawse seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Olafsson trying to get back to full guard but Rawse takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rawse trying to control but Olafsson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Olafsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Olafsson walks into a left hand.
Rawse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Rawse moves into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rawse in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rawse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Olafsson prevents a body shot from Rawse.
Rawse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rawse. #BC#
Olafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rawse forces Olafsson back against the cage and clinches.
Olafsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rawse.
Olafsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rawse's elbow.
Rawse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawse working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Olafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Olafsson lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Olafsson decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Rawse is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Olafsson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rawse is looking to defend but Olafsson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rawse! Olafsson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rawse taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjorn Olafsson!
Bjorn Olafsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GC 464: Flair VS Baxxter
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Rawse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Adams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adams working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Adams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawse manages to get to full guard.
Adams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Adams is stalling in the full guard.
Adams trying to control but Rawse is working from the bottom.
Adams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Rawse blocks nicely.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rawse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rawse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rawse is trying to keep Adams in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rawse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rawse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rawse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rawse throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Adams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rawse's head.
Adams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Adams passes to side control.
Adams cracks Rawse with a big right hand but Rawse just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rawse is not content to let Adams control the position.
Rawse defending against the ground and pound.
Adams wants to control but Rawse is keeping him busy.
Adams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
Adams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Adams tries to score with some ground and pound. Rawse controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rawse tries to improve position but can't.
Adams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Adams working the head with strikes.
Adams in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Adams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Adams in side control, throwing shots but Rawse defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawse regains half guard, as Adams was trying to land strikes.
Adams is trying to control the action in half guard but Rawse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grizzley Adams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Adams connects with a right hand. Rawse shakes it off.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rawse on the side of the head.
Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rawse defends well and Adams ends up having to push Rawse into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A lazy left from Adams finds it's target.
Rawse misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Adams coming out on top.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rawse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Rawse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Rawse rushes Adams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Adams is trying to drag Rawse to the mat but Rawse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ricky Rawse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grizzley Adams.
Rawse misses with the head strike.
Adams wants a takedown but no success here.
Rawse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Rawse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams is looking for a takedown.
Rawse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams wants to take the fight to the mat but Rawse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adams looking for a takedown.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams wants a takedown but no success here.
Adams has Rawse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rawse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Rawse prevents a takedown attempt there.
I was talking to Rawse's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rawse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adams.
Rawse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Adams wants a takedown.
Rawse gets underhooks to prevent Adams's takedown attempt.
Rawse tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Rawse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rawse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rawse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Rawse.
Rawse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Grizzley Adams has been cut.
Rawse misses with a body punch.
Rawse lands a body shot.
Rawse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rawse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rawse lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Rawse lands a shoulder strike.
Rawse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Good body shot from Rawse.
Rawse lands a right hand. #ROC#Adams is rocked!
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Rawse finish him?
Rawse unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Adams! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rawse is unloading with more strikes now! Adams drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
Our winner, Ricky Rawse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 460: King VS Kiran
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Rawse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thulani pinned against the cage. Thulani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Thulani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Thulani.
Rawse tries to circle away but Thulani has him pinned against the cage.
Thulani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rawse goes for a takedown attempt but Thulani pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rawse scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thulani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rawse changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thulani wants to clinch.#CL2#
Thulani fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rawse, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Rawse lands a nice uppercut.
Rawse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Thulani 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.
Rawse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thulani swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thulani lands with a short shot to the head.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thulani.
Thulani throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawse. #BC#
Rawse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rawse keeps the fight on the outside.
Rawse looks for a takedown but Thulani sprawls well.
Thulani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thulani doesn't manage to clinch there - Rawse circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thulani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Thulani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawse moves forwards but Thulani connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rawse misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Thulani waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Rawse. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rawse to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#Rawse is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Rawse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rawse seems to have got his legs back now.
Rawse is pulling down on Thulani's head. It's preventing any offense from Thulani, at least for the moment.
Rawse 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.
Rawse is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Rawse has control of Thulani's left arm, preventing Thulani from doing any damage.
Rawse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thulani is one step ahead there.
Rawse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thulani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rawse pulls Thulani in to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thulani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thulani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thulani is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rawse pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thulani back to the cage. Rawse follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Rawse does no damage.
Rawse stalks Thulani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thulani's face. Thulani staggers backwards, shaken.
Rawse throws a hook but Thulani blocks it.
Rawse connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Thulani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rawse lands the left hand.
Mandlenkosi Thulani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Thulani moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thulani swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thulani.
Rawse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thulani after a bit of a struggle.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Thulani misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Rawse breaks the clinch.
Rawse misses with a wild body shot.
Thulani ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Nice defenses there by Thulani.
Thulani connects with a single shot there.
Thulani closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rawse counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mandlenkosi Thulani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Rawse's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rawse swats away the attempt to clinch by Thulani.
Rawse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawse swats away the attempt to clinch by Thulani.#KD2#
Thulani cracks Rawse with a big right hand and Rawse goes down!#ROC2#Rawse is rocked!
Thulani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rawse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oh Rawse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rawse pulls Thulani in close to prevent any damage.
Rawse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thulani is one step ahead there.
Rawse seems to have got his legs back now.
Rawse looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thulani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Thulani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rawse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thulani is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawse has wrist control.
Thulani being controlled here momentarily.
Thulani's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thulani trying to control but Rawse is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Rawse drives through with a takedown into Thulani's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rawse landing some decent shots from guard.
Thulani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thulani keeping full guard, as Rawse tries to pass. #T2#
Rawse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rawse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rawse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thulani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thulani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rawse postures up and lands a big shot to Thulani's brow.
Thulani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rawse with a nice head shot there.
Thulani wants to sweep but no luck.
Rawse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rawse throws a big right hand that misses.
Thulani wants to get back to his feet but Rawse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rawse working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thulani's head.
Thulani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thulani wants to sweep here but Rawse controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Rawse is looking to work some ground and pound but Thulani has wrist control.
Thulani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawse.
Rawse 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.
Thulani trying to control the position.
Rawse throwing strikes but missing.
Rawse stopping the sweep attempt from Thulani.
Rawse throws a strike but Thulani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rawse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thulani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thulani stopping the sweep attempt from Rawse.#T4#
Rawse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rawse looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawse, not yet.
Rawse keeping moving, preventing Thulani from controlling successfully.
Thulani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thulani looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thulani wants to control from the top but Rawse keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mandlenkosi Thulani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricky Rawse's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thulani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rawse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Thulani.#TD#
Rawse looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thulani!

Thulani explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rawse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thulani moves in looking to clinch but Rawse pushes him off.
Rawse misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Thulani counters with a left hand that sends Rawse to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thulani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rawse keeping moving, preventing Thulani from controlling successfully.
Thulani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rawse has Thulani pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Rawse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thulani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thulani pulls Rawse in to control the position.
Rawse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rawse throwing strikes from guard but Thulani blocks nicely.
Thulani pulls Rawse in to control the position.
Thulani trying to keep a closed guard but Rawse is proving a slippery customer.
Thulani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thulani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawse's guard. #REVB#
Thulani trying to control but Rawse is working from the bottom.
Thulani controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mandlenkosi Thulani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rawse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thulani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thulani is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rawse postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ricky Rawse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rawse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thulani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rawse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thulani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rawse connects with a couple of short punches.
Rawse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thulani is on top in guard. #REVB#
Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thulani manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thulani working a defensive guard here.
Thulani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thulani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rawse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Rawse is looking to work some ground and pound but Thulani has wrist control.
Rawse works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thulani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rawse is working away from the top position though.
Rawse throwing shots but Thulani is blocking nicely.
Rawse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rawse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thulani is trying to maintain the position but Rawse is very close to passing his half guard.
Rawse 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.
Thulani regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rawse.
Thulani wants to get back to his feet but Rawse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rawse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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 Ricky Rawse.
I think Thulani 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GC 457: Le Delma VS Rahl
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Rawse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
Slugs tries to clinch up but Rawse circles away and keeps his distance.
Rawse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slugs momentarily.
Slugs is looking to clinch but Rawse is avoiding it. #TD#
Rawse closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
Rawse not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slugs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Slugs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawse pulls his head out easily.
Rawse looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rawse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slugs defending well though. #SUB2#
Slugs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rawse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slugs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rawse slips a nice elbow through Slugs's hands, connecting with Slugs's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Slugs pushes Rawse off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Slugs instigates a clinch.
Slugs taking a breather.
Rawse is looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Rawse's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Rawse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slugs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rawse avoids it.
Slugs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slugs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slugs tries to land knees in the clinch but Rawse avoids the damage to the body.
Slugs lands a nice shot to the body.
Rawse managing to block the knees to the body from Slugs.
Slugs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawse blocks it with crossed arms.
Slugs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rawse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rawse is breathing heavily.
Slugs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slugs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rawse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Slugs throws an elbow but it misses.
Slugs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rawse takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slugs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slugs throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slugs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slugs leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've been informed that Slugs 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.
Rawse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slugs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rawse avoids the elbow strike from Slugs, against the cage.
A short left from Slugs.
Slugs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rawse dodges an elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs pushes off an throws an elbow but Rawse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawse.
Slugs tries a knee to the head but Rawse blocks it.
Slugs misses with a knee strike.
Slugs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slugs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slugs lands a shoulder strike.
Slugs lands a damaging elbow.
Slugs cracks Rawse with a nice body shot.
Slugs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rawse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slugs is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Slugs.
Rawse is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawse is looking to break free of the clinch but Slugs has double underhooks.
Slugs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
Slugs slowing the pace effectively.
Slugs throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Rawse prevents a body shot from Slugs.
Nice elbow from Slugs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slugs throws an elbow but it misses.
Slugs misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slugs.
Slugs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice elbow from Slugs.
Rawse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slugs. #KD2#
Slugs lands a vicious elbow to the side of Rawse's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Slugs tries to finish him with strikes but Rawse still seems able to defend himself so Slugs steps back and lets Rawse get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC2#Rawse is rocked!#CUT2#Ricky Rawse's cut is getting worse.
Slugs closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rawse out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doug Slugs!
A very excited looking Doug Slugs 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1#
Rawse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pruitt misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Rawse shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pruitt's guard.
Rawse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pruitt 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.
Pruitt trying to keep a closed guard but Rawse is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Pruitt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rawse uses it to pass to side control.
Pruitt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rawse's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pruitt tries to kick Rawse off but Rawse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rawse is taking a breather. Pruitt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pruitt wants to improve his position but Rawse is controlling well. #T1#
Rawse is thwarting Pruitt's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Rawse seems content to control.
Rawse throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pruitt tries to get to full guard but Rawse has control of the leg.
Pruitt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rawse is working away from the top position though.
Pruitt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pruitt.
Pruitt trying to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rawse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawse postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rawse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pruitt takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Pruitt gets tackled into the cage by Rawse. Rawse maintains the clinch.
Pruitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawse.
Pruitt tries to stall but Rawse uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pruitt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rawse trying to control the position but instead, Pruitt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rawse into the cage.
Pruitt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pruitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rawse wants to take the fight to the mat but Pruitt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Rawse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pruitt is trying to stall.
Pruitt managing to block the knees to the body from Rawse.
Rawse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rawse blocks the elbow strike.
Pruitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Rawse controls his hands.
Pruitt working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Pruitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pruitt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Pruitt.
Pruitt misses with a left hand
enabling Rawse to counter with a crisp jab.
Rawse misses with a series of wild punches.
Rawse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pruitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Pruitt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rawse scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Rawse misses its intended target.
Pruitt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pruitt misses the target.
Pruitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pruitt catches Rawse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rawse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Pruitt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rawse lands a really nice looking cross but Pruitt seems unphased.
Pruitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawse.
Pruitt throws a jab when Rawse was well out of range.
Solomon Pruitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rawse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pruitt.
Pruitt leaves Rawse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pruitt lands a jab to Rawse's midsection.
Rawse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Pruitt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rawse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pruitt as he jumps to the side.
Rawse blocks a head kick by Pruitt.
Pruitt connects with a crisp jab.
Pruitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pruitt misses with a looping right.
Donk. Pruitt catches Rawse right on the button with a cross.
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Pruitt moves away and avoids it.
Rawse throws a series of punches but Pruitt moves out of range.
Rawse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pruitt lands with a good body shot.
Pruitt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pruitt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pruitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawse was well out of range. Poor timing from Pruitt.
A head kick misses from Pruitt.
Rawse tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Rawse darts in looking for a takedown but Pruitt gets double underhooks and turns Rawse into the cage.
Solomon Pruitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawse.
Pruitt scores with a nice right hand.
Rawse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rawse takes a swing at Pruitt's ribcage but misses.
Pruitt throws a right hand that misses
and Rawse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pruitt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pruitt swings for the body but Rawse moves out of range.
Pruitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawse.
Pruitt stuffs the takedown attempt from Rawse. Rawse gets slowly back to his feet.
Pruitt connects with a solid leg kick.
Pruitt lands the left hand.
Pruitt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rawse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pruitt manages to avoid it.#T2#
Rawse misses with the combination. #CL2#
Rawse moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Rawse is working Pruitt over against the cage.
Rawse blocks the elbow strike.
Rawse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pruitt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pruitt walks into a jab.
Pruitt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rawse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pruitt circles away.
Pruitt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pruitt.
Pruitt lands a jab to Rawse's midsection.
Rawse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Rawse.#T3#
Rawse jabs at Pruitt's body.
Rawse dives in for a single leg takedown but Pruitt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rawse is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pruitt. Rawse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pruitt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rawse.
Rawse throws a hook but Pruitt avoids it easily.
Rawse fails to land with a series of punches.
Rawse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rawse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rawse fails with a takedown attempt.
It looks like Pruitt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pruitt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rawse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rawse throws a right hand that misses
and Pruitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rawse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pruitt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pruitt tries to counter with a takedown but Rawse is quick to defend against it.
Pruitt throws a series of punches but Rawse avoids them all with ease.
Rawse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pruitt misses with a straight left. #T4##TD2#
Rawse changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pruitt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pruitt controls the position for a moment.
Pruitt is looking to reverse the position.
Pruitt regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Rawse seems content to control.
Pruitt is looking for a sweep. Rawse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pruitt is not content to let Rawse control the position.
Pruitt is looking for a sweep. Rawse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pruitt is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Pruitt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pruitt takes one on the button.
Rawse throws a big shot that misses.
Pruitt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawse.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Pruitt throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pruitt.
Rawse throws a hook to the side of Pruitt's head but Pruitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Pruitt lands.
Pruitt throws a hook but Rawse avoids it easily.
Pruitt scores with a jab to the body.
Pruitt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rawse.
Pruitt throws a good cross that connects.
Pruitt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pruitt throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Rawse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pruitt manages to avoid it.
Rawse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pruitt moves away.
Rawse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rawse shoots in looking for a takedown but Pruitt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rawse ducks under a wild hook from Pruitt.
Pruitt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pruitt throws a leg kick which misses Rawse's front leg but catches the back leg as Rawse tries to avoid it.
Solomon Pruitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse throws a nice looking combination but Pruitt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pruitt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rawse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rawse misses with a wild body shot.
Rawse tests Pruitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Rawse feints and as Pruitt raises his hands in defense, Rawse changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Pruitt has his feet on Rawse's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rawse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rawse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pruitt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Pruitt misses with a series of wild punches.
Rawse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pruitt swivels and escapes.
Solomon Pruitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawse.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rawse or perhaps it was just good defense by Pruitt, which made it look bad.
Pruitt staying out of range there.
It looked like Pruitt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Rawse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rawse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rawse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pruitt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pruitt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pruitt lands with a kick to the temple. Rawse shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pruitt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rawse.
Pruitt throws a counter high kick but Rawse was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pruitt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rawse. Rawse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3##KD#
Pruitt lands a big head kick that sends Rawse tumbling to the mat! Pruitt takes a step backwards and waves Rawse back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rawse is rocked!
Jab from Pruitt.
Rawse is still on wobbly legs! Can Pruitt finish him?
Pruitt connects with a looping right hand.
Pruitt digs a good body shot into Rawse's ribs.
Rawse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pruitt misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pruitt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rawse takes one to the side of the head.
Rawse shoots in looking for a takedown but Pruitt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pruitt throws a leg kick which misses Rawse's front leg but catches the back leg as Rawse tries to avoid it.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pruitt.
Pruitt lands a nice looking body shot.
Rawse seems to have recovered his senses.
Pruitt just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Pruitt tenderised Rawse's leg. Rawse is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pruitt slips under a jab.#T4#
Rawse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pruitt circles away.
Pruitt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pruitt cracks a nice hook into Rawse's ribs.
Pruitt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pruitt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Pruitt.
Pruitt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pruitt lands an overhand right.
Pruitt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pruitt avoids the body shot from Rawse.
Pruitt lands with an overhand left.
Pruitt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Pruitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pruitt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Solomon Pruitt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pruitt tests Rawse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pruitt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Pruitt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pruitt, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Pruitt!

