Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH:Murphy vs Viki
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutherford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
Kirk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rutherford manages to circle out of the way.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kirk!
Rutherford takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Kirk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutherford circles away.#CL#
Kirk has Rutherford up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirk stalling the fight.
Kirk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rutherford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rutherford blocking some punches. #T1#
Kirk lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Kirk pulls guard. #SUB#
Rutherford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirk holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford preventing the sweep.
Rutherford trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for a triangle here but Rutherford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kirk gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Kirk actively working from the bottom here.
Kirk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kirk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rutherford is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Rutherford moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kirk.
Rutherford working away.
Kirk sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Kirk looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kirk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutherford pulls his head out easily.
Kirk trying to hold on to Rutherford's head to control him but Rutherford postures up.
Kirk gets full guard.
Kirk trying to keep a closed guard but Rutherford is proving a slippery customer.
Rutherford wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Rutherford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.#SUB#
Kirk working for a triangle but Rutherford defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kirk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rutherford uses it to pass to side control.
Kirk is looking for a sweep.
Kirk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rutherford's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirk moves into full guard. #SUB#
Kirk looking for a guillotine here but Rutherford defends easily.
Kirk wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rutherford is now in half guard.
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 Gilmat Kirk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kirk's head.
Kirk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kirk ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Kirk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Kirk shoots and misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown but Rutherford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirk.
Kirk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rutherford blocking some punches. #T1##BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Kirk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gilmat Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutherford circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilmat Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutherford tries to sprawl out of it but Kirk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutherford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutherford's waist but Rutherford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirk off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kirk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rutherford manages to circle out of the way.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirk wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford thinks about the counter body kick.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirk. #T2#
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A leg kick checked by Kirk.
As Rutherford looks to move away, Kirk throws a big counter combo but Rutherford just gets out of the way.
Rutherford is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Kirk.
Kirk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kirk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Kirk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kirk.
Rutherford is adopting a defensive guard.
Kirk throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirk landing with the ground and pound.
Kirk postures up.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutherford has wrist control.
Kirk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rutherford manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Rutherford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutherford has managed to get both his arms back between Kirk's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Rutherford content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Rutherford avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kirk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutherford passes into side control.
Kirk tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rutherford presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rutherford avoids the attempt from Kirk to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Kirk gets a clinch.
Kirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutherford or not.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kirk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Kirk jumps guard but Rutherford stands there with Kirk around his waist. Kirk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kirk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford slows down the pace here. #TD#
Kirk gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Kirk scoring with some ground and pound.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Rutherford looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kirk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rutherford is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kirk, into his guard. #REVB#
Kirk is trying to keep Rutherford in close. #SUB#
Kirk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutherford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rutherford wants to stand but Kirk is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB#
Rutherford is posturing up here but Kirk has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rutherford tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rutherford has to tap! Slick submission there by Kirk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilmat Kirk!
Gilmat Kirk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Bataglia
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Rutherford throws a body punch but Doyle moves out of range.
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Rutherford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doyle, pushing him back against the cage.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Doyle working aggressively here.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doyle tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doyle doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutherford works Doyle's body with a nice hook.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Doyle's shoulder, as Doyle tries to avoid the shot.
Doyle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutherford under the eye.
Rutherford wants to clinch
and Doyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doyle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Rutherford scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford takes one to the chin there.
Doyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Doyle misses with a two punch combination.
Rutherford punishes Doyle's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Doyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Doyle looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Doyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Doyle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doyle misses with a wild body shot.
Doyle missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Doyle finds it's target.#T3#
Doyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doyle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doyle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Doyle misses with a body punch
and Rutherford counters with an outside leg kick.
Doyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Doyle misses its target.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the body from Doyle misses #CL2#
and Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Doyle pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Doyle.
A right handed body shot lands from Doyle.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Doyle. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Doyle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Doyle.
Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
A short right from Doyle.
Doyle tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Jimmy Doyle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doyle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Rutherford misses. #CL2#
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Doyle tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford is trying to force a seperation but Doyle has the dominant position.
Doyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Good body shot from Doyle.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Doyle. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doyle looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doyle is looking to clinch.
Doyle scores with a kick to the body.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
Doyle throws a right hand that misses
and Rutherford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doyle.
Doyle scores with a jab to the body.
Doyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford wants to counter with a clinch but Doyle pushes him away.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Doyle blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
It looked like Doyle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doyle swings widly with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Doyle tries to land a leg kick but Rutherford saw it coming and moves away.
Doyle slips a jab from Rutherford.
Doyle takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Doyle throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Doyle only half commits.
A low kick lands for Doyle.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doyle moves away.
Doyle is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doyle misses with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doyle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Doyle misses with a looping right.
Doyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doyle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford motions for Doyle to come forward. Rutherford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doyle misses with a body shot. #CL#
Rutherford gets tackled into the cage by Doyle. Doyle maintains the clinch.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands. #T4#
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doyle to score with a decent uppercut.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch but Doyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Doyle tries to keep at a distance but Rutherford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Doyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Doyle. #BC2#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Rutherford tries to score with a low kick but Doyle moves his leg out of the way.
Doyle misses with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with an inside leg kick.
Doyle scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Doyle dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Doyle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doyle loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Rutherford lands a head shot.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Doyle moves out of range.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doyle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doyle needs to keep his hands up - Rutherford had a free shot at his head there.
Rutherford works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
A left lands for Rutherford.
Doyle jabs Rutherford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Doyle avoids the punch easily.
Doyle lands with a straight right. Rutherford didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Doyle lands.
Doyle misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford staying out of range there.#T1##CL#
Doyle has closed the distance and engaged Rutherford in a clinch.
Doyle can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Doyle scores with a shot to the side of Rutherford's head. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doyle looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Doyle misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Doyle with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doyle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doyle thuds his right hand into Rutherford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Doyle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimmy Doyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Doyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.#T2#
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Doyle slips the punch.
Doyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doyle tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doyle. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Rutherford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doyle throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford connects with a high kick.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Rutherford drives through and clinches with Doyle against the cage.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Doyle. #BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford lands a right hook to the body.
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doyle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutherford in his tracks. #T3#
Donk. Doyle catches Rutherford right on the button with a cross.
Doyle throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Rutherford lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
It looked like Doyle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doyle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doyle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutherford to score with a decent uppercut.
Rutherford tries to work over Doyle's front leg with a kick but Doyle checks it.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doyle manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Doyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doyle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doyle misses with a straight left.
Doyle sets himself, and Rutherford steps forward looking for the clinch! Doyle avoids it this time.#T4#
Rutherford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doyle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Doyle.
Rutherford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Doyle avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Doyle throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from Doyle
and Rutherford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rutherford throws a hook but Doyle avoids it easily.
As Rutherford backs away, Doyle returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jab by Doyle.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
Doyle connects with a body shot that sends Rutherford's belly button to the back.
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Rutherford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutherford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.

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 Jimmy Doyle.
Well Doyle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Doyle!
A relieved looking Jimmy Doyle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Panda
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Doyle avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Doyle avoids it.
Rutherford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Doyle misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doyle misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Doyle.
Rutherford thumps Doyle with a low kick.
Rutherford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Doyle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doyle moves forwards but Rutherford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Doyle.
Doyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doyle throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Doyle only half commits.
Doyle throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutherford counters with a leg kick.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Doyle is having none of it.
Doyle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Rutherford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doyle. #CL#
Doyle moves into range and clinches up with Rutherford.
Doyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doyle working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutherford.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and clinches.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle digs a right hand into Rutherford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rutherford's gas tank.
Doyle lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doyle.
Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
A short left from Rutherford.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doyle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Doyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Doyle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutherford cracks Doyle with a good jab.#CL2#
Rutherford darts in and clinches Doyle up against the cage.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Doyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doyle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Doyle lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Rutherford's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doyle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rutherford's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Doyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutherford.
The fighters circling - Doyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Doyle rushes Rutherford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Doyle manages to break the clinch.
Doyle jabs Rutherford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Doyle is just out of range.
Doyle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rutherford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Doyle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doyle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutherford counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Doyle clinches. #T4#
Rutherford tries to break free but Doyle pushes him back against the cage.
Doyle lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford blocking some punches. #BC2#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Doyle.
Doyle thuds his right hand into Rutherford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doyle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Doyle.
Doyle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Doyle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Doyle misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doyle throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doyle.
Doyle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford scores with a nice head shot.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rutherford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Doyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Doyle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Doyle misses
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doyle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doyle throws out the jab. #T1#
Rutherford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doyle lands a body shot.
Rutherford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doyle throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doyle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Doyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doyle lands a body shot.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Doyle misses with a low kick.
Doyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Doyle avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rutherford connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Doyle ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Doyle is looking to clinch.
Doyle misses with a low kick.
Rutherford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doyle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doyle throws a right hand that Rutherford ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutherford also avoids with ease.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Doyle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.#CL#
Doyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutherford, pushing him back against the cage.
Doyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyle can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford. #T3#
Doyle lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutherford, as that shot connected.
Doyle catches Rutherford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doyle lands a jab to the head.
Doyle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doyle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doyle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Doyle misses with a body shot.
Doyle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
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!
Doyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Doyle throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
Doyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Doyle blocks a jab.
Doyle throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Doyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doyle throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford scores with a nice head shot.
Doyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doyle ducks right into an uppercut from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands an overhand right.
Doyle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doyle misses with a hook.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Doyle avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Doyle.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doyle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doyle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Doyle misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Doyle throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Doyle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doyle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyle.
Doyle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doyle misses with a looping left.
Rutherford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rutherford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doyle scores with a jab to the head.
Doyle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doyle works the jab nicely.
Rutherford connects with the punch.
Doyle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Doyle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutherford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doyle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doyle connects with the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Rutherford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doyle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rutherford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doyle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Doyle throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Doyle is looking to slow Rutherford down with leg kicks.
Doyle throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Doyle misses the target.
Rutherford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doyle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutherford's hands.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Doyle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Doyle scores with a jab.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Doyle misses with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a thumping low kick.
Doyle throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Doyle ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Doyle connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Rutherford clinches up against the cage.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford is trying to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling him.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Doyle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutherford doesn't seem phased though.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Doyle moves away and avoids it.
Doyle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doyle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Doyle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doyle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
Doyle misses with a left hand
and Rutherford counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutherford jabs Doyle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Rutherford forces Doyle back against the cage and clinches.
Rutherford digs a right hand into Doyle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doyle's gas tank.
Doyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doyle or not.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle misses with a punch on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Doyle misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford looks to throw the jab but Doyle is out of range.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doyle. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Doyle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Doyle moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Doyle avoids it.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doyle scores with a body shot.

