Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Rader throws a wild body kick that Dewitt sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Dewitt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dewitt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rader's knee momentarily.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rader scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rader throws a lazy body kick
and Dewitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Rader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rader.
Rader just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dewitt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rader throws a solid leg kick but Dewitt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rader.
Rader looks for the body kick but Dewitt saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Dewitt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Rader throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Dewitt counters with a nice right hand that sends Rader toppling to the canvas! Rader scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dewitt finish him?!
Rader throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Dewitt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rader! Dewitt lets Rader back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Rader is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rader scores with a kick to the body.
Rader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Rader.
Rader misses with a looping right.
Dewitt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dewitt blocks a head kick by Rader.
Rader is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Rader lands a nice hook to Dewitt's body. Dewitt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Rader misses its intended target.
Rader misses with a leg kick
and Dewitt counters with a body kick.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rader punishes Dewitt's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rader.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rader. Dewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Dewitt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader lands a front kick.#T3#
Dewitt checks a low kick from Rader.
Rader throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dewitt's head.#CUT2#It looks like Howie Dewitt has been cut.
Dewitt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rader lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dewitt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dewitt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rader lands with a slapping head kick.
Rader misses with a looping left.
As Rader tries to get set, Dewitt tries to push him back and clinch up but Rader manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Rader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Dewitt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Dewitt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rader misses with a low kick.
Dewitt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rader throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Rader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dewitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dewitt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rader misses with a hook
and Dewitt counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dennis Rader will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dewitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Dewitt counters with a quick kick to the body but Rader blocks it.
Rader misses with a low kick as Dewitt jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Dewitt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rader scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rader throws a front kick that sends Dewitt stumbling back into the cage.
Rader thows a body kick. Dewitt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dewitt on the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dewitt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rader lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Rader throws a poor cross that misses
and Dewitt counters with a solid body kick.
Dewitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Rader misses
and Dewitt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rader missing with a left hand there. Dewitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader throws a body punch but Dewitt moves out of range.
Dewitt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dewitt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rader connects with a jab.
Rader misses with a low kick.
Dewitt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Rader scores with a nice body kick.
Dewitt checks a low kick from Rader.
Rader gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rader goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rader throws a head kick but Dewitt moves out of range.
Rader tries to land a front kick but Dewitt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dewitt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dewitt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Rader throws a right hand that misses
and Dewitt counters with an inside leg kick.
Rader throws out a loose jab but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewitt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rader avoids it.
Rader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dewitt misses its target.
Rader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rader looks to score with a jab to the body but Dewitt is just out of range.
Dewitt throwing a counter right hand but Rader manages to avoid it.
Rader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dewitt.
A little feinted left hand from Dewitt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader misses with a right hand
and Dewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dennis Rader seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rader.
Rader loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
Rader throws a sloppy head kick and Dewitt moves out of range easily.
Dewitt blocks a head kick by Rader.
A big right from Rader misses.
Dewitt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Rader looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dewitt throws out a loose jab but Rader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dewitt blocks it well.
Howie Dewitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dewitt lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rader misses with a wild body shot.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rader.
Rader lands with a nice body punch.
Rader swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dewitt counters with a low kick, right behind Rader 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rader.
Rader throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Rader misses with an uppercut
and Dewitt counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Crunch! Dewitt slams his shin into Rader's torso.
Rader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rader misses with a shot to the body
and Dewitt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rader. Dewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Rader.
Dewitt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rader manages to circle out of the way.
Rader takes a swing at Dewitt's ribcage but misses.
Rader throws a lazy uppercut
and Dewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dewitt checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Rader misses with a right hand
and Dewitt counters with a body kick that stops Rader in his tracks momentarily.
Rader misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Dewitt counters with a nice right hand that sends Rader toppling to the canvas! Rader scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dewitt finish him?!
Rader is still on wobbly legs! Can Dewitt finish 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!
Rader misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Dewitt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Dennis Rader's cut even more.
Rader can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Dewitt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short uppercut from Dewitt.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dewitt cracks Rader with a nice body shot.#KD#
Dewitt drops Rader onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rader is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Rader pressed against the cage. Dewitt frees himself up and cracks Rader with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Rader crumples to the floor, out cold! Dewitt jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howie Dewitt!
A relieved looking Howie Dewitt 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: HZN 11 Harris v Machine
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Legs throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Legs as he connects with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Rader.
Legs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Legs lands with a right hand.
Legs throws a low kick but Rader avoids it.
Legs connects with a nice looking jab.
Legs lands a nice looking body kick.
Rader is looking to slow Legs down with leg kicks.
Legs throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rader darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Legs blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Rader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legs misses with the body kick
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Rader. That snapped Legs's head back.
Legs scores with a jab to the head.
Legs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Legs is looking to slow Rader down with leg kicks.
Rader misses with a leg kick
and Legs counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Legs misses its intended target.
Rader let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Legs throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader counters with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Legs.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rader misses with a head kick.
Legs throws an overhand right that lands on Rader's shoulder, as Rader tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Legs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legs misses with a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Rader misses.
Rader throws a front kick aimed at Legs's knee but Legs avoids it well.
We've been told by Legs's head coaches at Rollins Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Legs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Legs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rader has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Legs.
Rader takes a swing at Legs's ribcage but misses.
Legs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rader avoids it.
Legs lands with a cross.
Rader ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Crazy Legs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legs wants to slow Rader down by chopping away at his legs.
Rader was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rader lands a jab to Legs's midsection.
Rader scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Legs staying out of range there.
Legs is looking to counter punch.
Rader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legs swings widly with a right hand
and Rader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Crazy Legs's cut is getting worse.
Rader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rader flicks out a counter leg kick but Legs steps away.
Legs throws a body shot but no joy.
Rader now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rader throws a hook but Legs blocks it.
Legs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rader counters with a nice kick to the body.
Legs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rader takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice defenses there by Legs.
Legs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rader tries to land a front kick but Legs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Legs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Legs throws a hook to the side of Rader's head but Rader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rader misses with a body shot.
Rader tries to score with a low kick but Legs moves his leg out of the way.
Legs sizes up Rader with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Legs throws a lazy uppercut
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rader looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legs.
Rader just misses with a punch to the body.
Legs moves out of range of the body kick.
Legs missing with a left hand there. Rader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader throws a sloppy head kick and Legs moves out of range easily.
Legs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rader just manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Legs misses
and Rader counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dennis Rader will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Legs throws an overhand right that lands on Rader's shoulder, as Rader tries to avoid the shot.
Legs misses with an uppercut
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Rader moves out of range of the body kick from Legs.
Dennis Rader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rader has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Legs scores with a nice strike.
Legs looks to throw the jab but Rader is out of range.
Legs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Legs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legs misses with a few strikes there.
Rader jabs Legs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rader throws a counter combo.
Legs throws a jab but it's blocked by Rader. #T1#
Rader misses with a head kick.
Legs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Rader.
Rader with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Legs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legs thumps Rader with a low kick.
Legs misses with a looping right.
Rader lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rader throws a hook but Legs avoids it easily.
Legs misses with an uppercut. Rader saw that one coming.
Legs lands an overhand right.#T2#
Rader lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rader darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Crazy Legs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rader lands a jab to the head.
Legs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rader moves away.
Legs misses with a body kick.
Legs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rader throws a sloppy head kick and Legs moves out of range easily.
Legs throws the left hand but Rader avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Legs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rader is looking to land body kicks.
Rader takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Legs throws a sloppy body shot
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Crazy Legs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
Rader misses with a wild body shot.
Legs cracks Rader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rader slips under a jab from Legs.
Legs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Crazy Legs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Crazy Legs was interviewed post fight and said 'I got paid, I win'.

Event: HZN 7 Choi v Nomura
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Rader.#CUT#It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Havran misses with a hook
and Rader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Havran looks to land a right hand but Rader moved out of range.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Havran throws a lazy uppercut
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Rader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Havran throws an off balance right hand
and Havran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Havran throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rader counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Gabriel Havran's cut even more.
Havran lands a jab to the nose.
Havran misses with a body shot
and Rader scores with a counter punch that sends Havran to the canvas! Rader smells blood - he's punishing Havran with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Havran has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Rader!
A very excited looking Dennis Rader 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: C214: Haggar vs Chukwuma
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Rader avoids the head kick by Wayne.
The fighters circling - Rader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Wayne misses with a head kick.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Rader staying out of range there.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Rader moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rader misses the target.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Wayne connects with a jab.
Wayne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rader gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Rader moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##KD#
Rader lands a left and a right that send Wayne crashing to the mat, dazed. Rader thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wayne thuds a left hand into Rader's body.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne connects with the punch.
Rader misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with a one-two 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!
A jab lands there for Wayne.
Rader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rader slips under a jab.
Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rader scores with a hook to the body. Wayne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne jabs at Rader's body.#T2#
Rader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
An attempted straight right counter from Rader misses the target.
Rader paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Anthony Wayne's cut even more.
Wayne connects with a right hand. Rader shakes it off.
Rader connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Anthony Wayne's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Rader slips a straight right by Wayne.
Wayne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayne is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rader looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Rader throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Rader moved out of range.
Wayne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rader takes a step back to recover.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Wayne.
Wayne throws the kick towards the body but Rader avoids it.
Rader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Wayne.
Wayne lands a nice looking body shot.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Rader is looking to counter punch.
Wayne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Rader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Rader is looking to counter punch.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Rader sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Wayne throws a head kick but Rader moves out of range.
Rader is looking for a counter combo.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Rader moved out of range.
Rader throws a big counter combination but Wayne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wayne ducks right into an uppercut from Rader.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Rader counters with a nice right hand that sends Wayne toppling to the canvas! Wayne scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rader finish him?!#CUT#Anthony Wayne's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Wayne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Anthony Wayne stepped up to the mic, saying 'We will go back and watch some film and determine what we need to do to get better for the next time. Hail American Revolutionaries!'.