Event: CFC 490: Chukwuma v Shabanov
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Rawse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rawse shoots in but Bamboo Face avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bamboo Face on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Rawse misses with a looping right.
Bamboo Face stuffs the takedown.
Bamboo Face has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bamboo Face there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bamboo Face misses with a few strikes there.
Rawse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Rawse. Beautiful body shot.
Rawse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bamboo Face counters with a three punch combo that has Rawse backing up. Rawse nods at Bamboo Face to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Bamboo Face throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Rawse tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Rawse is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face gets to his feet and stands over Rawse, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rawse felt that one! Bamboo Face unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rawse from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
Our winner, Ubungu Bamboo Face, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 485: Farrokhzad v Jimenez
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Smithers misses with a double jab.
Smithers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Private Pig Pen in the buildup to the fight.
Smithers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smithers lands a slapping body shot.
Smithers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Rawse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smithers tries to bench press Rawse off him but Rawse keeps the position.
Smithers is being controlled here. #ES#
Smithers throws Rawse to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smithers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rawse doesn't seem bothered though.
Smithers sizes up Rawse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smithers connects with a crisp jab.
Smithers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smithers punishes Rawse's body with a nice straight punch.
Smithers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rawse slips a jab and a cross from Smithers. #TD2#
Rawse looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smithers!#T1#
Smithers is being controlled here.
Smithers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smithers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rawse has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smithers tries to improve position but can't.
Smithers wants to get back to his feet.
Smithers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smithers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rawse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smithers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smithers's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawse has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smithers's body.
Smithers trying to get back to his feet but Rawse is in full control for now. #T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rawse doesn't have the hooks in and Smithers manages to turn into his guard.
Rawse controlling the position.
Rawse wants to sweep here but Smithers controlling him for the moment.
Smithers is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawse has wrist control.
Smithers wants to stand but Rawse is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smithers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smithers throwing strikes from guard but Rawse blocks nicely.
Rawse looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rawse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smithers's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rawse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smithers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rawse has managed to get both his arms back between Smithers's legs - danger averted.
Rawse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Smithers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rawse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rawse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rawse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rawse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smithers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rawse has managed to get both his arms back between Smithers's legs - danger averted.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rawse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smithers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Smithers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rawse passes into half guard.
Rawse is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rawse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smithers wants to hold on but Rawse pushes him away.
Rawse trying to control but Smithers is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Smithers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smithers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rawse is looking to clinch.
Rawse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rawse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smithers swivels and escapes.
Rawse misses with an uppercut
enabling Smithers to counter with a crisp jab.
Smithers misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Smithers.
Rawse throws a body punch but Smithers moves out of range.
Smithers misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithers.
Some wild striking there from Smithers.
Smithers misses with a low kick.
Rawse throws a right and a left that Smithers avoids nicely.
Smithers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Rawse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smithers manages to avoid it.
Smithers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smithers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawse throws a lazy uppercut
and Smithers counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Smithers.
Rawse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smithers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rawse scrambles back to his feet.
Smithers throws an overhand right that lands on Rawse's shoulder, as Rawse tries to avoid the shot.
A left and a right from Smithers both land. Nice combination.
Rawse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Rawse is rocked!
Carlton Smithers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smithers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rawse.
Smithers throws a body shot but no joy.
Smithers misses with a jab to the body
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smithers.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithers. #T2#
Smithers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rawse.
Carlton Smithers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rawse lands a head shot.
Rawse throws a lazy right hand but Smithers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smithers throwing a counter right hand but Rawse manages to avoid it.
Rawse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smithers tries to avoid it but Rawse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smithers to the ground. Smithers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rawse tries to clinch but Smithers moves away
and Smithers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smithers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rawse's head.
Smithers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
Rawse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carlton Smithers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawse.
Smithers lands with a good body shot.
Rawse is breathing heavily.
Smithers swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Smithers lands a big right hand that sends Rawse crashing to the mat! Smithers stays standing though and waves Rawse back to his feet!
Smithers 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.
Rawse is still on wobbly legs! Can Smithers finish him?
Smithers throws out a loose jab but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rawse seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Rawse instigates a clinch. #T3#
Rawse keeps control of Smithers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rawse wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smithers.
Smithers lands a nice uppercut.
Smithers tries to break free but Rawse pushes him back against the cage.
Rawse prevents a body shot from Smithers.
Smithers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smithers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smithers has had enough of the clinch but Rawse keeps him there for the moment.
Rawse wants a takedown. #TD2#
Rawse gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rawse prevents Smithers from improving his position.
Smithers moves into full guard. #T4##SUB#
Rawse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smithers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rawse has managed to get both his arms back between Smithers's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Smithers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rawse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rawse engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Smithers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rawse is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Smithers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Smithers has an active guard here but Rawse has managed to pass into half guard.
Smithers looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Smithers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
A slow jab from Rawse misses its intended target.
Rawse throws a big shot that misses.
Smithers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
A left lands for Rawse.
Smithers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rawse.
Rawse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smithers tries to avoid it but Rawse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smithers to the ground. Smithers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rawse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smithers lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse misses with a shot to the body
and Smithers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smithers throws a good cross that connects.
Rawse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smithers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rawse has time to react.
Smithers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rawse at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smithers connects with a body shot.#T1#
Smithers lands with an uppercut that bounces Rawse off the cage and back into range.
Rawse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smithers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smithers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smithers lands a nice looking body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Smithers! Rawse is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
After winning the bout, Carlton Smithers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 479: Phillips v Outlaw
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Rawse throws a right and a left that Araujo avoids nicely.
Araujo attempts a counter takedown but Rawse avoids it well and moves away.
Araujo 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.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rawse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Araujo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rawse defends it nicely.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rawse circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Araujo shoots in and gets a takedown into Rawse's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawse pulls Araujo in close to prevent any damage.
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.#SUB#
Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rawse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rawse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rawse! #REVB#
Araujo wants to control but Rawse postures up.#T1#
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
Rawse trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rawse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rawse scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rawse not doing much here.
Rawse trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Rawse is controlling well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawse pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawse trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Rawse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rawse trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Rawse is trying to control the action in half guard but Araujo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Araujo taking some punishment here, with Rawse in his half guard. #T3#
Araujo wants to improve his position but Rawse is controlling well.
Rawse is trying to control. Araujo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Araujo trying to control here.
Rawse is trying to control. Araujo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rawse prevents Araujo from improving his position.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Rawse wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Rawse prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rawse is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rawse controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rawse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Araujo dives in and grabs Rawse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rawse pushes down on Araujo's head and hops out.
Rawse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rawse wants it to stay on the feet.
Rawse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawse.#TD2#
Rawse shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rawse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Rawse defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse 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#
Araujo shoots in but no luck this time.
Rawse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Rawse shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Araujo's guard.#SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rawse defends well.
Rawse advances to half guard.
Rawse with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Rawse content to control rather than advance.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.#T1#
Araujo 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.
Araujo looking to control.
Rawse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Rawse to get to half guard.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Rawse is controlling well.
Rawse controlling the pace.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ricky Rawse has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rawse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rawse trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Rawse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rawse works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rawse is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Araujo pushes a forearm under Rawse's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rawse is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Araujo!

Event: CFC 472: Tiotio v Chukwuma
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Rawse throws a jab when Lindholm was well out of range.#CL2#
Rawse gets tackled into the cage by Lindholm. Lindholm maintains the clinch.
Rawse is trying to stall.
Lindholm lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lindholm throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lindholm. #CUT2#It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
I was talking to Rawse's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lindholm.
Rawse looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Lindholm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse is looking to control Lindholm's arms but Lindholm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rawse has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawse.
Lindholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindholm unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rawse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rawse is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lindholm. #T1#
Lindholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rawse blocks an elbow strike.
Rawse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rawse tries to throw a body punch but Lindholm avoids it by throwing Rawse back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindholm.
Lindholm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawse backwards. #TD#
Rawse is trying to trip Lindholm. He has hold of a leg but Lindholm is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rawse persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lindholm is looking for a triangle but Rawse pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rawse avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Lindholm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rawse engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Lindholm looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rawse puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Lindholm actively working from the bottom here.
Rawse with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rawse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lindholm for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Lindholm actively working from the bottom here.
Rawse is looking to stall here but Lindholm recovers full guard. #T3#
Lindholm looking for a sweep. Not yet Lindholm, not yet.
Rawse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lindholm's guard.
Lindholm tries to get to full guard but Rawse has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lindholm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rawse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Lindholm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lindholm actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lindholm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rawse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lindholm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawse content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lindholm works the jab nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawse loads up on a big right hand but Lindholm slips the punch.
Lindholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawse paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Rawse tries to keep at a distance but Lindholm has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olli Lindholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Rawse'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##KD2#
Lindholm throws a left that rocks Rawse and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lindholm dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Rawse regain composure!
Rawse is looking to reverse the position.
Lindholm trying to control the action but Rawse is working from the bottom.
Rawse tries to buck Lindholm off but Lindholm is having none of it.
Lindholm moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Rawse is looking to reverse the position.
Lindholm misses with the ground and pound.
Lindholm controlling the position from side mount.
Rawse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rawse can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rawse is not content to let Lindholm control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lindholm throws a hook to the side of Rawse's head but Rawse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindholm throws a hook to the side of Rawse's head but Rawse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rawse tries to clinch up but Lindholm circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindholm tries to close the distance and clinch but Rawse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rawse.
Rawse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lindholm connects with a body shot that sends Rawse's belly button to the back.
Lindholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Lindholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rawse closes the distance and clinches up with Lindholm, looking for a takedown. Rawse pushes Lindholm against the cage but Lindholm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lindholm throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawse.
Lindholm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rawse is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3#
Lindholm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindholm throws a hook but Rawse avoids it easily.
Lindholm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lindholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
Lindholm misses with a double jab.
Rawse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindholm is looking to clinch.
Rawse throws a hook to the side of Lindholm's head but Lindholm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rawse swings for the body but Lindholm moves out of range.
Rawse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindholm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lindholm tries to close the distance and clinch but Rawse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Rawse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD2#
Lindholm catches Rawse napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Rawse to the canvas! #ROC2#Rawse is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindholm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Rawse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rawse seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Lindholm wants to control from the top but Rawse keeps moving.
Lindholm is pushing down on Rawse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rawse is fighting to maintain full guard but Lindholm has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rawse is staying active underneath Lindholm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawse is trying is best to control the position here.
Lindholm stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rawse slips under a jab.
Lindholm with a jab.
Rawse misses with a straight right.
Lindholm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olli Lindholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Rawse's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Lindholm clinches with his opponent.
Rawse holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lindholm lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lindholm working aggressively here.
Rawse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lindholm is defending well.
Nice elbow from Lindholm.
Lindholm can't find room to land a body shot as Rawse controls the action.
Lindholm tries to land a knee to the head but Rawse blocks with his arms.
Lindholm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rawse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lindholm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rawse takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rawse wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Rawse takes a shot to the head.
Olli Lindholm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lindholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawse.
Lindholm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rawse avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lindholm throws an elbow but misses.
Lindholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lindholm fails to land.
Lindholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on Rawse - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rawse is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawse misses with some punches.
Lindholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rawse blocks a body shot from Lindholm.
Rawse blocking some punches.
Lindholm landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Lindholm. #T2#
Lindholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lindholm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawse is defending well for now.
Lindholm tries a knee to the head but Rawse blocks it.
Lindholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawse.
Lindholm missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindholm tries to land a knee to the head but Rawse blocks with his arms.
A short left from Lindholm.
Lindholm lands a right hand.
Lindholm comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rawse takes an elbow to the temple.
Lindholm gets underhooks to prevent Rawse's takedown attempt.
Lindholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Rawse prevents a body shot from Lindholm.
A shot in the inside from Lindholm.
Lindholm scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
Lindholm lands a left hand.
Lindholm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindholm has Rawse pressed against the cage. He pushes Rawse back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Lindholm throws a beautiful elbow that sends Rawse crashing to the floor! Lindholm piles on the pressure with more strikes! Rawse is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olli Lindholm!