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 Jimmy Doyle.
Well Doyle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH:7.5
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cassino's sensitive parts.
Cassino works the jab nicely.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutherford misses with a low kick. #CL#
Rutherford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Rutherford trying to stall but Cassino improves his position.
Cassino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino lands a left hand.
Rutherford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cassino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Cassino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cassino.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Cassino controls the action.
Rutherford is trying to maintain a safe position but Cassino gets an underhook and turns Rutherford into the cage.
Cassino digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford. #T2#
Cassino tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Cassino as the two fighters clinch.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino scores with a shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford is trying to break the clinch but Cassino is controlling him.
Cassino lands a left hand.
Cassino working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cassino misses with a body punch. #T3#
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
A short left from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Cassino on the inside.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch but Cassino keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Cassino.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassinos head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Rutherford is trying to break the clinch but Cassino has him pressed against the cage.
Cassino lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Cassino misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Cassino.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Cassino.
A hook to the body from Cassino.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Cassino digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cassino scores with a nice right hand.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Rutherford settles back down.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Cassino finds it's target.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino throws a shot to the body.
Cassino lands with a right hand.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Nice uppercut lands for Cassino. That snapped Rutherford's head back.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Cassino counters with a nice body shot.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the body
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Rutherford has managed to clinch.
Cassino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cassino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutherford.
Cassino prevents Rutherford from breaking the clinch.
Cassino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cassino lands a right hand.
Rutherford looking to stall.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Cassino lands a left hand.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Cassino on the inside.
Rutherford is trying to break free.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Cassino as the two fighters clinch.
Monte Cassino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Cassino.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Cassino.
A body shot lands from Cassino.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Cassino.
Cassino scores with a shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Cassino lands a right hand.
Cassino pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Cassino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Cassino.
Cassino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cassino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutherford.
Cassino pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cassino.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Cassino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Rutherford down.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino cracks Rutherford with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino thumps Rutherford with a low kick.
Cassino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino moves forwards but Rutherford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Cassino closes the distance and clinches.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Cassino tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Cassino pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford tries to break free but Cassino pushes him back against the cage.
Cassino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino works on Rutherford's body with a couple of short punches.
Cassino lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Cassino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cassino lands a right hand.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cassino presses Rutherford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cassino works on Rutherford's body with a couple of short punches.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Cassino pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cassino.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino. #T4#
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Cassino.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cassino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino 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: SMASH: Murphy vs Rossiter
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Rbn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutherford checks it well.
Rutherford checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Rutherford misses.#CL#
Rbn darts in and clinches Rutherford up against the cage.
Rbn is trying to drag Rutherford to the mat but Rutherford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rutherford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rbn wants to take the fight to the mat but Rutherford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rbn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rbn can't get the takedown.
Rbn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rutherford after a bit of a struggle.
Rbn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rutherford pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Rbn.
Rbn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rbn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutherford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rbn misses with a wild combination.
Rbn throws a leg kick
and Rbn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL2#
Rutherford moves into range and clinches up with Rbn.#BC2#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rbn under the eye.
Rbn works over Rutherford's head and body with a nice combination.
Rbn throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.#CL2#
Rutherford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rutherford gets underhooks to prevent Rbn's takedown attempt.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rbn.
Rbn wants to take the fight to the mat but Rutherford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rbn wants a takedown but no success here.
Rutherford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rbn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rutherford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rutherford moves out of range as Rbn strikes.
Rbn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Rbn.
Rutherford thumps Rbn with a low kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rutherford does it's job there.
Rbn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Rbn off balance momentarily.
No luck for Rbn with that takedown attempt.
Rbn looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rbn is looking to clinch.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Rbn.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Rbn is having none of it. #CL#
Rbn instigates a clinch.
Rbn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rbn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rbn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rutherford's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rbn misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Rutherford clinches up against the cage.
Rutherford presses Rbn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford. #T3#
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Rbn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Rutherford coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Rbn misses the target.
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rbn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutherford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Rbn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Rbn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Rbn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford tries to roll over but Rbn keeps him under control.
Rbn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rutherford to regain full guard. #T4#
Rbn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rbn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rbn stands up over Rutherford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rbn throws a strike but Rutherford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Rbn is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rbn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rutherford uses it to pass to side control.
Rbn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rutherford stalling.
It looks like Rutherford is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Rbn looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
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#
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rbn.
Rbn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rbn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford tries to bum rush Rbn with a series of wild strikes but Rbn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rbn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rbn with a nice cross.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Rbn moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Rbn moves out of range.
Rbn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rbn.
Rutherford with the inside leg kick.
Rutherford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rbn throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
Rbn scores with a shot to the body.
Rutherford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rbn rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rbn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutherford with a nice calf kick.
Rbn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutherford swivels and escapes.#T1#
Rbn throws a combination that misses
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rbn misses with a straight right.
Rutherford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rbn misses with a looping left.
Rbn tries for a takedown but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Rbn misses with a wild combination.
Rbn misses the jab.
Rutherford throws a shot to the body.
Rbn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Rbn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rutherford clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rbn as Rutherford tries to tie him up.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rbn backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rbn punishes Rutherford's body with a nice straight punch.
Rbn blocks the body kick.
Rbn tries to move into range but Rutherford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rbn moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Rbn throws a series of punches but Rutherford avoids them all with ease.
Rbn misses with a hook.
Rbn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rbn lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Rbn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rutherford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rutherford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rbn takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Rutherford.
Rbn scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford moves out of range as Rbn strikes.
Rbn throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rbn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rbn misses the jab.
Rutherford misses with a wild 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!
Rbn wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Rbn avoids it with no problem.
Rbn walks into a stiff left hand from Rutherford.#T4#
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rbn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Rbn scores with a takedown into Rutherford's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rbn chips away with some ground and pound.
Rutherford wants to stand but Rbn is controlling the position.
Rutherford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
John Rbn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rbn throwing strikes but missing.
Rbn postures up and lands a big shot to Rutherford's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rbn throws a strike but Rutherford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Rbn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutherford passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rutherford lands the left hand.
Rbn throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford scores with a jab.
Good exchange - Rutherford coming out on top.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rbn moves away.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rbn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford connects with a single shot there.
Rutherford cracks Rbn with an open hand slap.
Rbn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Rutherford. That snapped Rbn's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford scores with a sloppy right hand. Rbn should have avoided that one. #T1#
Rbn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutherford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Rbn blocks the body kick.
Rbn checks the leg kick.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Rbn.
Rbn throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Rbn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutherford as he jumps to the side.
Rutherford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rbn misses with a lunging right hand
and Rbn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rbn misses with a series of wild punches.
Rbn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rbn can pounce on him.
Rbn with a poor takedown
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Rutherford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rbn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Rutherford gets a clinch.
Rutherford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rbn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rbn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rutherford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Rbn blocks it. #BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford thuds his shin into the meat of Rbn's side.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford lands an overhand right.
Rbn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rutherford but Rutherford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rbn throws an off balance right hand
and Rutherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutherford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John Rbn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rbn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rbn missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Rutherford drives through and clinches with Rbn against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rbn wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rbn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rutherford prevents it.
Rbn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rutherford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Rbn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rutherford is defending well.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rbn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rutherford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Rbn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rutherford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rbn is working for takedown but Rutherford is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rbn looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Rbn off balance momentarily.
Rutherford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutherford connects with a body shot.
That kick from Rutherford tenderised Rbn's leg. Rbn is trying to keep his angry face on.
John Rbn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford lands with a hook. Rbn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutherford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rbn. Rbn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rbn needs to keep his hands up - Rutherford had a free shot at his head there.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Rbn off balance momentarily.
Rutherford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rbn in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford slips a jab from Rbn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rutherford 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Rutherford!
After the big win, Steven Rutherford made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Dog Gains 160Q $180 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Nice shot by Rutherford.
A right-left combo lands from Rutherford. #CUT2#It looks like Dame Nitro has been cut.
Rutherford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rutherford thuds his shin into the meat of Nitro's side.
Nitro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nitro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutherford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Rutherford tenderised Nitro's leg. Nitro is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Nitro letting Rutherford take a breather here.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nitro backwards.
Rutherford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford connects with a jab.
Nitro misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford lands a nice shot that snaps Nitro's head back.
A solid body kick from Rutherford.
Nitro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutherford keeps Nitro at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Rutherford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Nitro is rocked!
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Rutherford has Nitro up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nitro is breathing heavily.
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutherford catches Nitro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford lands with a cross. #T3#
Rutherford lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rutherford.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutherford.
Rutherford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nitro.
Rutherford connects with a right hand. Nitro shakes it off.
Nitro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutherford. Nitro shrugs it off though.
A shot to the liver by Rutherford. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Rutherford jabs at Nitro's body.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford presses Nitro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Rutherford with the inside leg kick.
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rutherford tests Nitro's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Rutherford lands a big head kick that sends Nitro tumbling to the mat! Rutherford takes a step backwards and waves Nitro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dame Nitro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rutherford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rutherford connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Nitro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford connects with a crisp jab.
Rutherford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nitro has his takedown stuffed
and Rutherford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rutherford throws a monster overhand right that drops Nitro! Rutherford follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Rutherford!
An out of breath and clearly excited Steven Rutherford thanked Big Dog Gains 160Q $220 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tierra under the eye.
Rutherford punishes Tierra's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Rutherford - just one landing.
Tierra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Tierra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick lands for Rutherford. #CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Rutherford connects with a single shot there.
Rutherford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tierra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tierra walks into a jab.
Rutherford lands with a right hand. #T1##CL2#
Rutherford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tierra misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Rutherford.#T2#
Rutherford clobbers Tierra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Rutherford clinches with his opponent.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rutherford - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford.
Tierra working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tierra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tierra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutherford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutherford is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab by Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tierra.
Tierra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
Tierra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutherford throws a shot to the body.
Tierra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rutherford throws a head kick that Tierra semi-blocks. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutherford lands a right hook to the body.
Tierra on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Rutherford finds it's way through Tierra's defenses.
Tierra has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Lovely Tierra has been cut.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
Tierra walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tierra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tierra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lovely Tierra'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#
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tierra walks into a straight right hand from Rutherford.
A left lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tierra on the side of the head.
Rutherford jabs Tierra right on the nose. Tierra blinks but takes it well.
Tierra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford feints and then cracks Tierra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tierra down.
Rutherford stuns Tierra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutherford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up 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!
Rutherford cracks Tierra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1##CL2#
Rutherford rushes Tierra and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Rutherford on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Tierra's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Tierra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutherford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rutherford digs a good body shot into Tierra's ribs.#T2#
Tierra walks into a jab.
Rutherford scores with a head kick. Tierra tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford sizes up Tierra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Rutherford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tierra walks into a jab.
Rutherford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the body.
Rutherford scores with a one two! Tierra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Rutherford lands with a good body shot.
Rutherford with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Rutherford instigates a clinch.
Rutherford is leaning against Tierra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford cracks Tierra with a good jab.
Rutherford digs a good hook to Tierra's body.
Rutherford lands with a good body shot.
Tierra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rutherford avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##CL2#
Rutherford moves into range and clinches up with Tierra.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tierra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford digs a good hook to Tierra's body.
Tierra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lovely Tierra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rutherford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rutherford connects with a body shot.
Rutherford jabs Tierra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tierra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
A jab from Rutherford does it's job there.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tierra's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Rutherford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tierra, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tierra's sensitive parts.
Tierra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tierra walks into a straight right hand from Rutherford.
Rutherford lunges at Tierra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tierra's hand.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Rutherford coming out on top.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
Tierra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tierra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rutherford cracks a nice hook into Tierra's ribs.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Rutherford clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford. #BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford scores with a sloppy right hand. Tierra should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Rutherford instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford catches Tierra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Tierra tries to keep at a distance but Rutherford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tierra wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutherford won't allow it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tierra.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Rutherford scores with a punch to the head.
Tierra takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Rutherford scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tierra backwards.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tierra has had enough of the clinch but Rutherford keeps him there for the moment.
Lovely Tierra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tierra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tierra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Tierra throws a lazy body kick
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutherford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Rutherford!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steven Rutherford waved his t-shirt featuring Big Dog Gains 160Q $220's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Rutherford. That snapped Zy's head back.
Rutherford lands a jab to Zy's midsection.
Zy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutherford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zy momentarily.
Zy defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Zy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutherford.#CL2#
Rutherford clinches with his opponent.
Zy misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Zy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutherford misses with a hook
and Zy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Zy checks it
and Zy counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zy.#CL2#
Rutherford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Zy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Zy. That snapped Rutherford's head back.
Zy delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Zy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rutherford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zy - the referee stops the clock and Rutherford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zy. Rutherford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zy thuds his shin into the meat of Rutherford's side.
Rutherford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Zy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rutherford looks winded!
Zy connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zy blocks it well.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Zy.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Zy circles away.
Rutherford misses the jab.
Zy connects with a leg kick. #T2#
A jab from Zy misses.
Zy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick from Zy.
Zy looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
No joy there for Zy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Zy misses with a kick to the body
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Zy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zy with a body shot.
Rutherford lands a jab to the nose.
Zy misses with a two punch combination.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Zy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Zy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Rutherford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zy with a body shot.#T3#
Zy cracks Rutherford with a good jab.
Zy throws a leg kick
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick from Zy lands but Rutherford takes it in his stride.
Zy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zy misses with a looping right.
Rutherford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Zy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zy counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Zy. #T4##BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Zy digs a good hook to Rutherford's body.
Zy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Zy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Zy throws a wild body kick that Rutherford sees coming a mile off.
Zy 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.
Zy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rutherford lands with an uppercut that bounces Zy off the cage and back into range.
Rutherford slips a jab from Zy.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Zy counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zy misses with a two punch combination.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford moves out of range as Zy strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vos Zy dominated that round.
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#
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
and Zy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rutherford scrambles back to his feet.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Zy avoids it.
Zy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rutherford misses the body punch
and Zy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zy thuds a left hand into Rutherford's body.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zy.
A jab from Rutherford finds it's way through Zy's defenses.
Zy connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Zy.
It looked like Zy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body punch
and Zy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rutherford moves forwards but Zy connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD#
Zy lands a big right hand that sends Rutherford crashing to the mat! Zy stays standing though and waves Rutherford back to his feet!#ROC#Rutherford is rocked!
Zy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can Zy finish him?#T1#
Rutherford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Zy ducked under it nicely.
Zy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford seems to have recovered his senses.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zy can pounce on him.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Zy is just out of range.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zy works Rutherford's body with a nice hook.
Zy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutherford can do to turn this around?
Zy connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zy throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Zy only half commits.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zy misses with a looping left.
Rutherford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zy.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Zy.
Zy backing away here, and Rutherford unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Zy. #T2#
Zy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Zy connects with a body shot that sends Rutherford's belly button to the back.
Zy lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Zy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Zy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Zy.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Zy moves away
and Zy counters with a leg kick.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zy to score with a decent uppercut.
Zy ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
And Zy counters with a quick kick to the body but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford looks to throw the jab but Zy is out of range.
Rutherford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zy's head.
Zy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Zy connects with a right hand. Rutherford shakes it off.
Zy works Rutherford's body with a nice hook.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zy scores with a leg kick.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zy checks the leg kick.
Zy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Zy counters with a nice leg kick.
Zy throws out a powerful jab.
Zy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Zy moves out of range easily.
Zy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Zy does no damage.
Rutherford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zy motions for Rutherford to come forward. Zy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vos Zy is winning the standup battle so far.
Zy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zy fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zy throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Zy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Zy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Zy.
Zy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zy jabs Rutherford right on the nose. Rutherford blinks but takes it well.
Rutherford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rutherford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vos Zy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Zy moved away.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Zy throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the body
and Zy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Zy.
Zy slips a straight right by Rutherford.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Zy is just out of range.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
A jab from Zy finds it's way through Rutherford's defenses.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Zy counters with a stiff right hand.
Zy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Rutherford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zy's hands.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Zy looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
Zy tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zy missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Zy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zy swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutherford.
Zy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zy slips a jab from Rutherford.
Zy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Zy moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Zy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rutherford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rutherford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zy connects with a body shot.
Zy misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford counters with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rutherford just manages to avoid it.
Rutherford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zy thows a leg kick but Rutherford checks it
and Rutherford counters with a solid body kick.
Zy lands a glancing blow to the side of Rutherford's head.#T3#
Zy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Zy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zy thuds a left hand into Rutherford's body.
Zy throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Rutherford avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
Zy tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Rutherford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick from Zy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zy just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
A jab from Zy does it's job there.
Zy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vos Zy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A big left from Zy misses.
Zy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zy misses with a straight right.
Zy looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford tries a low kick but Zy avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zy throws a head kick that misses.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Zy connects with a body shot that sends Rutherford's belly button to the back.
Rutherford takes a swing at Zy's ribcage but misses.
Zy slips a straight right by Rutherford.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford tries to move into range but Zy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zy connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vos Zy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vos Zy!
A relieved looking Vos Zy 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2021

#R1#
Rutherford throws a body punch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strdoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Rutherford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strdoza, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
Rutherford tries to land a body kick
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Strdoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range. #T1#
Rutherford throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
It seemed like Strdoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Strdoza is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strdoza! But no joy.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Strdoza pushes him off.
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice combination there by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutherford connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Rutherford scores with a leg kick.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Strdoza moves out of range.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rutherford misses with a combination
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford throws a sloppy body shot
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Rutherford backing up. Rutherford nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Rutherford has closed the distance and engaged Strdoza in a clinch.
Strdoza looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Strdoza manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Rutherford rushes Strdoza and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Strdoza manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rutherford digs a good body shot into Strdoza's ribs.
Strdoza moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza takes one to the side of the head.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strdoza throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Rutherford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
Rutherford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford with the inside leg kick.
Strdoza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
As Rutherford backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Rutherford manages to avoid it all.
Rutherford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rutherford wants to slow Strdoza down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strdoza! But no joy.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strdoza keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutherford darts in trying to clinch
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Strdoza moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
A little jabbing left from Strdoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Rutherford.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steven Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
It seemed like Strdoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutherford with a body shot.
Rutherford throws a right hand that Strdoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Strdoza also avoids with ease.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Strdoza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strdoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rutherford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strdoza can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Rutherford looks to land a combination. Strdoza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strdoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Strdoza.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body shot
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Rutherford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Strdoza ducked under it nicely.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutherford with a body shot.
Strdoza ducks right into an uppercut from Rutherford.
Strdoza takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the body
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutherford thinking.
Rutherford swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
As Rutherford backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Rutherford manages to avoid it all.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chad Strdoza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rutherford clinches up with Strdoza and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strdoza blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Rutherford wants to clinch
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
A nice side step and Strdoza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strdoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutherford swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutherford.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Strdoza checks it
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Rutherford. #T2#
Strdoza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Rutherford backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Rutherford manages to avoid it all.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Rutherford backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Rutherford manages to avoid it all.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strdoza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Rutherford backing up. Rutherford nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Rutherford tries to clinch up.#CL#
Strdoza tries to keep at a distance but Rutherford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford prevents Strdoza from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Strdoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Strdoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rutherford rather than just go for the knockout.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strdoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutherford takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Strdoza moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strdoza slips under a jab.
Rutherford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strdoza at a distance.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strdoza is able to avoid easily.
Rutherford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Strdoza blocks the low kick.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Strdoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strdoza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Strdoza!
Our winner, Chad Strdoza, 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: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Morad throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Morad with the inside leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Morad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morad scores with a jab. Rutherford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Morad.
Morad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morad lands a body shot.
Morad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Morad jabs at Rutherford's body.
Rutherford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rutherford but Rutherford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rutherford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rutherford moves forwards but Morad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutherford misses the jab.
Morad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morad.#T1#
Morad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Morad.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morad throws out the jab.
Rutherford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morad.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford tried to score with a low kick but Morad checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Morad misses the target.
Rutherford walks into a left hand.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Morad.
Morad cracks Rutherford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Morad. #T2#
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Morad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morad throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Morad blocks it well.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morad scores with a head kick. Rutherford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#Rutherford is rocked!
Morad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford is still on wobbly legs! Can Morad finish him?
Morad throws a leg kick that misses.
Morad throws a head kick but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford seems to have recovered his senses.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morad counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rutherford enables Morad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rutherford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Morad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Morad tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutherford is retaining full guard.
Morad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morad landing some decent shots from guard.
Morad scoring with some ground and pound.
Morad wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Morad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morad stops Rutherford from standing up.
Morad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morad trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morad throwing strikes but missing.
Morad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morad is pushing down on Rutherford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rutherford is fighting to maintain full guard but Morad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morad is trying to control the action in half guard but Rutherford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Morad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rutherford sees it coming and defends easily.
Morad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erran Morad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morad with a nice cross.
Morad 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.
Morad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morad scores with a nice head shot.
Morad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erran Morad is winning the standup battle so far.
Morad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morad throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morad was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Rutherford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morad. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Morad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rutherford is breathing heavily.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Morad from controlling successfully.
Rutherford keeping full guard, as Morad tries to pass. #T1#
Morad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morad throws a big elbow that misses.
Morad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morad postures up and lands a big shot to Rutherford's brow.
Morad stands up over Rutherford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morad cracks Rutherford with a solid left hand.
Morad chips away with some ground and pound.
Morad trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morad's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Morad postures up in Rutherford's guard and throws a big left but Rutherford blocks it.
Morad lands a couple of digs.
Morad is pushing down on Rutherford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rutherford is fighting to maintain full guard but Morad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Morad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rutherford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morad working over Rutherford with some ground and pound. Rutherford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Morad is nestled in close to Rutherford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutherford can do to turn this around?
Morad drops an elbow to the side of Rutherford's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morad lands a nice short elbow.
Morad lands a big elbow - Rutherford is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Morad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erran Morad!
Erran Morad decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2021

#R1#
Rutherford tries to clinch up but Morad circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutherford looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Morad is looking to slow Rutherford down with leg kicks.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morad scores with a punch to the head.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
Rutherford takes one to the chin there.
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Morad is avoiding it.
Morad lands with an uppercut that bounces Rutherford off the cage and back into range.
Morad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morad swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morad. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morad thuds a left hand into Rutherford's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morad.
A counter left hand to the body from Morad misses its target.
We've been hearing reports that Morad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morad scores with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morad.
A jab from Morad does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Morad blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Morad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutherford's hands.
Morad cracks Rutherford with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD#
Morad drops Rutherford with a big left hand and mounts him. Rutherford is in big trouble! #ROC#Rutherford is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Morad's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erran Morad!
Erran Morad decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Sasuke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutherford under the eye.
Sasuke misses with a body shot.
A big left from Sasuke misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Sasuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Sasuke.
Rutherford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sasuke throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Sasuke misses the jab.
Sasuke looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
Sasuke misses the jab.
Rutherford walks into a jab.
Rutherford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rutherford is breathing heavily.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Sasuke moves away
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Steven Rutherford has been cut.
Sasuke looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Rutherford has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasuke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Sasuke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Sasuke.#T1#
Rutherford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sasuke throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Sasuke swinging wildly here.
Sasuke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sasuke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sasuke.
A counter left hand to the body from Rutherford misses its target.
Sasuke connects with a body shot that sends Rutherford's belly button to the back.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Sasuke misses its intended target.
Sasuke throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Sasuke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#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!
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sasuke.
Sasuke scores with a body shot.
Sasuke loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Sasuke scores with a punch to the head.#KD2#
Sasuke cracks Rutherford with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sasuke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rutherford to stand back up!#ROC2#Rutherford is rocked!
Sasuke moves in close and cracks Rutherford with a massive right hand! Rutherford, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sasuke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karate Sasuke!
Karate Sasuke made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I've had my fill of weak opponents! Give me a real deal!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2021