Event: C206: Kersikov vs Blank
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Virus throws a hook but Rader avoids it easily.
Rader throws a front kick that sends Virus stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, jab by Rader - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Virus connects with the punch.
Rader falls off balance throwing a combination
and Virus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rader's knee momentarily.
Rader lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rader!
Rader missing with a left hand there. Virus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rader connects with a 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!
Rader moves out of range as Virus strikes.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rader misses with a head kick.
Rader backing away here, and Virus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rader lands with a right hand.
Virus misses with a lunging right hand
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Virus blocks a jab.
Virus throws out a counter right but Rader avoids it with no problem.
Rader tries to work over Virus's front leg with a kick but Virus checks it.
It seemed like Virus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Virus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Rader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Virus throws a hook but Rader avoids it easily.
Virus with a hook.
Rader throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Virus rattles Rader with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Rader tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Virus dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Rader stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corona Virus!
A victorious Corona Virus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C196: Bonaparte vs Rader
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Rader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rader throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
Rader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rader scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
Rader throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rader stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rader steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bonaparte. That one must have hurt.
Rader misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonaparte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rader looks winded!
Bonaparte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonaparte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Rader moves out of range. #T1#
Bonaparte digs a good hook to Rader's body. #KD#
Bonaparte cracks Rader with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bonaparte has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rader to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bonaparte!
Rader takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Rader.
It looked like Bonaparte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rader.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Rader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonaparte is looking to wear down Rader with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonaparte can pounce on him.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Rader's ribcage but misses.
Rader throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Bonaparte counters with a nice right hand that sends Rader toppling to the canvas! Rader scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bonaparte finish him?!#ROC#Rader is rocked!
Bonaparte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Bonaparte takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rader will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
Rader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonaparte.
Rader swings widly with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a solid body kick.
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rader closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bonaparte cracks Rader on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rader falls backwards against the cage. Bonaparte follows up with more strikes that drop Rader to his knees. Bonaparte keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rader! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Bonaparte!
Maximilian Bonaparte retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximilian Bonaparte thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C192: Jones vs Rader
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Jones throws a wild body kick that Rader sees coming a mile off.
Rader throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Rader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rader.
Rader throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a quick counter head kick but Rader was just out of range.#KD#
Jones throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Rader stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Jones follows into mount! #CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader 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!
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rader tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rader is looking to get to half guard.
Rader tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rader is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rader tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Rader wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones'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.
Further stalling from Jones.
Jones trying to control but Rader is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Rader wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Rader is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rader is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Rader is working to get back to half guard.
Rader manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones is controlling the pace. #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.
Jones is thwarting Rader's attempts to control the position.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones controlling from mount.
Rader is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rader wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Rader's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rader misses with a body shot.
Rader looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Rader and move into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Rader - just one landing.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Rader circles away.
Rader takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rader swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Rader misses with a looping left.
Rader pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rader can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.#CUT2#It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
Rader throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Rader ducks down to avoid it.
Rader blocks a head kick by Jones.
Rader throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rader.
Ed Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Rader blocks a jab.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rader avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rader throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Rader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Rader's head but Rader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rader moves away from the strike by Jones.
Rader misses with a head kick.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rader throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Jones misses.
Rader rushes Jones with punches - Jones moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jones goes down! Rader follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Rader!
An out of breath Dennis Rader thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C187: Line vs Bonaparte
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Rader misses with a lunging right hand
and Keji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rader throws out a loose jab but Keji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Keji misses.
Keji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Keji releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Keji swinging wildly here.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keji on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader throws a poor cross that misses
and Keji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rader cracks a nice hook into Keji's ribs.
Rader misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Keji on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rader takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Rader throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Keji to counter with a crisp jab.
Rader dodges the punch combination from Keji.
Rader tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keji checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rader misses with a looping right.
Keji throws a lazy uppercut
and Rader counters with a nice body shot.
Rader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keji avoids a kick to the body.
Rader just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rader misses with a head kick. #T2#
Rader throws a lazy right hand but Keji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keji let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Keji misses its intended target.
Rader with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rader moves away from the strike by Keji.
Rader swings for the body but Keji moves out of range.
Rader misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Keji misses.
Rader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rader misses with a kick to the body.
Keji drops his hands momentarily and Rader takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keji moves away.
Rader uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keji has time to react.#KD#
Rader drops Keji with a beautiful combination! Keji stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rader is looking for the KO!#ROC#Keji is rocked!#T3#
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Keji is still on wobbly legs! Can Rader finish him?
Keji avoids the body shot from Rader.
Keji unleashes a big counter combination but Rader bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keji seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick from Rader misses
and Keji counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Rader. #KD2#
Keji lands a left and a right that send Rader crashing to the mat, dazed. Keji thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A jab from Rader misses.
Keji walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keji slips under a jab from Rader.#KD2#
Keji cracks Rader with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rader looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Keji finish him?
Rader walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keji checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keji has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Keji takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rader tests Keji's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keji takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keji on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rader rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keji counter with a right hand.
Keji rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rader counters with a big right hand! Oh Keji is in trouble here! Rader follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Rader!
An out of breath Dennis Rader thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C183: Frost vs Ochoa
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Rader bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allu's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Rader chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Rader misses.
Rader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allu.
Rader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Rader as he connects with a hook.
Rader on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allu. Allu obviously looking to wear him down.
Rader swings for the body but Allu moves out of range. #CL#
Allu has closed the distance and engaged Rader in a clinch.
Allu misses with the head strike.
Rader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rader scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Rader breaks from the clinch.
Rader missing with a left hand there. Allu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allu takes one to the side of the head.
Allu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Allu.
Allu misses with a body shot.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rader looks for the body kick but Allu saw that one coming.
Allu misses with a few strikes there. #KD2#
Rader lands a big head kick that sends Allu tumbling to the mat! Rader takes a step backwards and waves Allu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Allu has closed the distance and engaged Rader in a clinch. #T1#
Allu throws a punch but it's blocked by Rader.
Rader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allu backwards. #ROC2#Allu is rocked!#CUT2#Juki Allu's cut is getting worse.
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
Allu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Allu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Allu seems to have got his legs back now.
Allu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rader blocks a body shot from Allu.
Allu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rader struggles to land a body shot inside as Allu controls his hands.
Allu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rader swings wildly with an uppercut but Allu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allu throws a punch but it's blocked by Rader.
Rader tries to work over Allu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Allu.
Rader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Juki Allu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rader working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Allu breaks the clinch.
Allu tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Rader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Allu! Rader lets Allu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rader ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Allu's jaw. Allu's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Rader does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
After winning the bout, Dennis Rader thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C176: Corassa vs Apollo
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Rader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Rader throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjornsson feints the counter takedown.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Rader.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rader.
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Rader defending well as Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Rader tenderised Bjornsson's leg. Bjornsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bjornsson moves out of range as Rader strikes.
Rader looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson wants to counter with a clinch but Rader pushes him away.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Rader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Bjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rader.
Rader looks to land a right hand but Bjornsson moved out of range.
Rader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Bjornsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bjornsson moves forwards but Rader connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up Eddie Bjornsson's cut even more.
Rader's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rader duly obliges.
Rader misses with a hook
letting Bjornsson counter with a right hand.
Bjornsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rader just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rader throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.#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!
A shot to the body from Rader misses
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Bjornsson defending well as Rader loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Rader.
An inside leg kick lands from Rader.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Rader.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rader.#CUT#The cut above Eddie Bjornsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rader throws a looping overhand right but Bjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Rader throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Bjornsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rader's guard.#SUB#
Rader has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bjornsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bjornsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bjornsson works his way into side control. #T3#
Bjornsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rader down.
Rader manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Bjornsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rader is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rader wants to improve his position but Bjornsson is controlling well.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bjornsson working over Rader with some ground and pound. Rader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rader trying to control here.
Bjornsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bjornsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rader is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Bjornsson is thwarting Rader's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Bjornsson seems to be working for a kimura but Rader defends the submission attempt.
Rader is looking to control Bjornsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rader avoid being mounted?
Bjornsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Rader takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bjornsson works over Rader with some ground and pound from guard.
Bjornsson is in close to Rader's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Rader keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson'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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rader.
Rader misses with a two punch combination.
Rader lunges at Bjornsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bjornsson's hand.
A leg kick checked by Bjornsson.
Rader takes a swing at Bjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Rader throws a jab when Bjornsson was well out of range.
Dennis Rader is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Rader.
Rader loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rader.
Rader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bjornsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Rader connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bjornsson. Bjornsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rader scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#TD2#
Bjornsson drives through with a takedown into Rader's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bjornsson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Rader looking for a guillotine here but Bjornsson defends easily. #SUB#
Rader has an active guard here but Bjornsson has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rader keeps working. #T2#
Rader is in trouble now - Bjornsson has advanced to mount!
Rader is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson lands a nice shot to the head.
Rader working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bjornsson wants to finish this one by submission but Rader is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Rader slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bjornsson passes into side control, despite Rader's attempt to control the position.
Rader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjornsson can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson scoring with punches from side control.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rader keeps working.
Rader can't do much from the bottom here.
Bjornsson working the body and head with strikes.
Bjornsson lands a few punches from side control.
Rader regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bjornsson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rader has hold of Bjornsson's hands but Bjornsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Bjornsson working Rader over with strikes.
Bjornsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bjornsson wants to stand but Rader has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bjornsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rader knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bjornsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bjornsson working the head and body with strikes.
Bjornsson is looking to advance position but Rader won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bjornsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Rader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eddie Bjornsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bjornsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rader looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Rader scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab.
Rader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rader scores with a nice right hand.
Rader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rader bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Bjornsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dennis Rader!
A victorious Dennis Rader thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C169: Road vs Mountain
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Meat Boy cracks Rader with a good jab.#KD#
Meat Boy lands a big right hand that sends Rader crashing to the mat! Meat Boy stays standing though and waves Rader back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Rader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meat Boy.
Rader flicks out a counter leg kick but Meat Boy steps away.#CL#
Meat Boy moves into the clinch successfully.
Meat Boy misses with the head strike.
Meat Boy tries to throw a body punch but Rader avoids it by throwing Meat Boy back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meat Boy is trying to force a seperation but Rader has the dominant position.
A short right from Rader.
Meat Boy misses with the head strike.
Meat Boy 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.#BC2#
Rader manages to break the clinch.
Meat Boy wants to clinch up but Rader keeps it at a distance.
Meat Boy throws a push kick but Rader slaps the foot to one side.
Rader keeps the fight on the outside.
Meat Boy scores with a jab. Rader acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Meat Boy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rader.
Meat Boy misses with an uppercut. Rader saw that one coming.
Meat Boy thuds a left hand into Rader's body.
Rader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy connects with a crisp jab.
Meat Boy moves in looking to clinch but Rader pushes him off.
Rader circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut.#T1#
Rader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rader keeps the fight on the outside.
Rader throws a series of punches but Meat Boy moves out of range.
Super Meat Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Meat Boy!
Rader ducks under a wild hook from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy misses with a straight right.
Meat Boy lands a head shot.#CL#
Meat Boy closes the distance and pushes Rader back into the cage.
Meat Boy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Meat Boy as the two fighters clinch.
Rader misses with a body punch.
Rader scores with a shot to the side of Meat Boy's head.
Meat Boy has had enough of the clinch but Rader keeps him there for the moment.
Rader lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meat Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meat Boy lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Meat Boy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Rader - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Meat Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Rader controls the action.
Rader blocking some punches.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Rader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meat Boy blocks a body shot from Rader.
Rader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rader scores with a shot to the side of Meat Boy's head.
Rader misses with the head strike.
Meat Boy scores with a shot to the side of Rader's head. #BC2#
Rader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meat Boy closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Rader counter with a right hand.
Meat Boy tries to clinch there but Rader circles away.
Rader uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meat Boy moves in looking to clinch but Rader pushes him off.
Meat Boy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Meat Boy throws a lazy head kick
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand.
Rader throws a body shot but no joy.
Rader lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meat Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rader has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big right from Meat Boy misses.
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Meat Boy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rader has Meat Boy pressed against the cage.
Meat Boy tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Meat Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rader connects with an inside leg kick.
Meat Boy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meat Boy tries to clinch up but Rader circles away and keeps his distance.
Rader lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Meat Boy out cold! Meat Boy is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dennis Rader!
A very excited looking Dennis Rader 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: WVT 64: Peterson v Simone
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1#
Rader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rader misses with a straight left.
Cruz Jr moves out of range as Rader strikes.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy right hand but Rader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Rader.
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz Jr wants to clinch.
As Cruz Jr looks to move away, Rader throws a big counter combo but Cruz Jr just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Cruz Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rader throws a body punch but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Rader moves out of range easily.
Rader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz Jr moves away.
Cruz Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Rader bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Cruz Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rader is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cruz Jr is looking to clinch.
Rader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rader. Rader obviously looking to wear him down.
Cruz Jr is looking to clinch but Rader is avoiding it.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch there but Rader circles away.
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz Jr misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Rader misses.
Rader takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses.
Rader throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Cruz Jr misses with a straight left.
Cruz Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rader throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Rader circles away. #CL2#
Rader tries to keep at a distance but Cruz Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Cruz Jr is trying to force a seperation but Rader has the dominant position.#BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rader's head backwards.
Rader throws a hook but Cruz Jr blocks it.
Cruz Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rader.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up.
Rader throws a body kick that misses.
Cruz Jr cracks Rader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Cruz Jr misses.
Rader blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz Jr avoids the head kick by Rader.
Rader scores with a leg kick.
Cruz Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Cruz Jr throws a series of punches but Rader moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Rader tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Rader lands a big head kick that sends Cruz Jr tumbling to the mat! Rader takes a step backwards and waves Cruz Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cruz Jr stuns Rader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Cruz Jr.
Rader throws a shot from downtown. Cruz Jr moves away and avoids it.
Rader throws the left hand but Cruz Jr avoids the punch easily.
Rader scores with a jab 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!
Rader lands a two punch combo.
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the side of Rader's head but Rader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rader tries to work over Cruz Jr's front leg with a kick but Cruz Jr checks it.
Rader takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Cruz Jr rushes Rader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rader tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rader misses with the head strike. #T4#
Cruz Jr misses with the head strike.
Rader swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader'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.
Rader wants to stall. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rader fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Rader lands a big right hand that sends Cruz Jr crashing to the mat! Rader stays standing though and waves Cruz Jr back to his feet!#ROC#Cruz Jr is rocked!
Cruz Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Rader finish him?
Rader throws a head kick but Cruz Jr moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rader.
Cruz Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rader digs a good body shot into Cruz Jr's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Cruz Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rader throws a solid leg kick but Cruz Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rader.
Cruz Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cruz Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Rader blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rader moves away.
Rader swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rader blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up but Rader circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rader.
Rader cracks a nice hook into Cruz Jr's ribs.#CL2#
Cruz Jr clinches with his opponent.
Cruz Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rader or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cruz Jr manages to break the clinch.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz Jr.
Jorge Cruz Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rader blocks a head kick by Cruz Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz Jr. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Cruz Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Cruz Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
Rader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rader tries to throw a body punch but Cruz Jr avoids it by throwing Rader back against the cage. #BC2#
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dennis Rader is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Rader tries to keep at a distance but Cruz Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz Jr can do to turn this around?
Rader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rader misses with a body punch.
Cruz Jr misses with a body punch.
Rader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Rader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruz Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Rader.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rader throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz Jr.
Rader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz Jr cracks Rader with a nice body shot.
Rader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rader fails to land.
Rader is trying to push Cruz Jr away but Cruz Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cruz Jr blocking some punches.
Cruz Jr takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
Rader throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz Jr moves out of range easily. #T3#
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rader throws a shot from downtown. Cruz Jr moves away and avoids it.
Cruz Jr tries to bum rush Rader with a series of wild strikes but Rader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz Jr throws a nice looking combination but Rader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr missing with a left hand there. Rader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader throws out a powerful jab.
Cruz Jr is looking to clinch.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from Rader.#CL2#
Cruz Jr rushes Rader and presses him up against the cage.
Rader tries to work over Cruz Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Cruz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Rader counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz Jr toppling to the canvas! Cruz Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rader finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rader misses with a head kick.
Cruz Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Rader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rader.
Danga de danga de dang - Cruz Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up but Rader circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Rader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cruz Jr! Rader lets Cruz Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rader is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Cruz Jr hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dennis Rader!
After winning the bout, Dennis Rader thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 58: Maestre v Motts 3
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
Rader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rader throws a counter combo.
Rader misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rader.
Rader scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Rader.
Rader throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox digs a good hook to Rader's body.
Knox scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
The fighters circling - Rader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rader misses with a straight left. #T1#
Knox moves away from the strike by Rader. #KD#
Knox sends Rader crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Rader up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rader misses with a head kick.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Rader counters with an inside leg kick.
Rader takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox jabs Rader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rader just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rader moves away.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rader misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Knox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rader throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Rader plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Rader lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Rader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rader avoids the body shot from Knox.
Rader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox checks a low kick from Rader.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rader! But no joy.
Rader throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Rader misses with a hook to the body
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rader looks winded!#T3#
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rader manages to avoid it.
Rader appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rader throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Rader throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Knox lands a big uppercut and Rader crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rader looks OK. Knox waves Rader back to his feet!
Rader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Rader tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox jabs Rader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rader avoids the body shot from Knox.
Rader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Rader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rader in his tracks. #KD#