Event: CFC 466: Raper v Tiotio
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1##TD#
Rawse is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Havok's half guard.#SUB2#
Havok looking for submissions off his back.
Rawse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Havok looking for submissions off his back.
Rawse trying to mount his opponent but Havok defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse blocks the strikes from Havok.
Havok is looking for a sweep. Rawse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Rawse is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rawse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Havok for as long as he can get away with.
Havok manages to get to full guard.
Rawse pushes down on Havok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rawse is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rawse looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Havok actively working from the bottom here.
Havok tries to kick Rawse off but Rawse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Rawse. #T3##TD#
Rawse gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawse is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Havok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Havok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rawse stands and throws Havok's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Rawse slows the pace down.
Rawse'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.
Havok prevents Rawse from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rawse controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A head kick misses from Havok.
Dez Havok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Havok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Havok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rawse attempts a counter takedown but Havok avoids it well and moves away.
Havok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Havok throws a lazy right hand but Rawse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rawse scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Rawse shoots in and gets a takedown into Havok's guard.
Havok is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rawse dives into side control. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawse staying calm.
Havok is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Rawse content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Havok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rawse takes a little break here. Havok wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Havok is pushing Rawse's head away, looking to escape. Rawse manages to hold on to the position though.
Rawse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havok can do to turn this around?
Rawse is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Havok's shoulder. That is not cool.
Havok tries to buck Rawse off but Rawse is having none of it.
Rawse remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Further stalling from Rawse.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Havok connects with a high kick.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Havok but Havok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Havok is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Havok misses.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rawse with a hook.
Havok with a nice cross.
Rawse avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Rawse was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Havok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Havok misses with a head kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Havok enables Rawse to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Havok manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rawse is standing up over Havok. Havok looks to escape but Rawse dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Rawse advances to mount.
Rawse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dez Havok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.#R3#
Havok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Havok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Havok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Havok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rawse wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Rawse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Havok throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Rawse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Havok tries to buck Rawse off but Rawse is having none of it.
Rawse tries to move to mount but Havok blocks the move with his legs.
Havok is trying to improve his position.
Havok is being controlled here.
Rawse cracks Havok with a big right hand but Havok just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Havok takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Havok is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Rawse taking a breather here.
Havok wants to get back to his feet.
Havok looks to move to half guard but instead Rawse has passed into mount! Damn!
Ricky Rawse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rawse looking to control and managing it successfully.
Havok working to try and regain half guard.
Rawse looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Havok is trying to stand up.
Rawse has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Havok's face.
Rawse controlling the pace for now.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Rawse is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Havok is working to get back to half guard.
Rawse controlling the position easily from mount.
Havok working to try and regain half guard.
Rawse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Havok is looking to improve his position but Rawse isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rawse controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Havok wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Rawse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rawse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: CFC 460: Rivers v Urameshi
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Rawse just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedrichsen misses with a low kick.
Rawse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Friedrichsen defends it well.
Friedrichsen misses with a hook. Rawse ducked under it nicely.
Rawse misses with a hook
and Friedrichsen counters with a straight right hand.
Rawse slips under a jab from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Friedrichsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rawse swings for the body but Friedrichsen moves out of range.
Rawse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Friedrichsen misses the body punch
and Rawse counters with a left to the body.
Rawse scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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 shot to the body from Rawse misses
and Friedrichsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rawse misses with a shot to the body
and Friedrichsen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rawse's knee momentarily.
Friedrichsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rawse misses with a body shot. #T1#
A jab from Friedrichsen does it's job there.
Rawse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Friedrichsen counters with a leg kick.
Friedrichsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Friedrichsen 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.
Friedrichsen clobbers Rawse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rawse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedrichsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedrichsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Rawse tries for a takedown but Friedrichsen circles away easily
and Friedrichsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Friedrichsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rawse lands with a nice body punch.
Rawse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Friedrichsen rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawse misses with a shot to the body
and Friedrichsen counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Rawse falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Erik Friedrichsen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Erik Friedrichsen made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ENIGMA 71
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Rawse has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Kocak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawse thuds his right hand into Kocak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kocak moves away from the strike by Rawse.
Kocak ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse throws a right hand that Kocak ducks under and follows up with a left that Kocak also avoids with ease.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kocak as he jumps to the side.
As Rawse backs away, Kocak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kocak 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rawse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Demir Kocak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawse.#T1##CL2#
Rawse closes the distance and pushes Kocak back into the cage.
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Rawse.
Kocak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kocak tries to work over Rawse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kocak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kocak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rawse landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rawse pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rawse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kocak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
Nice body punch from Kocak - that landed with a thud.
Rawse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rawse has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kocak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rawse can turn it around.#T2#
Kocak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rawse leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rawse is trying to stall.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Rawse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kocak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kocak scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kocak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Kocak is out of range.
Kocak throws a big counter combination but Rawse scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rawse lands a nice shot that snaps Kocak's head back. #T3#
Rawse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kocak swivels and escapes.
Kocak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kocak.
Rawse lands a lovely overhand right.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kocak but Kocak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kocak throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rawse avoids it.
Kocak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Rawse drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawse wants to pass the guard but Kocak is keeping the position.
Kocak pulls Rawse in close to his closed guard and prevents Rawse from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kocak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Rawse wants to control from the top but Kocak keeps moving.
Rawse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kocak pulls Rawse in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demir Kocak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kocak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
That kick from Kocak tenderised Rawse's leg. Rawse is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Rawse closes the distance and clinches.
Kocak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kocak lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kocak.
Rawse stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawse.
Kocak misses with some punches.
Kocak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak throws a head punch that misses.
Kocak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Demir Kocak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rawse is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kocak lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Kocak scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
Kocak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rawse takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rawse can't find room to land a body shot as Kocak controls the action.
Rawse blocking some punches. #BC#
Kocak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawse swings widly with a right hand
and Kocak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Kocak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Rawse throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kocak was covering up waiting for the punch and Rawse finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rawse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kocak is controlling Rawse's posture.#T2#
Kocak keeping full guard, as Rawse tries to pass.
Rawse sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kocak has his hands on Rawse's head, controlling the position.
Rawse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kocak looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Kocak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rawse moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse has his takedown stuffed
and Kocak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawse shoots in looking for a takedown but Kocak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Rawse decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rawse stalling. #T4#
Kocak is positioning himself well to prevent Rawse advancing to mount.
Rawse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Rawse 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawse trying to control the action but Kocak is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Demir Kocak 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.#R3#
Rawse misses with an uppercut
enabling Kocak to counter with a crisp jab.
Rawse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kocak takes one to the chin there.
Rawse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kocak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kocak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricky Rawse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocak with a nice cross.
Rawse lands a slapping body shot.
Rawse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kocak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD#
Kocak lands a big right hand that sends Rawse crashing to the mat! Kocak stays standing though and waves Rawse back to his feet!#ROC#Rawse is rocked!
Rawse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Rawse with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Kocak counters with a nice right hand that sends Rawse toppling to the canvas! Rawse scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kocak finish him?!
Rawse is still on wobbly legs! Can Kocak finish him?
Demir Kocak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawse.
Rawse is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Kocak Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Rawse is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Demir Kocak!
Demir Kocak retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Demir Kocak rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ENIGMA 66
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
A jab lands there for Rawse.#CUT2#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Rawse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bamboo Face swivels and escapes.
Rawse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bamboo Face circles away quickly and effectively.
Rawse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bamboo Face circles away.
Rawse lands a lovely overhand right.
Bamboo Face cracks a nice hook into Rawse's ribs.
A slow jab from Bamboo Face misses its intended target.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Rawse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Rawse preventing the sweep.
Bamboo Face controlling Rawse's posture.
Rawse won't allow Bamboo Face to sweep him here. #T1#
Bamboo Face seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawse wants to pass the guard but Bamboo Face is keeping the position.
Bamboo Face pulls Rawse in close to prevent any damage.
Bamboo Face is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bamboo Face manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rawse manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bamboo Face throwing strikes from guard but Rawse blocks nicely.
Rawse seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Bamboo Face wanted to stand there but Rawse had control of the position.
Bamboo Face will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bamboo Face throwing strikes from guard but Rawse blocks nicely.
Bamboo Face throws a big elbow that misses.
Bamboo Face throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rawse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rawse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bamboo Face trying to control but Rawse is working from the bottom.
Rawse trying to control the position.
Bamboo Face throws a big elbow that misses.
Rawse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bamboo Face's guard. #REVB##T3#
Rawse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rawse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bamboo Face controls Rawse momentarily but Rawse frees himself.
Bamboo Face is adopting a defensive guard.
Bamboo Face is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rawse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rawse won't allow Bamboo Face to sweep him here.
Bamboo Face is working hard here to advance position.
Bamboo Face seems keen to control Rawse's posture.#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.
Bamboo Face is looking to sweep but instead, Rawse has passed into half guard.
Rawse trying to control from half guard but Bamboo Face is working away.
Rawse is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rawse is taking a breather. Bamboo Face says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face is looking for a sweep. Rawse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bamboo Face is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawse pulls his head out easily.
Bamboo Face tries to get to full guard but Rawse has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face'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#
Rawse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bamboo Face slips a jab from Rawse.
Bamboo Face blocks a jab.
Rawse misses with a double jab.
Bamboo Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawse.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook. Rawse ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Bamboo Face 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.
Bamboo Face blocks a jab.
Rawse shoots in looking for a takedown. Bamboo Face tries to sprawl out of it but Rawse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bamboo Face manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2#
Rawse shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bamboo Face is looking for a sweep. Rawse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bamboo Face moves into full guard.
Rawse being controlled here momentarily.
Ricky Rawse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rawse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Rawse throws a strike but Bamboo Face rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rawse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bamboo Face's guard. #REVB#
Rawse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bamboo Face not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rawse passes into half guard.
Bamboo Face keeping control of the position.
Rawse takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bamboo Face is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Rawse content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bamboo Face gets full guard.
Rawse trying to control but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom.
Bamboo Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bamboo Face controls Rawse momentarily but Rawse frees himself.
Bamboo Face keeping moving, preventing Rawse from controlling successfully.
Rawse is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bamboo Face is pulling down on Rawse's head. It's preventing any offense from Rawse, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bamboo Face keeping full guard, as Rawse tries to pass.
Bamboo Face wants to stand up but Rawse is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rawse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bamboo Face throws a shot from downtown. Rawse moves away and avoids it.
Rawse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bamboo Face getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Rawse clinches with his opponent.
Bamboo Face jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rawse walks away with a smile on his face. Bamboo Face gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bamboo Face swings for the body but Rawse moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Rawse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face'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. 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#
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rawse misses with a body shot.
Rawse shoots and misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rawse thinking.
Bamboo Face closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bamboo Face lands a jab to the nose.
Bamboo Face misses with a takedown attempt
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse wants to clinch
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bamboo Face displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rawse throws out the jab.
Rawse misses with a hook #KD#
and Rawse is countered with a crisp right hand from Bamboo Face that sends him to the canvas! Bamboo Face follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Rawse is rocked!#T1#
Bamboo Face misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bamboo Face fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bamboo Face connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rawse some visible discomfort.
Rawse is still in real trouble! Can Bamboo Face finish him?
Bamboo Face trying to control the action but Rawse is working from the bottom.
Rawse seems to have recovered his senses.
Rawse dodges the ground and pound from Bamboo Face.
Rawse wants to control but Bamboo Face postures up.
Rawse is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Bamboo Face crashes against the mat.
Bamboo Face throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bamboo Face in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bamboo Face throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricky Rawse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bamboo Face throws an elbow but Rawse slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rawse can't do much from the bottom here.
Bamboo Face in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bamboo Face throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bamboo Face tries to score with some ground and pound. Rawse controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bamboo Face tries to score with some ground and pound. Rawse controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rawse parries the strikes from Bamboo Face easily there. Bamboo Face is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rawse to escape.
Bamboo Face scoring with punches and elbows.
Bamboo Face throws a strike aimed at the side of Rawse's head but Rawse avoids it well.
Bamboo Face is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
Bamboo Face cracks Rawse with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rawse is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Bamboo Face are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Bamboo Face trying to control the position but Rawse is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bamboo Face 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.
Bamboo Face wants to take a breather but Rawse manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bamboo Face.
Rawse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bamboo Face pulls Rawse in close to prevent any damage.
Bamboo Face keeping moving, preventing Rawse from controlling successfully.
Bamboo Face is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Bamboo Face lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rawse is refusing to be controlled, as Bamboo Face sits in half guard.
Rawse is looking for a sweep. Bamboo Face is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bamboo Face wants to stand up but Rawse manages to regain full guard.
Bamboo Face missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bamboo Face scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bamboo Face throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rawse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bamboo Face won't allow Rawse to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ubungu Bamboo Face showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rawse 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rawse!
A very excited looking Ricky Rawse 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: ENIGMA 57
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Jung does no damage.
Rawse throws a poor cross that misses
and Jung counters with a straight right hand.
Jung misses with a hook.
Rawse tries for a takedown but Jung circles away easily
and Jung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jung misses with a looping left.
Rawse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jung misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rawse misses its target.
Jung looks to throw the jab but Rawse is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Jung. No joy for Rawse on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jung, as that shot connected.
Jung looks to land a right hand but Rawse moved out of range.
Bang Lim Jung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jung throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Rawse closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jung quickly recovers to half guard.
Rawse works his way into side control.
Rawse is looking to take a break and control but Jung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jung is trying to improve his position.
Jung takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jung manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Jung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawse pulls his head out easily.
Rawse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jung wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung is trying to control but Rawse manages to pass to mount!
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!
Jung tries to hold on but Rawse pushes him away. #T3#
Jung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rawse trying to control but Jung is having none of it.
Rawse controlling the pace for now.
Rawse tries to control but Jung wriggling away.
Rawse is really struggling to control Jung but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rawse sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rawse'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.
Jung is desperately trying to improve his position but Rawse has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawse controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bang Lim Jung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a hook
and Jung counters with a nice uppercut.
Jung throws a big shot that misses.
Rawse slips under a jab from Jung.
Jung swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Rawse counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jung is trying to control but can't.
Rawse looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rawse wants to take a breather but Jung is having none of it.
Ricky Rawse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jung keeping hold of Rawse's head, controlling as best he can.
Jung won't allow Rawse to pass to mount. #T1#
Rawse seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jung won't allow Rawse to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Rawse moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jung.
Rawse remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jung manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #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.
Rawse trying to control the pace.
Rawse wants to take a breather but Jung is having none of it.
Rawse trying to pass the guard but Jung defending well.
Jung trying to hold on to Rawse's head to control him but Rawse postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rawse throws an overhand right that lands on Jung's shoulder, as Jung tries to avoid the shot.
Jung misses with an uppercut
letting Rawse counter with a right hand. #T3#
Rawse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jung.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Rawse shoots for a double leg takedown but Jung sprawls well. He's pushed Rawse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jung throws a lazy right hand but Rawse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jung 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.
Rawse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jung avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung looks to land a right hand but Rawse moved out of range.
Rawse connects with a single shot there.
Jung wants to land a leg kick but Rawse is out of range.
Jung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rawse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rawse defending well as Jung loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rawse throws a looping overhand right but Jung ducks down to avoid it.
Jung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rawse.#T4#
Rawse misses the jab.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jung as he jumps to the side.
Rawse scores with a jab. Jung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jung throws a hook but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jung sprawls and moves away.
Rawse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawse slips a jab from Jung.
Good standup being displayed there by Jung as he connects with a hook.
Rawse scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung throws a shot from downtown. Rawse moves away and avoids it.
Jung throws an off balance right hand
letting Rawse counter with a right hand.
Rawse fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rawse tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rawse somewhat.
Jung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rawse misses with a body shot.
Rawse moves out of range as Jung strikes.
A big right from Jung misses.
Rawse closes the distance and clinches up with Jung, looking for a takedown. Rawse pushes Jung against the cage but Jung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung misses with a low kick.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Jung.
Good exchange - Jung coming out on top.#T1#
Jung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rawse.
Jung throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rawse on the side of the head.
Jung misses with a straight left. #TD#
Rawse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jung sprawls well initially but Rawse persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jung trying to control but Rawse postures up.
Jung tries to get to full guard but Rawse has control of the leg.
Rawse is trying to control. Jung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Rawse looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rawse has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rawse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rawse trying to control but Jung is having none of it.
Jung is looking to improve his position but Rawse isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Rawse controlling his opponent.
Rawse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jung is looking to escape.
Rawse controlling from the full mount.
Jung is squirming around, avoiding Rawse's attempts to control the action. #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.
Jung tries to reverse the position but Rawse maintains control.
Jung regains half guard.
Jung wants to get back to full guard.
Rawse is trying to control. Jung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jung wants to improve his position but Rawse is controlling well.
Rawse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rawse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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 Ricky Rawse.
I think Rawse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Chaos
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Rawse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avisu Kona avoids it really well and circles away.
Avisu Kona doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Avisu Kona finds it's way through Rawse's defenses.
Avisu Kona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Avisu Kona.
Rawse misses with a looping left.
Rawse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Avisu Kona cracks Rawse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Avisu Kona tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona lands with an overhand left.
Rawse avoids a kick to the body.
Rawse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Avisu Kona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rawse will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut
and Avisu Kona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab.
Rawse shoots in but no luck this time.
Rawse moves away from the strike by Avisu Kona.
Rawse is looking to counter punch.
Avisu Kona works Rawse's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Rawse.
Rawse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Rawse closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Avisu Kona quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse controlling the action here.
Rawse stops Avisu Kona from getting back to his feet.
Avisu Kona has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Rawse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rawse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rawse passes into side control, despite Avisu Kona's attempt to control the position.
Rawse trying to control the action but Avisu Kona is working from the bottom.
Rawse working away.
Avisu Kona is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rawse has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Rawse trying to control the action but Avisu Kona is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rawse misses with a looping left.
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avisu Kona.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Rawse instigates a clinch.
Avisu Kona blocks an elbow strike.
Rawse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Avisu Kona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Rawse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Avisu Kona releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Avisu Kona scores with a decent looking hook.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping right.
Rawse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rawse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avisu Kona connects with a nice looking jab.
Rawse throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Rawse.
Santu Avisu Kona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avisu Kona looks to land a right hand but Rawse moved out of range.
Rawse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rawse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avisu Kona throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
Rawse shoots in for a double leg but Avisu Kona sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A swing and a miss from Avisu Kona.
Rawse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rawse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avisu Kona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avisu Kona lands with a hook. Rawse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santu Avisu Kona will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Avisu Kona lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rawse backs up against the cage.
Rawse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Rawse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Avisu Kona connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rawse scrambles back to his feet.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses.
Avisu Kona moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Avisu Kona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rawse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rawse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rawse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Avisu Kona's waist but Avisu Kona gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rawse off to one side.
Rawse moves in looking to clinch but Avisu Kona pushes him off.
Rawse throws a body punch but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Avisu Kona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse throws a right hand that Avisu Kona ducks under and follows up with a left that Avisu Kona also avoids with ease.
Avisu Kona lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rawse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rawse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Rawse is rocked!
Avisu Kona lands with a right hand.
Oh Rawse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawse seems to have got his legs back now.
Rawse throws a jab when Avisu Kona was well out of range.#T1#
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rawse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Avisu Kona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avisu Kona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Rawse is looking to clinch.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick but Rawse moves out of range.
Rawse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Avisu Kona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawse.
A swing and a miss from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona thumps Rawse with a low kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a low kick.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avisu Kona lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Rawse moves away from the strike by Avisu Kona.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rawse scores with a nice right hand.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
Avisu Kona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Avisu Kona lands with a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses.
Avisu Kona looks to land a body kick but Rawse moved away.
Avisu Kona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rawse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Avisu Kona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Avisu Kona is looking to slow Rawse down with leg kicks.
Avisu Kona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse avoids the head kick by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a sloppy head kick and Rawse moves out of range easily.
Rawse feinted with a counter takedown.#KD#
Rawse throws a left that rocks Avisu Kona and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rawse dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Avisu Kona regain composure! #ROC#Avisu Kona is rocked!#T3#
Avisu Kona wants to control but Rawse postures up.
Avisu Kona is still in real trouble! Can Rawse finish him?
Rawse is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rawse working away.
Avisu Kona trying to remain calm as Rawse controls from the top position.
Rawse'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.
Avisu Kona is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rawse asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rawse tries to move into full mount but can't pass Avisu Kona's legs.
Avisu Kona seems to have recovered his senses.
Avisu Kona wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Avisu Kona stops Rawse from passing to mount. #T4#
Avisu Kona is pushing Rawse's head away, looking to escape. Rawse manages to hold on to the position though.
Rawse tries to move to mount but Avisu Kona blocks the move with his legs.
Rawse happy to just control the position for now.
Avisu Kona stops Rawse from passing to mount.
Avisu Kona is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rawse has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Avisu Kona - just one landing.
Avisu Kona misses with a series of wild punches.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avisu Kona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawse cracks Avisu Kona with a right hand to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rawse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rawse shoots for a takedown but Avisu Kona saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avisu Kona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avisu Kona misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rawse is defended easily by Avisu Kona.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. 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.
Rawse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rawse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Rawse slips a straight right by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a right hand #TD#
and Rawse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Avisu Kona's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Avisu Kona wants to stand and escape but Rawse is having none of it.
Avisu Kona has momentary wrist control but Rawse slips an elbow through the middle.
Avisu Kona is looking to stand up but Rawse isn't so interested in that idea.
Rawse not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rawse stops Avisu Kona from standing up.
Rawse wants to pass the guard but Avisu Kona is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rawse avoids the head kick by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight left.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse lands a really nice looking cross but Avisu Kona seems unphased.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy right hand but Rawse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rawse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Avisu Kona finds it's way round the side to connect with Rawse's head.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot that snaps Rawse's head back.
Avisu Kona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avisu Kona but Avisu Kona pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3##CL#
Rawse moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Rawse's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Avisu Kona being controlled against the cage.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Rawse controls the action.
Santu Avisu Kona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Avisu Kona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avisu Kona is trying to break the clinch but Rawse has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rawse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Avisu Kona blocks it with crossed arms.
Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avisu Kona prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santu Avisu Kona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Avisu Kona 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Kneeland vs Kosmanov
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1#
Rawse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rawse misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Hjoervarsson with that takedown attempt.
Rawse scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has been cut.
Hjoervarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Rawse moves out of range easily.
Hjoervarsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rawse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hjoervarsson scrambles back to his feet.
Rawse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hjoervarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Rawse.#TD2#
Rawse closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hjoervarsson's guard.
Rawse is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rawse tries to free his leg and advance position but Hjoervarsson is retaining full guard.
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!
Hjoervarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawse. #T1##ES#
Hjoervarsson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rawse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hjoervarsson pinned against the cage. Hjoervarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hjoervarsson misses with an uppercut.
Hjoervarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rawse connects with a body shot.
Rawse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Rawse shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hjoervarsson is trying to defend but Rawse finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hjoervarsson tries to get to full guard but Rawse has control of the leg.
Rawse is looking to advance position but Hjoervarsson won't allow it. #T2#
Rawse is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hjoervarsson tries to kick Rawse off but Rawse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawse performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hjoervarsson wants to clinch up but Rawse keeps it at a distance.
Rawse takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hjoervarsson throws a head kick but Rawse moves out of range.
Hjoervarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Hjoervarsson tenderised Rawse's leg. Rawse is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Rawse throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hjoervarsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rawse is in Hjoervarsson's guard.
Rawse sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Rawse 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.
Rawse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hjoervarsson is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Rawse's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hjoervarsson breaks from the clinch.
Hjoervarsson tries to clinch there but Rawse circles away.
Rawse plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hjoervarsson swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hjoervarsson face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Rawse!
Ricky Rawse thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH:14
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Rawse loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Rawse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Rawse shoots in.#CL#
Machado darts in and clinches Rawse up against the cage.
Rawse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
Machado wants a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rawse 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.#BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse shoots in looking for a takedown but Machado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rawse swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Rawse looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Machado is looking to get back to is feet but Rawse passes into side control. #T1#
Machado is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Machado is looking to regain half guard here but Rawse keeps moving and retains side control.
Machado is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawse moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rawse tries to advance to mount but Machado denies him. #T2#
Rawse controlling the position from side mount.
Machado has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Machado is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rawse asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rawse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Machado is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rawse asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Rawse advances to full mount.
Rawse controlling from the full mount.
Machado bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Machado wants to control from the top but Rawse keeps moving. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado throws a strike but Rawse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Machado wants to stand up but Rawse is controlling him.
Rawse engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricky Rawse will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Machado throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rawse tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Machado is in Rawse's guard.
Machado won't allow Rawse to sweep him here.
Rawse is still trying to improve position.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse 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.
Rawse is trying to keep Machado in close. #T1#
Machado looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Machado has managed to clinch.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rawse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rawse circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Machado instigates a clinch.
Machado tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?#BC#
Machado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rawse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rawse moves into the clinch successfully.
Machado avoiding damage as Rawse throws knees to the body.
Machado is trying to break the clinch but Rawse is controlling him.#TD#
Machado lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rawse is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Machado is trying to control. Rawse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rawse is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Heitor Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rawse is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rawse manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rawse keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rawse wants to improve his position but instead Machado has moved into half guard.
Rawse controlling the position for now.
Rawse is continuing to stall.
Machado stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rawse wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heitor Machado dominated that second round.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Machado has Rawse up against the cage in a clinch.
Rawse managing to block the knees to the body from Machado.
Rawse taking a breather.
Machado is looking to break free of the clinch but Rawse has double underhooks.
Rawse prevents Machado from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Rawse shoots for a double leg takedown but Machado sprawls well. He's pushed Rawse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.#CL#
Machado rushes Rawse and presses him up against the cage.
Rawse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machado is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Rawse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machado is defending well.
Heitor Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawse.#TD#
Machado has clasped his hands together around Rawse's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rawse is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rawse is looking for a sweep.
Rawse is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rawse is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Machado thows a huge punch but Rawse dodges it nicely.
Machado is trying to control. Rawse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machado prevents Rawse from improving his position.
Machado trying to control the action but Rawse is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Machado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machado is looking to clinch but Rawse is avoiding it. #TD2#
Rawse decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rawse is taking a breather. Machado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rawse is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Machado is trying to stand back up but Rawse is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Machado gets caught napping as Rawse dives in and scores a takedown. Machado manages to retain guard.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but Rawse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Machado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rawse controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heitor Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machado 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heitor Machado!