#R1#
Montrial keeps the fight on the outside.
Montrial flicks out a counter leg kick but Rutherford steps away.
Rutherford lands with a straight right. Montrial didn't see that one coming.
Montrial just misses with a punch to the body.
As Montrial tries to get set, Rutherford tries to push him back and clinch up but Montrial manages to avoid the attempt.
Montrial throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford 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 jab there from Montrial.
Montrial lands a body shot.
Rutherford moves forwards but Montrial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Rutherford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutherford.
Rutherford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford 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.
Montrial shoots in for a takedown but Rutherford shows good takedown defense.
Montrial fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Montrial is having none of it.
Montrial throws a leg kick but Rutherford moved away.
Montrial misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montrial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Rutherford. No joy for Montrial on that attempt.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montrial.
As Montrial looks to move away, Rutherford throws a big counter combo but Montrial just gets out of the way.
Rutherford slips a jab from Montrial.
Montrial throws a head kick that misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice body kick.
Montrial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Montrial throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a stiff right hand.
Gvidas Montrial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montrial takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montrial cracks a nice hook into Rutherford's ribs.
Rutherford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Montrial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Montrial scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Rutherford takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montrial swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Montrial tries to counter it with a takedown but Rutherford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montrial.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montrial swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford lands with a straight right. Montrial didn't see that one coming.
Montrial takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montrial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutherford is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Montrial misses with a low kick.
Montrial throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montrial fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steven Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gvidas Montrial.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Montrial scores with a hook.
Montrial swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutherford.
Montrial takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montrial scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3##CL#
Montrial gets tackled into the cage by Rutherford. Rutherford maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Montrial tries to stall but Rutherford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Montrial tries for a takedown but Rutherford manages to get underhooks.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Montrial.
Montrial tries to circle away but Rutherford has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Montrial breaks from the clinch.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Montrial counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Montrial moves away and avoids it.
Montrial lands a body shot.
Montrial misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Montrial avoids them all with ease.
Montrial throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Montrial scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Montrial. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montrial scores with a jab to the body.
Montrial throws a body shot but no joy.
As Montrial looks to move away, Rutherford throws a big counter combo but Montrial just gets out of the way.
Montrial steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rutherford. That one must have hurt.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Montrial 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Montrial checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Montrial avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Montrial misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montrial scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Montrial takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
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 Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Montrial scores with a jab.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montrial.
Montrial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montrial. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montrial's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutherford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montrial scrambles back to his feet.
Montrial checks the leg kick.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montrial paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Montrial slips the punch.
Montrial wants to counter with a clinch but Rutherford pushes him away.
Montrial shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Rutherford misses its target.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Montrial pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montrial manages to avoid it.
Rutherford pushes Montrial away with a front kick.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montrial misses with a low kick.
Montrial tries a low kick but Rutherford avoids it.
It looked like Rutherford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Montrial.
Rutherford connects with a jab.#T1#
Montrial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montrial.#CL#
Rutherford gets a clinch.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Montrial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montrial tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rutherford avoids it.
Montrial throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutherford blocks it with crossed arms.
Montrial scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Montrial.
Montrial misses with a punch on the inside.
Montrial tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Montrial fails to land. #T2#
Montrial looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Montrial.
Montrial stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.#BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Montrial takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montrial with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Montrial.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Montrial throws a combination. Rutherford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Montrial lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montrial's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutherford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montrial scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Rutherford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good work by Rutherford as he checks the leg kick.
Montrial misses with a combination
and Rutherford makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Montrial really felt that one!
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutherford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Montrial finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutherford's head.
Rutherford takes one to the side of the head.
Montrial scores with a jab. Rutherford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Montrial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Montrial misses with a hook.
Montrial feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rutherfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Montrial looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montrial with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Montrial throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Montrial.
Montrial rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montrial.
Rutherford digs a good body shot into Montrial's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montrial. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Rutherford pushes Montrial up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montrial's efforts to push away.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Montrial misses with a knee to the head.
Montrial misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Montrial breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gvidas Montrial will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Montrial.
Rutherford lands the left hand.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montrial swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutherford sets himself, and Montrial steps forward looking for the clinch! Rutherford avoids it this time.
Rutherford checks the leg kick.
Montrial lands with a hook. Rutherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Montrial throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montrial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montrial tries for a takedown but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Montrial counters by clinching up.
Montrial pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford pressing his opponent against the cage.
Montrial has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rutherford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Montrial can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action. #T1#
A hook to the body from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Montrial blocks it.
Rutherford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montrial's efforts to push away.
Montrial cracks Rutherford with a nice body shot.
Rutherford has Montrial pushed against the cage.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Montrial.
Montrial tries to circle away but Rutherford has him pinned against the cage.
Montrial is trying to push Rutherford away but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montrial backwards. #BC2#
Montrial breaks the clinch. #T2#
Rutherford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rutherford throws a front kick aimed at Montrial's knee but Montrial avoids it well.
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
Montrial misses with a low kick.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montrial throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch but Montrial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Montrial to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Montrial's shoulder, as Montrial tries to avoid the shot.
Montrial lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Rutherford darts in and clinches Montrial up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montrial tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rutherford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steven Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gvidas Montrial.
A head punch on the inside from Montrial fails to land. #BC2#
Montrial manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Good leg kick by Rutherford.
Montrial takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montrial misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutherford motions for Montrial to come forward. Rutherford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montrial looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montrial throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Montrial only half commits.
Montrial shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rutherford with the inside leg kick.
Montrial misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Montrial gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Montrial. That snapped Rutherford's head back.
Montrial dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Montrial wants to land a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Montrial misses the target.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
It seemed like Montrial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Montrial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Montrial has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montrial there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montrial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montrial looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Montrial looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
No joy there for Montrial, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montrial delivers a nice body kick.
Montrial misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montrial throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutherford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Montrial slips the punch.
Montrial is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Montrial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
As Montrial tries to get set, Rutherford tries to push him back and clinch up but Montrial manages to avoid the attempt.
Montrial misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Montrial is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gvidas Montrial.
I think Montrial has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2021

#R1#
Vertongen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vertongen misses with a takedown attempt - Rutherford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vertongen jabs Rutherford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vertongen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
Vertongen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vertongen cracks Rutherford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Vertongen is having none of it.
Vertongen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Vertongen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Vertongen tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vertongen misses with a straight left.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vertongen throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vertongen misses with a looping right.
Rutherford tries to clinch up.#T1#
Vertongen with a nice cross.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Vertongen moved out of range.
Vertongen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vertongen scores with a body shot.
Vertongen 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.#CL#
Rutherford clinches with his opponent.
Vertongen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vertongen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Rutherford.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Come on Rutherford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vertongen misses with the head strike.
Vertongen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vertongen fails to land. #T2#
Vertongen misses with a punch to the body.
Vertongen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vertongen is working Rutherford over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford throws a hook but Vertongen avoids it easily.
Vertongen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vertongen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutherford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vertongen in his tracks.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Vertongen scores with a leg kick.
Vertongen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vertongen moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford wants to clinch but Vertongen slips to the side
and Vertongen counters with a nice body shot.
Vertongen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3##TD2#
Vertongen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vertongen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rutherford taking a bit of punishment here - Vertongen scoring with strikes.
Rutherford takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vertongen is working Rutherford over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rutherford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vertongen cracks Rutherford with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rutherford gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Vertongen lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vertongen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vertongen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vertongen scoring with strikes but Rutherford is staying in there.
The referee warns Rutherford that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rutherford is trying to stand up.
Vertongen with the ground and pound from mount.
Vertongen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rutherford? #ROC2#Rutherford is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vertongen won't let Rutherford get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Vertongen lands a big shot there that rocks Rutherford but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Rutherford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vertongen breaks from Rutherford's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Vertongen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford motions for Vertongen to come forward. Rutherford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Vertongen circles away.
Jab by Vertongen.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vertongen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toby Vertongen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vertongen looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Vertongen.
Vertongen scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Rutherford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Vertongen throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a low kick, right behind Vertongen 's knee.
Vertongen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vertongen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vertongen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Rutherford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutherford lands a nice shot that snaps Vertongen's head back.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vertongen slips a straight right by Rutherford.#T2##TD2#
Vertongen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vertongen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vertongen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Toby Vertongen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vertongen happy to just control the position for now.
Rutherford is trying to get back to his feet.
Vertongen controlling from side mount.
Rutherford wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Vertongen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vertongen prevents Rutherford from escaping the position.
Vertongen trying to control the action but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford is pushing Vertongen's head away, looking to escape. Vertongen manages to hold on to the position though.
Vertongen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rutherford is trying to buck Vertongen off.
Vertongen in side control, throwing shots but Rutherford defends.
Vertongen lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vertongen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Vertongen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vertongen with the ground and pound but Rutherford regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Vertongen stops Rutherford from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Vertongen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vertongen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Vertongen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A nice leg kick from Vertongen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vertongen.
Rutherford connects with a body shot that sends Vertongen's belly button to the back.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vertongen.
Vertongen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vertongen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rutherford is fending him off so far but Vertongen persists. Nope, Rutherford circles away and we're back to standing.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Vertongen.
Vertongen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vertongen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Vertongen moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen scores with a head kick.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vertongen has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Vertongen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Vertongen moves out of range.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vertongen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Vertongen moved away.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
Vertongen lands a right hook to the body.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Vertongen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vertongen.
Vertongen can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Toby Vertongen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rutherford lands a right hand.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Vertongen avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford has Vertongen pressed against the cage.
Vertongen tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford just leaning against Vertongen, taking a breather.
Vertongen prevents a body shot from Rutherford. #T3##BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Rutherford walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vertongen.
Rutherford lands with an overhand left.
Vertongen throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vertongen.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford lands a nice shot that snaps Vertongen's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vertongen.
Rutherford misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vertongen.
Rutherford moves out of range as Vertongen throws a body kick.
Vertongen with a nice calf kick.
Vertongen lands a slapping body shot.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Vertongen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vertongen.
Vertongen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vertongen checks a leg kick.
Vertongen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vertongen throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Vertongen scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vertongen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Vertongen closes the distance and clinches up with Rutherford, looking for a takedown. Vertongen pushes Rutherford against the cage but Rutherford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Vertongen tries to get set, Rutherford tries to push him back and clinch up but Vertongen manages to avoid the attempt.
Steven Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Vertongen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vertongen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toby Vertongen.
Well Vertongen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 547 - Sanatarium
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Rutherford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Volkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutherford checks it well.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Volkov's coach down at Gym Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Volkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutherford tries to clinch up.
Rutherford scores with a jab.
Rutherford lands an overhand right.#T1#
Rutherford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutherford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Volkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rutherfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutherford momentarily.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Volkov.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Rutherford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Volkov to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Rutherford misses with a right hand
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Rutherford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutherford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donk. Rutherford catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
Rutherford misses with the body kick
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov. #T3#
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutherford takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rutherford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rutherford avoids a kick to the body.
Rutherford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutherford.
A nice combination there by Volkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range. #T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the body
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutherford will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Rutherford wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov blocks the body kick.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov scores with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutherford, as that shot connected.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov scores with the left hand. Rutherford knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a jab.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford. #T1#
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Volkov slips a jab from Rutherford.
Volkov throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
Volkov misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Rutherford throws a shot to the body.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Volkov throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.#T3#
Volkov thuds a left hand into Rutherford's body.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutherford tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov misses the body punch
and Rutherford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkov.
Volkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range and Volkov settles back down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rutherford might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Volkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Volkov throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
It looked like Rutherford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
Rutherford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Rutherford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Volkov.
Rutherford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford blocks a low kick nicely.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutherford has time to react.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford blocks the body kick.
Volkov ducks right into an uppercut from Rutherford.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutherford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps Rutherford's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutherford has time to react.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov scores with a body shot.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov jabs Rutherford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Volkov misses #CL#
and Rutherford counters by clinching up.
Volkov tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutherford won't allow it.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Rutherford is looking to counter punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkov!
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Rutherford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Volkov dips to his left and cracks Rutherford with an uppercut!
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Volkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volkov scores with the left hand. Rutherford knows he should have avoided that one.
Rutherford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutherford.
Volkov connects with a jab.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Rutherford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutherford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Rutherford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Volkov lands a high kick!
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Rutherford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutherford tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Volkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutherford's hands.
A big left from Volkov misses.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 545 - Oubliette
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Debble avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Debble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutherford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Debble's head.
Debble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Debble.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Debble ducked under it nicely.
Debble scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutherford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Debble.
Debble throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Debble pushes him off.
Debble scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Rutherford - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Debble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Debble misses its intended target. #T1#
Rutherford lands a jab to Debble's midsection.
Rutherford scores with a leg kick.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Debble. That did some damage!
Debble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Debble misses the jab.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Rutherford fakes the leg kick and cracks Debble in the body.
Debble throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Debble avoids it.
Rutherford lands with a shot to the body.
Debble misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.#T2#
Rutherford feints and then cracks Debble's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Debble down.
Rutherford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Debble on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Debble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at The Charles Martel School of Greatness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Debble.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and Debble counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Debble.
Rutherford wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Debble.
Rutherford cracks Debble with a good jab.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Debble misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Debble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Debble fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Rutherford lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
Debble misses with a hook
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Debble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Debble moves out of range.
Debble slips under a jab from Rutherford.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Debble. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
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!
Debble lands with a good body shot.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Debble.
Debble blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Debble! But no joy.
Debble misses with a wild body shot.
Debble lands a jab to Rutherford's midsection.
Debble ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Debble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford ducks right into an uppercut from Debble.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Debble moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Debble.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Debble might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rutherford has got the better of the exchanges.
Debble lands with a shot to the body.
Steven Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
Debble throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Debble digs a good hook to Rutherford's body.
Debble throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Debble lands a nice hook to Rutherford's body. Rutherford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Debble misses with a body shot.
Debble avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Debble misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutherford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Debble.
Debble cracks Rutherford with a good jab.#T1#
Debble thuds a left hand into Rutherford's body.
Debble blocks the body kick.
Debble looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
A jab from Rutherford does it's job there.
Debble 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.
Debble lands with a shot to the body.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Debble moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Debble fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a jab to Debble's midsection.
Debble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Debble lands a body shot. #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!
Debble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Debble looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford throws a good cross that connects.
Rutherford throws a hook but Debble blocks it.
Debble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutherford cracks Debble with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutherford scores with a punch to the head.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Debble.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debble. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Rutherford digs a good hook to Debble's body.
Rutherford lands with a nice body kick.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Debble's head.
Debble misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Debble sees coming a mile off.
Debble misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rutherford works the jab nicely.
Rutherford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Debble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Debble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford catches Debble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debble.
Rutherford defending well as Debble loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Debble has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Debble now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Debble blocks the body kick.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Debble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Debble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Debble.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debble. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that second round.
That's time! Rutherford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Debble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Debble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Debble! But no joy.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Debble is just out of range.
Debble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford lands a nice shot that snaps Debble's head back.
Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutherford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Rutherford.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford scores with a head kick. Debble tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Debble looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Debble to score with a decent uppercut.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Debble catches Rutherford right on the button with a cross.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Debble moved away.
Debble is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutherford with a body shot.
Debble scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutherford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Debble can do to turn this around?
Debble misses the jab.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Debble moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Debble on the side of the head.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Debble throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Debble sees coming a mile off.
Rutherford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Debble defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Debble scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Debble throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Debble misses with a body shot.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Debble throws out the jab.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Debble saw that one coming.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Debble steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Debble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Debble throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Debble throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Debble takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Debble tests Rutherford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Debble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Debble throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dum Debble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Debble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Debble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Debble.
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Debble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Rutherford throws a push kick but Debble slaps the foot to one side.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Debble momentarily.
Debble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Debble.
Rutherford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Debble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Debble throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Debble swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Debble throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.