Knox feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rader sprawling to the canvas! Rader rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knox finish him?! #ROC#Rader is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Dennis Rader's cut even more.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rader.
Rader drops his hands momentarily. Knox doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rader staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rader doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 53: Svyatogor v Motts
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Thorsby staying out of range there.
Thorsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rader manages to avoid it.
Thorsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rader throws the left hand but Thorsby avoids the punch easily.
Rader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thorsby throws the left hand but Rader avoids the punch easily.
Thorsby works the jab nicely.
Thorsby blocks a jab.
Thorsby slips under a jab.
Rader lands a nice shot that snaps Thorsby's head back.
Rader slips a jab and a cross from Thorsby.
Rader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsby. Rader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rader has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorsby.
The fighters circling - Rader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorsby scores with a 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!
Thorsby throws a jab but it's blocked by Rader.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Thorsby misses. #T1#
Thorsby misses with a leg kick
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand.
Rader digs a good hook to Thorsby's body.
Good leg kick by Rader.
Rader misses with a kick to the body.
Thorsby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Thorsby.
Sloppy strikes from Rader. Those never looked like landing.
Rader pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rader throws a front kick that sends Thorsby stumbling back into the cage.
Rader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorsby.
Thorsby moves away from the strike by Rader.
Thorsby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rader loads up on a big right hand but Thorsby slips the punch.
Thorsby misses with 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!
Thorsby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rader is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rader.
Thorsby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorsby.
Rader throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rader throws a body punch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby blocks a jab.
Thorsby connects with a right hand. Rader shakes it off.
Rader misses with a hook. Thorsby ducked under it nicely.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rader throws the kick towards the body but Thorsby avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Thorsby misses its target.
Rader looks to land a combination but Thorsby avoids it well.
Rader paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorsby.
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Rader.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader looks to land a right hand but Thorsby moved out of range.
Thorsby throwing a counter right hand but Rader manages to avoid it.#T3#
Thorsby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rader finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorsby's head.
Rader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorsby.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rader. Thorsby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorsby misses with a body punch
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
A cross from Rader lands.
Rader throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#Thorsby is rocked!
Thorsby moves out of range as Rader strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Rader. Those never looked like landing.
Thorsby is looking to land body kicks.
Rader misses with a hook
and Thorsby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rader throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thorsby is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Thorsby tries to land a front kick but Rader steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thorsby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorsby throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Rader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thorsby! Rader lets Thorsby back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Thorsby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Rader is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thorsby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rader misses with a looping right.
Rader throws an uppercut from hell that sends Thorsby clean off his feet! He's out cold! Rader 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 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 47: Motts v Melondov
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Maestre throws a jab when Rader was well out of range.
Rader unleashes a big counter combination but Maestre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maestre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rader's head.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maestre throws out the jab.
Rader throws a hook to the side of Maestre's head but Maestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maestre clobbers Rader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rader misses with a head kick.
Maestre throws the left hand but Rader avoids the punch easily.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. Rader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre throws an overhand right that lands on Rader's shoulder, as Rader tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre lands a slapping body shot.
Maestre misses with a wild body shot.
Maestre scores with a shot to the body.
Maestre throws a sloppy body shot
and Rader counters with a head kick. That will keep Maestre thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
Maestre misses with a right hand
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Rader misses.
Rader tries a head kick but it misses.
Maestre swinging wildly here.
Maestre misses the jab.
Maestre avoids the head kick by Rader.
Maestre throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rader throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maestre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maestre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maestre throws a series of punches but Rader moves out of range.
Maestre lands a really nice looking cross but Rader seems unphased. #T2#
Maestre lands a glancing blow to the side of Rader's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rader misses with a hook
enabling Maestre to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Maestre cracks Rader with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rader looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maestre finish him? #ROC#Rader is rocked!#KD#
Maestre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rader sprawling to the canvas! Rader rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maestre finish him?!
Rader is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestre misses the shot to the body.
Rader seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Maestre sends Rader crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maestre is motioning to the referee to let Rader up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rader is rocked!
Rader glances at the clock... BAM! Maestre nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Rader crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Rader is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
Post fight, Luis Maestre took to the microphone: 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: WVT 42: Maestre v Melondov
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Rader.
Ferguson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferguson misses the body punch
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Rader avoids the punch easily.
Rader jabs Ferguson right on the nose. Ferguson blinks but takes it well.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rader lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Ferguson misses. #T1#
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Rader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Rader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson looks to throw the jab but Rader is out of range.
Rader is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rader has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ferguson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rader's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rader throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot.
Rader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Rader works the jab nicely.
Ferguson tries to bum rush Rader with a series of wild strikes but Rader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rader throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Rader with a nice cross.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Rader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rader misses with a two punch combination.
Rader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferguson misses its target.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rader.
Rader throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Rader connects with a nice looking jab.
Rader is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Rader lands a big head kick that sends Ferguson tumbling to the mat! Rader takes a step backwards and waves Ferguson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ferguson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Ferguson 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!
Rader is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ferguson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ferguson is out cold! Rader holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C133: Magnus vs. Panda
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Gustafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gustafsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rader misses with the combination.
Rader 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.
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rader circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustafsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gustafsson.
Rader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rader throws a body kick that misses.
Gustafsson lands with a shot to the body.
Gustafsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rader.
Rader's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gustafsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rader scrambles back to his feet.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rader throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson moves away from the strike by Rader.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gustafsson moves away from the strike by Rader.
Rader misses with a kick to the body.
Gustafsson misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Gustafsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Rader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gustafsson stuns Rader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rader throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafsson scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Rader misses.
Rader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gustafsson can pounce on him.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Rader.
Gustafsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rader moves in looking to clinch but Gustafsson pushes him off.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick which misses Rader's front leg but catches the back leg as Rader tries to avoid it.
Rader dips to his left and cracks Gustafsson with an uppercut!
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
Rader throws a jab when Gustafsson was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rader has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gustafsson.#T2#
Rader misses with a looping left.
Gustafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rader throws out the jab.
Gustafsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Rader appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rader throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rader.
Gustafsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gustafsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gustafsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rader misses with a looping left.
Gustafsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rader ducks right into an uppercut from Gustafsson.
A solid body kick from Rader.
Gustafsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Rader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rader plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rader misses with a hook.
Rader misses with a looping left.
Gustafsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rader.
Rader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson thows a body kick. Rader tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gustafsson lands a head shot.
Rader connects with an inside leg kick.
Rader tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustafsson connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Rader.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Gustafsson. That's going to slow Rader down.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Rader.
Rader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rader lands a jab.
A jab from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rader.
Rader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rader misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
Rader throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
As Rader backs off Gustafsson throws a huge counter combo but Rader manages to avoid it all.
That kick from Gustafsson tenderised Rader's leg. Rader is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rader's head backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rader scores with a body shot.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Rader moved out of range nicely.
Rader thows a leg kick but Gustafsson checks it
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Gustafsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gustafsson scores with a push kick.
Gustafsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gustafsson defending well as Rader loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Rader.
Rader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustafsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rader counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gustafsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rader looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
Rader misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gustafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rader.
Gustafsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gustafsson tries to move into range but Rader moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gustafsson lands a nice hook to Rader's body. Rader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rader is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rader misses the target.
Gustafsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rader slips a jab from Gustafsson.
Rader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustafsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rader gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a hook.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rader lands with a cross.
Rader connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gustafsson. Gustafsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Rader.
Gustafsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson slips a jab from Rader.
Gustafsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rader misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustafsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Rader in the body.
Rader misses with a looping left.#T2#
Rader throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rader circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustafsson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRader.
Rader misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rader gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gustafsson.
Rader misses with a straight left.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gustafsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rader tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustafsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rader takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rader throws an off balance right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rader has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gustafsson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rader might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Rader 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Rader is rocked!#T3#
Rader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustafsson with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Rader misses.
Gustafsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gustafsson stalks Rader and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rader's face. Rader staggers backwards, shaken.
Gustafsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rader manages to avoid it.
Gustafsson connects with a leg kick.
Rader takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gustafsson clobbers Rader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Gustafsson lands a left and a right that send Rader crashing to the mat, dazed. Gustafsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Rader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson works Rader's body with a nice hook.
Rader gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Gustafsson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rader wakes up just in time to hear Gustafsson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Gustafsson!
Oscar Gustafsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C125: Dixon vs. Skystalker
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Rader throws out a loose jab but Gee uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Rader clinches.
Gee blocks a body shot from Rader.
Rader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gee's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Rader fails to land.
Rader lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rader misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rader.
Gee lands a damaging elbow.
Rader lands a body punch.
Rader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rader lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Gee - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Gee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gee checks a low kick from Rader.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Gee.
Rader throws a looping overhand right but Gee ducks down to avoid it.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rader throws a hook but Gee blocks it.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gee.
Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gee counters with a low kick, right behind Rader 's knee. #CL#
Rader moves into the clinch.
Rader misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Gee.
Rader is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gee to keep the fight standing.
Gee stalling. #BC2#
Gee breaks the clinch.
Rader swinging wildly here.
Rader slips a jab from Gee.
Rader darts in trying to clinch
and Gee counters with a head kick.
Gee takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Inspektor Gee has been cut.
Rader throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rader.
Rader misses with a lunging right hand
and Gee counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Rader is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gee moves away from the strike by Rader.
Gee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rader. Rader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Rader. Those never looked like landing.
Gee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rader misses with a right hand
and Gee counters with a good, hard body kick but Rader shrugs it off.
Rader misses with a right hand
enabling Gee to counter with a crisp jab.
Rader is breathing heavily.
Jab by Gee.
Rader misses with a left hand
and Gee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gee keeps the fight on the outside.
Rader throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rader's knee momentarily.
Gee jabs Rader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gee throws a front kick that sends Rader stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gee.
Gee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gee tests Rader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Rader is rocked!#T3#
Rader moves out of range as Gee throws a body kick.
Gee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rader misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Rader misses the target.
Gee lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Gee.
Gee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rader throws a hook but Gee avoids it easily.
Gee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rader takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rader has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rader there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
That kick from Gee tenderised Rader's leg. Rader is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gee lands a right hook to the body.
Rader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Gee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gee scores with a leg kick.
Rader slips under a jab from Gee.
A low kick lands for Gee.
Rader throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gee ducks under a wild hook from Rader.
Gee feints a counter leg kick.
Gee throws a leg kick but Rader moved away.
Gee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rader looks to land a left hand but Gee moved out of range nicely.
Rader throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gee on the side of the head.
Rader dips to his left and cracks Gee with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Rader misses.
Rader is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rader.
Rader on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gee misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Inspektor Gee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gee lands a nice looking body shot.
Rader wants to clinch.
Rader will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gee scores with a head kick. Rader tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rader jabs Gee right on the nose. Gee blinks but takes it well.
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Rader tries to clinch there but Gee circles away.
Rader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gee. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Gee sends Rader down but not out. Gee dives into side control looking to finish.
Oh Rader is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Gee stands up and beckons Rader to his feet.
Gee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rader.
Gee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rader if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rader is looking to chop away at Gee's legs.
Rader misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gee counters with a right hand to the body.
Rader takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Gee bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Rader! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #SU2#
Gee stands up and waves to Rader to follow him.
Gee throws a leg kick which misses Rader's front leg but catches the back leg as Rader tries to avoid it. #T1#
Gee is stalking Rader. Rader circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Gee, and it's lights out! Rader really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Inspektor Gee!
A relieved looking Inspektor Gee 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: C118: Olsen vs. Puno
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Rader looks to land a left hand but Big Daddy moved out of range nicely.
Big Daddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rader moves out of range as Big Daddy throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rader. Big Daddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rader is looking to chop away at Big Daddy 's legs.
Big Daddy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Big Daddy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rader lands with a nice body kick.
Big Daddy misses with a double jab
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Deon Big Daddy has been cut.
Rader throws a shot from downtown. Big Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Rader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Daddy .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Daddy .
Big Daddy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rader throws a sloppy head kick and Big Daddy moves out of range easily.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Daddy blocks a leg kick.
Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Big Daddy throws out the jab.
Big Daddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rader.#T1#
Rader throws a lazy body kick
and Big Daddy counters with a leg kick.
Big Daddy misses with a hook
and Rader counters with a nice low kick that buckles Big Daddy 's knee momentarily.
Rader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Big Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Rader.
Rader throws a lazy uppercut
and Big Daddy counters with a stiff right hand.
Rader scores with the left hand. Big Daddy knows he should have avoided that one.
Rader looks to land a left hand but Big Daddy moved out of range nicely.
Big Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rader.
Rader cracks Big Daddy with an open hand slap.
Rader lands a head kick!
Rader misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Big Daddy counters with a head kick that drops Rader to the mat! Rader scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Rader is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Daddy misses with the combination.
Rader is still on wobbly legs! Can Big Daddy finish him?#T2#
Rader lands with a kick to the temple. Big Daddy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rader seems to have recovered his senses.
Big Daddy walks into a straight right hand from Rader.
Big Daddy misses the shot to the body.
Rader throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rader lands a nice shot that snaps Big Daddy 's head back.
Rader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
Rader drops Big Daddy with a beautiful combination! Big Daddy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rader is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Big Daddy is rocked!
Rader throws a shot from downtown. Big Daddy moves away and avoids it.
Big Daddy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rader misses with a looping right.
Rader connects with the punch.
Big Daddy leaves his chin hanging out and Rader seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Big Daddy crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
An out of breath Dennis Rader thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C111: Murhaa vs. Wojcik
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Viking lands a slapping body shot.
Viking drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Andy Viking has been cut.
Rader misses with a body shot.
Viking throws a body punch but Rader moves out of range.
Rader checks the leg kick.
Rader looks to score with a jab to the body but Viking is just out of range.
Rader moves out of range as Viking strikes.
Rader ducks under a wild hook from Viking.
Rader appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Viking tries to clinch but Rader is having none of it.
Rader lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rader.
Viking was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viking does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viking feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Rader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viking moves away.
Viking swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Viking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viking.
Viking buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Viking.
Rader walks into a straight right hand from Viking.
Viking turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Viking throws a leg kick which misses Rader's front leg but catches the back leg as Rader tries to avoid it.
Viking connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rader momentarily.
Rader on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Viking drives through and clinches with Rader against the cage. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rader struggles to land a body shot inside as Viking controls his hands.
Rader avoids the elbow strike from Viking, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rader.
Rader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viking has Rader pressed against the cage, preventing Rader from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Viking really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viking missing with knees to the body.
Viking landing knees to the body.
Viking blocks a body shot from Rader.
Rader is looking to break free of the clinch but Viking has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viking.
Rader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viking's elbow.
Viking missing with knees to the body.
Viking misses with a knee to the head.
Viking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raders head.
Viking using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rader looks winded!
Viking comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Rader struggles to land a body shot inside as Viking controls his hands.
Viking tries a body shot but Rader blocks it. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viking.
Viking gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rader trying to stall but Viking improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Viking throws an elbow but misses.
Rader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rader on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Viking has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rader throws a punch but it's blocked by Viking.
Viking misses with a body punch.
Rader lands a nice uppercut.
Viking landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Viking landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Viking lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viking landing knees to the head.
Viking working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viking lands a knee to the head.
Viking with a knee to the head.
A short left from Viking.
Viking lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Viking lands an elbow just above Rader 's eye.
Viking tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Viking misses with a knee strike.
Viking lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Viking lands an elbow just above Rader 's eye.
Viking lands an elbow just above Rader 's eye.
Rader working aggressively here.
Rader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vikings head.
Viking with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viking backwards.
Viking presses Rader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viking prevents a body shot from Rader.
Rader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viking with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Viking landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Viking lands a nice knee to the body.
Viking scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Viking obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Viking dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Jab from Viking.
Viking misses the body punch
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Viking sends Rader crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Viking is motioning to the referee to let Rader up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rader is rocked!
Viking misses with a straight right.
Rader is still on wobbly legs! Can Viking finish him?
Viking defending well as Rader loads up on a big left hand.
Rader seems to have recovered his senses.
Rader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viking.
Viking swings for the body but Rader moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking is looking to clinch.
Andy Viking is winning the standup battle so far.
Viking digs a good hook to Rader's body.
Viking fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rader looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Viking is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Rader lands a nice shot that snaps Viking's head back.
Viking paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Viking lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andy Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Viking cracks Rader with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rader looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Viking finish him?
Rader throws a hook but Viking avoids it easily.
Viking turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Viking.
Viking swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rader.
Rader loads up on a big right hand but Viking slips the punch.
Rader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Rader throws a right and a left that Viking avoids nicely.
Rader takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Rader.
Rader misses with a body shot #KD#
and Viking counters with a nice right hand that sends Rader toppling to the canvas! Rader scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Viking finish him?!
Viking buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rader takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rader is breathing heavily.
Viking wants to clinch.
Viking throws a hook to the side of Rader's head but Rader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viking is looking to clinch.
Rader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Viking fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rader tries to bum rush Viking with a series of wild strikes but Viking uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viking is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rader.
Viking missing with a left hand there. Rader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viking tried to score with a low kick but Rader checks it.
Viking cracks Rader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rader throws a looping overhand right but Viking ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Viking moves into the clinch.
Viking unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rader lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Viking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rader's elbow.
Viking blocks a body shot from Rader.
Viking creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rader's defenses.
Andy Viking has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viking connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rader's face. #T4#
Viking scores with a shot to the side of Rader's head.
Viking lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Dennis Rader's cut even more.
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!
Rader tries a body shot but Viking blocks it.
Viking tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rader avoids it.
Rader is trying to maintain a safe position but Viking gets an underhook and turns Rader into the cage.#BC2#
Rader breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Viking misses the target.
Viking looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Viking scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Viking is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Viking lands a leg kick that knocks Rader off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viking.
Viking throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Viking dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Viking with a jab.
A combination from Rader does no damage.
Rader on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Viking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rader.
Viking throws a shot from downtown. Rader moves away and avoids it.
Viking feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rader's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Viking misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Rader misses.
Viking buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Viking throws a hook but Rader blocks it.
Nice shot by Viking.#T1#
BOOM! Viking lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rader. Rader tries to recover but Viking is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rader lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Viking!
Andy Viking made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how many people remember you when you die '.