Event: SMASH: Forster vs Ribbit
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Rawse misses with a double jab
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand.
Menshikov ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Menshikov scores with a body shot.
Rawse misses with a hook. Menshikov ducked under it nicely.
Rawse looks to score with a jab to the body but Menshikov is just out of range.
Menshikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rawse throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Menshikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menshikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Menshikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawse misses with a hook
and Menshikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Rawse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rawse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menshikov.
Rawse throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Menshikov moves into the clinch.
Menshikov lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
Menshikov stalls.
Rawse wants to break free but Menshikov has control.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Menshikov just leaning against Rawse, taking a breather.
Menshikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Menshikov is controlling him.
Menshikov lands with a right to the head.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Menshikov is controlling him.#T2#
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menshikov has Rawse pressed against the cage, preventing Rawse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Menshikov has him pressed against the cage.
Rawse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Menshikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Menshikov lands with a light punch inside.
Rawse tries to break the clinch but Menshikov is controlling the position.
Menshikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Menshikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menshikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Rawse misses.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Menshikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Menshikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rawse on the side of the head.
Menshikov tries to clinch up.
Menshikov batters Rawse with a massive right followed by a huge left! Rawse is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Menshikov lands a final crushing right hand to drop Rawse to the mat with a gruesome thud! Menshikov is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH:7
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Rawse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Rawse avoids it well and moves away.
Panda misses with a hook. Rawse ducked under it nicely.
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rawse 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.
Rawse's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rawse duly obliges.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawse defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Rawse releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Panda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Rawse.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse throws a series of punches but Panda avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Panda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rawse is trying to defend but Panda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Rawse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Panda keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Rawse has had enough of the clinch but Panda keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Panda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panda slips a straight right by Rawse.
Rawse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panda.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rawse sprawls and moves away.
Rawse connects with a looping right hand.
Panda moves away from the strike by Rawse.
Rawse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panda in his tracks.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawse manages to avoid it.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rawse sprawls and moves away.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Panda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rawse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rawse desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rawse is trying to control but can't.
Rawse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Panda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Panda's back!
Rawse controlling well, preventing Panda from escaping the position.
Panda is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SU2#
Rawse gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Rawse slips a straight right by Panda.
Rawse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panda with a body shot.
Panda throws a jab when Rawse was well out of range.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawse lands a head shot.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Rawse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panda throws a body punch but Rawse moves out of range.
Panda looks to land a left hand but Rawse moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Rawse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda lands a jab to Rawse's midsection.
Panda moves forwards but Rawse connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Rawse digs a good body shot into Panda's ribs.
Rawse throws a big shot that misses.
Rawse throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Rawse misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Rawse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rawse stuffs the takedown attempt from Panda. Panda gets slowly back to his feet.
Rawse misses with a double jab #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rawse won't be happy with that.
Rawse can't do much from the bottom here.
Rawse gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Panda takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Rawse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawse throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Panda won't allow Rawse to sweep him here.
Rawse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rawse is looking to stand up but Panda isn't so interested in that idea.
Panda being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse 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.
Panda throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Rawse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rawse pulls Panda in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rawse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panda cracks Rawse with a good jab.
Panda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rawse blocks a jab.
Rawse slips a jab from Panda.#CL#
Panda pushes Rawse up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Panda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Rawse avoids the body shot from Panda.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Panda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rawse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Panda's best efforts.
Rawse is concentrating on defense, preventing Panda from advancing position.
Rawse tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Rawse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Panda keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Rawse breaks from the clinch.
Rawse lands an overhand right.
Panda slips under a jab.
Rawse throws an overhand right that lands on Panda's shoulder, as Panda tries to avoid the shot.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Rawse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panda.
Panda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rawse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panda lands with a nice body punch.
Rawse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panda circles away quickly and effectively.
Rawse works over Panda's head and body with a nice combination.
Rawse 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.#TD#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into Rawse's guard.
Rawse looking to control.
Panda won't allow Rawse to sweep him here.
Panda being controlled here momentarily.
Panda preventing the sweep. #T4#
Panda with a nice head shot there.
Rawse has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Panda has passed into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawse struggling a bit here.
Panda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rawse is trying to control Panda's posture but Panda avoids it.
Rawse tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Full Time Panda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panda circles away quickly and effectively.
Rawse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rawse throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rawse's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rawse trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Rawse wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Panda is now in half guard.
Rawse wants to control the action here but instead Panda manages to pass to full mount!
Panda avoids the attempt from Rawse to control.
Rawse is in a horrible position here. Panda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rawse regains half guard.
Rawse is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Panda scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Rawse is trying to get back to full guard.
Rawse trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Rawse is doing well to control the position and prevent Panda from advancing to side control.
Rawse trying to control but Panda postures up.
Rawse is controlling Panda's trapped leg to prevent Panda from advancing to side control.#T3#
Panda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Rawse pushes Panda off and gets back to his feet.
Rawse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Panda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Panda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panda is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rawse's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawse manages to avoid it.
Panda throws a looping overhand right but Rawse ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Rawse lands.
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawse. #T4#
Panda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse scores with a nice strike.
Panda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Panda.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse moves out of range as Panda strikes.
Rawse walks into a jab.
Rawse throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rawse misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rawse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda 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.
Rawse has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Panda has passed into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Full Time Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Full Time Panda!

Event: SMASH: Steel vs Delsarte
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Rawse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bullet.
Bullet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bullet fails to land with a series of punches.
Rawse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bullet under the eye.
Rawse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rawse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Bullet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bullet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rawse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bullet scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Bullet. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Rawse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rawse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bullet stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as Rawse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bullet doesn't seem phased though.
Bullet misses with a body kick.
Bullet misses with a left hand
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Rawse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bullet.
Rawse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bullet.
Bullet tries to land a front kick but Rawse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rawse catches Bullet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Rawse misses.
Bullet wants to counter the offense by Rawse and move into the clinch position.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Bullet is out of range.
Rawse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rawse misses with a straight right.
Bullet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rawse swinging wildly here.
Bullet scores with a jab to the body.
Bullet is looking to land body kicks.#T2##KD#
Rawse lands a left and a right that send Bullet crashing to the mat, dazed. Rawse thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse tries to bum rush Bullet with a series of wild strikes but Bullet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bullet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rawse counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Jack Bullet has been cut.
Bullet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rawse punishes Bullet's body with a nice straight punch.
Rawse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot by Rawse.
Rawse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawse scores with a nice right hand.
Rawse scores with a nice strike.
Rawse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rawse throws a hook but Bullet blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Bullet scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bullet.
A shot to the body from Bullet misses
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rawse shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bullet eats them both and turns towards Rawse to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rawse lands an overhand right.
Bullet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rawse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rawse scores with a one two! Bullet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bullet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bullet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawse.
Rawse with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bullet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rawse throws a shot to the body.
Bullet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Rawse. Those never looked like landing.
Bullet moves out of range as Rawse strikes.
A combination from Bullet does no damage.
Rawse stuns Bullet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Rawse misses.
Rawse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bullet throws a shot from downtown. Rawse moves away and avoids it.
Bullet throws a shot from downtown. Rawse moves away and avoids it.
Rawse lands with a straight right. Bullet didn't see that one coming.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullet.
Bullet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rawse scores with a jab.
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Rawse does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Bullet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullet.
Bullet misses with a wild body shot.
Rawse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bullet fakes the leg kick and cracks Rawse in the body.
Jack Bullet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rawse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bullet ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bullet can do to turn this around?
Rawse scores with a sloppy right hand. Bullet should have avoided that one.
Bullet lands a glancing blow to the side of Rawse's head.
Bullet misses with a left hand
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bullet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rawse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bullet might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rawse has got the better of the exchanges.
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullet.
Bullet tries to counter with a clinch but Rawse shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Bullet avoids the body shot from Rawse.
Rawse lands a nice looking body shot.
Bullet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullet feints the counter takedown.
Bullet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bullet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bullet wants to counter with a clinch but Rawse pushes him away.
Bullet throws a looping overhand right but Rawse ducks down to avoid it.
Rawse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good standup being displayed there by Rawse as he connects with a hook.
Bullet throws a body shot but no joy.
Rawse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bullet.
And Bullet tries to counter it with a takedown but Rawse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bullet misses with a two punch combination.
Rawse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bullet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rawse scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Rawse tests Bullet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bullet misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bullet throws a combination that misses
letting Rawse counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Bullet.
Rawse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Bullet.
Rawse connects with a right that clearly hurt Bullet. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Rawse proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Bullet collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
A very excited looking Ricky Rawse 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: ALPHA-1: Super Series I
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rawse counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley misses with a combination
and Rawse counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crunch! Barkley slams his shin into Rawse's torso.
Barkley tries for a takedown but Rawse circles away easily
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley misses with the combination.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Rawse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barkley misses with a shot to the body
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley shoots in but no luck this time.
Barkley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley catches Rawse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rawse just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley scores with a hook.
Rawse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down. #T1##CL#
Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rawse breaks the clinch.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Barkley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rawse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rawse swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley misses with a takedown
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawse was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Rawse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Rawse gets caught flat footed, as Barkley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Rawse kicks Barkley off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barkley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been informed that Rawse 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.
Rawse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Rawse. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Rawse slips the punch.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rawse defends it nicely.
Barkley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley shoots in for a takedown but Rawse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rawse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawse.
Rawse scores with a nice head shot.
Barkley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rawse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rawse wants it to stay on the feet.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Barkley has him pressed against the cage.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barkley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rawse up against the cage.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
Barkley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Rawse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Barkley rushes Rawse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Barkley holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rawse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barkley has him pressed against the cage.
Barkley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rawse's efforts to push away.
Rawse prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rawse up against the cage.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Rawse.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ross Barkley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Rawse as Barkley shoots in.
Barkley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rawse. Rawse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barkley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rawse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rawse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rawse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Barkley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rawse.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawse manages to avoid it.
A big left from Rawse misses.
Rawse keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barkley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barkley misses with a hook. Rawse ducked under it nicely.
Rawse tries to move into range but Barkley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawse throws a series of punches but Barkley avoids them all with ease.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricky Rawse seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Rawse throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rawse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Barkley rushes Rawse and presses him up against the cage.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rawse tries to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling the position.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling him.#BC2#
Rawse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley lands with a good body shot.
A left and a right from Barkley both land. Nice combination.
Rawse moves forwards but Barkley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Barkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barkley throws a right hand that Rawse ducks under and follows up with a left that Rawse also avoids with ease.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rawse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rawse throws a big shot that misses.
Barkley slips a jab from Rawse.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown but Rawse shows good takedown defense.
Barkley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rawse.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Rawse's shoulder, as Rawse tries to avoid the shot.
Ross Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rawse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawse.
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target. #T3#
A big right from Rawse misses.
Rawse checks a low kick from Barkley.
Rawse 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.
Barkley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses
and Rawse counters with a left and a right that stings Barkley.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Rawse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse misses with a hook. Barkley ducked under it nicely.
Barkley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rawse.
Barkley misses with a two punch combination.
Rawse misses with a looping right.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rawse! But no joy.
Barkley lands an overhand right.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rawse 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.
Rawse throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
As Rawse tries to get set, Barkley tries to push him back and clinch up but Rawse manages to avoid the attempt.
Rawse scores with a hook to the body. Barkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Rawse's shoulder, as Rawse tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Rawse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Barkley misses with an uppercut
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rawse.
Barkley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rawse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Rawse counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley thows a leg kick but Rawse checks it
and Rawse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rawse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rawse loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rawse enables Barkley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rawse manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Rawse is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barkley presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ross Barkley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barkley.
Rawse misses with a wild combination.
Barkley throws a hook but Rawse avoids it easily.
Rawse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barkley finds it's way round the side to connect with Rawse's head.
A punch lands to the side of Rawse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barkley throws a one two combo.
Barkley throws a nice looking combination but Rawse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rawse throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Rawse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rawse slips under a jab from Barkley.
Rawse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barkley with a body shot.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley lands the left hand.
Barkley misses with a left hand
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Rawse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rawse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barkley connects with a jab.
Rawse misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rawse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawse blocks a jab.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley misses with a few strikes there.
Barkley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rawse finds it's way round the side to connect with Barkley's head.
A shot to the body from Barkley misses
and Rawse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawse misses with a double jab #CL#
and Barkley moves into the clinch.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Rawse wants to get back to striking at distance but Barkley won't allow it.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley prevents Rawse from breaking the clinch.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rawse tries to circle away but Barkley has him pinned against the cage.
Barkley keeps control of Rawse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Barkley cracks Rawse with a nice body shot.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rawse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Rawse blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Rawse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Barkley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barkley has his takedown stuffed
and Rawse counters with a right hand to the body.
Rawse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barkley misses with a hook. Rawse ducked under it nicely.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley shoots and misses
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley throws a body kick that misses
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Rawse.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rawse.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse misses with a wild combination.
Rawse slips a jab and a cross from Barkley.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Barkley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barkley, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Barkley!

Event: SMASH: Dionsy vs Archer
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Rawse gets caught napping as Araujo dives in and scores a takedown. Rawse manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Rawse is keeping the position.
Araujo is fighting to break Rawse's control of his arms but Rawse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Araujo works over Rawse with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Rawse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rawse manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Rawse's guard.
Araujo stands up over Rawse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Rawse is adopting a defensive guard.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawse is retaining full guard. #T1#
Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Rawse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rawse is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Araujo looking for a triangle here. Rawse is fighting it but it looks tight! Araujo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rawse is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thiago Araujo!