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 Steven Rutherford.
Well Rutherford has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Rutherford!
Steven Rutherford managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 542 - Apotheosis
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Saibot throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Rutherford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot. #BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
As Rutherford looks to move away, Saibot throws a big counter combo but Rutherford just gets out of the way.
Saibot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Saibot lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Steven Rutherford has been cut.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Rutherford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Saibot.
Saibot working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot is leaning against Rutherford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Saibot slips a jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
Saibot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot throws a good cross that connects.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Saibot back into the cage.
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford is working Saibot over against the cage.
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!
Saibot prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford. #BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saibot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford lands with a nice body kick.
Rutherford misses with a body kick. #T3#
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Rutherford is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Rutherford lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Saibot slips a jab from Rutherford.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Saibot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saibot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutherford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutherford. Saibot shrugs it off though. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot is looking to slow Rutherford down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Saibot tries to keep at a distance but Rutherford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Saibot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutherford to score with a decent uppercut.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
Saibot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but Saibot is out of range.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford scores with a spinning back kick!
Rutherford tries to clinch but Saibot moves out of range.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Saibot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.#T1#
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saibot. Saibot obviously looking to wear him down.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Rutherford tries to counter with a clinch but Saibot shakes him off and moves away.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutherford.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford. #T2#
Saibot blocks the body kick.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Saibot counters with a nice kick to the body.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Saibot is avoiding it.
Saibot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutherford scores with a nice right hand.
Rutherford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Rutherford misses with a jab to the body
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saibot half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saibot defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Saibot fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutherford in the body.
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Saibot moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford thuds his right hand into Saibot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutherford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Saibot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Rutherford staying out of range there.#T4#
A jab from Rutherford finds it's way through Saibot's defenses.
Rutherford scores with a hook.
Saibot 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.
Saibot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and Saibot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saibot throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Saibot is rocked!
Rutherford throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
Rutherford moves out of range as Saibot strikes.#CL2#
Rutherford clinches up against the cage.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Saibot throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Rutherford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Rutherford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saibot misses with a head kick.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick
and Saibot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Rutherford.
Rutherford defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford tries to counter with a clinch but Saibot shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Rutherford lands a jab to the head.
Rutherford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Saibot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot scores with a spinning back kick!
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Saibot counters with a good low kick that Rutherford was not able to check.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saibot.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Crunch! Rutherford slams his shin into Saibot's torso.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Saibot feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saibot misses with a hook #CL2#
and Rutherford counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Saibot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Saibot tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Saibot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Saibot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Saibot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Rutherford.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutherford won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Saibot blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Saibot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saibot working aggressively here.
Saibot lands a body punch.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Saibot is trying to break free.
Rutherford tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
A short body shot lands from Saibot as the two fighters clinch.
Saibot lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Rutherford.
Well Rutherford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Rutherford!
Steven Rutherford very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear 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: Syn 539 - Luminous
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Orion is predictable there
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford scores with a leg kick.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutherford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutherford connects with a crisp jab.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Rutherford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.#T1#
Rutherford connects with a single shot there.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutherford lands with a nice body punch.
Orion tries to work over Rutherford's front leg with a kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Orion tries to work over Rutherford's front leg with a kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice straight punches there by Orion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orion.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Orion sets himself, and Rutherford steps forward looking for the clinch! Orion avoids it this time.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Orion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Orion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Orion counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion slips a jab from Rutherford.
Orion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Rutherford.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Orion.#T3#
Orion misses with a kick to the body
and Rutherford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.
Orion sets himself, and Rutherford steps forward looking for the clinch! Orion avoids it this time.
Orion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orion 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.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orion.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Orion closes the distance and pushes Rutherford back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Orion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Orion misses with a body punch.
Orion lands an elbow that stopped Rutherford in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Steven Rutherford has been cut.#BC#
Orion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Orion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orion throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orion wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Rutherford'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#
Orion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Rutherford finds it's target.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Orion misses with a body punch
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Orion.
Orion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Orion misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Rutherford counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Orion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orion lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orion thows a leg kick but Rutherford checks it
and Rutherford counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutherford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Rutherford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion motions for Rutherford to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Orion moves out of range easily.
Orion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rutherford is looking to chop away at Orion's legs.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
and Orion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion motions for Rutherford to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion throws a low kick but Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
Orion lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Rutherford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orion jabs Rutherford right on the nose. Rutherford blinks but takes it well.
Rutherford scores with a leg kick.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Rutherford misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Orion.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Orion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Orion.
A head kick misses from Orion.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Orion is able to avoid easily.
Orion throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford. #T4#
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orion scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford checks the leg kick.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Orion.
Orion scores with a spinning back kick!
Orion throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orion checks a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and Orion counters with an outside leg kick.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orion pushes Rutherford away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Orion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Rutherford's cut.
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#
Rutherford catches Orion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Orion throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Orion is looking to chop away at Rutherford's legs.
Rutherford throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Orion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutherford scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Orion moves into the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rutherford lands with a left to the head.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Orion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Orion.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion is stalling here.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orion lands with a light punch inside.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Orion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steven Rutherford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orion wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutherford won't allow it.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orion.
Rutherford lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Orion is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
Oh Orion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Orion is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orion 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 537 - Anathema
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orion.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion cracks Rutherford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orion works Rutherford's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Rutherford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orion doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
We've been told by Orion's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orion checks it well.
Orion moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford digs a good hook to Orion's body.
Orion is looking to slow Rutherford down with leg kicks.
Orion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion checks a leg kick.#T1#
Orion misses with a low kick as Rutherford jumps back.
Orion throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutherford.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the body.
Orion moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Orion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Orion prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Orion stalling in the clinch but Rutherford improves position.
Orion tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Orion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.#T2#
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutherford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutherford.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Orion moves into range and clinches up with Rutherford.
Orion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orion's elbow. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Orion blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Rutherford tries to score with a low kick but Orion moves his leg out of the way.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Rutherford coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target. #T3#
Orion throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford keeps Orion at a distance using the push kick.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orion scores with a jab to the head.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion thumps Rutherford with a low kick.
Orion throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford tries to counter with a clinch but Orion shakes him off and moves away.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford misses with a jab to the body
and Orion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford scores with a jab.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Rutherford gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Orion to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
Orion scores with a jab.#T4#
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Orion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Orion moved away.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Orion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Orion misses
and Rutherford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Orion throws a leg kick that misses.
Orion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Rutherford lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orion checks a leg kick.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Rutherford misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutherford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orion lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orion momentarily.
Orion works Rutherford's body with a nice hook.
Orion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutherford is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
Orion tries to clinch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Orion walks into a left hand.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Orion slips under a jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Orion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orion's head.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion tried to counter with a leg kick but Rutherford avoided it.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion lands with a nice body punch.
Orion throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford misses with a low kick as Orion jumps back.
Orion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rutherford checks the leg kick.
Orion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutherford takes one on the button.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Rutherford's head.
Orion throws a leg kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.#T3#
Rutherford defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
Orion tries to land a body kick
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orion.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion tries a low kick but Rutherford avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutherford throws a nice head kick!
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion misses with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orion's knee momentarily.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Orion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orion throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Rutherford counters by clinching up.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Orion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Rutherford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Orion moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Orion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Orion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch easily.
As Rutherford backs away, Orion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
Orion thows a body kick. Rutherford tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutherford connects with a crisp jab.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Orion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Orion keeps Rutherford at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Orion clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Orion. #BC#
Orion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Orion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Orion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orion slips a jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Orion moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Orion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Orion does it's job there.
Rutherford cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orion throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Orion slips a jab from Rutherford.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orion cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Rutherford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orion, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford. #T2#
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Orion.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orion misses with a punch to the body.
Orion has had enough of the clinch but Rutherford keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Rutherford.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Orion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Orion throws an elbow but it misses.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutherford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford lands a jab to the nose.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutherford walks into a left hand.
Orion throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutherford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rutherford looks to land a combination but Orion avoids it well.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Orion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOrion.
Nice cross by Orion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orion.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Orion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orion lands with a shot to the body.
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Orion. That's going to slow Rutherford down.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford takes one on the button.
Orion delivers a nice body kick.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Orion moves out of range.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Orion misses.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion throws a body kick that misses.

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

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 535 - Parhelion
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Rutherford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Wein tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Rutherford moves forwards but Wein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wein slips under a jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Wein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.
Wein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutherford has time to react.
Wein keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Good work by Wein as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford throws a solid leg kick but Wein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutherford.
Wein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Wein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutherford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wein scrambles back to his feet.
Rutherford walks into a stiff left hand from Wein.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Wein.
Rutherford lands a right hook to the body.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford wants to slow Wein down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutherford throws a front kick aimed at Wein's knee but Wein avoids it well.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Wein tried to score with a low kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Wein tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wein works the jab nicely.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Wein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rutherford just manages to avoid it.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Rutherford misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a left and a right that stings Rutherford.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Wein misses the target.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Rutherford walks into a stiff left hand from Wein.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Wein counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Wein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutherford if he has to take too many more of those.
A left lands for Wein.
Wein is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wein thumps Rutherford with a low kick.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Wein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Wein moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Wein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rutherford counters with a good low kick that Wein was not able to check.
Wein thows a body kick. Rutherford tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford throws a low kick, looking for Wein's leg but Wein calmly moves out of range.
Wein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutherford dips down and 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!
A punch combination from Wein misses.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4##CL2#
Rutherford forces Wein back against the cage and clinches.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Wein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutherford at a distance.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein scores with a jab.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Wein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford flicks out a counter leg kick but Wein steps away.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein misses with a hook
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein staying out of range there.
Wein with a nice cross.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wein's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rutherford throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Rutherford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Rutherford's leg but Rutherford calmly moves out of range.
Rutherford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rutherford lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Wein misses
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein thuds his shin into the meat of Rutherford's side.
Rutherford avoids a kick to the body.
Rutherford tries to clinch
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein cracks Rutherford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wein throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy body kick from Wein
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Nice body punch from Wein.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford lands with a shot to the body.
Wein lands a nice looking body kick.
Wein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wein counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wein cracks Rutherford with a good jab.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.
Rutherford throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilder Wein is winning the standup battle so far.
Wein lands with a straight right. Rutherford didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Wein lands a front kick.
A leg kick checked by Wein.
Wein throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutherford will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wein.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Rutherford throws a low kick, looking for Wein's leg but Wein calmly moves out of range.
Wein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutherford to score with a decent uppercut.
Wein misses with a hook.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Wein.
Wein's corner calls for a 1-2. Wein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Rutherford rushes Wein and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Rutherford working aggressively here.
A short right from Wein.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wein blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wein throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein lands a shoulder strike.
Rutherford misses with the head strike. #BC#
Wein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wein cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Rutherford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wein throws a body kick that misses
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wein.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's front leg with a kick but Wein checks it.
Wein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Wein throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Wein is looking to score with low kicks.
Wein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Wein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Wein misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein ducks right into an uppercut from Rutherford.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wein works Rutherford's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.
Wein blocks a jab.
Wein blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford misses the jab.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Wein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Wein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Wein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rutherford lands with a cross.
Rutherford thuds his right hand into Wein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wein takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
A nice side step and Rutherford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutherford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wein lands a nice hook to Rutherford's body. Rutherford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wein misses with a hook.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Rutherford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Wein is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Wein lands with a hook. Rutherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Rutherford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Wein takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wein checks it well.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Wein misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Wein misses with a low kick as Rutherford jumps back.#T3#
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Wein blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Wein misses its intended target.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford lands with a good body shot.
Wein 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.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Wein avoids it with no problem.
Wein tries to land a leg kick but Rutherford saw it coming and moves away.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Wein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Wein avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wein backs up against the cage. #T4#
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Wein.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wein takes one to the side of the head.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein throws a combination. Rutherford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Wein slams his shin into Rutherford's torso.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Wilder Wein did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Wein misses the jab.
Rutherford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Wein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Rutherford replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wein blocks it well.
Rutherford is looking to slow Wein down with leg kicks.
Wein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutherford counters with a big head kick but Wein shrugs it off.
Wein looks to throw a body kick
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Rutherford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Rutherford throws a leg kick that misses.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Wein.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutherford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rutherford tries to land a leg kick but Wein saw it coming and moves away.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wein staying out of range there.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Rutherford throws a lazy head kick
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Wein checks a leg kick.
Wein lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wein swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Wein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body. Wein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wein feints and then cracks Rutherford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutherford down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutherford.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Wein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rutherford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein scores with a jab.#T3#
Rutherford lands a jab to Wein's midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wein - that will leave a mark!
Wein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rutherford misses with a hook
and Wein counters with a left to the body.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wein can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
As Rutherford backs away, Wein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rutherford scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Wein throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford slips under a jab from Wein.
Wein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wein throws a low kick but Rutherford avoids it.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Wein lands a head shot.
Wein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutherford if he has to take too many more of those.
Rutherford tries a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutherford at a distance.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wilder Wein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Wein down.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wein connects with a jab.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wein throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Rutherford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutherford.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Wein's front leg.
Wein throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Wein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wein thows a leg kick but Rutherford checks it
and Rutherford counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutherford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Rutherford rushes Wein and presses him up against the cage.
Wein misses with some punches.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford pushes Wein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford is working Wein over against the cage.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands. #T2#
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Wein lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Steven Rutherford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wein.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford is working Wein over against the cage.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Wein.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Wein.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Rutherford lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Rutherford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wein misses with a punch to the body.
Wein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein blocking some punches.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Rutherford prevents Wein from breaking the clinch.
Wein misses with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Wein prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wein scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutherford should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wein 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:48

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

Event: Syn 531 - Incendiary
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Coath lands with a slapping head kick.
Coath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coath jabs Rutherford right on the nose. Rutherford blinks but takes it well.
Coath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Rutherford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutherford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coath looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.#CL2#
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coath takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Coath.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Rutherford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Coath lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath tries to pull guard but Rutherford holds him up against the cage and eventually Coath drops back down to his feet.
Coath lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Coath.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Coath.
Rutherford misses with a body punch. #TD#
Coath manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rutherford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coath swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rutherford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Coath escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutherford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Rutherford forces his way into half guard.
Coath gets back to full guard.
Rutherford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Coath looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutherford passes into side control. #T3#
Rutherford is staying tight to Coath's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coath is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Coath!
Rutherford controlling his opponent.
Coath tries to lock up and control but Rutherford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rutherford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rutherford avoids the attempt from Coath to control.
Rutherford manages to capitalize on a mistake by Coath to take his back!
Rutherford trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutherford is trying to stick to Coath's back but Coath is turning into Rutherford. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rutherford's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Coath.
Coath in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coath postures up.
Coath looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Coath scores with a jab to the head.
Coath walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rutherford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coath stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Coath looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coath. That's going to slow Rutherford down.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Coath was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutherford.
Coath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Coath saw that one coming.
Coath connects with an inside leg kick.
Coath clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coath misses with a hook
and Rutherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Coath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Coath.#CL#
Coath clinches up against the cage.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Coath tries to pull guard but Rutherford holds him up against the cage and eventually Coath drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Coath lands a right hand.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rutherford to keep the fight standing.
Coath working aggressively here.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Coath.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Nice body punch from Coath.
Coath jumps guard but Rutherford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Coath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Coath.
Rutherford is working Coath over against the cage.
Coath jumps guard but Rutherford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Coath prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath. #BC2#
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coath throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
Coath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Coath swinging wildly here.
Rutherford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coath is looking to chop away at Rutherford's legs. #T4#
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A cross from Rutherford lands.#CL#
Coath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coath misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath tries to pull guard but Rutherford holds him up against the cage and eventually Coath drops back down to his feet.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Steven Rutherford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Coath scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rutherford just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford pushes Coath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Coath plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rutherford scores with a nice right hand.
Rutherford sizes up Coath with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Coath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford is trying to push Coath away but Coath has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Coath lands a right hand.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Coath.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Coath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Rutherford.
Coath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards. #T3#
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Coath's ribcage. Coath let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Coath.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Coath.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow. #T4#
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coaths head.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coath.
Rutherford gets through Coath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Coath's ribcage. Coath let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Coath misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Coath fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coath prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rutherford to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Coath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Coath prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action. #T2##TD#
Coath pulls guard successfully.
Coath working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steven Rutherford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coath looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rutherford puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rutherford wants to pass to mount but Coath is defending the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Coath actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Coath looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coath is looking for a sweep. Rutherford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rutherford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coath defending well though.
Coath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutherford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coath's head. #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.
Rutherford is trying to control the action in half guard but Coath is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rutherford checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford. #CL2#
Rutherford rushes Coath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Coath jumps into guard, dragging Rutherford to the mat. #SUB#
Coath escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutherford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rutherford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coath throws a nice looking combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutherford, as that shot connected.
Coath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coath. Coath obviously looking to wear him down.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Coath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath throws a low kick but Rutherford avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coath throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath walks into a jab.
Coath defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Chris Coath is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Rutherford connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Coath is rocked!
Coath throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
Coath pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rutherford back to the cage. Coath follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rutherford is looking to slow Coath down with leg kicks.
Coath checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford looks to throw a body kick
and Coath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coath checks it well.
Coath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutherford circles away quickly and effectively.
Coath keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Coath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Coath. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
Coath is looking to counter punch.
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!
Coath avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutherford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coath.
Chris Coath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
Coath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutherford lands a really nice looking cross but Coath seems unphased.
Coath scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Coath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Coath gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rutherford.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Coath checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Coath throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Coath only half commits.
Rutherford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutherford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coath throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Coath misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Coath throws a head kick but Rutherford moves out of range.
Coath throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coath misses with a kick to the body.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coath. That did some damage!
Coath looks to throw a body kick
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coath throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Coath throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coath throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coath throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coath jabs Rutherford right on the nose. Rutherford blinks but takes it well.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Coath with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutherford to score with a decent uppercut.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Rutherford finds it's way through Coath's defenses.
Coath moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Coath.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coath manages to avoid it.
Coath misses with a body punch
and Rutherford counters with a nice kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutherford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Rutherford!
Steven Rutherford took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Syn 527 - Scorched
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Rutherford is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick, looking for Rutherford's leg but Rutherford calmly moves out of range.
Rutherford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaunismieli's hands.
Kaunismieli 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutherford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaunismieli momentarily.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Kaunismieli connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli misses with a kick to the body
and Rutherford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaunismieli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutherford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Kaunismieli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Kaunismieli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rutherford lands a nice shot that snaps Kaunismieli's head back.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Rutherford slips a jab and a cross from Kaunismieli. #CL2#
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford. #T2#
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli - that landed with a thud.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Kaunismieli.
I was talking to Rutherford's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Kaunismieli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli gets through Rutherford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Kaunismieli lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford cracks Kaunismieli with a nice body shot.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kaunismieli on the inside.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
Kaunismieli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaunismieli lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Kaunismieli throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Kaunismieli closes the distance and clinches.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli lands with a left to the head.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaunismieli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Kaunismieli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.#CL2#
Kaunismieli pushes Rutherford up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Rutherford tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Kaunismieli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford lands with an overhand left.
Rutherford lands a really nice looking cross but Kaunismieli seems unphased.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaunismieli in the body.
Rutherford misses with the combination.
Kaunismieli tries to counter with a clinch but Rutherford shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Good shot there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick, looking for Rutherford's leg but Rutherford calmly moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Rutherford works Kaunismieli's body with a nice hook.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutherford misses with a few strikes there.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
A jab from Rutherford finds it's way through Kaunismieli's defenses.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaunismieli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kaunismieli finds it's way through Rutherford's defenses.
Kaunismieli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rutherford.#T1#
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaunismieli's sensitive parts.
Kaunismieli is looking to chop away at Rutherford's legs.
Kaunismieli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a low kick, right behind Rutherford 's knee.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutherford throws a hook but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Rutherford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick but Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Kaunismieli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Kaunismieli.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli moved away.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaunismieli. That's going to slow Rutherford down.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
A leg kick checked by Kaunismieli.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutherford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the body
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice strike.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaunismieli.
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Steven Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaunismieli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli wants to counter with a clinch but Rutherford pushes him away.
Kaunismieli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Kaunismieli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford. #T4#
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Kaunismieli counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick from Kaunismieli.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaunismieli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaunismieli lands a slapping body shot.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a counter combo.
Rutherford takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli dips to his left and cracks Rutherford with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Rutherford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Kaunismieli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land. #BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaunismieli blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Rutherford circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Kaunismieli wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Rutherford is looking to counter the offense by Kaunismieli and move into the clinch.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaunismieli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
As Kaunismieli tries to get set, Rutherford tries to push him back and clinch up but Kaunismieli manages to avoid the attempt.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kaunismieli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutherford 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. #T2#
Rutherford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
Rutherford works Kaunismieli's body with a nice hook.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli misses the body punch
and Rutherford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick from Rutherford lands but Kaunismieli takes it in his stride.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaunismieli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaunismieli.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.#T3#
Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Kaunismieli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutherford doesn't seem phased though.
Kaunismieli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutherford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Kaunismieli connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaunismieli wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Kaunismieli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Kaunismieli off balance momentarily.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Kaunismieli lands a really nice looking cross but Rutherford seems unphased.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaunismieli.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it
and Kaunismieli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli lands a right hook to the body.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Kaunismieli's front leg.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Kaunismieli.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Rutherford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Rutherford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaunismieli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Kaunismieli saw that one coming.