Event: C102: Mumu vs. Wanker
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Puno jabs at Rader's body.
Rader thuds a left hand into Puno's body.#CL2#
Puno closes the distance and clinches.
Rader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rader working aggressively here. #TD2#
Puno jumps guard.
Puno is trying to keep Rader in close.
Rader is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is pulling down on Rader's head to control his posture. #T1#
Rader looking to pass the guard.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing Rader from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Puno is looking for a triangle but Rader pushes his legs off easily.
Puno is pulling down on Rader's head. It's preventing any offense from Rader, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Rader bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puno's head.#CUT#It looks like Jeronimo Puno has been cut.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Puno.
Puno is looking to clinch.
Puno is looking to clinch but Rader is avoiding it. #CL2#
Puno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rader misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Puno drags the fight down to the ground.
Puno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rader wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Puno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rader is just riding it out for now. Puno eventually gives up the hold.
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puno is looking to advance position but Rader won't allow it.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Rader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rader wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Rader trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Puno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puno throws a push kick but Rader slaps the foot to one side.
Rader keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Rader misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Puno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rader, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puno.
Puno misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeronimo Puno dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Puno misses with a leg kick.
Puno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rader looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
and Rader counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rader on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puno. Puno obviously looking to wear him down.
Rader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Rader takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Puno.
Rader lands a jab to Puno's midsection.#KD2#
Puno cracks Rader with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Puno has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rader to stand back up!#ROC2#Rader is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno misses with a hook
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Rader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rader lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rader.
Rader seems to have got his legs back now.
Puno tries to clinch but Rader is having none of it.
Rader is looking to counter with a body kick.
Puno tries to clinch but Rader moves away
and Rader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Rader lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Puno forces Rader back against the cage and clinches.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Rader working aggressively here.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rader tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puno is trying to pull guard but Rader has him pressed against the cage.
Rader looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Puno.
Puno prevents a body shot from Rader.
Puno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Rader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puno blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puno lands a nice uppercut.
Puno cracks Rader with a nice body shot.
Rader throws a head punch that misses.
Rader is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Puno.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puno blocking some punches. #BC#
Rader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puno tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Rader tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno cracks Rader with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Puno throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Puno rushes Rader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno lands with a light punch inside.
Puno lands a shoulder strike.
Puno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rader backwards. #KD2#
Puno drops Rader onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rader is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jeronimo Puno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Puno.
Puno prevents a body shot from Rader.
Puno dips a shoulder and cracks Rader with a mighty uppercut! Rader falls back against the cage and Puno unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rader is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Puno screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeronimo Puno!
An out of breath Jeronimo Puno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 158 | Conor vs Wanker III
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rader.
Rader misses with a left hand #KD#
and Brown counters with a nice right hand that sends Rader toppling to the canvas! Rader scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brown finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Rader.
Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rader just manages to avoid it.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Billy Bob Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rader to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rader loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown misses with a hook
and Rader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rader slips under a jab.
Rader misses with a straight left.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rader counter with a right hand.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Rader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
Rader swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Rader misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Rader 's knee.
A leg kick checked by Rader.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rader ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown misses with a hook. Rader ducked under it nicely.
Rader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Brown throws a hook but Rader blocks it.
Brown is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rader's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rader works the jab nicely.
Rader misses with a straight left.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheers as Rader lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Brown swings for the body but Rader moves out of range.
Rader throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Rader 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.
Brown misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Rader counters with a crisp one two that drops Brown! Rader thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Brown to his feet! Brown is in big trouble!#T3#
Brown looks to land a right hand but Rader moved out of range.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown is looking to counter with a body kick.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rader staying out of range there.
Rader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rader throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader staying out of range there.#T4#
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rader moves away.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Rader saw it coming and moves away.
Rader unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the body from Rader misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown misses with a body shot
enabling Rader to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Rader gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Rader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Rader manages to avoid taking any serious 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 Billy Bob Brown will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rader missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Rader checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Rader throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to slow Rader down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses. #T1#
Rader takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rader.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
letting Rader counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Rader misses.
Rader drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rader has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Rader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Rader.#T2#
Rader throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Rader misses with a looping left.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown scores with the left hand. Rader knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Rader throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown misses with a low kick as Rader jumps back.#T3#
Brown throws the left hand but Rader avoids the punch easily.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Rader counters with a low kick, right behind Brown 's knee.
A low kick lands for Rader.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Rader.
Brown tries to clinch but Rader moves out of range.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rader counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rader throws out the jab.
Brown misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Brown moves out of range as Rader strikes.
Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rader just manages to avoid it.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Rader misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Rader throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown blocks a jab.
Rader defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dennis Rader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rader scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dennis Rader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rader! But no joy.
Rader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Rader's head but Rader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown cracks Rader with a good jab.
Brown misses with a hook
and Rader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rader checks it well.
Rader takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Rader slips under a jab from Brown.
As Brown backs off Rader throws a huge counter combo but Brown manages to avoid it all.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rader! But no joy.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Rader's front leg but catches the back leg as Rader tries to avoid it.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rader is out of range and Brown settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown misses with a hook
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rader swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.#T2#
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown tries to work over Rader's front leg with a kick but Rader checks it. #KD#
Brown drops Rader with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rader looks back up at him and smiles so Brown waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Rader is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Rader misses.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Rader saw that one coming.
Rader throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Rader flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rader is out cold! Brown holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Bob Brown!
After winning the bout, Billy Bob Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF WNF 97:Blazej v Vanorden 2
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rader is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rader wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Rader 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.#T1#
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#ES2#
Rader kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet.
Rader slips a jab from Gracie.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Rader clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rader misses with a double jab #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rader wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Rader wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Gracie trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom.
Gracie stops Rader from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rader as he avoids it easily.
Rader finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Rader catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rader fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Rader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rader throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Rader fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rader is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rader is looking to escape.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rader blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
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 Big Dog Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Rader throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rader is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rader tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie stops Rader from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Gracie. #T1#
Gracie stops Rader from getting back to his feet.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rader with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rader does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rader is trying to stand.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Rader pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Gracie there. #ES2#
Rader manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #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!
Rader tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Rader back against the cage.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Rader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rader tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Rader back against the cage.
Rader stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Rader misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Gracie wants the takedown. Rader is fighting it off but Gracie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rader's guard against the cage.
Rader is wriggling around but Gracie manages to pass to half guard.
Rader is trying to stand. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rader sees it coming and defends easily.
Rader wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Rader has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rader scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Rader fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dennis Rader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rader throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Rader keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rader throws a counter combo.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Rader sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Rader.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Rader, which made it look bad.
Rader lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rader misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Rader lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Rader cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rader finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rader is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rader throws a head kick that misses.
Rader throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Rader gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rader is keeping the position for now.
Rader is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##ES2#
Rader has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gracie is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gracie blocking some punches. #BC2#
Rader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Rader coming out on top.
Rader lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rader lands with a nice body punch.
Rader scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Rader feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rader finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Rader moved out of range.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rader.
Rader misses with a wild combination.
As Rader tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Rader manages to avoid the attempt.
Rader swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Rader cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Rader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Rader.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rader.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rader stuffs the takedown.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rader defends it nicely.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#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.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rader stuffs the takedown.
A left lands for Rader.#KD2#
Rader feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gracie sprawling to the canvas! Gracie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rader finish him?! #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie tries to get into range but Rader steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Gracie! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Rader scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCF WNF 92: Corona vs Barbosa
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
White misses with a double jab
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) in the buildup to the fight.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White misses with a body shot.
Rader looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rader avoids the body shot from White.
Rader throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
White loads up on a big right hand but Rader slips the punch.#T1#
Rader misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White digs a good body shot into Rader's ribs.
White connects with a crisp jab.
White looks to land a combination but Rader avoids it well.
White slips a jab from Rader.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rader.
Rader tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rader misses with a head kick.
White misses with the combination. #T2#
White misses with a few strikes there.
Rader scores with a one two! White had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Barron White has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rader misses with a left hand
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
Rader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Rader looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
A shot to the body from White misses
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Rader. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rader.#T3#
Rader slips a jab from White.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rader.
Rader throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
A jab from White misses.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Rader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White misses with an uppercut.
Barron White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rader throws a head kick that misses
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Rader is just out of range.
Rader throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Rader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
White throws a lazy right hand but Rader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Rader counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
White ducks under a wild hook from Rader.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rader misses with a looping left.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Rader throws a sloppy body shot
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White misses with a double jab
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Barron White will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Rader throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White lands the left hand.
Rader misses with a jab to the body
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White misses with a looping left.
Rader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Rader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
White throws a combination that misses
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White throws a combination that misses
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
White connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Rader misses.
Rader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rader has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rader there as he acknowledges the shot.
White throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#That has opened up Dennis Rader's cut even more.
White looks to throw the jab but Rader is out of range.
Rader throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
Rader misses the jab.
Rader scores with a jab to the body.
White misses with a hook
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
White misses with a hook to the body
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Rader moves out of range as White strikes.
Rader misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Rader feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends White sprawling to the canvas! White rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rader finish him?!
White misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Rader counters with a nice right hand that sends White toppling to the canvas! White scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rader finish him?!#ROC2#White is rocked!
Rader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White jabs at Rader's body.
Rader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As White backs off Rader throws a huge counter combo but White manages to avoid it all.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
Rader is breathing heavily.#T3#
White swings widly with a right hand
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
White missing with a left hand there. Rader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rader throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Rader walks into a straight right hand from White.
White misses with a wild combination.
A jab from White misses.
Rader misses with a wild combination. #T4#
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rader counters with a left to the body.
Jab by Rader.
Rader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Rader stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White slips under a jab.
Rader throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rader throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Rader ducks under a wild hook from White.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rader.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rader takes one on the chin but seems OK.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader thumps White with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader lands with an uppercut that bounces White off the cage and back into range.
White misses with a left hand
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rader has knocked White down with a huge combo! Rader steps away and waves a wobbly White back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rader is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Rader shuts the power down on White. Lights out, game over! Rader is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dennis Rader!
After winning the bout, Dennis Rader thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF WNF 87: Rader vs Riker 2
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Riker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Riker trying to control the position but Rader is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rader is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Riker is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rader looks calm but he's in trouble here. Riker gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rader is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Riker lets go of the hold and Rader can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Riker!
William Riker is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious William Riker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WCF 101: Wallace vs Rader 2
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Rader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wallace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wallace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rader has knocked Wallace down with a huge combo! Rader steps away and waves a wobbly Wallace back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Bubba Wallace 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!
Rader ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Wallace cracks Rader with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rader looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wallace finish him?
Wallace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Rader counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Wallace coming out on top.
Wallace throws a hook but Rader blocks it.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Rader slips the punch.#CL#
Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Rader in a clinch. #T1#
Rader misses with a body punch.
Rader tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Rader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raders head.
Rader is trying to break free.
Rader blocks a body shot from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Rader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rader blocks an uppercut.
Rader tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Rader back against the cage.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Rader misses with the head strike.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Rader backwards.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Rader.
Rader lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rader swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Rader lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rader swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Wallace.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards. #CUT2#Bubba Wallace's cut is getting worse.
Rader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace lands with a left to the head.
Wallace stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rader. #BC2#
Rader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Wallace misses with a double jab
letting Rader counter with a right hand.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good exchange - Wallace coming out on top.
Rader sizes up Wallace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Rader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rader cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wallace is looking to clinch. #CL#
Wallace rushes Rader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow.
Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rader is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wallace is keeping busy.
Rader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wallace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rader's efforts to push away.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Rader.
Rader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Rader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Rader misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Rader.#CUT2#Bubba Wallace's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Rader moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Rader walks into a stiff left hand from Wallace.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace backing away here, and Rader unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wallace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rader.
Wallace is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bubba Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Wallace.
Wallace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Wallace dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Rader.
Good body shot from Rader.
Rader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rader lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Bubba Wallace's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Rader.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rader lands an uppercut.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bubba Wallace has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Rader trying to control the position but instead, Wallace has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rader into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
Rader presses Wallace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rader scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Rader working aggressively here. #T1#
Wallace takes a shot to the head.
Rader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rader tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Rader's head.
A short left from Rader.
Rader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rader can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
Rader has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Rader uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Rader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Rader.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Rader looking to stall.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rader trying to control the position but instead, Wallace has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rader into the cage.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Rader is working Wallace over against the cage.
Rader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rader lands a nice shot to the body.
Rader blocking some punches.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rader tries to stall but Wallace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rader tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Rader back against the cage.
Rader takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rader lands a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bubba Wallace's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader is the new heavyweight champion!
Dennis Rader decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bubba Wallace was interviewed post fight and said 'What? I lost??'.