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Lynn
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
Lemieux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rawse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Lemieux throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Rawse has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rawse cracks Lemieux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Nice uppercut there from Lemieux.
Rawse scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD2#
Lemieux lands a big right hand that sends Rawse crashing to the mat! Lemieux stays standing though and waves Rawse back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Lemieux lands a jab.#T1#
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux slips a jab from Rawse.
Lemieux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Lemieux 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.
Lemieux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a looping left.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Rawse.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut
and Rawse counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Rawse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lemieux doesn't seem phased though.
Rawse slips under a jab.#T2#
Rawse throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.
Rawse misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Lemieux counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rawse! Lemieux lets Rawse back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Lemieux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rawse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Rawse misses.
Rawse misses with a straight right.
Rawse slips a jab from Lemieux.
Rawse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rawse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rawse just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux slips under a jab.#T3#
Rawse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lemieux counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rawse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lemieux slips a jab from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a body shot
and Lemieux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux fails to land with a series of punches.
Rawse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lemieux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Rawse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricky Rawse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
Rawse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lemieux staying out of range there.#T4#
Rawse throws a series of punches but Lemieux moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawse connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Rawse.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawse is just out of range.
Lemieux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Lemieux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawse is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Rawse.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Rawse will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rawse misses the jab.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Rawse moved out of range.
Rawse moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse digs a good body shot into Lemieux's ribs.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rawse misses with a hook
and Lemieux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawse moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux slips under a jab from Rawse.
Lemieux throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse throws a hook but Lemieux blocks it.
Rawse throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.#T1#
Rawse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rawse.
Lemieux dodges the punch combination from Rawse.
Rawse moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux lands a nice shot that snaps Rawse's head back. #KD2#
Lemieux cracks Rawse with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rawse looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lemieux finish him? #ROC2#Rawse is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux walks into a jab.
Oh Rawse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux slips a straight right by Rawse.
Rawse seems to have got his legs back now.
Lemieux catches Rawse with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Rawse forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Kona
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Diddlybottom with a hook.
Diddlybottom jabs Rawse right on the nose. Rawse blinks but takes it well.
Diddlybottom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Rawse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diddlybottom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diddlybottom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rawse drops his hands momentarily and Diddlybottom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rawse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diddlybottom throws a nice looking combination but Rawse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rawse throws a hook to the side of Diddlybottom's head but Diddlybottom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rawse misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Diddlybottom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diddlybottom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rawse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diddlybottom showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Rawse controlling Diddlybottom's posture.
Rawse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rawse managing to control the position.
Diddlybottom tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawse is retaining full guard.
Diddlybottom controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diddlybottom stopping the sweep attempt from Rawse.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diddlybottom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rawse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddlybottom sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rawse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diddlybottom misses with a series of wild punches.
Rawse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diddlybottom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rawse throws out the jab.
Rawse swings for the body but Diddlybottom moves out of range.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Rawse was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rawse throws a combination that misses
and Diddlybottom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Rawse misses.
Rawse ducks under a wild hook from Diddlybottom.
Rawse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Rawse throws a hook but Diddlybottom avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rawse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diddlybottom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diddlybottom takes one to the side of the head.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
Rawse connects with a looping right hand.
Rawse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rawse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diddlybottom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Diddlybottom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diddlybottom on the side of the head.
Diddlybottom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Diddlybottom is rocked!
Rawse lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Diddlybottom falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rawse dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
A very excited looking Ricky Rawse 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.
The defeated Milktoast Diddlybottom had this to say: 'First I like too make good show for fans. I hope you like it, even though fight did not go my way. I am mad about the result, but I am also so happy to entertain all of you. Thank you. PDB4Life'.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Leal
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Pankratios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pankratios throws a lazy head kick
and Rawse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pankratios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Pankratios has Rawse up against the cage in a clinch.
Pankratios slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pankratios.
A short right from Pankratios.
Pankratios drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rawse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pankratios on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pankratios with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pankratios connects with a solid leg kick.
Rawse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1##CL#
Pankratios clinches with his opponent.
Pankratios pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pankratios wants to take the fight to the mat but Rawse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pankratios.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Pankratios has him pressed against the cage.
Pankratios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rawse prevents the takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rawse 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hellas Pankratios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawse is looking to break free of the clinch but Pankratios has double underhooks.
Rawse avoiding damage as Pankratios throws knees to the body.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Pankratios misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawse tries to break free but Pankratios pushes him back against the cage.
Rawse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pankratios lands a good knee to the midsection. Rawse won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pankratios throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rawse managing to block the knees to the body from Pankratios.
Pankratios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pankratios misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Pankratios pulls Rawse into guard.
Rawse would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pankratios trying to keep a closed guard but Rawse is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pankratios wants to sweep here but Rawse controlling him for the moment.
Rawse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pankratios is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pankratios wants to sweep here but Rawse controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Pankratios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawse's guard.

Pankratios stopping the sweep attempt from Rawse.
Rawse controlling the position.
Pankratios's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pankratios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rawse being controlled here, momentarily.
Rawse wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Pankratios loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pankratios wants to pass the guard but Rawse is keeping the position.
Rawse keeping moving, preventing Pankratios from controlling successfully.
Pankratios sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pankratios wants to pass the guard but Rawse is keeping the position.
Pankratios sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rawse's guard.
Rawse is controlling Pankratios's trapped leg to prevent Pankratios from advancing to side control.
Pankratios trying to mount his opponent but Rawse defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hellas Pankratios dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Pankratios is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pankratios slips a straight right by Rawse.
A jab from Pankratios misses.
Pankratios misses with a hook
and Rawse counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pankratios.
Pankratios wants to clinch up but Rawse keeps it at a distance.
Pankratios connects with a body shot that sends Rawse's belly button to the back.#TD#
Pankratios gets a takedown into half guard.