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 Steven Rutherford.
I think Rutherford 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 524 - Mayhem
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a front kick.
A clash of legs there as Rutherford blocks the low kick.
Rutherford feints and then cracks Wein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wein down. #CL#
Rutherford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Rutherford.
Wein misses with some punches.
Wein digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Wein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Rutherford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Wein throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Wein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wein misses with a low kick.
A big left from Wein misses.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good work by Rutherford as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Wein.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Rutherford tries to land a body kick
and Wein counters with an outside leg kick.
Wein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford connects with a body shot that sends Wein's belly button to the back.
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Wein thows a leg kick but Rutherford checks it
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Rutherford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rutherford scores with a nice head shot.
Wein misses with a right hand #CL#
and Rutherford counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Rutherford gets through Wein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Wein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.#T3#
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands.
Wein pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Wein lands a shot to the body.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Wein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford lands with a hook. Wein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wein misses with a low kick as Rutherford jumps back.
Wein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wein.
Rutherford shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wein eats them both and turns towards Rutherford to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wein lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
It looks like Rutherford has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Rutherford throws a leg kick which misses Wein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wein tries to avoid it.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Wein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutherford tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Wein counters with a nice leg kick.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Wein scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutherford should have avoided that one.
Rutherford walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rutherford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Wein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Wein slips the punch.
Rutherford misses the shot to the body.
Steven Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wein.#CL#
Rutherford closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wein misses with a kick to the body.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Rutherford jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Wein misses.
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Wein.
Rutherford scores with a jab.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.
Rutherford throws a big counter combination but Wein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wein misses with a head kick.
Rutherford tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford lands a lovely overhand right.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
Wein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutherford.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Rutherford takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rutherford misses with the body kick
and Wein counters with a body kick that stops Rutherford in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Good work by Rutherford as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein jabs at Rutherford's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Wein slips under a jab from Rutherford.
Wein thinks about the counter body kick.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Wein.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein connects with a looping right hand.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Rutherford throws a one two combo.
Wein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rutherford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutherford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutherford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Wein checks the leg kick.
Wein connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Wein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wein works Rutherford's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein lands with a right hand.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Wein connects with a leg kick. Rutherford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wein moves forwards but Rutherford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wein under the eye.
Nice jab there from Wein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wein throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford lands a right hook to the body.
Wein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Wein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wein's calf.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wein thuds his right hand into Rutherford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
And Wein responds with a good body kick, but Rutherford manages to step out the way in time.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutherford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Rutherford. Beautiful body shot.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Rutherford blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Wein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.#T2#
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Wein moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Wein tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wein misses with a low kick.
As Wein looks to move away, Rutherford throws a big counter combo but Wein just gets out of the way.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wein digs a good hook to Rutherford's body.
A left lands for Wein.
Rutherford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
Wein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutherford.#T3#
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wein slips a jab from Rutherford.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Wein looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that misses.
Wein scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford misses with a body punch
and Wein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Wein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rutherford!
Sloppy strikes from Rutherford. Those never looked like landing.
Rutherford lands a head kick!
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Wein feints and then cracks Rutherford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutherford down.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Wein responds with a good body kick, but Rutherford manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Wilder Wein just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Wein.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Rutherford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rutherford takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Wein flicks out a counter leg kick but Rutherford steps away.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
As Wein tries to get set, Rutherford tries to push him back and clinch up but Wein manages to avoid the attempt.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Wein checks it
and Wein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Wein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wein.#T1#
Rutherford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Wein blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses the jab.
Wein wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Wein connects with a body shot.
Wein tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Wein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutherford under the eye.
A lazy body kick from Rutherford
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford lands a jab.
Wein misses with a hook.
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutherford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wein takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Wein.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford. #T3#
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Rutherford walks into a jab.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Wein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford throws a jab when Wein was well out of range.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Wein cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford slips a jab and a cross from Wein.
Wein throws a shot to the body.
Rutherford walks into a stiff left hand from Wein.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Rutherford misses the jab.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Wein avoids 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!
Nice defenses there by Wein.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Wein misses with a jab to the body
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rutherford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wein counters with a leg kick.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Donk. Rutherford catches Wein right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
The crowd cheers as Rutherford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wein doesn't seem phased though.
Wein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Wein moves out of range easily.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford lands a nice hook to Wein's body. Wein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rutherford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Wein back into the cage.
Wein takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford presses Wein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wein lands a left hand.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weins head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Wein blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Wein gets through Rutherford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wein lands a shoulder strike.
Wein scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Wein.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Wein is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Wein. #BC2#
Wein manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Rutherford rushes Wein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Wein's ribcage. Wein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A jab lands there for Wein.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Wein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford clobbers Wein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wein.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutherford.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wein scores with a hook.
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!
Wein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Wein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wein scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein counters with a straight right hand.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Wein connects with a looping right hand.
Wein connects with a body shot.
Wein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rutherford takes a step back to recover.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the body
and Wein counters with a left and a right that stings Rutherford.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Wein moves away and avoids it.
Wein raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilder Wein.
I think Wein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: Supernova VII
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Pedro is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Rutherford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pedro doesn't seem phased though.
Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danga de danga de dang - Pedro scores with a four punch combination!
Rutherford misses with a body shot
and Pedro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rutherford lands a slapping body shot.
Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pedro 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.
Pedro misses with a looping left.
Rutherford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedro misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Pedro saw that one coming.
Pedro works Rutherford's body with a nice hook.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pedro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pedro misses with a few strikes there.
Rutherford connects with a jab.
Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Pedro moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Pedro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedro throws a wild body kick that Rutherford sees coming a mile off.
Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford connects with a crisp jab.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Pedro moves away and avoids it.
Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pedro cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Pedro throws a nice looking combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Pedro back into the cage.
I was talking to Rutherford's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pedro prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedro tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford is leaning against Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Pedro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rutherford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
A short right from Pedro on the inside.
Rutherford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedro's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutherford.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Pedro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutherford tries a body shot but Pedro blocks it.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands. #T3#
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedro's elbow.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Pedro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rutherford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Pedro moved out of range.
Rutherford scoring well with a low kick there.
Pedro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Rutherford as Pedro shoots in.
Steven Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Pedro.#T4#
Rutherford tests Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Rutherford does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pedro tests Rutherford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Pedro misses.
Pedro throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford lands a front kick.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Pedro's front leg.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Pedro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pedro swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range. #CL2#
Pedro moves into the clinch.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Pedro misses with a body shot.
George Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutherford walks into a stiff left hand from Pedro.
Pedro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pedro misses with a body shot.
Pedro throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Rutherford takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Pedro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch. #T1#
A good leg kick by Pedro.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Pedro.
Pedro checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a high kick!
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
Rutherford scoring well with a low kick there.
Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Pedro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Pedro.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pedro lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Pedro. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
Rutherford tries to work over Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford wants to get back to striking at distance but Pedro won't allow it.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Pedro lands with a light punch inside.
Pedro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pedro blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
A left hand lands to the body for Pedro.
Pedro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rutherford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Pedro gets through Rutherford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford is pressed up against the cage. Pedro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rutherford down to the mat. Rutherford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steven Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford. #T3#
Pedro misses with a body kick.
Rutherford delivers a nice body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rutherford as Pedro shoots in.
Pedro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutherford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pedro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutherford tries to clinch there but Pedro circles away.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pedro lands with a nice combination. Rutherford backs away looking to recover.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pedro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Pedro moved away.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Pedro checks it.
Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford lands with a slapping head kick.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Pedro's head but Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pedros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.
Rutherford feints and then cracks Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pedro down.
Pedro blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Pedro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutherford thumps Pedro with a low kick.
Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body.
Pedro misses with a looping right.
Rutherford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutherford misses with a combination
and Pedro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Rutherford. Beautiful body shot.
Rutherford connects with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rutherford. Those never looked like landing.
Pedro throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a good low kick that Pedro was not able to check. #T1#
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutherford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Pedro is predictable there
and Rutherford counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Pedro scores with a body shot.
Pedro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pedro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pedro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutherford lands a jab to Pedro's midsection.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Pedro's front leg.
A good leg kick by Pedro. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pedro's hands.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford thuds his shin into the meat of Pedro's side.
Pedro swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Pedro feints a jab promting Rutherford to slip. Pedro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rutherford slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
Pedro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Pedro. #T3#
Pedro motions for Rutherford to come forward. Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutherford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutherford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutherford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pedro.
That kick from Pedro tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Rutherford misses.
Pedro lands with an overhand left.
Pedro has his takedown stuffed
and Rutherford counters with a right hand to the body.
Pedro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
and Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pedro doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Pedro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Pedro.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pedro, right into the meat.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Rutherford scores with a nice body kick.
Pedro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pedro staying out of range there.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Pedro ducked under it nicely.
Pedro tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pedro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pedro tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Pedro.
Pedro slips a straight right by Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford scores with a punch to the head.
Pedro tests Rutherford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pedro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Pedro slips the punch.
Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pedro takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Pedro stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutherford sizes up Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pedro slips under a jab from Rutherford.
Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Pedro slaps the foot to one side.
Rutherford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Pedro misses the jab.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Pedro. #CL2#
Pedro closes the distance and clinches.
Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford tries to break the clinch but Pedro is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Pedro.
Pedro tries to score a body lock takedown but Rutherford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Pedro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Pedro lands a right hand.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro blocking some punches.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pedro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rutherford presses Pedro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pedro misses with a body punch.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedro looking for a takedown.
Steven Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pedro or not.
Steven Rutherford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pedro tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
Rutherford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a right hand.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Pedro.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford had his way with George Pedro in that round.
That's time! Rutherford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Nice takedown defense from Rutherford. No joy for Pedro on that attempt.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pedro.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutherford lands with a hook. Pedro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutherford swings for the body but Pedro moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Pedro there.
Pedro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pedro.
Pedro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedro.
Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD2#
Pedro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rutherford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro throws a strike aimed at the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford avoids it well.
Rutherford is looking to reverse the position.
Rutherford is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pedro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
George Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Pedro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rutherford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rutherford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pedro.
Pedro wants to control but Rutherford is keeping him busy.
Who's going to make the next move?
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pedro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Rutherford dodges the ground and pound from Pedro.
Pedro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rutherford sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rutherford is looking for a sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pedro working the head and body with strikes.
Pedro lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Pedro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rutherford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Check out the look on Pedro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rutherford dodges the ground and pound from Pedro.
Rutherford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rutherford taking a bit of punishment here - Pedro scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutherford controls the position for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rutherford 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... George Pedro!
George Pedro is the new middleweight champion!

Event: SYN 517 - Hoshino vs Lil wayne
Date: Apr 02, 2017

#R1#
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Kokane avoids it.
Kokane blocks a leg kick.
Kokane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kokane scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Rutherford misses
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford slips a straight right by Kokane.
As Kokane backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Kokane.
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kokane.
Kokane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane tries to bum rush Rutherford with a series of wild strikes but Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kokane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kokane.
Kokane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford blocks a jab.#T1#
Kokane loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Rutherford throwing a counter right hand but Kokane manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
Kokane throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Kokane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kokane misses the target.
Kokane misses with a straight left.
Rutherford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Kokane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kokane misses with a series of wild punches.
Kokane scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Kokane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
and Kokane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kokane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kokane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokane lands a two punch combo.
Rutherford scores with a push kick.
Kokane throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rutherford scores with the left hand. Kokane knows he should have avoided that one.
Kokane needs to keep his hands up - Rutherford had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Kokane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutherford.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab. #T3#
Kokane throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford thuds a left hand into Kokane's body.
Kokane takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford lunges at Kokane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kokane's hand.
Rutherford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rutherford connects with a looping right hand.
Rutherford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kokane misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Kokane steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at The Charles Martel School of Greatness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford takes one to the chin there.
Kokane defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Kokane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw 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!
Kokane misses with a body shot. #T4#
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kokane tests Rutherford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Kokane - just one landing.
Rutherford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Rutherford does it's job there.
Kokane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokane scores with a head kick. Rutherford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutherford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutherford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kokane connects with a single shot there.
Rutherford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Kokane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Kokane scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kokane throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford throws a hook but Kokane blocks it.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Kokane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kokane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutherford circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Kokane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford throws a hook but Kokane blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokane was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Kokane lands a jab.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Kokane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Kokane.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kokane is able to avoid easily.
Donk. Rutherford catches Kokane right on the button with a cross.
Rutherford jabs Kokane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kokane throws a shot from downtown. Rutherford moves away and avoids it.
Kokane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kokane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Kokane blocks the body kick.
Rutherford tries to work over Kokane's front leg with a kick but Kokane checks it.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Kokane is just out of range.
Kokane just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford tries to land a leg kick but Kokane saw it coming and moves away.
Rutherford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kokanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body. Kokane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kokane under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steven Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kokane to score with a decent uppercut.
Kokane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the body.
Kokane slips under a jab.#T3#
Rutherford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kokane throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Kokane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kokane counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kokane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Rutherford is predictable there
and Kokane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutherford, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Kokane.
Kokane throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Kokane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rutherford feints and then cracks Kokane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kokane down.
Kokane slips under a jab.#T4#
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Kokane checks it.
Kokane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kokane moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Kokane off balance momentarily.
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kokane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kokane lunges at Rutherford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rutherford's hand.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford throws a nice looking combination but Kokane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kokane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Kokane moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kokane.
Rutherford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kokane manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford 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#
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Kokane.
Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kokane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kokane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kokane checks a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Kokane.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Kokane ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford dips to his left and cracks Kokane with an uppercut!
Kokane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Kokane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Kokane looks to land a combination. Rutherford sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Kokane moves away and avoids it.
Kokane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Kokane finds it's target.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Rutherford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kokane throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Kokane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutherford finds it's way round the side to connect with Kokane's head.
Kokane throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Kokane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Kokane misses its intended target.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Kokane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kokane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutherford with a body shot.
Kokane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kokane walks into a stiff left hand from Rutherford.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Rutherford.
Kokane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kokane connects with a solid leg kick.
Kokane moves forwards but Rutherford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kokane moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Kokane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford lands the left hand.
Kokane checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Kokane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutherford lands with a straight right. Kokane didn't see that one coming.
Kokane looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Kokane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him. #T3#
Rutherford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kokane at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford backing away here, and Kokane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kokane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
Kokane lands with a shot to the body.
Kokane lands with a cross.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutherford takes a swing at Kokane's ribcage but misses.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokane misses with a straight left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kokane might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rutherford has got the better of the exchanges.
Rutherford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford avoids the head kick by Kokane. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Kokane unleashes a big counter combination but Rutherford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Kokane feints a counter leg kick.
Rutherford avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Kokane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokane misses with a looping right.
Kokane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kokane avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Kokane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Kokane.
Kokane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutherford lands a front kick.
Kokane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kokane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kokane swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Rutherford cracks the inside of Kokane's front leg.
Kokane moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Rutherford is predictable there
and Kokane counters with a right hand to the body.
Kokane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutherford finds it's way round the side to connect with Kokane's head.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutherford.
Kokane looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Kokane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutherford there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane tests Rutherford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Kokane.
Rutherford throws out a powerful jab.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kokane throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Kokane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokane! But no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Kokane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Kokane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Kokane misses.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kokane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Kokane throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kokane misses the target.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kokane throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Kokane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kokane misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kokane throws a right and a left that Rutherford avoids nicely.
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Kokane moves out of range. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Rutherford.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Kokane down.
Kokane motions for Rutherford to come forward. Kokane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kokane lands an overhand right.
Kokane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Kokane.
Kokane throws a wild body kick that Rutherford sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Nice jab there from Rutherford.
Kokane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kokanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kokane throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rutherford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokane was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Kokane throws a body kick that misses.
Kokane avoids a kick to the body.
Rutherford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kokane avoids a kick to the body.
Kokane lands a really nice looking cross but Rutherford seems unphased.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutherford - that will leave a mark!
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokane.
It looked like Rutherford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Rutherford connects with a single shot there.
Kokane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford delivers a nice body kick.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Kokane throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kokane. Kokane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Kokane scores with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kokane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokane lands a really nice looking cross but Rutherford seems unphased.
Kokane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokane keeps Rutherford at a distance using the push kick.
Kokane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rutherfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from Kokane is predictable there
and Rutherford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Kokane moved away.
Kokane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kokane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jerry Kokane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rutherford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kokane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Kokane moved away.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Kokane moves away and avoids it.
Kokane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kokane takes one to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand
and Kokane counters with a nice leg kick.
Kokane looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
Kokane misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rutherford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kokane.
Kokane throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Rutherford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Kokane misses its intended target.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Kokane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutherford counters with an inside leg kick.
Kokane throws a shot to the body.
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kokane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Kokane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Kokane.
Kokane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kokane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Donk. Rutherford catches Kokane right on the button with a cross.
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!
Kokane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a shot to the body.
Kokane throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
A nice side step and Kokane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kokane.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutherford misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutherford 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47