Event: WCF 96: Wolf vs Vanorden
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Rader.
Camara misses with a hook. Rader ducked under it nicely.
Rader throws out a counter right but Camara avoids it with no problem.
Rader misses with a hook.
Camara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rader throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara throws a body kick that misses.
Camara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rader.
Camara misses with an uppercut
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Rader as he connects with a hook.
Rader misses the jab.#T1#
Rader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rader looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
Rader misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Rader is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rader throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rader misses with a hook
and Camara counters with an inside leg kick.
Rader throws an off balance right hand
and Camara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rader thinking.
Camara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Rader ducks under a wild hook from Camara.#T2#
Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rader takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Camara misses
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara takes a swing at Rader's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camara throws a lazy body kick
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand.
Camara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A shot to the body from Camara misses
enabling Rader to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Rader 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.
Rader misses the jab.
Rader is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Camara misses with a kick to the body #KD2#
and Rader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Camara! Rader lets Camara back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rader throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Rader counters with a nice right hand that sends Camara toppling to the canvas! Camara scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rader finish him?!#ROC2#Camara is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rader lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Camara out cold! Camara is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF WNF 73: Rader vs Tupp 2
Date: Sep 29, 2021

#R1#
Rader throws a shot from downtown. Tupp moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Rader catches Tupp right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Rader.
Rader scores with a nice strike.
Tupp throws a looping overhand right but Rader ducks down to avoid it.
Tupp misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tupp.
Rader 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.
Rader darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Jack Tupp has been cut.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tupp moves to clinch but Rader breaks away
letting Rader counter with a right hand.
Rader is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Rader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tupp.
Rader avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Rader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dennis Rader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tupp is defended easily by Rader.
Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Rader throws a hook but Tupp avoids it easily.
Tupp darts in trying to clinch
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupp tries to clinch there but Rader circles away.
Tupp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rader throws out the jab.
Rader throws a jab when Tupp was well out of range.
Tupp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tupp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tupp moves out of range as Rader strikes.
Jack Tupp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tupp walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Tupp closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rader quickly recovers to half guard.

Rader pushes Tupp off and gets back to his feet.
Tupp moves out of range as Rader strikes.
Tupp throws a head kick but Rader moves out of range. #CL2#
Tupp darts in and clinches Rader up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rader tries to work over Tupp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rader gets underhooks to prevent Tupp's takedown attempt.
Dennis Rader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Tupp.#T4##BC#
Rader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Tupp throws a hook to the side of Rader's head but Rader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tupp throws a series of punches but Rader moves out of range.
Rader moves out of range as Tupp strikes.
Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rader takes a swing at Tupp's ribcage but misses.
Tupp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rader misses the target.
Tupp dives in and grabs Rader's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rader pushes down on Tupp's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader scores with a shot to the body.
Tupp misses with a combination
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Tupp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tupp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tupp throws a head kick that misses
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Tupp closes the distance and clinches.
Rader content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rader lands a nice uppercut.
Rader tries to work over Tupp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tupp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rader pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rader lands a nice hook to Tupp's body. Tupp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dennis Rader is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Tupp throws a right and a left that Rader avoids nicely.
Tupp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Rader counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tupp! Rader lets Tupp back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rader misses the jab.
Tupp tries to clinch up.
Tupp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rader counters with a huge right that knocks Tupp out cold! Rader is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
A relieved looking Dennis Rader thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jack Tupp had this to say: 'I come in ready to die in this arena.'.

Event: WCF 88: Wallace vs Rader
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Rader slips under a jab.#CL#
Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Rader in a clinch.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raders head.
Wallace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rader manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Wallace.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rader.
Bubba Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rader defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Wallace feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rader sprawling to the canvas! Rader rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wallace finish him?! #ROC#Rader is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace throws a monster overhand right that drops Rader! Wallace follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace!
Bubba Wallace retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Bubba Wallace made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WCF 84: Camara vs Wallace
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
That kick from Fox tenderised Rader's leg. Rader is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fox throws a hook but Rader avoids it easily.
It looked like Rader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fox slips under a jab from Rader.
Fox misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Rader was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fox.#CL2#
Fox takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Rader on the inside.
Fox blocking some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fox 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.
Fox throws an elbow but it misses.
Rader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Fox lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Fox fails to land.
Rader 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 nice glancing elbow lands by Fox.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fox is trying to maintain a safe position but Rader gets an underhook and turns Fox into the cage.
Rader struggles to land a body shot inside as Fox controls his hands.
Rader 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.#T1##BC#
Rader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rader lands a really nice looking cross but Fox seems unphased.
Fox throws a head kick that misses
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Rader misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Fox misses.
Fox swings for the body but Rader moves out of range.
Rader throws a lazy right hand but Fox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fox looks to throw a body kick
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand.
Fox lands a jab.
Fox tries to clinch there but Rader circles away.
It looked like Rader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rader throws an overhand right that drops Fox like a sack of potatoes! Rader dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Rader!
Our winner, Dennis Rader, 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: WCF 77: Woo vs Zwirn
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Rader connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Xi Li has been cut.#KD#
Rader sends Li crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rader is motioning to the referee to let Li up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Li is rocked!
Rader throws a pinpoint strike between Li's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Li crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Rader scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader 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.
In defeat, Xi Li stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm young , I'll be back. '.