Rawse makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse throws a jab when Pankratios was well out of range.
Pankratios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rawse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pankratios tries to clinch up but Rawse circles away and keeps his distance.
Rawse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawse's corner calls for a 1-2. Rawse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Pankratios moves away and avoids it.
Rawse misses with a straight right.
Pankratios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pankratios walks into a straight right hand from Rawse.
Rawse scores with a jab to the head.
Pankratios throws a leg kick
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse cracks Pankratios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Pankratios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pankratios lands the left hand.
Pankratios misses with a lunging right hand
and Rawse counters with a straight right hand.
Pankratios fails with a takedown attempt.
Rawse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rawse throws the left hand but Pankratios avoids the punch easily.
Pankratios swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pankratios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Rawse throws a looping overhand right but Pankratios ducks down to avoid it.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rawse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pankratios lands with a hook. Rawse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rawse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pankratios scores with a nice strike.
Rawse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ricky Rawse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rawse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pankratios throws out a powerful jab.
Pankratios misses with an uppercut
enabling Rawse to counter with a crisp jab.
Pankratios misses with a left hand
and Pankratios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pankratios wants to clinch.
Rawse 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. #T3#
Rawse connects with a right that clearly hurt Pankratios. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Rawse proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Pankratios collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
A relieved looking Ricky Rawse 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: SMASH: Kraag vs Rawse
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Rawse lands with a hook. Kraag tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawse is just out of range.
Rawse just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag walks into a jab.
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rawse lands with a right hand.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Kraag.
Rawse misses the jab.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Rawse scores with a sloppy right hand. Kraag should have avoided that one.
Rawse misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Rawse cracks Kraag with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rawse has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kraag to stand back up!#ROC2#Kraag is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag misses with a jab to the body
and Rawse counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Rawse!
Ricky Rawse thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Trump vs White
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Oloishona.
Rawse moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse staying out of range there.
Rawse misses with a right hand
and Oloishona counters with a left to the body.
Oloishona needs to keep his hands up - Rawse had a free shot at his head there.
Oloishona with a nice calf kick.
Oloishona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rawse's head.
Oloishona throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rawse.
Rawse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oloishona moves away.
Rawse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oloishona has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oloishona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rawse lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse ducks under a wild hook from Oloishona.
Rawse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rawse throws a right hand that Oloishona ducks under and follows up with a left that Oloishona also avoids with ease.
Rawse misses with a hook.
Rawse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Oloishona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rawse misses with a body shot.
Oloishona dodges the punch combination from Rawse.
Oloishona feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rawse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oloishona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oloishona lunges at Rawse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rawse's hand.
Oloishona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oloishona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rawse.
A nice leg kick from Oloishona, right into the meat of the thigh.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rawse 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.
Rawse misses with a hook
and Oloishona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oloishona loads up on a big right hand but Rawse slips the punch.
Rawse is looking for the big counter here.
Rawse misses with a right hand
and Oloishona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oloishona counters with a body kick that stops Rawse in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Rawse misses.
Rawse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oloishona cracks a nice hook into Rawse's ribs.
Rawse looks winded!
Oloishona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oloishona loads up on a big right hand but Rawse slips the punch.
Oloishona scores with a hook to the body. Rawse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oloishona scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oloishona.
Oloishona half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oloishona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oloishona connects with a leg kick.
Rawse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rawse misses with a jab to the body
and Oloishona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Oloishona counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rawse! Oloishona lets Rawse back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rawse takes a swing at Oloishona's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Oloishona was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rawse.#T3#
Oloishona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oloishona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rawse.
Oloishona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rawse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oloishona doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Rawse.
Oloishona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
Oloishona works Rawse's body with a nice hook.
Rawse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rawse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oloishona moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse moves out of range of the leg kick from Oloishona.
Rawse throws a hook but Oloishona avoids it easily.
Oloishona lands a leg kick that knocks Rawse off balance momentarily.#T4#
Rawse misses with a two punch combination.
Oloishona appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Oloishona misses.
A leg kick checked by Rawse.
Rawse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rawse.
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!
Oloishona takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rawse just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oloishona.#KD#
Oloishona drops Rawse with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rawse looks back up at him and smiles so Oloishona waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Rawse is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
Rawse throws a hook to the side of Oloishona's head but Oloishona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rawse throws a poor cross that misses
and Oloishona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawse is still on wobbly legs! Can Oloishona finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rawse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oloishona swings widly with a right hand
and Rawse counters with a stiff right hand.
Rawse seems to have recovered his senses.
Oloishona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonkei Oloishona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Rawse's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Oloishona throws a body shot but no joy.
Rawse throws a body shot but no joy.
Oloishona staying out of range there.
Rawse throws a jab when Oloishona was well out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rawse might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Oloishona has got the better of the exchanges.
Oloishona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rawse looks to land a left hand but Oloishona moved out of range nicely.
Oloishona throws a low kick but Rawse avoids it.
Nice jab there from Rawse.
Rawse walks into a straight right hand from Oloishona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD#
Oloishona cracks Rawse with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rawse looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Oloishona finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rawse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Rawse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oloishona.#KD#
Oloishona lands a big right hand that sends Rawse crashing to the mat! Oloishona stays standing though and waves Rawse back to his feet!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rawse, as that shot connected.
Oloishona moves away from the strike by Rawse.
Rawse cracks a nice hook into Oloishona's ribs.
Rawse misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Oloishona counters with a nice right hand that sends Rawse toppling to the canvas! Rawse scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Oloishona finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse feints a jab promting Oloishona to slip. Rawse then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oloishona slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oloishona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Rawse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oloishona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rawse.
Oloishona slips a jab from Rawse.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rawse in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fighters circling - Rawse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawse throws a jab when Oloishona was well out of range.
Rawse throws a combination. Oloishona tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Oloishona moves out of range as Rawse strikes.
Oloishona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
Oloishona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oloishona throws a hook to the side of Rawse's head but Rawse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oloishona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oloishona throws an overhand right that lands on Rawse's shoulder, as Rawse tries to avoid the shot.
Rawse looks to land a right hand but Oloishona moved out of range.
Rawse misses the jab.#KD#
Oloishona cracks Rawse with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rawse looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Oloishona finish him?
Rawse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oloishona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rawse.
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A low kick lands for Oloishona.
Oloishona drops Rawse with a naaaaasty hook - Rawse is in real trouble here! Oloishona dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonkei Oloishona!
Tonkei Oloishona 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: SMASH: Oxlade vs Smith
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy throws a leg kick but Rawse checks it.
Rawse misses with a looping left.
Randy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A cross from Randy lands.
Randy missing with a left hand there. Rawse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawse throws a hook but Randy blocks it.
Rawse connects with a looping right hand.
Rawse clobbers Randy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rawse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rawse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randy manages to avoid it.
Rawse lands a glancing blow to the side of Randy's head.
Randy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macho Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Rawse. Beautiful body 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!
A good leg kick by Randy.
Randy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rawse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rawse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Randy throws a body kick that misses.
Rawse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Randy moves out of range as Rawse strikes.
Randy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rawse counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A big left from Rawse misses.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Randy is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Rawse defending well as Randy loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Randy tries to clinch up.
Rawse throws a jab when Randy was well out of range.
Randy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rawse just manages to avoid it.
Randy moves out of range as Rawse strikes.
Randy throwing a counter right hand but Rawse manages to avoid it.
Randy slips under a jab.
Rawse sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Randy.
Randy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rawse has knocked Randy down with a huge combo! Rawse steps away and waves a wobbly Randy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Macho Randy 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!
Randy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rawse.
Randy blocks a jab.
Randy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Randy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rawse misses with a looping right.#T2#
Rawse slips under a jab from Randy.
Randy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawse manages to avoid it.#CL#
Randy darts in and clinches Rawse up against the cage.#BC2#
Rawse manages to break the clinch.
Randy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rawse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rawse throws a hook but Randy avoids it easily.
Randy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Rawse throws a series of punches but Randy avoids them all with ease.
Randy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Randy closes the distance and pushes Rawse back into the cage.
Rawse avoids the elbow strike from Randy, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Randy.
Randy tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Rawse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Randy keeps control of Rawse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Rawse tries to break the clinch but Randy is controlling the position.
Rawse is trying to push Randy away but Randy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rawse is trying to break free.
Rawse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randy has him pressed against the cage.
Randy slows down the pace here.
Randy lands a body shot.
Randy tries to throw a body punch but Rawse avoids it by throwing Randy back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Randy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Randy digs a right hand underneath Rawse's ribcage. Rawse let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rawse tries to break the clinch but Randy is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Randy.
Randy stalling against the cage.
Rawse is trying to push Randy away but Randy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rawse blocking some punches.
Rawse blocks the elbow strike.
Rawse wants to get back to striking at distance but Randy won't allow it.
Randy pushes off an throws an elbow but Rawse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Randy misses with the head strike.
Randy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rawse is trying to force a seperation but Randy has the dominant position.
Rawse is trying to push Randy away but Randy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macho Randy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Randy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Rawse throws a right and a left that Randy avoids nicely.
Randy throws a hook but Rawse blocks it.
Randy defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse 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.
Rawse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Randy. Randy obviously looking to wear him down.
Randy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rawse. Rawse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rawse moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse lands the left hand.
A good leg kick by Randy.
A punch combination from Rawse misses.
Randy looks to land a body kick but Rawse moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Randy to score with a decent uppercut.
Ricky Rawse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rawse throws an overhand right that lands on Randy's shoulder, as Randy tries to avoid the shot.
As Rawse tries to get set, Randy tries to push him back and clinch up but Rawse manages to avoid the attempt.
Rawse throws a lazy right hand but Randy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rawse looks to score with a jab to the body but Randy is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Randy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randy.
Rawse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Randy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
Randy throws a solid leg kick but Rawse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Randy.
Randy throws a body punch but Rawse moves out of range.
Rawse throws out a counter right but Randy avoids it with no problem.
Randy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Randy misses the jab.
Rawse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse connects with a jab.
Rawse throws a looping overhand right but Randy ducks down to avoid it.
Randy lands with a good body shot.
Rawse misses with a hook. Randy ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Rawse misses.
Randy tries to score with a low kick but Rawse moves his leg out of the way.
Randy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rawse has time to react.#T2#
A lazy left from Rawse finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse misses with a hook. Randy ducked under it nicely.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Randy drops his hands momentarily and Rawse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rawse slips a jab from Randy.
Rawse throws out a loose jab but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Randy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Randy throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Randy moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rawse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rawse throws out a loose jab but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rawse.
Randy tests Rawse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randy defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Randy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Randy cracks Rawse with an open hand slap.
Rawse throws a lazy uppercut
and Randy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randy misses with a body shot
and Rawse counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rawse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Randy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Rawse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rawse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rawse takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Randy scores with a spinning back kick!
Randy sizes up Rawse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse slips a straight right by Randy.
Randy moves out of range of the strikes.
Randy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Randy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawse was well out of range. Poor timing from Randy.
Randy scores with a jab.
Rawse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rawse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse loads up on a big right hand but Randy slips the punch.
Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawse misses with an uppercut. Randy saw that one coming.
Randy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Rawse misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rawse looks to land a right hand but Randy moved out of range.
Randy throws a lazy uppercut
and Rawse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Randy misses its intended target.
Rawse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Rawse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Macho Randy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Randy is looking to score with low kicks.
Randy misses with a double jab
and Rawse counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Randy is rocked!#KD2#
Rawse feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Randy sprawling to the canvas! Randy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rawse finish him?!
Oh Randy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rawse throws a jab when Randy was well out of range.
Rawse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Randy is out of range.
Randy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rawse throws out the jab.
Rawse shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Randy takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rawse sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Randy bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Rawse!
An out of breath Ricky Rawse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Pulkinen
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith grinds an elbow into Rawse's temple.
Rawse is looking to reverse the position.
Rawse is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Rawse parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rawse to escape.
Rawse managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Rawse can't do much from the bottom here.
Rawse controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Rawse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rawse is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position. #T1#
Rawse is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rawse defending against the ground and pound.
Smith working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith trying to control the position but Rawse is working away.
Rawse can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith tries to move to mount but Rawse blocks the move with his legs.
Rawse managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Rawse parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rawse to escape. #T2#
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rawse taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Rawse is looking for a sweep.
Rawse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith working away.
Rawse is not content to let Smith control the position.
Rawse is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Rawse is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is in bad spot here.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SU2#
Rawse gets back to his feet. Smith is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith misses the jab.
Rawse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith throws a right hand that Rawse ducks under and follows up with a left that Rawse also avoids with ease.
Rawse lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rawse.#CUT2#It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Rawse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rawse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rawse misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith 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.
Rawse thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rawse throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Rawse misses with a looping left.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Rawse stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rawse slips a straight right by Smith.#T4#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.#CL#
Smith rushes Rawse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Smith looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Rawse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith throws a jab when Rawse was well out of range.
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawse cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith lands with a hook. Rawse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body punch from Rawse.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Rawse misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rawse throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rawse swivels and escapes.
Rawse avoids the head kick by Smith.
Rawse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a hook but Rawse blocks it.
Smith works over Rawse's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
Rawse lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rawse misses with a looping left.
Rawse misses with a wild combination.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Rawse.
Rawse scores with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rawse scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rawse is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Our sources have told us that Smith has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rawse has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Rawse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawse is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Rawse is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.#T2#
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rawse after a bit of a struggle.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Rawse has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Rawse wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Rawse is trying to break free.#T3#
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rawse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rawse stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rawse's efforts to push away.
Smith stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Rawse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rawse stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Ricky Rawse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rawse throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
As Rawse backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith slips under a jab from Rawse.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Rawse ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Rawse avoids the punch easily.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rawse scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rawse circles away.
Rawse throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rawse.
Rawse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Rawse wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Rawse.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Aaron Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rawse is trying to break free.
Smith lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rawse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Rawse works the jab nicely.#T1#
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rawse.
Rawse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rawse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rawse tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rawse to the ground. Rawse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rawse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Rawse manages to avoid it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rawse looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.#CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Rawse prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rawse fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Rawse.#T2#
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Rawse gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Rawse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rawse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rawse. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rawse under the eye.
Rawse lands the left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rawse!
Rawse misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Rawse.
Rawse avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rawse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith has Rawse pressed against the cage, preventing Rawse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rawse is defending well.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rawse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rawse wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Rawse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Rawse has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rawse letting Smith take a breather here.
Smith has Rawse pressed against the cage.
Rawse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith stalling the fight.
Rawse tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rawse.#BC2#
Rawse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Rawse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Aaron Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Smith!
A relieved looking Aaron Smith 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: SMASH: Lalla vs Dee
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawse lands a nice looking body shot. #KD2#
Zaitsev lands a big head kick that sends Rawse tumbling to the mat! Zaitsev takes a step backwards and waves Rawse back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
Rawse throws a body punch but Zaitsev moves out of range.
Rawse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Rawse - just one landing.
Zaitsev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rawse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Rawse there.
Rawse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rawse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawse misses the jab.
Rawse lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaitsev backs up against the cage.
Zaitsev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaitsev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaitsev throws a shot from downtown. Rawse moves away and avoids it.
Rawse throws a good cross that connects.
Rawse takes a swing at Zaitsev's ribcage but misses.
Rawse lands a jab.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Rawse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rawse throws a big shot that misses.
Rawse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaitsev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##CL2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rawse is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaitsev has double underhooks.
Rawse wants to break free but Zaitsev has control.
Zaitsev has Rawse pushed against the cage.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zaitsev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.
Zaitsev leaning against his opponent.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaitsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rawse's efforts to push away.
Zaitsev'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.
Still in the clinch, Zaitsev scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2##BC#
Rawse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaitsev misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Zaitsev gets a clinch.
Zaitsev leaning against his opponent.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.
Zaitsev avoiding damage.
Zaitsev slows down the pace here.
Rawse is trying to break free.
Zaitsev leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Zaitsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rawse's elbow.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Zaitsev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rawse is trying to force a seperation but Zaitsev has the dominant position.
Zaitsev tries to throw a body punch but Rawse avoids it by throwing Zaitsev back against the cage.
Zaitsev stalling against the cage.
Zaitsev has Rawse pressed against the cage, preventing Rawse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaitsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rawse up against the cage.
Rawse tries to break free but Zaitsev pushes him back against the cage.
Rawse has had enough of the clinch but Zaitsev keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaitsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaitsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rawse's elbow.
Zaitsev misses with a punch to the body.
Zaitsev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Rawse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rawse loads up on a big right hand but Zaitsev slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rawse. Zaitsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rawse slips a jab and a cross from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws out a leg kick but Rawse moves out of range and Zaitsev only half commits.
Rawse scores with a nice head shot.
Zaitsev throws a lazy uppercut
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse lands a really nice looking cross but Zaitsev seems unphased.
Zaitsev lands an overhand right.
Zaitsev misses with a jab to the body
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dmitri Zaitsev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Rawse'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#
Zaitsev just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawse lands a jab-cross combination.
Rawse throws a series of punches but Zaitsev avoids them all with ease.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Rawse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaitsev misses with a shot to the body
and Zaitsev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rawse lands with a cross.
A jab from Zaitsev misses.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Zaitsev is out of range.
Ricky Rawse is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaitsev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaitsev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev shoots in and drives through. Rawse sprawls well.
Zaitsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rawse throws out a powerful jab.
Zaitsev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that misses
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse tests Zaitsev's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Zaitsev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Zaitsev counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Rawse.
Zaitsev blocks a jab.
Zaitsev sizes up Rawse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rawse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Zaitsev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rawse! Zaitsev lets Rawse back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rawse is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawse digs a good hook to Zaitsev's body.
Zaitsev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Zaitsev misses.
Nice straight punches there by Rawse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rawse.
Rawse misses with a looping right.
Zaitsev ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
A combination from Rawse does no damage. #T2#
Rawse throws a looping overhand right but Zaitsev ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rawse.
Zaitsev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that misses.
Zaitsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rawse to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaitsev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that Rawse semi-blocks.
Zaitsev moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse works Zaitsev's body with a nice hook.
Zaitsev misses with a few strikes there.
Zaitsev avoids the body shot from Rawse.
Rawse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaitsev.#CL2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
A short right from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaitsev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zaitsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaitsev throws a head punch that misses.
Zaitsev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rawse letting Zaitsev take a breather here.
Zaitsev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Zaitsev throws a head punch that misses.
Zaitsev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Rawse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rawse connects with a nice looking jab.
Rawse ducks under a wild hook from Zaitsev.
Ricky Rawse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaitsev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rawse defends well and Zaitsev ends up having to push Rawse into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rawse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rawse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rawse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Zaitsev misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaitsev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rawse cracks Zaitsev with a hook to the temple - Zaitsev is on wobbly legs here! Rawse swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Zaitsev falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rawse wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Rawse!
Our winner, Ricky Rawse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Gomes vs Cricky
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Rawse throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith 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.
Rawse tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rawse wants to stall.
Rawse tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawse.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.#T1#
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Rawse misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawse blocks a body shot from Smith.
Rawse tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rawse 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.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Rawse shrugs off.
Smith pushes Rawse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rawse is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Rawse throws a head punch that misses.
Smith pushes Rawse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Rawse in his tracks for a moment.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rawse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith lands a body punch. #T2#
Smith presses Rawse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rawse looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Rawse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Rawse misses with a body punch.
Rawse trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rawse into the cage.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Rawse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rawse avoids the head kick by Smith.
Rawse now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rawse slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith scores with the left hand. Rawse knows he should have avoided that one.
Rawse throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rawse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rawse to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Rawse's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected. #CL#
Smith has Rawse up against the cage in a clinch.
Rawse looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Smith lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse is struggling to control the position.
Smith is trying to drag Rawse to the mat but Rawse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Rawse'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#
Jab from Smith.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Rawse's head.
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
As Rawse looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Rawse just gets out of the way.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rawse sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rawse fails to land.
Rawse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rawse.
A short right from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rawse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Rawse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Rawse's shoulder, as Rawse tries to avoid the shot.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Smith with a hook.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rawse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ricky Rawse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rawse.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rawse counters with a straight right hand.
Rawse scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith throws a jab when Rawse was well out of range.
A big right from Rawse misses.
Rawse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Smith connects with a jab.#TD#
Rawse gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rawse wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Rawse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rawse keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Smith wants to control from the top but Rawse keeps moving.
Rawse controlling the position.
Rawse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rawse is sitting in close to Smith's body. Smith has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rawse is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rawse is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Smith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aaron Smith!
Our winner, Aaron Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs White
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawse staying out of range there.
Rawse throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
Nekele misses with a hook
and Rawse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawse blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rawse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawse throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Rawse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Rawse has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nekele lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nekele breaks the clinch.
Ricky Rawse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse swings widly with a right hand
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nekele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nekele misses with a looping left.
Rawse is looking to counter punch.
Rawse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Nekele defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Nekele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nekele moves out of range as Rawse strikes.
Rawse takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A clash of legs there as Rawse blocks the low kick.
Nekele defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Rawse swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Rawse throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele pushes Rawse away with a front kick.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Rawse misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Nekele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A right-left combo lands from Rawse. #CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Rawse cracks Nekele with an open hand slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rawse checks a leg kick.
Nekele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rawse throws out the jab.
Rawse throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Rawse misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Nekele is out of range.
Rawse misses the jab.
Nekele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Rawse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nekele.
Rawse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rawse misses with a hook to the body
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Rawse is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nekele's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rawse tests Nekele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rawse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Rawse throws a poor cross that misses
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Rawse throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Rawse misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nekele lands with an uppercut that bounces Rawse off the cage and back into range.
Nekele with a nice calf kick.
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele looks to land a left hand but Rawse moved out of range nicely.
Rawse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rawse.
Rawse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nekele manages to avoid it.
A big right from Rawse misses.
Nekele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Rawse. That snapped Nekele's head back.
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 Ricky Rawse will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
That's time! Rawse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rawse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Nekele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rawse swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Rawse looks to score with a jab to the body but Nekele is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rawse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rawse misses with a right hand
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nekele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rawse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rawse throws an off balance right hand
and Nekele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rawse thinking.
Nekele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rawse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Rawse misses with a right hand
and Rawse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawse.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
Nekele defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rawse looks to land a left hand but Nekele moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Nekele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Nekele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rawse lands a glancing blow to the side of Nekele's head.
Ricky Rawse is winning the standup battle so far.
Nekele throws an overhand right that lands on Rawse's shoulder, as Rawse tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Rawse misses the target.
Nekele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Rawse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nekele wants to slow Rawse down by chopping away at his legs.
Nekele slips under a jab.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Rawse steps away.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Rawse moves away and avoids it.
Rawse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Rawse throws a hook but Nekele blocks it.
Nekele replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rawse blocks it well.
Rawse loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Nekele lands a jab to the head.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Nekele slips a jab from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a jab to the body
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Rawse's corner calls for a 1-2. Rawse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rawse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nekele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rawse.
Nekele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rawse's sensitive parts.
Rawse tests Nekele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rawse throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
A big left from Rawse misses. #T4#
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rawse.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Rawse 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick from Nekele lands but Rawse takes it in his stride.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rawse.
Rawse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Nekele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rawse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rawse.
Nekele is trying to counter with his kicks.
The fighters circling - Rawse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rawse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rawse moves out of range of the body kick.
Nekele misses with a hook. Rawse ducked under it nicely.
Rawse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Rawse lands a jab-cross combination.
Rawse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
Rawse needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Nekele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rawse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nekele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawse throws a combination that misses
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nekele tries a head kick but it misses.
Rawse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse misses with an uppercut
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawse misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rawse thinking.
Nekele tries a head kick but it misses.
Nekele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Nekele.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele misses with an uppercut. Rawse saw that one coming.
Rawse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Nekele.
Nekele misses with a kick to the body.
Rawse is looking to counter punch.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Nekele lands a glancing blow to the side of Rawse's head.
Nekele misses with a lunging right hand
and Rawse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Rawse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rawse throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nekele takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
A big left from Rawse misses.
Nekele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rawse misses with a looping right.
Rawse walks into a jab.
Rawse misses with a right hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Rawse defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Nekele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Rawse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rawse loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Nekele misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Rawse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawse misses with a left hand
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Rawse looks to land a combination. Nekele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Rawse.
Rawse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rawse.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nekele 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Karlsson vs Lacplesis
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaitsev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rawse.
A head kick misses from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rawse.
Rawse lands with a cross.
Zaitsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rawse.
Rawse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse misses the jab.
Zaitsev is looking to counter punch.
Rawse thows a left - swing and a miss!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rawse 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.
Zaitsev wants to clinch but Rawse slips to the side
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev moves forwards but Rawse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaitsev scores with a jab. Rawse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaitsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rawse to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse feints a jab promting Zaitsev to slip. Rawse then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zaitsev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD2#
Rawse drops Zaitsev with a left right combo! Rawse follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Zaitsev is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rawse cracks Zaitsev with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rawse immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Zaitsev is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rawse!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
Ricky Rawse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Rawse's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rivera fails with the takedown
and Rawse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rivera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Rivera circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rawse. Rivera falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rawse!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Rawse!
Ricky Rawse seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WPFA XIX: Merel vs Trumpet 2
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Da Oxlade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Oxlade moves out of range as Rawse strikes.
Rawse feints a jab promting Da Oxlade to slip. Rawse then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Da Oxlade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Rawse has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rawse misses with a jab to the body
and Da Oxlade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Oxlade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rawse.
Rawse throws a body shot but no joy.
Rawse misses with a combination
and Da Oxlade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse misses with an uppercut
and Da Oxlade counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Rawse badly! He tries to strike back but Da Oxlade puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Rawse out cold! Oh man, Rawse will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mawi Da Oxlade!
Mawi Da Oxlade decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WPFA XVII: Merel vs Farmery
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Schrijber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Rawse has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schrijber looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Schrijber dodges the punch combination from Rawse.
Rawse scores with the left hand. Schrijber knows he should have avoided that one.
Rawse throws the left hand but Schrijber avoids the punch easily.
Rawse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schrijber.
A little jabbing left from Schrijber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rawse cracks Schrijber with an open hand slap.#KD#
Rawse drops Schrijber with a big left hand and mounts him. Schrijber is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawse unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Schrijber wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Rawse celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
An out of breath Ricky Rawse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2020