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

Event: Syn 513Belliveau vs Rutherford
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Belliveau blocks a leg kick.
Belliveau throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belliveau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belliveau throws a wild body kick that Rutherford sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford thuds his shin into the meat of Belliveau's side.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford lands a slapping body shot.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Belliveau moved out of range nicely.
Belliveau throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Rutherford has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Belliveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Belliveau counters with a quick kick to the body but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford jabs at Belliveau's body.
Belliveau throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
Rutherford is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rutherford scores with the left hand. Belliveau knows he should have avoided that one.
Rutherford tries a low kick but Belliveau avoids it.
Belliveau throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
Belliveau moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Belliveau swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Belliveau takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford lands a jab to Belliveau's midsection.
Belliveau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belliveau moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.#T2#
Belliveau throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford jabs Belliveau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belliveau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belliveau slips a jab from Rutherford.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Belliveau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Belliveau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some bone on bone action there as Belliveau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford lands with an overhand left.
Belliveau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Belliveau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belliveau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belliveau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rutherford throws a right hand that Belliveau ducks under and follows up with a left that Belliveau also avoids with ease.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belliveau clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belliveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Belliveau wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Belliveau.
Rutherford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Belliveau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Belliveau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belliveau there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Belliveau misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belliveau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Belliveau sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Belliveau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Belliveau off balance momentarily.
Belliveau throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belliveau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutherford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belliveau wants to land a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Rutherford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rutherford throws a lazy body kick
and Belliveau counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belliveau.
Belliveau staying out of range there.
Belliveau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belliveau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belliveau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belliveau tried to score with a low kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Belliveau sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Rutherford lunges at Belliveau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Belliveau's hand.
Belliveau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belliveau ducks right into an uppercut from Rutherford. #T1##CL2#
Rutherford gets a clinch.
Rutherford presses Belliveau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belliveau.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belliveau.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Rutherford lands with a left to the head.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Belliveau lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau blocks a body shot from Rutherford. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Belliveau.
A short right from Belliveau.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
Rutherford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Belliveau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rutherford can turn it around.
Belliveau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steven Rutherford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belliveau lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Belliveau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Belliveau fails to land. #T3#
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutherford.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Belliveau - that landed with a thud.
Belliveau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belliveau lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Belliveau - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Belliveau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Belliveau.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Belliveau blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belliveau lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford is leaning against Belliveau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Belliveau lands with a right to the head.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
A left hand lands to the body for Belliveau.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutherford pushes Belliveau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belliveau pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Belliveau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belliveau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutherford under the eye.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Belliveau counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutherford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutherford wants to clinch
and Belliveau counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Belliveau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Belliveau moves out of range.
Belliveau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belliveau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford is trying to counter with his kicks.
Belliveau moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Belliveau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Belliveau moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Belliveau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rutherford throws a hook but Belliveau blocks it.
Rutherford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belliveau.
Belliveau is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Belliveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Belliveau looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy body kick from Belliveau
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belliveau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Belliveau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belliveau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Belliveau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rutherford.
Belliveau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Belliveau saw that one coming.
Belliveau tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belliveau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belliveau throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Belliveau blocks it well.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belliveau.
Belliveau avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Belliveau is avoiding it.
Rutherford throws a sloppy body shot
and Belliveau counters with a stiff right hand.
Belliveau lands a jab to Rutherford's midsection.#T3#
Rutherford checks a low kick from Belliveau.
Rutherford swings for the body but Belliveau moves out of range.
Belliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Belliveau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford flicks out a counter leg kick but Belliveau steps away.
Belliveau punishes Rutherford's body with a nice straight punch.
Belliveau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belliveau ducks right into an uppercut from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand
and Belliveau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutherford thinking.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belliveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belliveau misses the body punch
and Rutherford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Belliveau avoids it.#T4#
Belliveau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutherford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belliveau tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Belliveau connects with a single shot there.
Belliveau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belliveau feints and then cracks Rutherford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutherford down.
Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belliveau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a leg kick which misses Belliveau's front leg but catches the back leg as Belliveau tries to avoid it.
Belliveau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Steve Belliveau did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Belliveau saw that one coming.
Belliveau walks into a left hand.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Belliveau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Belliveau saw that one coming.
Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Belliveau throws a body kick that misses
and Rutherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belliveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Belliveau tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belliveau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Belliveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands the left hand.#T1#
Belliveau lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Belliveau back into the cage.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
A short uppercut from Belliveau.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belliveau lands with a right to the head.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belliveau tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belliveau scores with a hook to the body.
Belliveau tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belliveau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belliveau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
Belliveau misses with a body punch.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Belliveau misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Belliveau fails to land.
Rutherford is leaning against Belliveau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Rutherford lands a body punch.
Rutherford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Belliveau misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
Belliveau blocking some punches.
Belliveau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belliveaus head.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford. #T4#
Belliveau swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belliveau misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belliveau blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belliveau.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Belliveau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belliveau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belliveau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Belliveau looks to clinch
and Rutherford counters with a nice body shot.
Rutherford cracks Belliveau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Belliveau.
Belliveau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Rutherford darts in and clinches Belliveau up against the cage.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Belliveau.
Belliveau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Belliveau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belliveau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Belliveau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Rutherford presses Belliveau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belliveaus head.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau misses with a punch on the inside.
Belliveau tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Steve Belliveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rutherford takes a shot to the head.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Belliveau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford is leaning against Belliveau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Belliveau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
And Belliveau counters with a quick kick to the body but Rutherford blocks it.
Belliveau wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford scores with a jab. Belliveau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Belliveau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford throws a one two combo.
Rutherford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Belliveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Belliveau is looking to score with low kicks.
Belliveau backing away here, and Rutherford unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Belliveau is predictable there
and Rutherford counters with an outside leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a few strikes there.
Rutherford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belliveau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford takes a swing at Belliveau's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belliveau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Belliveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belliveau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutherford lands with a nice combination. Belliveau backs away looking to recover.
Belliveau throws a head kick that misses.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belliveau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belliveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutherford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:50

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

Event: Syn 510 -Rutherford vs Wein II
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's front leg with a kick but Wein checks it.
Wein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wein!
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford throwing a counter right hand but Wein manages to avoid it.
Wein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wein throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wein lands a head shot.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Wein throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Rutherford does it's job there.
Wein misses with a body kick.
As Wein backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Wein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutherford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wein checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutherford checks it well.
Wein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutherford misses with a combination
and Wein counters with a nice body kick.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wein is looking to land body kicks.
Wein throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Wein looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Rutherford throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wein.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rutherford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutherford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wein throws a leg kick
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
Wein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
Wein moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Wein throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Wein only half commits.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Wein tried to score with a low kick but Rutherford checks it.
Wein needs to keep his hands up - Rutherford had a free shot at his head there.
Wein lands a jab to Rutherford's midsection.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
A left and a right from Wein both land. Nice combination.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Wein.#T3#
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutherford backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Wein lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein throws a body kick that misses.
Wein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!#T4#
Rutherford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wein scores with a jab. Rutherford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a stiff right hand.
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford fakes the leg kick and cracks Wein in the body.
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Wein misses with a straight left.
Rutherford throws a hook but Wein avoids it easily.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutherford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Wein tries to keep at a distance but Rutherford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford digs a right hand into Wein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wein's gas tank.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Wein.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein misses with a straight right.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wein swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Rutherford forces Wein back against the cage and clinches.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wein blocking some punches.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Wein as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Rutherford keeps control of Wein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
A hook to the body from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Wein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutherford takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range. #T2#
Wein moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Wein down.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wein lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Wein saw that one coming.
Wein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Rutherford scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Wein throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Wein. #T3#
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rutherford checks it.
Wein staying out of range there.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford connects with a jab.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutherford's head backwards.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Wein tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.
Rutherford slips a jab from Wein.
Wein works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wein was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wein.
Rutherford jabs Wein right on the nose. Wein blinks but takes it well.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Rutherford takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Wein lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rutherford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rutherford duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Wein swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.
Wein checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Wein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Rutherford counters with a quick kick to the body but Wein blocks it.
Wein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Wein throws a leg kick but Rutherford checks it.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by Rutherford.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wein! But no joy.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Wein's front leg. #T1#
Wein avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Wein moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Wein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wein momentarily.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Rutherford lands a slapping body shot.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Rutherford misses. #T2#
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.
Rutherford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's front leg with a kick but Wein checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wein.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wein scores with a spinning back kick!
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein misses with a low kick. #T3#
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Rutherford lunges at Wein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wein's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutherford at a distance.
Wein with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutherford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rutherford tries to clinch up
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rutherford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wein throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but Wein is out of range.
Crunch! Rutherford slams his shin into Wein's torso.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutherford - that will leave a mark!
Wein throws a wild body kick that Rutherford sees coming a mile off.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutherford is looking to chop away at Wein's legs.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutherford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutherford counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Steven Rutherford did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Wein moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Wein.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wein slips a jab from Rutherford.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Wein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Wein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutherford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wein. That's going to slow Rutherford down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
Wein moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wein.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body.
Wein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Wein looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford wants to clinch.#T2#
Wein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wein connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Rutherford finds it's target.
Wein misses with a low kick as Rutherford jumps back.
Rutherford lands a head shot.
Wein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wein connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wein manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Wein scores with a shot to the body.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.#T3#
Wein slips a jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Wein moves out of range.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Wein finds it's target.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
Wein throws a head kick but Rutherford moves out of range.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4##CL#
Rutherford moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Wein blocking some punches.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein tries to break free but Rutherford pushes him back against the cage.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein working aggressively here.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wein replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rutherford blocks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Wein looks to throw a body kick
and Rutherford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Wein.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wein under the eye.
Wein looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutherford on the side of the head. #CL#
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
Wein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Wein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein prevents a body shot from Rutherford. #T1#
Wein digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steven Rutherford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wein blocks an uppercut.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Wein misses with some punches.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford misses with some punches. #T3#
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Wein prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Wein misses with the head strike.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Wein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Wein saw that one coming.
Rutherford walks into a jab.
Wein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Rutherford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands. #BC2#
Wein breaks from the clinch.
Wein connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wein lands with a good body shot.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Wein pushes him off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Wein blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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 Steven Rutherford.
I think Rutherford 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Steven Rutherford retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Syn 502 - Gymer vs Golstein
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Kokane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Rutherford.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford thumps Kokane with a low kick.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Rutherford.
Kokane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutherford finds it's way round the side to connect with Kokane's head.
Kokane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kokane defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Kokane blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutherford punishes Kokane's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokane manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kokane misses the body punch
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kokane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kokane throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford cracks Kokane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kokane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Rutherford has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kokane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kokane scores with a jab. Rutherford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kokane throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford scores with a hook.
Kokane misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kokane looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Rutherford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kokane doesn't seem phased though.
Kokane scores with a leg kick.
Rutherford moves out of range as Kokane strikes.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kokane 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.
Kokane misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Rutherford.
Kokane misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Kokane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutherford scores with a nice body kick.
Rutherford scores with the left hand. Kokane knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Jerry Kokane has been cut.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Kokane checks it
and Kokane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Rutherford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Kokane counters with a nice body kick.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kokane counters with a head kick. That will keep Rutherford thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A clash of legs there as Kokane blocks the low kick.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford digs a good hook to Kokane's body.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kokane cracks Rutherford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kokane blocks a leg kick.
Kokane throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kokane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kokane appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Kokane.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Kokane saw that one coming.
Kokane clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kokane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Kokane's shoulder, as Kokane tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kokane.
Kokane slips a jab from Rutherford.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kokane moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kokane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kokane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kokane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Kokane'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#
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Kokane off balance momentarily.
Steven Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Kokane down.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Kokane avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kokane.
Kokane misses with a series of wild punches.
Kokane thuds his right hand into Rutherford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Kokane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane misses with a low kick.
Rutherford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kokane takes one on the button.
Kokane misses with a looping left.#T1#
Rutherford scores with a kick to the body.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Kokane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Rutherford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kokane. That did some damage!
Rutherford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kokane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kokane.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Kokane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kokane misses with a looping right.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Kokane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rutherford blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Kokane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford misses with a jab to the body
and Kokane counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Rutherford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kokane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutherford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kokane will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Kokane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Kokane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kokane misses with a straight left.
Kokane throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kokane throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kokane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Kokane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kokane.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Kokane is just out of range.
Kokane misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kokane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Rutherford has been cut.
Kokane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kokane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Kokane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford counters with a good low kick that Kokane was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokane manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Kokane slaps the foot to one side.
Rutherford wants to slow Kokane down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kokane.
Rutherford lands with a cross.
Kokane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutherford thinking.
Kokane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kokane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Kokane moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3#
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
enabling Kokane to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Kokane's head but Kokane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kokane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutherford cracks Kokane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Kokane avoids it.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Kokane avoids it.
Rutherford scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Kokane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Kokane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kokane cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Kokane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rutherford swings for the body but Kokane moves out of range.
Kokane throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Kokane misses.
Rutherford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kokane.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kokane takes a step back to recover.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and Kokane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Rutherford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Kokane.
Kokane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kokane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rutherford misses with the body kick
and Kokane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kokane moves away.
Rutherford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Kokane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kokane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutherford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kokane counters with a straight right hand.
Kokane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kokane avoids the body shot from Rutherford. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
Kokane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kokane throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Kokane moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
It looked like Rutherford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kokane.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kokane has knocked Rutherford down with a huge combo! Kokane steps away and waves a wobbly Rutherford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Rutherford is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford lands with a hook. Kokane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford throws a shot to the body.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Kokane is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Kokane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford lands a two punch combo.
Kokane throws a body kick that misses.
Kokane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Kokane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Kokane.
Kokane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutherford misses with a right hand
and Kokane counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Kokane both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Kokane really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Kokane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a hook but Kokane avoids it easily.
Kokane with a nice cross.
Kokane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Kokane.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
and Kokane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.
Rutherford misses the jab.
It seemed like Kokane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford lands with a straight right. Kokane didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kokane misses with a head kick.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Kokane moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick. #T1#
Kokane dodges the punch combination from Rutherford.
Kokane throws a big shot that misses.
Kokane clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Kokane ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Kokane throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutherford walks into a jab.
Kokane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Kokane ducked under it nicely.
Kokane slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Kokane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutherford.#T2#
Kokane throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kokane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Kokane saw that one coming.
Kokane misses with a hook.
Rutherford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Kokane.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kokane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Kokane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutherford will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford lands a glancing blow to the side of Kokane's head.
A punch lands to the side of Kokane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kokane avoids a kick to the body.
Kokane throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Kokane keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutherford is looking to chop away at Kokane's legs.
Rutherford is looking to slow Kokane down with leg kicks. #T4#
Rutherford takes a swing at Kokane's ribcage but misses.
Kokane looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kokane.
Kokane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Kokane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kokane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Kokane avoids them all with ease.
Kokane throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Kokane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kokane is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kokane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kokane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Rutherford pushes Kokane up against the cage in a clinch.
Kokane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokane.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kokane or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kokane jumps guard but Rutherford stands there with Kokane around his waist. Kokane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokane is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling him.
Kokane working aggressively here.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Kokane.
Kokane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rutherford just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokane tries to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling the position.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Kokane blocks it.
Kokane blocks an uppercut.
Kokane misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kokane can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Kokane working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Kokane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kokane controls Rutherford momentarily but Rutherford frees himself.
Rutherford stays in close to Kokane's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kokane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutherford passes into half guard.
Jerry Kokane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Kokane looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kokane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rutherford stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kokane wants to improve his position but Rutherford is controlling well.
Rutherford not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kokane looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Kokane.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Rutherford sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kokane blocks a jab.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Kokane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kokane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokane moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokane! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rutherford 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: Syn 498 - Wein vs Saibot
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at The Charles Martel School of Greatness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rumlow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rumlow.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rumlow throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rumlow throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rutherford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumlow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rutherford lands a really nice looking cross but Rumlow seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Rumlow scores with the left hand. Rutherford knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab by Rutherford.
Rumlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Rumlow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Rumlow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutherford is able to avoid easily.
Rutherford throws a good cross that connects.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rumlow lands with an overhand left.
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Rutherford finds it's way through Rumlow's defenses.
Rutherford connects with a body shot that sends Rumlow's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumlow lands with a nice body kick.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Rumlow's shoulder, as Rumlow tries to avoid the shot.
Rumlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford. #T2#
Rutherford lands an overhand right.
Rutherford connects with a nice looking jab.
Rumlow throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rumlow misses with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a nice body kick.
Rumlow throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rumlow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rumlow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rutherford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rumlow throws a combination that misses
and Rutherford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Rumlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rumlow is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Rumlow gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rumlow with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumlow. #T3#
Rutherford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rumlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutherford lands a shot to the body.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Rumlow.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumlow misses with a punch to the body.
Rumlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumlow lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rumlow blocking some punches.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Rumlow throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Rumlow lands with a short shot to the head.
Rumlow takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumlow.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford.
Rumlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumlow's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutherford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rutherford has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rumlow cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Rumlow throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Rumlow connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumlow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rutherford takes one to the side of the head.
Rumlow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutherford is looking to counter punch.
Rutherford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rumlow can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutherford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumlow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rutherford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rutherford.
Rumlow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Rutherford slams his shin into Rumlow's torso.
Rumlow motions for Rutherford to come forward. Rumlow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford throws a low kick, looking for Rumlow's leg but Rumlow calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body. Rumlow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumlow is just out of range.
Rutherford jabs at Rumlow's body.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rumlow is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Rumlow is predictable there
and Rumlow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Rumlow.
Rutherford scores with a nice head shot.
Rumlow looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rumlow.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Rutherford moved away.#T2#
Rumlow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rutherford. That one must have hurt.
Rumlow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutherford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rumlow tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutherford - that will leave a mark!
Rumlow connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumlow manages to avoid it.
Good work by Rumlow as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rumlow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rumlow flicks out a counter leg kick but Rutherford steps away.
A combination from Rutherford does no damage.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Rumlow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Rumlow's front leg.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Rutherford tried to counter with a leg kick but Rumlow avoided it.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Rumlow's shoulder, as Rumlow tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rumlow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rumlow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rutherford - the referee stops the clock and Rumlow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rutherford. Rumlow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumlow.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rumlow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rutherford's head.
Donk. Rumlow catches Rutherford right on the button with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumlow is just out of range.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand
and Rumlow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumlow cracks Rutherford with an open hand slap.
Rumlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rumlow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rumlow throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steven Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Rumlow slaps the foot to one side.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rumlow tries to bum rush Rutherford with a series of wild strikes but Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Rutherford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rumlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Rumlow counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rutherford. That snapped Rumlow's head back.
Rutherford lands a really nice looking cross but Rumlow seems unphased.
Rumlow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumlow tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Rumlow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Rumlow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutherford.
Rumlow blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford 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#
Rumlow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Rumlow is predictable there
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford throws a hook but Rumlow blocks it.
Rutherford fakes the leg kick and cracks Rumlow in the body.
Rumlow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rumlow misses with a few strikes there.
And Rutherford counters with a quick kick to the body but Rumlow blocks it.
Rumlow throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumlow connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Rumlow.
Both fighters circling a little - Rumlow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rumlow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rumlow blocks the body kick.
Rumlow ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Rumlow connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumlow walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutherford.#T1#
Rumlow misses with a low kick as Rutherford jumps back.
Rumlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Rumlow slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
Rumlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
As Rumlow backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Rumlow misses.
Rumlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rumlow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutherford feints and then cracks Rumlow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rumlow down.
Rumlow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutherford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rutherford fakes the leg kick and cracks Rumlow in the body.
Rumlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Rumlow. #T2#
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rumlow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumlow tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rumlow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rumlow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Rutherford slips a jab from Rumlow.
Rumlow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
A low kick from Rumlow misses
and Rutherford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford cracks Rumlow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rutherford connects with a looping right hand.
Rumlow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rumlow counters with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rumlow!
Donk. Rutherford catches Rumlow right on the button with a cross.
Rutherford 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.
Rumlow jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Rumlow throws a leg kick
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Rumlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Good work by Rutherford as he checks the leg kick.
Rumlow misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rutherford cracks Rumlow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Rumlow is rocked!
Rumlow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Rutherford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rumlow.
A head kick misses from Rumlow.
Rumlow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutherford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumlow can pounce on him.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford. #T4#
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rumlow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumlow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rutherford counters with a leg kick.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rumlow scores with the left hand. Rutherford knows he should have avoided that one.
Rumlow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutherford if he has to take too many more of those.
Rumlow misses with a looping left.
Rumlow misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rumlow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rumlow tries to clinch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Rumlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nice jab there from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Rumlow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumlow throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rumlow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford scores with a nice strike.
Rumlow throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Rumlow looks to throw a body kick
and Rumlow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rumlow with a hook.
Rumlow misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumlow checks a leg kick.
Rumlow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rumlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford tests Rumlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rumlow under the eye.
Rumlow moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rumlow. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Rumlow avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Rutherford tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumlow's elbow.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumlow blocking some punches.
Rutherford tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Rumlow misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rumlow blocking some punches.
Rumlow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Rumlow's ribcage. Rumlow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford working aggressively here. #T3#
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Rumlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rumlow takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Rumlow's head.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Rumlow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rumlow.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Steven Rutherford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rumlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumlow's elbow.
Rutherford misses with the head strike. #T4#
Rumlow misses with a body punch.
A short right from Rumlow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Rumlow is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford blocks an elbow strike.
Rutherford presses Rumlow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Rumlow throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Rumlow.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford had his way with Brock Rumlow in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Donk. Rumlow catches Rutherford right on the button with a cross.
Rutherford throws a hook but Rumlow avoids it easily.
Rumlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford lands with a right hand.
Rutherford takes a swing at Rumlow's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rumlow wants to land a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Rumlow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rumlow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumlow manages to avoid it.
Rutherford looks to throw a body kick
and Rumlow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rutherford!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rumlow throws a wild body kick that Rutherford sees coming a mile off.
Rutherford cracks a nice hook into Rumlow's ribs.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Rumlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Rutherford.
Rutherford walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow scores with a hook.
Rumlow throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rumlow blocks a jab.
Rutherford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rumlow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rumlow.
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. Rutherford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford thumps Rumlow with a low kick.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Rumlow is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford scores with a leg kick.
Brock Rumlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumlow is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumlow avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rumlow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumlow can pounce on him.
Rutherford lands a leg kick that knocks Rumlow off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rumlow.
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. Rutherford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rumlow is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rumlow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rumlow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumlow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rutherford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rutherford keeps Rumlow at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Rumlow darts in and clinches Rutherford up against the cage.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumlow throws a head punch that misses.
Rumlow lands a left hand.
Rumlow lands a left hand.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow misses with a body punch.
Rumlow lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Rumlow is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rumlows head.
Rumlow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rumlow scores with a hook to the body.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Rumlow blocking some punches.
Rumlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumlow tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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 Steven Rutherford.
Well Rutherford 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Rutherford!
Steven Rutherford is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Steven Rutherford, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EVO 185 Olympics Finals
Date: Dec 29, 2016