Event: WCF WNF 51: Rader vs Riker
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Rader gets caught flat footed, as Riker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rader wants to stand but Riker is controlling the position.
Riker wants to control from the top but Rader keeps moving.
Rader is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zero Tolerance that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rader is looking to stand up but Riker isn't so interested in that idea.
Riker throws a big right hand that misses.
Riker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Riker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rader wants to stand but Riker is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Rader pushes Riker off and scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Riker finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.#T1#
Rader slips a jab from Riker.
A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader looks to throw the jab but Riker is out of range.
Rader ducks under a wild hook from Riker.
Rader throwing a counter right hand but Riker manages to avoid it.
Rader with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Jab by Rader.
Rader just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Riker counters with a shoot takedown. Rader fights it but they end up in guard.
Rader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riker is controlling him.
Riker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Rader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rader is looking to stand up but Riker isn't so interested in that idea.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Riker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rader trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Rader pushes Riker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Riker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Rader has knocked Riker down with a huge combo! Rader steps away and waves a wobbly Riker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Riker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rader.
Rader is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riker swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rader counter with a right hand.
William Riker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rader misses with a straight left.
Rader connects with a looping right hand.
Riker misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Rader counters with a nice right hand that sends Riker toppling to the canvas! Riker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rader finish him?!#ROC#Riker is rocked!
Riker swings for the body but Rader moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rader misses the target.
Dennis Rader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riker misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Riker dives in and scores a takedown into Rader's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riker throwing strikes but missing.
Rader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riker.
Rader is looking to stand up but Riker isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Riker cracks Rader with a solid left hand.
Riker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riker looking to pass the guard.
Rader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riker is controlling him.
Riker scoring with some ground and pound.
Rader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riker looking to sit in guard and control but Rader gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rader scores with a hook to the body. Riker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Riker counters with a shoot takedown. Rader fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Rader pushes Riker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Riker scores with a jab to the body.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rader throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rader defends it well.
Riker misses with a right hand
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Rader is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Riker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rader throws the left hand but Riker avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Rader.
It looked like Rader was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Rader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riker walks into a left hand.
Rader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riker can do to turn this around?
Riker throws a big shot that misses.
Riker misses with a straight left.
Riker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Riker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rader's head backwards.#T2#
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Riker misses.
Riker's corner calls for a 1-2. Riker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rader 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rader misses with an uppercut. Riker saw that one coming.#TD2#
Riker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rader on his heels. He'll look to pass Rader's guard now, I'm sure.
Riker stops Rader from standing up.
Riker lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Rader is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riker wants to pass the guard but Rader is keeping the position.
Riker throwing strikes but missing.
Riker lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Rader manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rader fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riker lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Rader jumps into guard, dragging Riker to the mat.
Riker stays in close to Rader's body and controls the position.
Riker trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom.
Riker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Rader wants to stand up but Riker is controlling him. #ES#
Rader pushes Riker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rader throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Riker tries to counter it with a takedown but Rader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Riker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rader moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Rader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Riker goes for a double leg but Rader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rader continues to drive forward.
Jab, jab by Riker - just one landing.
Rader lands a right hook to the body.
Rader darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Riker looks to throw the jab but Rader is out of range.
Riker fails with the takedown
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dennis Rader is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Riker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riker, as that shot connected. #T1#
Rader throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Rader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rader went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Riker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Riker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Rader lands a big uppercut and Riker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Riker looks OK. Rader waves Riker back to his feet!
Riker is still on wobbly legs! Can Rader finish him?
Rader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Riker misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riker throws a lazy uppercut
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand.
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Rader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rader scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Rader lands.
Riker just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader throws a big counter combination but Riker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Rader moves away from the strike by Riker.
Riker fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dennis Rader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Riker.
Rader misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Riker counters with a single leg into guard. Rader didn't expect that.

Rader is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Riker misses with some punches. #TD#
Rader has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Riker uses from the top position.
Rader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riker. #ES#
Rader has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Riker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rader is trying to pull guard but Riker has him pressed against the cage.
Rader blocks an uppercut.
Rader tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riker smiles and moves away. #T4#
Riker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rader.#CL2#
Riker closes the distance and pushes Rader back into the cage.
Riker throws a head punch that misses.
Rader tries to pull guard but Riker holds him up against the cage and eventually Rader drops back down to his feet.
Rader fails to pull guard.
Riker misses with the head strike. #TD#
Rader manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Riker trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riker won't allow Rader to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Riker throws an off balance right hand
and Rader counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riker's hands.
Riker misses with a looping right.
Rader appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Riker misses the target.
It looked like Rader was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Riker.
Riker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rader finds it's way round the side to connect with Riker's head.
Rader misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Riker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riker throws a good cross that connects.
Rader misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Riker misses with a left hand
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rader throws the left hand but Riker avoids the punch easily.
Riker moves away from the strike by Rader.
Rader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rader moves out of range as Riker strikes.
Riker dives in and grabs Rader's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rader pushes down on Riker's head and hops out.#CL2#
Riker moves into the clinch.#T2#
Riker throws a punch but it's blocked by Rader.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Riker has him pressed against the cage.
Riker working aggressively here.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Riker has him pressed against the cage.
Riker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rader tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riker just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Rader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riker working aggressively here.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Rader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rader tries to pull guard but Riker holds him up against the cage and eventually Rader drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Rader jumps guard.
Riker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Rader wants to stand up but Riker is controlling him.
Riker cracks Rader with a solid left hand.
Riker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riker distracts Rader with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Riker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riker won't allow Rader to get back to his feet.
Riker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Riker is looking to work some ground and pound but Rader has wrist control.
Riker is looking to work some ground and pound but Rader has wrist control.
Rader wants to stand up but Riker is controlling him.
Riker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riker is controlling him.
Rader being controlled here, momentarily.
Riker is working Rader over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Rader has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Riker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Riker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rader smiles and moves away.
Rader misses with a straight right.
Riker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but William Riker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!#R5#
Riker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riker throws a body shot but no joy.
Riker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rader finds it's way round the side to connect with Riker's head.
Riker misses with a lunging right hand
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riker throws out the jab.
Rader is looking to counter punch.
Riker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riker.#T1#
Rader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Riker looks to move away, Rader throws a big counter combo but Riker just gets out of the way.
Rader misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Riker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
William Riker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Riker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riker thows a huge punch but Rader dodges it nicely.
Riker is looking to take a break and control but Rader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rader tries to kick Riker off but Riker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Riker lands with a punch from half guard.
Riker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riker prevents Rader from standing back up.
Rader keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rader avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riker. #T3#
Riker winds up and cracks Rader with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up.
William Riker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riker slows the pace down in half guard.
Rader is trying to stand up here but Riker is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rader throws a nice looking combination but Riker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rader scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Riker slips a jab from Rader.
Riker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Riker misses with an uppercut.
Riker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rader on the side of the head.
Riker swings widly with a right hand
and Rader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Riker does it's job there.
Rader scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riker.
A quick step to the side and Rader tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

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 Dennis Rader.
I think Rader 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: WCF WNF 46: Camara vs Tupp 2
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1#
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Rader stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Rader 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.#TD2#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Rader taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard. #SUB#
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rader is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Rader defends it.
Gracie not doing much here. #T1##SUB#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rader working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT2#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Gracie postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Rader out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Gracie goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WCF 60: Khabib vs Bader
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Nice cross by Rader.
Rader looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.#TD2#
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rader is trying to get back to full guard.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rader is trying to maintain the position but Bennett is very close to passing his half guard.
Bennett seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB#
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rader looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rader looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Rader manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Rader has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett stays in close to Rader's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Rader had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennett defends it easily.#SUB#
Rader is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Rader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Rader looking for a guillotine here but Bennett defends easily. #SUB#
Rader working for submissions but it's allowed Bennett to get to half guard.
Rader moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Rader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bennett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bennett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Rader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bennett stays in close to Rader's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Rader is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Rader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rader trying to keep a closed guard but Bennett is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Rader looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bennett passes into half guard. #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.
Rader trying to hold on to Bennett's head to control him but Bennett postures up.
Bennett wants to free his trapped foot but Rader is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rader wants to control but Bennett is keeping busy. #SUB#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rader trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Rader gets caught napping as Bennett dives in and scores a takedown. Rader manages to retain guard.
Rader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Rader has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bennett doesn't defend quickly enough and Rader has managed to lock this one up! Can Bennett escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rader on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WCF 54: Camara vs Rader
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Rader takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Camara misses.
Rader has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Camara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Rader is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Camara throws a shot to the body.
Rader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Camara with a nice cross.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Camara scores with a body shot.
Camara slips a jab and a cross from Rader.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Rader is just out of range.
Rader throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara tries to counter with a takedown but Rader is quick to defend against it.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Rader is out of range.
Camara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Camara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camara blocks a jab.
Camara lands with a hook. Rader tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
Rader misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Rader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Rader throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Rader counters with a right hand to the body.
Camara misses with a hook. Rader ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Rader misses.
Camara throws out a powerful jab.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Rader takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Camara tightens his grip and picks Rader up, before dumping him to the ground. Rader manages to land in guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camara defends well.#SUB2#
Rader is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Rader has his foot on Camara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camara works his way back into a safe position though.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara wants to control from the top but Rader keeps moving.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rader looking to control.
Camara trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom. #T3#
Camara passes Rader's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Camara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Camara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Camara seems to be working for a kimura but Rader defends the submission attempt.
Camara passes to side control.
Rader tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Camara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rader keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abubakar Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Rader's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rader takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Rader listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Rader moved out of range.
Camara moves out of range as Rader strikes.
Abubakar Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Rader.
Camara throws a hook but Rader blocks it.
Camara throws a right hand that misses
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rader throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camara scrambles back to his feet.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Rader saw that one coming.
Rader throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Rader is just out of range.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rader moves away.
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Rader finds it's way through Camara's defenses.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rader connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Rader looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Rader's shoulder, as Rader tries to avoid the shot.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and Rader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Rader does no damage.
Camara throws a body punch but Rader moves out of range.
Camara defending well as Rader loads up on a big left hand.
Camara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camara circles away quickly and effectively.
Rader looks to clinch #TD#
and Camara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rader has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camara trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rader is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rader is keeping the position for now.
Camara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Camara pushing down on Rader's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Camara seems to be working for a kimura but Rader defends the submission attempt.
Abubakar Camara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Camara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rader has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Camara wants to pass to mount but Rader is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Camara wants to work for an arm triangle but Rader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rader is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rader tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg. #SUB#
Camara 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.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rader knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camara works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rader is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 Abubakar Camara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dennis Rader's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Rader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Rader lands.
Rader looks to land a combination but Camara avoids it well.
Rader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Camara as he connects with a hook.
Rader gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camara.
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
Camara takes a swing at Rader's ribcage but misses.
Dennis Rader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Camara counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Camara is trying to work for a kimura but Rader is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rader is looking to control Camara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rader avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Camara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camara. #T1#
Camara is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rader!
Rader is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Camara swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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: WCF WNF 29: Bardia vs Makino
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Rader cracks Tupp with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Rader.
Rader lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Rader.
Rader catches Tupp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tupp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rader finds it's way round the side to connect with Tupp's head.
A jab lands there for Rader.#CL2#
Tupp rushes Rader and presses him up against the cage.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Tupp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rader gets through Tupp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rader tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tupp smiles and moves away.
Rader cracks Tupp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dennis Rader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tupp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupp wants to clinch
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rader is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rader's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tupp under the eye.
Rader throws a lazy right hand but Tupp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Rader moves into the clinch.#TD#
Rader successfully pulls guard.
Rader working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Rader working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tupp has passed into half guard! #T2##SUB#
Rader looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tupp pushes past his half guard into mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupp controlling the position easily from mount.
Rader manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rader looking for submissions off his back.
Rader trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Tupp stands up and beckons Rader to join him on the feet.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rader.
Rader is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tupp tries to close the distance and clinch but Rader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupp moves away.
Tupp takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It looks like Rader has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tupp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rader connects with a body shot that sends Tupp's belly button to the back.
Rader stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rader wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Rader tests Tupp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rader takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rader lands a nice shot to the body.
Rader connects with a looping right hand.
Rader goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rader moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rader scores with a sloppy right hand. Tupp should have avoided that one.
Rader misses with the combination.
Tupp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rader smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rader scores with a decent looking hook.
Tupp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rader.#CL#
Rader clinches up with Tupp and pushes him back against the cage.
Tupp has had enough of the clinch but Rader keeps him there for the moment.
Rader jumps guard but Tupp stands there with Rader around his waist. Rader gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rader fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rader tries to pull guard but Tupp holds him up against the cage and eventually Rader drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Rader. 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.#TD#
Rader pulls guard effortlessly.
Rader has a closed guard, preventing Tupp from standing up.
Rader keeping moving, preventing Tupp from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tupp pushing down on Rader's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tupp working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tupp is thwarting Rader's attempts to control the position.
Tupp is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Rader looking for subs from the bottom but Tupp mounts him!
Tupp trying to control but Rader is having none of it. #T2#
Rader wants to control but Tupp is having none of it.
Rader is trying to escape the mount.
Rader tries to hold on but Tupp postures up.
Rader is looking to get to half guard.
Rader regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Rader looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rader looking for submissions off his back.
Rader tries to roll over but Tupp keeps him under control.
Tupp perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tupp pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rader looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tupp pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tupp trying to control but Rader is having none of it.
Rader wants to control but Tupp is having none of it.
Tupp controlling from the full mount.
Rader is trying to escape the mount.
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 second round but Jack Tupp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rader throws a lazy right hand but Tupp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rader 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.
Rader uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupp has time to react.
Rader with a jab.#CL2#
Rader tries to keep at a distance but Tupp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupp's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Tupp has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Tupp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Tupp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rader scores with a three punch combo!
Tupp slips a straight right by Rader.
Tupp is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1##CL2#
Tupp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Tupp has him pressed against the cage.
Rader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupp's elbow.
Rader is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tupp to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Rader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rader tries to pull guard but Tupp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tupp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Rader pulls Tupp into guard. #SUB#
Rader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Rader is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tupp is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Rader is looking for a triangle here but Tupp uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tupp is looking to take a break and control but Rader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Tupp decides to stand back up.
Tupp takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Tupp decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rader regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tupp can do to turn this around?
Tupp trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom.
Tupp controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Rader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Tupp wants to control from the top but Rader keeps moving.
Tupp 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. #SUB#
Rader working for a triangle but Tupp defends it easily.
Rader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Rader is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tupp is aware though and is defending well.
Tupp trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tupp avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tupp wants to stand but Rader has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tupp 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. #SUB#
Rader is looking for a triangle here but Tupp uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rader is looking for a sweep.
Jack Tupp has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tupp working away.
Tupp is looking to take a break and control but Rader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rader tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Rader!