#R1#
Dervisevic tries to clinch
and Rawse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dervisevic throws a head kick but Rawse moves out of range.
Rawse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawse scores with a hook to the body. Dervisevic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rawse scores with a jab. Dervisevic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dervisevic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rawse counters with a nice body shot.
Rawse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rawse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Rawse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rawse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dervisevic throws a lazy head kick
and Rawse scores with a counter punch that sends Dervisevic to the canvas! Rawse smells blood - he's punishing Dervisevic with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dervisevic has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
Ricky Rawse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 124
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Iam misses with a double jab.
Rawse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Iam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Rawse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iam was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawse.
Iam swinging wildly here.
Iam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
Rawse throws an overhand right that lands on Iam's shoulder, as Iam tries to avoid the shot.
Iam scores with a one two! Rawse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Iam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rawse. Rawse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rawse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Iam has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawse.
Rawse scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Iam misses the jab.
Iam staying out of range there.
A combination from Iam does no damage. #T1#
Iam swings widly with a right hand
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BOOM! Rawse lands a beautiful left hook that drops Iam. Iam tries to recover but Rawse is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Iam lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
A relieved looking Ricky Rawse 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: RISE 114 Gusmao v Tiger 4
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1#
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Rawse moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Brand.
Rawse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brand.
Brand misses with a right hand
and Rawse counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Rawse clinches with his opponent.
Brand tries to break free but Rawse pushes him back against the cage.
Rawse cracks Brand with a nice body shot.
Brand takes a shot to the head.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Rawse has the dominant position.
Rawse lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rawse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Rawse has double underhooks.
Rawse taking a breather.#BC2#
Brand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Rawse throws a body shot but no joy.
Brand throws a big shot that misses.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Brand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawse works the jab nicely.
Brand slips under a jab.
Rawse walks into a jab.
Brand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rawse jabs Brand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rawse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse misses with a shot to the body
and Brand counters with a three punch combo that has Rawse backing up. Rawse nods at Brand to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brand connects with a body shot.
Brand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rawse.#T2#
Rawse ducks under a wild hook from Brand.
An attempted straight right counter from Rawse misses the target.
Rawse cracks Brand with a good jab.
A combination from Brand does no damage.
Rawse misses with a combination
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Brand counters with a beautiful punch that sends Rawse to the canvas!
Brand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rawse is proving hard to escape from.
Brand won't allow Rawse to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawse has a closed guard, preventing Brand from standing up.
Brand is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rawse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brand manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Brand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawse. #T3#
Rawse postures up and lands a big shot to Brand's brow.
Rawse is looking to work some ground and pound but Brand has wrist control.
Rawse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brand swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Brand manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rawse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rawse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brand throws a shot to the body.
Brand scores with a shot to the body.
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rawse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brand throws a combination that misses
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brand scores with a nice head shot.
Rawse thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target. #T4#
Brand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rawse's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rawse duly obliges.
Brand misses with a left hand
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Brand misses its intended target.
Rawse throws an off balance right hand
and Brand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rawse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brand throws a jab when Rawse was well out of range.
Brand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Rawse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rawse.
Brand misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brand swings for the body but Rawse moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rawse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Brand 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#
Rawse misses with an uppercut
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Brand walks into a jab.
Brand throws a hook but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brand throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Brand throws a right and a left that Rawse avoids nicely.
Rawse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brand misses with a right hand
and Brand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand slips under a jab.
Brand misses with a hook
enabling Rawse to counter with a crisp jab.
Brand scores with a nice 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!
Brand scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rawse lands with a straight right. Brand didn't see that one coming.
Rawse defending well as Brand loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse slips a straight right by Brand.
Rawse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rawse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawse connects with a jab.
Brand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rawse finds it's way round the side to connect with Brand's head.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Rawse moved out of range nicely.
Brand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rawse cracks Brand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brand misses with a straight left. #CL#
Rawse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Brand manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Rawse misses.
Rawse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brand.
Rawse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rawse throws a hook but Brand avoids it easily.
Rawse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brand. Brand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawse.
Rawse punishes Brand's body with a nice straight punch.
Rawse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rawse lands a nice shot to the body.
Rawse throws a shot from downtown. Brand moves away and avoids it.
Rawse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Rawse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Brand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse throws out a loose jab but Brand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brand throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Rawse misses its target.
Rawse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawse misses the jab.
Brand tests Rawse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricky Rawse is winning the standup battle so far.
Rawse throws a series of strikes that have Brand backpedaling.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rawse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rawse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brand 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.
Brand scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Brand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rawse with a body shot.
Brand slips a straight right by Rawse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Brand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rawse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brand.
Rawse feints a jab promting Brand to slip. Rawse then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brand slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brand lands a glancing blow to the side of Rawse's head.
Brand moves out of range as Rawse strikes.
Rawse throws a body punch but Brand moves out of range.
Rawse throws a series of punches but Brand avoids them all with ease.
Brand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brand with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rawse to score with a decent uppercut.
Brand takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brand walks into a left hand.
Rawse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brand.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brand throws a looping overhand right but Rawse ducks down to avoid it.
Brand lands with a shot to the body.
Brand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rawse.
Brand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rawse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rawse dodges the punch combination from Brand.
Brand misses with a straight right.
Rawse throws the left hand but Brand avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rawse in his tracks.
Rawse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brand.
Rawse throws a lazy uppercut
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Rawse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rawse misses the jab.
Rawse slips under a jab from Brand.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawse is just out of range.
Brand clobbers Rawse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rawse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brand manages to avoid it.
Brand staying out of range there.
Brand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rawse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Rawse misses with the combination.
Rawse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Brand misses.
Rawse feints a jab promting Brand to slip. Rawse then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brand slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rawse.
Rawse misses with a lunging right hand
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brand was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawse.
Brand misses with a right hand
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brand throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Rawse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brand in his tracks.
Brand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rawse counters with a left and a right that stings Brand.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Brand.
Brand ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a hook.
Brand is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice straight punches there by Brand. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brand.
Brand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rawse counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawse throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Brand jabs at Rawse's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brand avoids the body shot from Rawse.
Rawse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4##KD2#
Brand drops Rawse with a left and a right! Oh, Rawse is hurt - Brand dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Rawse is rocked!
Rawse is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Brand decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rawse to his feet.
Oh Rawse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rawse connects with a single shot there.
Brand throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawse.
Rawse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse seems to have got his legs back now.
Brand misses with a right hand
and Rawse counters with a straight right hand.
Brand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Rawse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brand scores with a shot to the body.
Rawse throws a right hand that misses
and Brand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brand with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rawse to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricky Rawse.
I think Rawse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE 104 Stoddler v Bartoli
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Rawse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Creation misses.
Creation looks to land a combination but Rawse avoids it well.
Creation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creation misses with a few strikes there.
Creation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rawse misses with a hook. Creation ducked under it nicely.
Creation throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rawse.
Rawse misses with a hook. Creation ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Rawse as he checks the leg kick.
Creation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Rawse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rawse misses with the combination.
We've been told by Creation's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rawse throws out a loose jab but Creation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Rawse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creation throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Creation looks to land a combination but Rawse avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Creation will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rawse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Creation throws a series of punches but Rawse moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rawse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawse scores with a body shot.
Delirious Creation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse lands a nice shot that snaps Creation's head back.
Creation misses with a head kick.
Rawse throws out a counter right but Creation avoids it with no problem.
Creation darts in looking for a takedown but Rawse gets double underhooks and turns Creation into the cage.
Creation is breathing heavily.
Rawse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Creation.
Rawse dodges the punch combination from Creation.
Rawse lands a jab to Creation's midsection.
Rawse throws a series of strikes that have Creation backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Rawse ducks under a wild hook from Creation.#TD#
Creation looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rawse!
Creation looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rawse is avoiding damage well.
Rawse is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rawse told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rawse wants to improve his position but Creation is controlling well.
Creation trying to control the action but Rawse is working from the bottom.
Rawse tries to roll over but Creation keeps him under control.
Rawse wants to control but Creation is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawse is not content to let Creation control the position.#T3#
Creation thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Creation throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rawse is looking for a sweep. Creation is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rawse is looking to control Creation's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rawse avoid being mounted?
Rawse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Creation trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawse wants to sweep but no luck.
Creation postures up in Rawse's guard and throws a big left but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse 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.
Creation throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rawse is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Creation pushes down on Rawse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rawse is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawse tries to get to full guard but Creation has control of the leg.
Rawse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rawse is refusing to be controlled, as Creation sits in half guard.
Rawse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Creation wants to control from the top but Rawse keeps moving.
Rawse working a defensive guard here.
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 Delirious Creation will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Creation throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Creation.
Creation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rawse changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Creation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rawse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Creation throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rawse counters with a big right hand! Oh Creation is in trouble here! Rawse follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
Our winner, Ricky Rawse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 96 Kondo v White
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1##CL#
Gee takes the fight into the clinch.
Gee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Gee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rawse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rawse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Gee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rawse misses with a punch on the inside.
Gee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rawse.
Rawse prevents a body shot from Gee.
Gee digs a right hand into Rawse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rawse's gas tank.
Gee lands a body shot.
Gee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rawse.
Rawse looks winded!
Rawse prevents a body shot from Gee.
Gee lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gee lands a left hand. #T1#
Gee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gee lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Gee - that landed with a thud.
Gee scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
Gee can't find room to land a body shot as Rawse controls the action.
Gee lands a body punch.
Gee presses Rawse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gee can't find room to land a body shot as Rawse controls the action.
Gee landing knees to the body.
Gee tries to throw a body punch but Rawse avoids it by throwing Gee back against the cage.
Gee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gee pushes Rawse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Gee.
A short left from Gee.
Gee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rawse or not.
Gee lands a body punch. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gee is leaning against Rawse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gee lands with a short shot to the head.
Gee is working Rawse over against the cage.
Gee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gee lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Gee.
Gee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rawses head. #ROC#
Rawse is rocked!
Gee tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Gee.
A short right from Gee on the inside.
Rawse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rawse is still on wobbly legs! Can Gee finish him?#KD#
Gee lands a big right hand that sends Rawse to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Rawse!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Gee stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Gee gets a clinch. #T3#
Gee scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
Gee pushes Rawse against the cage. Gee is working some dirty boxing. Gee pushes off with a quick right hook! Rawse goes down! Rawse tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Gee!
Inspektor Gee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KMK1
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Rawse misses.
Dee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rawse misses with a straight right.
Dee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rawse throws a lazy right hand but Dee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rawse swings widly with a right hand
and Dee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dee looks to land a combination but Rawse avoids it well.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Dee is out of range. #CL#
Dee gets a clinch.
Dee blocking some punches.
Dee scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Rawse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rawse takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Dee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dee misses with a body punch.
Dee works on Rawse's body with a couple of short punches.
Dee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rawse's face. #CUT#
It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
Dee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Dee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dee scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
Still in the clinch, Dee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dee tries to land a knee to the head but Rawse blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Dee.
Dee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dee tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
Dee tries to land knees in the clinch but Rawse avoids the damage to the body.
Dee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rawse looks winded!
A short uppercut from Dee.
Dee lands a body punch.
Dee landing knees to the body.
Dee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A short uppercut from Dee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Dee.
A hook to the body from Dee.
Good body shot from Dee.
A body shot lands from Dee.
A right hand to the body from Dee.
Dee lands a knee to the head.
Dee misses with a punch to the body.
Dee presses Rawse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Dee.
Dee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rawse takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dee.
Dee scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Dee.
Dee lands a body punch. #T3#
Dee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rawse takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dee scores a nice knee to the body.
Dee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rawse lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dee connects with a knee to the head.
Dee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rawse's face. #ROC#
Rawse is rocked!
Dee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rawse is still on wobbly legs! Can Dee finish him?
Still in the clinch, Dee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Dee.
A short uppercut from Dee.
Dee lands with a left to the head.
Dee creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rawse with a big uppercut! Rawse tries to clinch up but Dee pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rawse to the mat! Rawse covers up and Dee unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Inspektor Dee!
After winning the bout, Inspektor Dee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 18690 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rawse (ranked 3077 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
31 yrs
225 lbs

193 cm
24 yrs
269 lbs

Fiddlesticks

Rawse

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ramses Fiddlesticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Rawse!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Rawse clinches up against the cage.
Rawse jumps guard but Fiddlesticks stands there with Rawse around his waist. Rawse gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rawse looking for a takedown.
Fiddlesticks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ramses Fiddlesticks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawse.
Rawse prevents the takedown attempt.

Rawse pulls guard.
Rawse wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fiddlesticks won't allow Rawse to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse keeping moving, preventing Fiddlesticks from controlling successfully.
Rawse wants to hit a switch here but Fiddlesticks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rawse there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiddlesticks (3) vs (0) Rawse
Rawse is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks looking to control but Rawse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rawse has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rawse is looking to improve his position but Fiddlesticks isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiddlesticks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rawse is looking to escape.
Rawse prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Rawse wants to hold on but Fiddlesticks pushes him away.
Fiddlesticks wants to control the pace but Rawse is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawse tries to hold on but Fiddlesticks postures up.

Fiddlesticks looking for a guillotine from mount but Rawse is having none of it.
Rawse 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.
Rawse is looking for a sweep. Fiddlesticks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rawse is concentrating on defense, preventing Fiddlesticks from advancing position.
Rawse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiddlesticks trying to control the action but Rawse is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawse wants to get back to full guard.

Fiddlesticks is working for a kimura but Rawse is defending it quite comfortably.
Rawse keeping hold of Fiddlesticks's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rawse manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiddlesticks preventing the sweep.
Rawse controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawse looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawse, not yet.

Fiddlesticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rawse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fiddlesticks has Rawse in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiddlesticks (3) vs (2) Rawse
Fiddlesticks keeping moving, preventing Rawse from controlling successfully.
Rawse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiddlesticks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fiddlesticks is pulling down on Rawse's head. It's preventing any offense from Rawse, at least for the moment.

Rawse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rawse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rawse trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiddlesticks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiddlesticks trying to control the position.
Rawse controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rawse won't allow Fiddlesticks to sweep him here.
Fiddlesticks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiddlesticks is working hard here to advance position.
Rawse is stalling in the full guard.
Rawse looking to pass the guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rawse wants to control from the top but Fiddlesticks keeps moving.
Fiddlesticks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiddlesticks (5) vs (2) Rawse

Fiddlesticks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rawse is just riding it out for now. Fiddlesticks eventually gives up the hold.
Rawse tries to get to full guard but Fiddlesticks has control of the leg.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rawse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiddlesticks trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawse 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.
Rawse has control of Fiddlesticks's left arm, preventing Fiddlesticks from doing any damage.
Rawse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rawse is pulling down on Fiddlesticks's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiddlesticks, at least for the moment.
Fiddlesticks forces his way into half guard.
Fiddlesticks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiddlesticks (8) vs (2) Rawse
Rawse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rawse can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rawse keeps trying to improve his position.
Rawse regains half guard.
Fiddlesticks wants to control but Rawse is keeping him busy.
Rawse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rawse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiddlesticks tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawse is retaining full guard.
Rawse pulls Fiddlesticks in to control the position.
Rawse's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rawse tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rawse is keeping the position for now.
Fiddlesticks wants to control from the top but Rawse keeps moving.
Fiddlesticks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawse seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiddlesticks wants to pass the guard but Rawse is keeping the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rawse seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rawse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rawse is adopting a defensive guard.
Fiddlesticks wants to pass the guard but Rawse is keeping the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks being controlled here momentarily.
Fiddlesticks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiddlesticks wants to control from the top but Rawse keeps moving.
Fiddlesticks preventing the sweep.
Fiddlesticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rawse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rawse is pulling down on Fiddlesticks's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiddlesticks, at least for the moment.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rawse 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.
Rawse has Fiddlesticks pulled in close to control his posture.
Fiddlesticks stopping the sweep attempt from Rawse.
Rawse managing to control the position.
Rawse looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawse, not yet.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks trying to control but Rawse is working from the bottom.
Rawse has control of Fiddlesticks's left arm, preventing Fiddlesticks from doing any damage.
Fiddlesticks stopping the sweep attempt from Rawse.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiddlesticks tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawse is retaining full guard.
Rawse managing to control the position.
Rawse looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawse, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiddlesticks takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Post fight, Ramses Fiddlesticks stared into the camera and said 'Well, THAT'S a shocker! Am I right or what? Sorry dude, you'll never see another title shot after this one.'.

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Rawse (ranked 3057 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Johnson (ranked 5470 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Seamus Johnson enters the cage!

193 cm
24 yrs
269 lbs

192 cm
20 yrs
239 lbs

Rawse

Johnson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Rawse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Seamus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rawse tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rawse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Rawse closes the distance and clinches.

Johnson jumps guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rawse 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.
Rawse has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Johnson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rawse (0) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rawse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawse wants to sweep but no luck.
Rawse is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
My spies in Star Studded Beef inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rawse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rawse (2) vs (2) Johnson

Rawse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Rawse has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rawse looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rawse trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.

Rawse is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawse pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Rawse from controlling successfully.
Rawse won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Rawse tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Rawse being controlled here momentarily.
Rawse preventing the sweep.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rawse trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rawse drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rawse jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Rawse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rawse slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rawse passes into half guard.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rawse is working away from the top position though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Rawse is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rawse is staying active.

Rawse is looking for a kimura here.
Rawse is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Rawse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rawse wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Rawse is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Rawse trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control but Rawse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rawse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Rawse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Rawse seems to be looking for submissions.
Rawse wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

Rawse is looking for a kimura here.

Rawse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Rawse is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Rawse.
Johnson is looking to control Rawse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson is staying active underneath Rawse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Rawse.
Johnson trying to hold on to Rawse's head to control him but Rawse postures up.

Rawse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Rawse eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Rawse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Rawse eventually gives up the hold.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Rawse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Rawse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rawse is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rawse trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.

Rawse is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rawse prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Rawse is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Rawse wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Rawse trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.

Rawse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rawse.
Johnson has his hands clasped together around Rawse's back. He's all about the action.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Rawse is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.