#R1#
Bashorov blocks the body kick.
Bashorov 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.
Rutherford misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford lands with a nice body kick.
Rutherford throws a front kick that sends Bashorov stumbling back into the cage.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashorov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutherford swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
It looked like Bashorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bashorov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
That kick from Rutherford tenderised Bashorov's leg. Bashorov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bashorov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
and Bashorov counters with a straight right hand.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Bashorov avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Rutherford loads up on a big right hand but Bashorov slips the punch.
Bashorov throwing a counter right hand but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bashorov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
Bashorov lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bashorov as he connects with a hook.
Rutherford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashorov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashorov blocks a jab.
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
It looked like Bashorov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutherford.
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rutherford enables Bashorov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rutherford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashorov wants to pass the guard but Rutherford is keeping the position.#T2#
Bashorov trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bashorov is stalling in the full guard.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Bashorov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Bashorov postures up in Rutherford's guard and throws a big left but Rutherford blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bashorov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rutherford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bashorov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashorov is stalling in the full guard.
Bashorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rutherford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bashorov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bashorov.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford is looking to slow Bashorov down with leg kicks.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bashorov 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.
Bashorov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford cracks Bashorov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rutherford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bashorov's head.
Bashorov scores with a jab. Rutherford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford is looking to slow Bashorov down with leg kicks.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bashorov.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
Bashorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford is looking to slow Bashorov down with leg kicks.
Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Bashorov avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Bashorov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashorov misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Bashorov avoids it with no problem.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Rutherford throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Bashorov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bashorov trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Rutherford seems keen to control Bashorov's posture.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Bashorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutherford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashorov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bashorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Rutherford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Bashorov checks it #TD#
and Bashorov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rutherford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashorov wants to pass the guard but Rutherford is keeping the position.
Rutherford pulls Bashorov in close to prevent any damage.
Rutherford controls Bashorov momentarily but Bashorov frees himself.
Rutherford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Rutherford is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Bashorov stalks Rutherford and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rutherford's face. Rutherford staggers backwards, shaken.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
A cross from Bashorov lands.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford tries a low kick but Bashorov avoids it.#T4#
Rutherford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bashorov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rutherford scrambles back to his feet.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Rutherford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bashorov on the side of the head.
Bashorov misses with a straight right. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rutherford enables Bashorov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rutherford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov distracts Rutherford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bashorov is fighting to break Rutherford's control of his arms but Rutherford is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bashorov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Bashorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashorov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a nice looking body kick.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashorov throws out the jab.
Bashorov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Bashorov misses.
Rutherford throws a nice looking combination but Bashorov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bashorov is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown but Rutherford shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford stuns Bashorov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashorov manages to avoid it.
Bashorov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Bashorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Bashorov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.#TD#
Bashorov shoots in and gets a takedown into Rutherford's guard.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutherford is trying to keep Bashorov in close.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
Rutherford pulls Bashorov in close to his closed guard and prevents Bashorov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rutherford trying to keep a closed guard but Bashorov is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Bashorov throwing strikes from guard but Rutherford blocks nicely.
Rutherford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bashorov 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bashorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutherford can do to turn this around?
Rutherford slips under a jab from Bashorov.
Rutherford misses with a hook
and Bashorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Bashorov.#T3#
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Bashorov throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Bashorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Bashorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rutherford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bashorov somewhat.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Bashorov coming out on top.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Bashorov's head but Bashorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bashorov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bashorov misses with a straight left.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutherford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bashorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Bashorov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bashorov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Bashorov misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutherford feints and then cracks Bashorov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bashorov down.
Rutherford cracks Bashorov with an open hand slap.
Bashorov lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bashorov staying out of range there.
Bashorov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rutherford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutherford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bashorov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford thows a leg kick but Bashorov checks it #TD#
and Bashorov counters with a single leg into guard. Rutherford didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Karim Bashorov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Bashorov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bashorov showed some decent athleticism there.
Rutherford is not content to let Bashorov control the position.
Bashorov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rutherford knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bashorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutherford keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Rutherford trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Rutherford that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bashorov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rutherford can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bashorov landing shots from mount.
Bashorov with a couple of short strikes.
Rutherford manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rutherford 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.
Bashorov is controlling the pace. #T2#
Rutherford keeping control of the position.
Bashorov stalling away here and it's allowed Rutherford to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bashorov is in close to Rutherford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bashorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Bashorov distracts Rutherford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rutherford throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bashorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bashorov cracks Rutherford with a solid left hand.
Rutherford trying to keep a closed guard but Bashorov is proving a slippery customer.
Bashorov postures up in Rutherford's guard and throws a big left but Rutherford blocks it.
Bashorov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bashorov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bashorov, as that shot connected.
Bashorov misses with a straight right.
Rutherford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Bashorov saw that one coming.
Bashorov misses with a straight right.
Rutherford scores with a jab. Bashorov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutherford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range and Rutherford settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Bashorov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov had his way with Steven Rutherford in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Rutherford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bashorov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Rutherford is predictable there
and Bashorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Bashorov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Bashorov attempts a counter takedown but Rutherford avoids it well and moves away.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bashorov.
Bashorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutherford throws a hook but Bashorov blocks it.
Bashorov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutherford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bashorov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bashorov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashorov is looking for a counter combo.
Rutherford with a jab.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Bashorov.
Bashorov scores with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a straight right. #T1#
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Bashorov scores with a nice right hand.
Rutherford takes one to the side of the head.
Bashorov lands a nice shot that snaps Rutherford's head back.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Rutherford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bashorov finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutherford's head.
A jab from Bashorov misses.
Rutherford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bashorov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Rutherford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bashorov finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutherford's head.
Rutherford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bashorov will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashorov moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bashorov is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Rutherford misses #TD#
so Bashorov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Bashorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karim Bashorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutherford is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov is in close to Rutherford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rutherford working a defensive guard here.
Bashorov distracts Rutherford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bashorov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rutherford is adopting a defensive guard.
Bashorov postures up and lands a big shot to Rutherford's brow. #T3#
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford trying to keep a closed guard but Bashorov is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rutherford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body.
Bashorov blocks the body kick.
Bashorov is looking to counter punch.
Bashorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bashorov.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bashorov misses with a right hand
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Bashorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Bashorov looking to score a takedown here. Rutherford is defending well but Bashorov drives through and ends up in Rutherford's guard.
Rutherford wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bashorov manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Rutherford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bashorov is working away from the top position though.
Bashorov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bashorov lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Rutherford actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Bashorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bashorov 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
A very excited looking Karim Bashorov 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: EVO 185 Olympics Semi Finals
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rutherford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it well.
Rutherford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sturd Jr.
Rutherford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturd Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rutherford scrambles back to his feet.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford wants to counter the offense by Sturd Jr and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturd Jr's calf.
Sturd Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr. #T1#
Rutherford tries to work over Sturd Jr's front leg with a kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Rutherford avoids the head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd Jr.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Sturd Jr.
Jab, jab by Rutherford - just one landing.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Rutherford ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutherford also avoids with ease.
Sturd Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sturd Jr eats them both and turns towards Rutherford to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturd Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford tries to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Sturd Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sturd Jr's knee momentarily.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Sturd Jr scores with a head kick. Rutherford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr takes one on the button.
Rutherford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rutherford takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford lands a nice hook to Sturd Jr's body. Sturd Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sturd Jr scores with a hook.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Sturd Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range and Sturd Jr settles back down.
Sturd Jr scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Sturd Jr with a nice cross.
Sturd Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Sturd Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rutherford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sturd Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutherford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturd Jr prevents Rutherford from getting back to his feet.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Sturd Jr from controlling successfully.
Rutherford seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturd Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Sturd Jr throwing strikes but missing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rutherford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Sturd Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sturd Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturd Jr blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Sturd Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sturd Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sturd Jr misses with the head strike.
Sturd Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturd Jr checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Rutherford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturd Jr.
Rutherford cracks Sturd Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Rutherford takes one on the button.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Rutherford avoids them all with ease.
Rutherford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sturd Jr misses with an uppercut
and Rutherford counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturd Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
Sturd Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sturd Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Sturd Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutherford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
Jason Sturd Jr's cut is getting worse.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Rutherford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr swinging wildly here.
Rutherford wants to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr pushes him away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sturd Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rutherford - the referee stops the clock and Sturd Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rutherford. Sturd Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sturd Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy body kick from Rutherford
and Sturd Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Rutherford works the jab nicely.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Sturd Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutherford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rutherford throws a solid leg kick but Sturd Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutherford.
A combination from Sturd Jr does no damage. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutherford.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturd Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Sturd Jr misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturd Jr tries to bum rush Rutherford with a series of wild strikes but Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Sturd Jr down.
Sturd Jr blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A shot to the liver by Rutherford. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Sturd Jr saw that one coming.
Sturd Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutherford checks it well.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
A cross from Rutherford lands.#CUT2#
Jason Sturd Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturd Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Rutherford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturd Jr.
A good leg kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd Jr swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr lands a head kick. Rutherford smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutherford. That's going to slow Sturd Jr down.
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Sturd Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Rutherford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd Jr moves away.
Sturd Jr lands with a right hand.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturd Jr walks into a left hand.
Sturd Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
That kick from Rutherford tenderised Sturd Jr's leg. Sturd Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturd Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Sturd Jr back into the cage.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr prevents a body shot from Rutherford. #T2#
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sturd Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sturd Jr misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutherford's waist but Rutherford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sturd Jr off to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sturd Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Rutherford ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutherford also avoids with ease.
Rutherford connects with the punch.
Rutherford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Sturd Jr looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Rutherford has closed the distance and engaged Sturd Jr in a clinch. #T3#
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford pushes Sturd Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr wants to break free but Rutherford has control.
Sturd Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Sturd Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr misses with the head strike.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Sturd Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sturd Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Sturd Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land.
Rutherford working aggressively here. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford pushes Sturd Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sturd Jr backwards.
Sturd Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford tries to work over Sturd Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Sturd Jr avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.
Sturd Jr blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Sturd Jr takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Sturd Jr misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sturd Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford leaves Sturd Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd Jr thumps Rutherford with a low kick.
Sturd Jr catches Rutherford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Rutherford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sturd Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Rutherford thows a body kick. Sturd Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Sturd Jr fails to land.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Sturd Jr's ribcage. Sturd Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
Sturd Jr blocking some punches.
Sturd Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Sturd Jr.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Sturd Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Sturd Jr's head.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands on the inside 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!
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr blocking some punches.
Rutherford pushes Sturd Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Sturd Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Rutherford as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Rutherford clinches with his opponent.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturd Jr backwards. #CUT2#
Jeez, Jason Sturd Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rutherford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Sturd Jr is rocked!
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Sturd Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford works on Sturd Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rutherford keeps control of Sturd Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rutherford throws a big uppercut that drops Sturd Jr! More strikes from Rutherford and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sturd Jr lies dazed against the cage as Rutherford celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Rutherford!
Our winner, Steven Rutherford, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EVO Olympics Rd 1
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1#
Rutherford lands a front kick.
Rutherford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Samusiovas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Samusiovas lands with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a shot to the body.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Samusiovas.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas walks into a straight right hand from Rutherford.
Samusiovas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas throws a big counter combination but Rutherford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford cracks Samusiovas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutherford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range and Samusiovas settles back down. #T1#
Samusiovas tried to score with a low kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford misses the jab.#CL2#
Rutherford moves into range and clinches up with Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutherford.
Rutherford blocks an elbow strike from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford keeps control of Samusiovas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samusiovas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Samusiovas lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford avoiding damage as Samusiovas throws knees to the body.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Rutherford tries to work over Samusiovas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Samusiovas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samusiovas.
Rutherford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Samusiovas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rutherford can turn it around.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samusiovas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Samusiovas lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
Samusiovas stalling.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Rutherford tries to work over Samusiovas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Samusiovas manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Samusiovas keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutherford 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.
Samusiovas tried to counter with a leg kick but Rutherford avoided it.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samusiovas throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Rutherford
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samusiovas swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
And Rutherford responds with a good body kick, but Samusiovas manages to step out the way in time.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas lands a head shot.#T4#
Samusiovas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford scores with a nice right hand.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samusiovas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutherford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Samusiovas is out of range.
Rutherford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Samusiovas ducks right into an uppercut from Rutherford. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford pushes Samusiovas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
A hook to the body from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford lands a jab to Samusiovas's midsection.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Samusiovas blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Samusiovas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutherford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Samusiovas's hands.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutherford lands with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a nice body kick.
Samusiovas misses with a double jab
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Samusiovas lands a front kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rutherford in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Rutherford scores with the left hand. Samusiovas knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Samusiovas is rocked!
Samusiovas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a jab to Samusiovas's midsection.
A head kick by Rutherford misses
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Jab by Rutherford.
Rutherford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Samusiovas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samusiovas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samusiovas seems to have got his legs back now.
Samusiovas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutherford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
Samusiovas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samusiovas lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Samusiovas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutherford swings for the body but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Rutherford sees coming a mile off.
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Rutherford.
A little feinted left hand from Samusiovas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford defending well as Samusiovas loads up on a big left hand.
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Samusiovas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samusiovas.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Samusiovas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rutherford staying out of range there.#T3#
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Samusiovas.
Rutherford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Samusiovas slaps the foot to one side.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
Samusiovas with a jab.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Rutherford pushes Samusiovas up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford lands a left hand. #T4#
Rutherford lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
Arunas Samusiovas's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Samusiovas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Samusiovas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Samusiovas is looking to break free of the clinch but Rutherford has double underhooks.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Samusiovas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas digs a right hand into Rutherford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rutherford's gas tank.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Samusiovas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Samusiovas breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Samusiovas finds it's target.
Rutherford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford flicks out a counter leg kick but Samusiovas steps away.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Samusiovas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Samusiovas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Samusiovas throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rutherford wants to counter with a clinch but Samusiovas pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Samusiovas misses its target.
Samusiovas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Rutherford lands a really nice looking cross but Samusiovas seems unphased.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Samusiovas is able to avoid easily.
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Samusiovas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas connects with a body shot.
Rutherford blocks the body kick.
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
Rutherford scores with a leg kick.
Samusiovas digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Samusiovas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Samusiovas.
Samusiovas connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Samusiovas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Samusiovas is predictable there
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Samusiovas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Samusiovas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutherford throws a nice looking combination but Samusiovas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Rutherford swings for the body but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutherford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Rutherford.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford keeps Samusiovas at a distance using the push kick.
Samusiovas throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Samusiovas only half commits. #T3#
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Samusiovas moved out of range nicely.
Samusiovas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutherford throws a low kick, looking for Samusiovas's leg but Samusiovas calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Rutherford. Beautiful body shot.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
Samusiovas blocks a jab.
Rutherford takes one on the button.
A lazy left from Samusiovas finds it's target.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samusiovas throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Samusiovas. That's going to slow Rutherford down.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Samusiovas with a hook.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
A clash of legs there as Samusiovas blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Samusiovas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Samusiovas.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutherford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samusiovas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford thumps Samusiovas with a low kick.
Rutherford scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Rutherford takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford prevents Samusiovas from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samusiovas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Steven Rutherford just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Samusiovas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutherford is able to avoid easily.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Samusiovas moved away.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Samusiovas throws a quick counter head kick but Rutherford was just out of range.
Samusiovas throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas cracks Rutherford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Samusiovas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Rutherford tried to score with a low kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Samusiovas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford moves out of range as Samusiovas strikes.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford misses the jab.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rutherford takes a step back to recover.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
Rutherford scores with a nice strike.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutherford in the body.
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samusiovas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Samusiovas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samusiovas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rutherford. That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Samusiovas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutherford misses with a hook
and Samusiovas counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samusiovas defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
As Rutherford backs away, Samusiovas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Samusiovas slaps the foot to one side.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford wants to counter with a clinch but Samusiovas pushes him away.
Samusiovas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samusiovas tried to score with a low kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford throws a hook but Samusiovas blocks it.
Samusiovas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him. #T3#
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Samusiovas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Rutherford avoids a kick to the body.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samusiovas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samusiovas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rutherford cracks Samusiovas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Samusiovas.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford tests Samusiovas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Samusiovas sees coming a mile off.
Rutherford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Samusiovas back to the cage. Rutherford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Samusiovas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Samusiovas throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Samusiovas misses.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Samusiovas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford 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.
Samusiovas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutherford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Samusiovas on the side of the head.
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samusiovas is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Samusiovas misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Samusiovas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range and Samusiovas settles back down. #T1#
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Samusiovas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutherford blocks the body kick.
Rutherford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutherford, as that shot connected.
Samusiovas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutherford to score with a decent uppercut.
Samusiovas throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
Samusiovas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Samusiovas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samusiovas.
Good shot there by Rutherford.
Rutherford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rutherford duly obliges.
Samusiovas is looking to slow Rutherford down with leg kicks.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
Samusiovas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Samusiovas. That snapped Rutherford's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arunas Samusiovas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rutherford scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Rutherford finds it's target.
Rutherford throws a good cross that connects.
Rutherford tries to clinch up.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Samusiovas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Rutherford drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Samusiovas right on the button. Samusiovas goes down! Rutherford follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rutherford gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Rutherford!
A relieved looking Steven Rutherford 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: Syn 482 - Panda vs Fortunado
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Little is looking to chop away at Rutherford's legs.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford moves out of range as Little strikes.
Little connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Little.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutherford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at The Charles Martel School of Greatness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Little tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford lands with an overhand left.
Little throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutherford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Littles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Little does it's job there.
Little misses with a hook.
Rutherford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Little manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Little defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Little throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Little counters by clinching up.
Little blocks an uppercut.
Little lands a shot to the body.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Little tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Little tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Little with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Rutherford.
Rutherford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutherford tries to work over Little's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Little throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford gets through Little's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Little lands a body punch in the clinch.
Little prevents a body shot from Rutherford. #T2#
Little misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Little tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Little back against the cage.
Little struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little's elbow.
Little using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutherford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Little fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Little misses with a punch to the body.
Little has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Little can turn it around.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Little.
A head punch on the inside from Little fails to land.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.
Little lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Little blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Little. #T3#
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Little controls the action.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Little tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Little blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Little controls his hands. #BC2#
Little manages to break the clinch.
Omar Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Little manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Little looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Little throws out the jab.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
and Little counters with a straight right hand.
Little avoids a kick to the body.
Little was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rutherford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Little counters with a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Little avoids it.#T4#
Little circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Little fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutherford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford throws a nice looking combination but Little bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Little lands with a nice body punch.
Little throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Little misses the jab.
Little checks the leg kick.
Little fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Little stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Omar Little will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Little on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Little misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Little.
Nice body kick there by Little.
Rutherford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Little waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Little manages to circle out of the way.
Little throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Little cracks Rutherford with an open hand slap.
Rutherford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Little misses with a body kick.
Little connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Little steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.#T1#
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Little counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.
Little thumps Rutherford with a low kick.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Little with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Little throws a low kick, looking for Rutherford's leg but Rutherford calmly moves out of range.
Little misses with a hook.
Little throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rutherford.
Little connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Little saw that one coming.
Rutherford motions for Little to come forward. Rutherford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford wants to clinch.#T2#
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford throws a front kick aimed at Little's knee but Little avoids it well.
Little blocks a low kick nicely.
Little is looking to slow Rutherford down with leg kicks.
Little connects with a body shot that sends Rutherford's belly button to the back.
Little throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Rutherford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rutherford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Little fails to land.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Little lands with a left to the head.
Steven Rutherford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Little blocks a body shot from Rutherford. #T3#
Little unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rutherford lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Little working aggressively here.
Little lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Little blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Little lands a body punch.
Little tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Little lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutherford.
Little landing knees to the body.
Little lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Little scores with a nice short uppercut.
Little doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Little digs a right hand into Rutherford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rutherford's gas tank.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Little.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Little is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rutherford is defending well for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Little throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford tries to circle away but Little has him pinned against the cage.
Little throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Little.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Little's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutherford tries to clinch up
and Little counters with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and Little cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford feints and then cracks Little's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Little down.
Little misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Little lands a nice shot to the body.
Little throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Little showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Little throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Little turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Little scores with a nice strike.
That kick from Little tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Little throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Little throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with the body kick
and Little counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford misses with the body kick
and Little counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Little with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Little tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Rutherford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Little connects with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Little there.
Little has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Little lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Little cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Little avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Little there.
Little lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Little throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Little fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutherford in the body. #T2#
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Little.
Little chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford half committed to a counter leg kick.
Little thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutherford if he has to take too many more of those.
Little feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Little jabs at Rutherford's body.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
letting Little counter with a right hand.
Jab by Little.
Little scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Little manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford misses with a body shot
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Little. That snapped Rutherford's head back.
A low kick from Little misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Little connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Little with a jab.
Little stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Little cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Little connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Little.
Little throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford fires out a quick counter leg kick but Little just manages to avoid it.
Little throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Little throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Omar Little seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Little tries to score with a low kick but Rutherford moves his leg out of the way.
Little getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little tried to score with a low kick but Rutherford checks it.
Little scores with a hook.
Rutherford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutherford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Little tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Little.
Rutherford connects with a body shot that sends Little's belly button to the back.
Little scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rutherford doesn't seem bothered though.
Omar Little is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Little thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutherford if he has to take too many more of those.
That kick from Little tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Little.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Little comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Little has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 478 - Rutherford vs Wein
Date: Oct 17, 2016