Event: WCF WNF 24: Denovan vs Rader
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Denovan gets a double leg takedown into Rader's guard.#SUB2#
Denovan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rader has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denovan has managed to get both his arms back between Rader's legs - danger averted.
Denovan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Denovan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rader has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Denovan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rader.
Rader wants to control but Denovan postures up.
Rader takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Denovan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rader is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Denovan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rader down.
Rader takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!#SUB#
Denovan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Rader struggling a bit here.
Rader tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rader's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Denovan is putting a hurting on Rader here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rader is trying to get back to half guard.
Rader manages to work his way to half guard, despite Denovan's best efforts.#SU#
Denovan decides to stand up.
We've been told by Denovan's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Rader misses the target.
Jab, jab by Denovan - just one landing. #T2#
Denovan scores with a nice right hand.
Denovan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rader throws a hook but Denovan avoids it easily.
Denovan misses with a takedown attempt - Rader sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rader throws out a loose jab but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader lands a nice shot that snaps Denovan's head back.
A left and a right from Rader both land. Nice combination.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denovan manages to avoid it.
Denovan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Denovan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Denovan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rader throws a shot from downtown. Denovan moves away and avoids it.
Denovan throws a big counter combination but Rader scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Denovan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Rader misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rader decides to pull guard.
Denovan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Denovan wants to stand but Rader is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rader looking for a guillotine here but Denovan defends easily. #SUB2#
Rader has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Denovan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rader.
Rader tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Denovan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB#
Denovan is trying to get an arm triangle but Rader is defending well.
Denovan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rader some visible discomfort.
Rader looking for a sweep but Denovan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rader wants to control but Denovan is having none of it.
Rader looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Denovan lands a shot to the body. #SUB#
Denovan looking to break Rader's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rader remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Denovan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rader trying to control the hands but Denovan won't let him.
Denovan punishes Rader with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jett Denovan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rader misses with a hook
and Denovan counters with a left to the body.
Denovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rader can do to turn this around?
Denovan throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rader thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Denovan shoots in and bounces Rader off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Denovan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Denovan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Denovan connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader controls Denovan momentarily but Denovan frees himself.
Denovan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rader has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jett Denovan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Denovan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Denovan 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. #T1#
Denovan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Denovan working Rader over with strikes.
Denovan 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. #SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions off his back.
Denovan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Denovan 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.#SUB2#
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denovan pulls his head out easily.
Rader tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Denovan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rader tries to lock up and control but Denovan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Rader regains half guard.
Denovan slips a nice elbow through Rader's hands, connecting with Rader's forehead.#SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denovan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Denovan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denovan pulls his head out easily.
Rader has hold of Denovan's hands but Denovan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Rader is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Denovan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Denovan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rader on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denovan working over Rader with some ground and pound. Rader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Denovan. #T4##SUB2#
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denovan pulls his head out easily.
Denovan working over Rader with some ground and pound. Rader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Denovan seems to be working for a kimura but Rader defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Rader looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Denovan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Denovan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rader 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.#SUB2#
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rader trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jett Denovan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Denovan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Denovan is working for a kimura but Rader is defending it quite comfortably.
Denovan wants to pass the guard but Rader is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denovan drops an elbow to the side of Rader's head. #SUB2#
Rader is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Denovan is tapping! Great win for Rader!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WCF 38: Dirk vs Denovan
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thunder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like John Thunder has been cut.
Thunder misses with a straight right.
Rader lands a head shot.
Thunder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Rader.
Nice takedown defense from Rader. No joy for Thunder on that attempt.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice sprawl there from Rader as Thunder shoots in.
Dennis Rader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thunder .
Thunder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Rader gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rader.
Rader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC#
Rader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rader misses the jab.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rader is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thunder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thunder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Thunder throws a lazy right hand but Rader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rader thuds his right hand into Thunder 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Rader, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thunder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thunder closes the distance but Rader moves to the side
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rader slips a jab and a cross from Thunder . #T2#
Thunder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rader scores with a nice head shot.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rader paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Rader lands a big right hand that sends Thunder crashing to the mat! Rader stays standing though and waves Thunder back to his feet!#ROC#Thunder is rocked!
Rader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Rader circles away easily
and Rader counters with a big right hand! Oh Thunder is in trouble here! Rader follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Rader!
In his post fight interview, Dennis Rader started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
John Thunder spoke after the fight, saying 'I put it on the line every time. These gym rats fuck this guy'.