Rawse is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Rawse is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rawse (5) vs (2) Johnson

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Rawse wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Rawse gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Rawse with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rawse looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rawse is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Rawse's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rawse takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Ricky Rawse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2019

#R1#
Sadoma misses with a straight left.
Rawse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rawse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadoma throws a lazy right hand but Rawse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rawse cracks Sadoma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Gamora Sadoma has been cut.
Sadoma throws an off balance right hand
and Sadoma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gamora Sadoma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadoma misses with a hook
and Sadoma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rawse clobbers Sadoma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rawse ducks under a wild hook from Sadoma.
Sadoma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rawse counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Gamora Sadoma's cut even more.
Sadoma is looking to clinch.
Sadoma misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Rawse misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadoma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawse.#T1#
Sadoma throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Rawse counters with a nice right hand that sends Sadoma toppling to the canvas! Sadoma scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rawse finish him?!#ROC#
Sadoma is rocked!
Rawse lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Rawse!
Our winner, Ricky Rawse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RFLFN-24
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Kraag looks to throw the jab but Rawse is out of range.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag slips under a jab from Rawse.
Jab, jab by Kraag - just one landing.
Kraag works Rawse's body with a nice hook.
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rawse connects with a single shot there.
Kraag connects with a crisp jab.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawse was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Kraag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kraag defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Rawse throws a hook but Kraag blocks it.
Rawse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kraag counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kraag takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Kraag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rawse doesn't seem bothered though.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rawse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraag moves out of range of the strikes.
Kraag stuns Rawse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rawse is breathing heavily.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut 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!
Kraag's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rawse under the eye.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawse is looking to counter punch.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kraag throws a body punch but Rawse moves out of range.
It looked like Rawse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kraag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rawse misses with a hook. Kraag ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Kraag drops Rawse with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rawse looks back up at him and smiles so Kraag waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rawse to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Rawse counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Rawse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kraag wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kraag punishes Rawse's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Rawse throws a body punch but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rawse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraag fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Good exchange - Kraag coming out on top.#KD2#
Kraag lands a big right hand that sends Rawse crashing to the mat! Kraag stays standing though and waves Rawse back to his feet!#ROC2#
Rawse is rocked!
Rawse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Rawse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraag lands with a good body shot.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rawse rather than just go for the knockout.
Rawse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kraag works Rawse's body with a nice hook.
Kraag connects with a body shot that sends Rawse's belly button to the back.
Kraag fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rawse seems to have got his legs back now.
Kraag cracks Rawse with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rawse falls to his knees and Kraag doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desi Kraag!
Our winner, Desi Kraag, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RFLFN-20
Date: Mar 27, 2019

#R1#
Schmidt misses with a low kick as Rawse jumps back.
Rawse misses with a body shot.
Schmidt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rawse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schmidt misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fit-Out in the buildup to the fight.
Schmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rawse.
A shot to the body from Schmidt misses
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schmidt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schmidt moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Schmidt misses
and Rawse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schmidt slips a jab from Rawse.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schmidt circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Schmidt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Rawse unleashes a big counter combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schmidt defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schmidt lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Schmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Schmidt.
Rawse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schmidt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schmidt throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rawse to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Schmidt.
It seemed like Rawse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schmidt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rawse counters with a stiff right hand.
Schmidt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawse was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a jab to the body
letting Rawse counter with a right hand.
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schmidt defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Schmidt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rawse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmidt.
Rawse 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.
Schmidt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Schmidt misses
enabling Rawse to counter with a crisp jab.
Rawse swings widly with a right hand
and Schmidt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Schmidt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schmidt throws a poor cross that misses
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmidt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawse was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmidt.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Rawse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schmidt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
Rawse throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Rawse feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Schmidt sprawling to the canvas! Schmidt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rawse finish him?! #ROC2#
Schmidt is rocked!
Schmidt staying out of range there.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Rawse throws the left hand but Schmidt avoids the punch easily.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schmidt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Schmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rawse misses with a looping right.
Schmidt misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Rawse lands a big uppercut and Schmidt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Schmidt looks OK. Rawse waves Schmidt back to his feet!
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gandolf Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt looks to land a combination but Rawse avoids it well.
Schmidt seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Rawse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schmidt swings for the body but Rawse moves out of range.
Schmidt swings for the body but Rawse moves out of range.
Schmidt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawse is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schmidt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rawse throws a hook but Schmidt avoids it easily.
Rawse misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Schmidt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rawse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Rawse misses with the combination.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt is looking to wear down Rawse with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Schmidt. Those never looked like landing.
Rawse misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
Schmidt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schmidt takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a left hand
and Schmidt counters with a two punch combo.
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rawse.
Schmidt scores with a body shot.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmidt.
Rawse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Rawse dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Schmidt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
Schmidt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws out a powerful jab.
Ricky Rawse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt slips a jab from Rawse.
Schmidt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawse was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmidt.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Rawse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmidt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse swinging wildly here.
Rawse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Rawse steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schmidt.#T1#
Schmidt works Rawse's body with a nice hook.
Schmidt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rawse.
Rawse throws a looping overhand right but Schmidt ducks down to avoid it.
Schmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawse is just out of range.
Schmidt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Rawse misses.
The fighters circling - Rawse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Schmidt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schmidt.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmidt.
Schmidt is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Rawse moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
Ricky Rawse seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFLFN-12 LHW vs. Shadow
Date: Jan 29, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Kodjia darts in and clinches Rawse up against the cage.
Kodjia landing knees to the body.
Rawse misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kodjia.
Kodjia throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Kodjia.
Rawse avoiding damage as Kodjia throws knees to the body.
Kodjia lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kodjia.
Kodjia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kodjia.
Kodjia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawse is defending well for now.
Rawse looking to slow down the pace here.
Rawse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Kodjia.
Kodjia tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
Kodjia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Kodjia lands a left hand.
Kodjia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kodjia lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kodjia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rawse or not.
Rawse is breathing heavily.
Kodjia lands a nice uppercut.
Kodjia tries to throw a body punch but Rawse avoids it by throwing Kodjia back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kodjia.
Nice body punch from Kodjia.
Rawse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kodjia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kodjia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Rawse is rocked!
Rawse stalling in the clinch but Kodjia improves position.
Kodjia scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
Oh Rawse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kodjia lands a body punch.
Rawse seems to have got his legs back now.
Kodjia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kodjia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kodjia.
Knees to the body from Kodjia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Kodjia.
Kodjia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
Rawse misses with some punches.
Kodjia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kodjia.
Kodjia pushes off an throws an elbow but Rawse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Kodjia lands a nice uppercut.
Kodjia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kodjia cracks Rawse with a nice body shot.
Rawse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kodjia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawse blocks it with crossed arms.
Rawse avoids the elbow strike from Kodjia, against the cage.
Kodjia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawse is defending well for now.
A short right from Kodjia on the inside.
Kodjia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kodjia presses Rawse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rawse dodges an elbow strike from Kodjia.
Kodjia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kodjia is working Rawse over against the cage.
Kodjia misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Kodjia.
Nice body punch from Kodjia.
A short right from Kodjia on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kodjia. #T3#
Kodjia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kodjia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rawse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Kodjia.
Kodjia scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
Kodjia is leaning against Rawse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kodjia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kodjia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kodjia lands with a right to the head.
Kodjia pushes Rawse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kodjia tries to land knees in the clinch but Rawse avoids the damage to the body.
Kodjia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kodjia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kodjia lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kodjia.
Rawse avoiding damage as Kodjia throws knees to the body.
Kodjia tries to land knees in the clinch but Rawse avoids the damage to the body.
Kodjia lands an uppercut.
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!
Kodjia presses Rawse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Kodjia scores with a shoulder strike.
Kodjia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kodjia works on Rawse's body with a couple of short punches.
Kodjia digs a right hand underneath Rawse's ribcage. Rawse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kodjia lands a body shot.
Kodjia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kodjia scores with a shoulder strike.
Kodjia lands with a light punch inside.
Kodjia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kodjia presses Rawse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kodjia cracks Rawse with a nice body shot.#KD2#
Kodjia drops Rawse onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rawse is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kodjia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kodjia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kodjia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kodjia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rawse or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Kodjia.
Kodjia is leaning against Rawse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franck Kodjia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Kodjia instigates a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kodjia in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kodjia cracks Rawse with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kodjia.
Kodjia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kodjia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Rawse avoiding damage as Kodjia throws knees to the body.
Kodjia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Kodjia lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kodjia.
Nice body punch from Kodjia.
Kodjia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kodjia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kodjia presses Rawse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kodjia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Kodjia.
Kodjia gets through Rawse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kodjia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kodjia - that landed with a thud.
Kodjia scores with a shoulder strike. #T1##KD2#
Kodjia connects with a big uppercut there that sends Rawse tumbling to the ground! Kodjia follows him down into his guard.
Kodjia content to stall in guard here.
Kodjia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kodjia is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawse has wrist control.#SU2#
Kodjia gets to his feet - Rawse follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Kodjia drives through and clinches with Rawse against the cage.
Kodjia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kodjia tries to land knees in the clinch but Rawse avoids the damage to the body.
Kodjia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rawse.
Kodjia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rawses head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodjia is working Rawse over against the cage.
Kodjia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kodjia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rawse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Kodjia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Franck Kodjia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Kodjia.
A right hand to the body from Kodjia.
Kodjia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rawse or not.
Kodjia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kodjia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kodjia lands a nice shot to the body.
Kodjia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rawse.
Kodjia gets through Rawse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kodjia lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Kodjia.
Kodjia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rawse avoids it.
Rawse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kodjia digs a right hand underneath Rawse's ribcage. Rawse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kodjia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kodjia lands a nice shot to the body.
Kodjia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kodjia as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Kodjia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kodjia can't find room to land a body shot as Rawse controls the action.
Kodjia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kodjia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kodjia missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kodjia.
Still in the clinch, Kodjia scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kodjia.
Kodjia tries to land knees in the clinch but Rawse avoids the damage to the body.
Rawse avoids the elbow strike from Kodjia, against the cage.
Kodjia cracks Rawse with a nice body shot.
Kodjia misses with an elbow over the top.
Kodjia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kodjia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kodjia.
Kodjia misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodjia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kodjia.
Kodjia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Kodjia.
Kodjia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rawse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kodjia as the two fighters clinch.
Kodjia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kodjia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kodjia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kodjia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kodjia.
A shot in the inside from Kodjia.
Kodjia lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kodjia is working Rawse over against the cage.
Kodjia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawse is defending well for now.
Kodjia throws an elbow that misses.
Rawse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franck Kodjia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Rawse lands a head shot.#CL2#
Rawse tries to keep at a distance but Kodjia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kodjia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kodjia blocks an uppercut.
Kodjia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rawse avoiding damage as Kodjia throws knees to the body.
Kodjia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kodjia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kodjia pushes Rawse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kodjia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rawse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodjia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kodjia lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rawse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rawse managing to block the knees to the body from Kodjia. #T1#
Kodjia gets through Rawse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kodjia lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Kodjia.
Kodjia creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rawse with a big uppercut! Rawse tries to clinch up but Kodjia pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rawse to the mat! Rawse covers up and Kodjia unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franck Kodjia!

Event: RFLFN-8
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Rawse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Pension Buckets has been cut.
Rawse throws a jab but it's blocked by Buckets.
A slow jab from Rawse misses its intended target.
Rawse misses with an uppercut.
Buckets tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rawse manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Buckets has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rawse managing to block the knees to the body from Buckets.
Knees in the clinch landing for Buckets.
Rawse looking to slow down the pace here.
Rawse dodges an elbow strike from Buckets.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buckets.
Buckets throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawse blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse misses with the head strike.
Buckets misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
Rawse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buckets lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Rawse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buckets lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Buckets trying to land knees to the body.
Rawse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buckets using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Buckets lands with a light punch inside.
Rawse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buckets softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buckets tries to land knees in the clinch but Rawse avoids the damage to the body.
Rawse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buckets missing with knees to the body.
Buckets tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rawse avoids it.
Rawse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buckets tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Rawse.
Buckets scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buckets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Buckets tries to work over Rawse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Rawse fails to land.
Rawse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Buckets has him pressed against the cage.
Buckets tries to land knees in the clinch but Rawse avoids the damage 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!
Rawse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckets.
Buckets blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rawse fails to land.
Buckets lands an elbow inside that Rawse shrugs off.
Buckets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buckets tries to work over Rawse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buckets looking to throw knees to the head but Rawse is blocking nicely.
Rawse avoids a wild elbow strike from Buckets.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawse.
Buckets landing knees to the head.
Rawse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rawse lands an uppercut.
Rawse has a couple of punches blocked by Buckets. #T3#
Buckets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets lands a right hand.
Rawse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buckets is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawse is defending well for now.
Buckets using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rawse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Buckets.
Buckets throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buckets misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
Rawse misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Buckets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rawse's brow.
Buckets lands a knee to the body.
Buckets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buckets misses with an elbow over the top.
Buckets has Rawse pressed against the cage, preventing Rawse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rawse working aggressively here.
Rawse avoiding damage as Buckets throws knees to the body.
Rawse blocks an elbow strike from Buckets. #T4#
Buckets blocks a body shot from Rawse.
Buckets throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawse.
Buckets has Rawse pressed against the cage, preventing Rawse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rawse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rawse trying to stall but Buckets improves his position.
A short right from Buckets on the inside.
Buckets blocking some punches.
Buckets missing with knees to the body.
Buckets lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawse misses with the head strike.
Buckets tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
Buckets crunches a lovely knee into Rawse's ribcage.
Rawse looks winded!
Buckets missing with knees to the body.
Rawse content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckets.
Buckets pushes off an throws an elbow but Rawse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buckets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buckets throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pension Buckets dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pension Buckets'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#
Buckets tries to clinch there but Rawse circles away.
Buckets seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pension Buckets is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buckets tries to clinch
letting Rawse counter with a right hand.
Rawse lands a slapping body shot.
Rawse keeps the fight on the outside.
Buckets moves to clinch but Rawse breaks away
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse throws a big shot that misses.
Buckets wants to clinch up but Rawse keeps it at a distance.
Rawse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buckets darts in trying to clinch
and Rawse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nice jab there from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Buckets wants to clinch.
Rawse misses with a hook. Buckets ducked under it nicely.
Buckets wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rawse misses with the combination. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Buckets looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rawse throws out a counter right but Buckets avoids it with no problem.
Buckets moves in looking to clinch but Rawse pushes him off.
Buckets tries to clinch up but Rawse circles away and keeps his distance.
Buckets ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse digs a good body shot into Buckets's ribs.#CL#
Buckets drives through and clinches with Rawse against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Buckets.
Buckets misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
Buckets is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawse is defending well for now.
Buckets pushes off an throws an elbow but Rawse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rawse leaning his opponent against the cage.
Buckets misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buckets digs a right hand underneath Rawse's ribcage. Rawse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buckets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
Buckets lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buckets lands a nice elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buckets as Rawse tries to tie him up.
Buckets unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rawse is breathing heavily.
Buckets is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawse is defending well for now.
Buckets looking to throw knees to the head but Rawse is blocking nicely.
Rawse looking to stall.
Buckets tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rawse's elbow.
Buckets lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rawse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buckets lands with a short shot to the head.
Buckets fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Buckets.
Rawse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buckets creates a bit of distance for himself and scores 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!
Buckets lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckets.
Buckets connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rawse's face.
Nice body punch from Buckets - that landed with a thud.
Rawse wants to break free but Buckets has control.
Rawse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rawse is trying to stall.
Rawse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rawse 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 Buckets has denied him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pension Buckets dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL#
Buckets has managed to clinch.
Buckets trying to land knees to the body.
Pension Buckets has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rawse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rawse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buckets looking to throw knees to the head but Rawse is blocking nicely.
Buckets lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Buckets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rawse's defenses.
Rawse throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckets.
Buckets connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rawse's face.
Buckets blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Buckets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Buckets lands with a short shot to the head.
Buckets cracks Rawse with a nice body shot.
Buckets throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Buckets lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buckets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buckets misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rawse misses with an elbow strike.
Buckets lands a shoulder strike.
Buckets tries to land a knee to the head but Rawse blocks with his arms.
Rawse misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Buckets makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rawse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rawse wants to stall.
Rawse avoids the elbow strike from Buckets, against the cage.
Rawse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rawse tries a knee to the head but Buckets blocks it.
Buckets tries to land knees in the clinch but Rawse avoids the damage to the body.
Rawse is struggling to control the position.
Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buckets misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rawse avoids a wild elbow strike from Buckets.
Buckets misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buckets tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
Buckets throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buckets missing with knees to the body.
Buckets using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buckets tries a knee to the head but Rawse blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets blocking some punches.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Rawse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets throws an elbow that misses.
Buckets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buckets tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buckets tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawse. #BC2#
Rawse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricky Rawse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rawse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rawse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rawse lands an overhand right.
Rawse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rawse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buckets.
Rawse misses with a hook #CL#
and Buckets holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Buckets lands a hook that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Buckets misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buckets struggles to land a body shot inside as Rawse controls his hands.
Pension Buckets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Buckets tries to land a knee to the head but Rawse blocks with his arms.
Buckets misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rawse.
Buckets misses with a punch to the body.
Rawse is looking to control Buckets's arms but Buckets gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rawse has his back to the cage.
Buckets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rawse is looking to control Buckets's arms but Buckets gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rawse has his back to the cage.
Rawse stalling in the clinch but Buckets improves position.
Rawse seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Rawse misses with the head strike.
Rawse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buckets blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
Rawse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rawse's defenses.
Buckets with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rawse throws a punch but it's blocked by Buckets.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pension Buckets showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buckets, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RFLFN -5
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Lobo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawse.
Rawse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rawse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lobo.#CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
Lobo slips a straight right by Rawse.
A telegraphed right hand from Lobo misses the target.
Crazy Lobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobo staying out of range there.
Lobo throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
Rawse scores with a punch to the head.
Lobo moves away from the strike by Rawse.
Rawse lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Rawse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobo tries to bum rush Rawse with a series of wild strikes but Rawse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lobo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rawse sizes up Lobo 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!
Rawse takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Rawse misses. #T1##KD#
Rawse feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lobo sprawling to the canvas! Lobo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rawse finish him?! #ROC#
Lobo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Crazy Lobo has been cut.
Rawse throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lobo clean off his feet! He's out cold! Rawse stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Rawse!
An out of breath Ricky Rawse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFLFN-1
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Kmeldov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Kmeldov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kmeldov jabs Rawse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rawse defending well as Kmeldov loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse tries to move into range but Kmeldov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
JuJu Kmeldov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kmeldov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kmeldov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kmeldov scores with a punch to the head.
Kmeldov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kmeldov punishes Rawse's body with a nice straight punch.
Rawse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kmeldov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rawse seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kmeldov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rawse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kmeldov scrambles back to his feet.
Rawse misses the shot to the body.
Kmeldov scores with a jab to the body.
Kmeldov with a jab.
Rawse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kmeldov.#T1#
Kmeldov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rawse.
Kmeldov digs a good hook to Rawse's body.
Kmeldov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Kmeldov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kmeldov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kmeldov misses with a double jab.
Kmeldov misses with a leg kick
and Rawse counters with a stiff right hand.
Kmeldov throws a sloppy body shot
and Rawse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rawse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rawse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rawse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!#KD#
Rawse feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kmeldov sprawling to the canvas! Kmeldov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rawse finish him?! #ROC#
Kmeldov is rocked!
Rawse measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Kmeldov! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ricky Rawse!
An out of breath Ricky Rawse 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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