Event: WCF 33: Rua vs Archer
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Fonald - just one landing.
Fonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rader seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fonald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fonald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rader's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fonald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rader scrambles back to his feet.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rader missing with a left hand there. Fonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Rader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fonald tests Rader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Fonald. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rader looks to throw the jab but Fonald is out of range.
Fonald connects with the punch.
Fonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Fonald connects with a leg kick.
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Rader moves into the clinch.
Rader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fonald's efforts to push away.
Fonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Rader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fonald is stalling here.
Rader has Fonald pressed against the cage, preventing Fonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rader tries to pull guard but Fonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Rader drops back down to his feet.
Fonald wants to break free but Rader has control.
Fonald tries to circle away but Rader has him pinned against the cage.
Rader tries to pull guard but Fonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Rader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rader jumps guard but Fonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Fonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fonald connects with a single shot there.
Fonald cracks Rader with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fonald moves to clinch but Rader breaks away
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand.
Fonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Fonald.
Nice uppercut lands for Rader. That snapped Fonald's head back.
Fonald misses with an uppercut.
Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Rader instigates a clinch.
Rader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Fonald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rader manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rader tries to pull guard but Fonald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Fonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Rader. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Rader.
Fonald throws a series of punches but Rader avoids them all with ease. #T3##CL#
Rader gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rader wants to stall.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Fonald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rader fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fonald tries to break the clinch but Rader is controlling the position.
Rader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rader jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fonald walks away with a smile on his face. Rader gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fonald lands with a right hand.
Rader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Fonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rader bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fonald throws a good cross that connects.
Fonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Rader is just out of range.
It looked like Rader wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rader on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fonald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rader had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Rader ducks under a wild hook from Fonald.
Fonald tries to bum rush Rader with a series of wild strikes but Rader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fonald throws a right and a left that Rader avoids nicely.
Rader throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fonald.
Fonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fonald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rader throws a body punch but Fonald moves out of range.
Fonald lands a head kick. Rader smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rader lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Fonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rader counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rader misses the target.
Fonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Fonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rader scores with a nice right hand.
Fonald drops his hands momentarily and Rader takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fonald.
Rader is looking to counter punch.
Fonald misses with a right hand
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rader.
Fonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Fonald lands a nice looking body shot.
Rader slips under a jab.
Rader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rader moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Rader closes the distance and pushes Fonald back into the cage.
Rader jumps guard but Fonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rader jumps guard but Fonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rader jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fonald walks away with a smile on his face. Rader gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Rader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fonald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Rader misses with a hook. Fonald ducked under it nicely.
Rader ducks under a wild hook from Fonald.
Rader looks to score with a jab to the body but Fonald is just out of range.
Fonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rader.
Rader moves in looking to clinch but Fonald pushes him off.
Fonald was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rader ducks under a wild hook from Fonald.
The crowd cheers as Fonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rader doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Fonald does no damage. #KD#
Rader lands a left and a right that send Fonald crashing to the mat, dazed. Rader thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Fonald is rocked!
Rader slips under a jab.
Donald Fonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rader has time to react.
Fonald misses with a combination
and Rader counters with a huge left! Fonald is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rader isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fonald from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rader!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader 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: WCF 29: Dirk vs Rader
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rader throws a poor cross that misses
and Dirk counters with a left to the body.
Dirk throws a shot from downtown. Rader moves away and avoids it.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dirk backs off Rader throws a huge counter combo but Dirk manages to avoid it all.
Dirk misses the jab.
Dirk throws a right hand that misses
letting Rader counter with a right hand.
Dirk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Dirk misses its intended target.
Dirk throws a looping overhand right but Rader ducks down to avoid it.
Dirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rader.
A slow jab from Rader misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader lands a jab to the head.
Dirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rader.
Dirk misses with an uppercut.
Rader throws a jab but it's blocked by Dirk.
Dirk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dirk throws out the jab.
Rader has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dirk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dirk scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
A slow jab from Dirk misses its intended target.
Dirk is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rader's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rader uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dennis Rader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rader on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dirk throws a body punch but Rader moves out of range.
Dirk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dirk throws a jab but it's blocked by Rader.
Dirk slips a jab from Rader.
A big right from Dirk misses.
A slow jab from Dirk misses its intended target.
Dirk misses with a hook to the body
enabling Rader to counter with a crisp jab.
Rader blocks a jab.
Rader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dirk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rader throws the left hand but Dirk avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Rader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rader 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.
Rader scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirk misses with a body shot.
Dirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dirk scores with a body shot.
Rader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dirk moves away.
Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dirk throws out the jab.
Dirk missing with a left hand there. Rader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rader slips under a jab from Dirk.
Dirk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Dirk looking to score a takedown here. Rader is defending well but Dirk drives through and ends up in Rader's guard.
Rader keeping moving, preventing Dirk from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dirk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dirk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rader's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Rader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dirk defends well.
Rader keeping full guard, as Dirk tries to pass.
Dirk passes Rader's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rader wants to control but Dirk is keeping busy.
Dirk tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rader is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dirk pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rader is not content to let Dirk control the position.
Dirk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirk slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rader is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dirk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Dirk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dirk throws a hook to the side of Rader's head but Rader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rader throws a lazy right hand but Dirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rader connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dirk throws a hook but Rader blocks it.
Dirk loads up on a big right hand but Rader slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Dirk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dirk tests Rader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rader misses with a lunging right hand
and Dirk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rader.
Rader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dirk.
Rader throws a lazy right hand but Dirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Rader is just out of range.
Tom Dirk is winning the standup battle so far.
Dirk scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rader missing with a left hand there. Dirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Rader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dirk.
Dirk misses the jab.
Dirk throws a hook to the side of Rader's head but Rader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Dirk.
Rader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dirk punishes Rader's body with a nice straight punch.
Rader slips under a jab.
Rader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rader.
Dirk misses with an uppercut. Rader saw that one coming.
Dirk lands a lovely overhand right.
Dirk swats away the attempt to clinch by Rader.
Rader staying out of range there.
Dirk throws a shot from downtown. Rader moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Dirk looks to land a right hand but Rader moved out of range.
Dirk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dirk moves away.
Dirk is looking to counter punch.
Rader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dirk.
Despite the aggression on Rader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Dirk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirk is looking to take a break and control but Rader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dirk is looking to advance position but Rader won't allow it.
It looks like Dirk is going to stand back up.
Still in half guard, Dirk seems content to control.#SUB2#
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Dirk wants to stand up but Rader is controlling the position.
Dirk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dirk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rader!
Dirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rader can do to turn this around?
Rader slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirk content to control rather than advance.
Rader tries to get to full guard but Dirk has control of the leg.
Dirk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dirk wants to stand up but Rader is controlling the position. #T4#
Rader is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Dirk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dirk wants to stand but Rader has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Dirk 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.#R3#
A cross from Rader lands.
Dirk throws an overhand right that lands on Rader's shoulder, as Rader tries to avoid the shot.
Rader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rader fails to land with a series of punches.
Rader slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Dirk.
Dirk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rader throws out the jab.
Dirk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk moves away from the strike by Rader.
Dirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dirk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dirk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dirk lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Rader misses with the combination.
A jab from Rader misses.
Dirk throws a big shot that misses.
Rader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dirk.
Dirk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dirk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rader.
Dirk takes one to the side of the head.
Rader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dirk ducks under a wild hook from Rader.
Dirk blocks a jab.
Dirk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rader cracks a nice hook into Dirk's ribs.
Rader cracks Dirk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Rader gets caught flat footed, as Dirk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Rader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Dirk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rader working for submissions but it's allowed Dirk to get to half guard.
Dirk tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rader controls his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rader wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dirk moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rader.
Dirk works to advance to full mount. Rader defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Rader tries to hold on but Dirk postures up.
Rader regains half guard.
Dirk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dirk content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Dirk wants to stand up but Rader has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Dirk wants to stand but Rader has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Dirk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tom Dirk did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Dirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rader.
Rader throws out a counter right but Dirk avoids it with no problem.
Rader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dirk.
Dirk cracks Rader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rader tries to clinch
enabling Dirk to counter with a crisp jab.
Rader misses with a looping left.
It looked like Dirk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dirk blocks a jab.
Dirk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dirk throws a jab when Rader was well out of range.
Dirk staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dirk swats away the attempt to clinch by Rader.
Dirk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dirk throws a right hand that misses
and Rader counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Jab from Dirk.
Dirk throws the left hand but Rader avoids the punch easily.
Dirk lands a jab to Rader's midsection.
Dirk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dirk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dirk. #TD#
Rader gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dirk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rader has a closed guard, preventing Dirk from standing up. #SUB2#
Rader is looking for a triangle but Dirk pushes his legs off easily.
Dirk wants to stand but Rader is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rader working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dirk has passed into half guard!
Dirk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rader wants to improve his position but Dirk is controlling well.
Rader manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Rader looking for a guillotine here but Dirk defends easily.
Dirk advances to half guard. #T3#
Dirk is thwarting Rader's attempts to control the position.
Dirk trying to control the action but Rader is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rader looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dirk pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rader is looking to improve his position but Dirk isn't that keen on the idea.
Dirk looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU#
Dirk stands up from mount. Strange move.
Rader drops his hands momentarily and Dirk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dirk misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Dirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Dirk.
Dirk slips under a jab.
Dirk misses the jab.
Rader misses with a double jab.
Rader misses with an uppercut. Dirk saw that one coming.
Rader connects with a looping right hand.
Rader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dirk.
Dirk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rader.
Dirk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rader sprawls and moves away.
Rader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Dirk misses its intended target.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dirk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rader throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rader throws a big shot that misses.
Dirk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rader misses with an uppercut
and Dirk counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rader. Dirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Dirk had his way with Dennis Rader in that round.
That's time! Dirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Dirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rader.
Dirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Dirk.
Dirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rader connects with a crisp jab.
Rader slips a straight right by Dirk.
Rader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rader staying out of range there.
Rader throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rader throws a body shot but no joy.
Dirk throws a right hand that misses
and Rader 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.
A swing and a miss from Rader.
Dirk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Rader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dirk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rader lands an overhand right.#T1#
Rader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dirk.
Dirk misses with a looping right.
Rader blocks a jab.#TD#
Dirk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dirk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rader's guard. #SUB2#
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dirk pulls his head out easily.
Rader is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB2#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Dirk trying to control the pace.
Dirk works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Dirk has hold of Rader's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rader manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
Rader is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dirk wants to get back to his feet but Rader is holding on tight.
Dirk controlling the position easily from mount.
Dirk moves to take his opponent's back.
Dirk is looking to control Rader but Rader is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Dirk is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rader looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dirk.
Tom Dirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rader tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rader bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rader trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dirk looking for a sweep. Not yet Dirk, not yet.
Dirk is looking to sweep but instead, Rader has passed into half guard.
Rader is trying to control. Dirk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dennis Rader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dirk tries to kick Rader off but Rader keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Rader.
Dirk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Dirk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rader pulls his head out easily.
Rader is thwarting Dirk's attempts to control the position.
Rader prevents Dirk from improving his position.
Rader tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dirk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dirk wants to get back to his feet.
Tom Dirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dennis Rader.
Well Dirk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47

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

Event: WCF 24.5: Khan vs Zane
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rader looks to land a right hand but Juti moved out of range.#CL2#
Juti gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Juti pulls guard.
Juti trying to control the position.
Rader is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juti wants to improve his position but instead Rader has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juti wants to control but Rader is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Juti can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Rader is looking for a kimura but Juti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rader to get the leverage. #SUB#
Juti is trying to control Rader's posture. Rader takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Juti! Rader is rotating here... this could be the end... Juti is out! Rader has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 20 - Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Rader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Balkan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Balkan misses with an uppercut
letting Rader counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Boris Balkan has been cut.
Rader uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balkan has time to react.#CL#
Rader forces Balkan back against the cage and clinches.
Rader jumps guard but Balkan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rader struggles to land a body shot inside as Balkan controls his hands.
Rader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Rader pulls guard. #SUB#
Rader throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Rader is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rader is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balkan is aware though and is defending well.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rader swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB#
Rader has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balkan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rader is looking to cinch up a triangle. Balkan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rader's body to avoid the submission. Rader has instead reached around Balkan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rader arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 15 - Rodrigues vs Chomsli
Date: Apr 17, 2020

#R1#
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
Soares is looking for the big counter here.
Soares throws an off balance right hand
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Rader looks to land a left hand but Soares moved out of range nicely.
Soares moves out of range as Rader strikes.#TD2#
Soares looking to score a takedown here. Rader is defending well but Soares drives through and ends up in Rader's guard.
Soares tries to free his leg and advance position but Rader is retaining full guard.
Rader is trying to keep Soares in close.
Rader can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soares controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soares works over Rader with some ground and pound from guard.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rader is trying to control the position from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Soares working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1##SUB#
Rader throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rader being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Rader working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Soares has passed into half guard!
Soares keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Soares controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rader moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Rader looking for a guillotine here but Soares defends easily.
Soares postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Soares trying to control the position from guard on top but Rader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Soares is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Soares's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Soares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rader has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soares has managed to get both his arms back between Rader's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rader is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soares lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rader being controlled here, momentarily.
Soares stands up over Rader, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#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.
Rader can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soares controls the pace.
Soares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rader is keeping the position for now.
Soares sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Rader looking for a guillotine here but Soares defends easily. #SUB#
Rader is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soares is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbervan Soares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Soares moves forwards but Rader connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Soares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rader listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rader scores with a hook to the body. Soares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soares looks to land a right hand but Rader moved out of range.
Rader thuds his right hand into Soares's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares moves in looking to clinch but Rader pushes him off.
A slow jab from Soares misses its intended target.
Soares slips under a jab from Rader.
Rader throws a looping overhand right but Soares ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Soares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Soares forces Rader back against the cage and clinches.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Rader misses with a body punch.
Soares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soares is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Soares lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rader is trying to maintain the position but Soares is very close to passing his half guard.
Soares slips a nice elbow through Rader's hands, connecting with Rader's forehead.
Soares seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rader is in trouble now - Soares has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares lands a big elbow.
Rader is looking to improve his position but Soares isn't that keen on the idea.
Soares avoids the attempt from Rader to control.
Rader is trying desperately to improve position.
Soares lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rader tries to hold on but Soares pushes him away.
Rader is desperately trying to improve his position but Soares has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Soares raining down shots from the mount!
Soares looking to control but Rader is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rader tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soares with the ground and pound from mount.
Soares takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rader can't escape the position.
Soares controlling from mount.
Soares wants to control the pace but Rader is squirming around nicely.
Rader really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Soares lands with some strikes.
Soares lands a couple of good shots and Rader has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Soares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soares controlling from the back.
Rader trying to control the hands but Soares won't let him.
Soares is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Soares 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.
Rader wants to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rader tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbervan Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rader scores with a decent looking hook.
Soares swings for the body but Rader moves out of range.
Rader goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rader is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice defenses there by Rader.
Rader defending well as Soares loads up on a big left hand.
Soares slips under a jab.
Dennis Rader is winning the standup battle so far.
Rader throws a jab but it's blocked by Soares.
Soares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Rader gets caught flat footed, as Soares shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Soares makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Soares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T1##SUB#
Rader working for a triangle but Soares defends it easily.
Soares wants to control from the top but Rader keeps moving. #SUB#
Rader is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soares is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rader had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soares defends it easily.
Soares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rader has an active guard here but Soares has managed to pass into half guard.
Soares controlling the action 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.
Rader is looking to control Soares's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rader avoid being mounted?
Soares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rader is looking for a sweep. Soares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soares not doing much here. #T3##SUB#
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilbervan Soares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Soares seems content to control.#SUB#
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Soares passes to full mount!
Soares dominating with strikes here.
Rader wants to control but Soares is having none of it.#T4#
Rader really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dennis Rader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soares controlling the pace for now.
Soares prevents Rader from getting the reversal.
Rader is working hard here to advance position.
Soares controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rader throwing hammer fists to the chest of Soares. What's that going to do exactly?
Gilbervan Soares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rader is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbervan Soares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soares 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbervan Soares!

Event: HFC 7 - Wolf vs Vandoren
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
A shot to the body from Rader misses
and Mendoza counters with a low kick, right behind Rader 's knee.
Rader takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rader misses with a wild combination.
Rader throws a right hand that misses
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Mendoza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rader doesn't seem phased though.
Mendoza closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rader! Mendoza dives in looking to finish! Rader is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Mendoza!

Event: SMASH: Heed vs Donnelly
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Falcon throws a right hand that misses
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Falcon misses.
Rader scores with a jab to the body.
Falcon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rader.
Falcon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falcon wants to clinch but Rader slips to the side
enabling Rader to counter with a crisp jab.
Rader lands a jab to Falcon's midsection.
Rader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rader cracks Falcon's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Falcon slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Rader can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
An out of breath Dennis Rader thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Heed vs Hedger (NC)
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Highlander takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
It looks like Collin Highlander has been cut.
Highlander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rader fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Highlander on the side of the head.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Rader has knocked Highlander down with a huge combo! Rader steps away and waves a wobbly Highlander back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
That has opened up Collin Highlander's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highlander gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rader gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Deertay vs Stienis
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Rader throws a hook but Grabowski blocks it.
Grabowski tries to clinch up.
Grabowski with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rader to counter with a crisp jab.
Grabowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Leonardo Grabowski has been cut.#KD#
Rader cracks Grabowski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rader has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grabowski to stand back up!#ROC#
Grabowski is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grabowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Rader finish him?
Grabowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rader counters with a right hand from hell and Grabowski is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
Our winner, Dennis Rader, 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: Jan 03, 2020

#R1#
Kadusic tries to clinch but Rader moves out of range.
Rader scores with a hook.
Kadusic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kadusic wants to clinch.
Rader connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice cross by Rader.#CUT#
It looks like Denis Kadusic has been cut.
Rader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kadusic dodges the punch combination from Rader.
A nice side step and Kadusic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rader is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kadusic walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kadusic limp body while Rader jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Rader!
After winning the bout, Dennis Rader thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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