#R1#
Wein keeps Rutherford at a distance using the push kick.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Wein moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford tries to counter by clinching up but Wein breaks away and moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
Rutherford jabs Wein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Wein.
Rutherford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wein misses with a straight left.
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutherford connects with a jab.
Rutherford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wein throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford jabs Wein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wein avoids the body shot from Rutherford. #T1#
That kick from Wein tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutherford misses the body punch
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Wein ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wein throws a leg kick #CL#
and Rutherford counters by clinching up.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Wein misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Wein fails to land.
Rutherford has Wein pressed against the cage, preventing Wein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.#CL#
Rutherford forces Wein back against the cage and clinches.
Rutherford tries to work over Wein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Wein - that landed with a thud.
Wein lands with a right to the head.
Wein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutherford.
Wein lands with a left to the head.
Wein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Wein.
Wein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wein can turn it around.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow. #BC2#
Wein breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Wein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Wein scores with a decent looking hook.
Wein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford is looking to wear down Wein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rutherford lands with a good body shot.
Wein throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutherford.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Wein finds it's target.#T4#
Wein throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutherford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutherford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Wein moved away.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wein.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wein to score with a decent uppercut.
Wein lands with an uppercut that bounces Rutherford off the cage and back into range.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wein.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Wein scores with a shot to the body.
Wein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford thumps Wein with a low kick.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Wein thuds his shin into the meat of Rutherford's side.
Wein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutherford's hands.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutherford as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL#
Rutherford drives through and clinches with Wein against the cage. #BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts. #CL#
Rutherford rushes Wein and presses him up against the cage.
Rutherford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wein's efforts to push away.
Wein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wein backwards.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Wein.
Wein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Wein avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #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!
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Wein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wein blocking some punches.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Wein controls the action.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Wein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wein.
Wein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Wein.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Wein controls his hands. #T3#
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Wein tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Wein back against the cage.
Wein throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wein.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Wein.
Wein is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling him.
Wein lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
A hook to the body from Wein.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Wein.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wein.
Wein misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
Wein tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Rutherford tries a body shot but Wein blocks it. #BC2#
Wein manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wein can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Wein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutherford.
Wein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutherford throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Wein follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wein walks into a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wein, right into the meat.
Wein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Wein connects with a nice looking jab.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Rutherford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wein. Wein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford lunges at Wein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wein's hand.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Wein checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wein scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein slips under a jab.
Rutherford looks to land a combination but Wein avoids it well.
Wein looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford slips a jab from Wein.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Rutherford wants to slow Wein down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Wein.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wein under the eye.
Wein misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford scores with a nice strike.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutherford.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Wein lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.#CL#
Rutherford rushes Wein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Wein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wein cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch but Wein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutherford tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Wein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Wein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wein. Wein obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford misses with the body kick
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wein lands a right hook to the body.
Wein scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Wein misses the target.
Rutherford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Rutherford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Wein avoids the punch easily.
Wein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutherford if he has to take too many more of those.
Rutherford connects with a right hand. Wein shakes it off.
A left lands for Wein.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
Rutherford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutherford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutherford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Wein swings widly with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wein.
Wein throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wein checks it well.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wein feints a counter leg kick.
Wein scores with a jab to the head.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wein. That did some damage!
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch but Wein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Wein.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rutherford - the referee stops the clock and Wein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rutherford. Wein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rutherford moves out of range as Wein throws a body kick.
Rutherford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
Wein 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.
Wein misses with a looping left.
Rutherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wein doesn't seem bothered though.
Wein lands with a good body shot.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wein slips a straight right by Rutherford.#T1#
Wein catches Rutherford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rutherford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
A little jabbing left from Wein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford sizes up Wein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein misses with a looping right.
Wein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Wein's corner calls for a 1-2. Wein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford tries to land a body kick
and Wein counters with a thumping low kick.
Wein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wein lands with a nice body punch.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand
and Wein counters with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutherford is looking to counter punch.
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.
A jab lands there for Wein.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.#T3#
Wein misses with a looping right.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutherford tries to clinch up.
Wein throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wein.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wein to score with a decent uppercut.
Wein misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Wein missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a nice strike.
Wein misses with a looping left.#T4#
Wein lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wein.
Wein punishes Rutherford's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses the jab.
Rutherford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutherford tries to clinch there but Wein circles away.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wein digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Rutherford with a nice cross.
Wein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick from Wein.
Wein digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilder Wein dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wein misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Sloppy strikes from Rutherford. Those never looked like landing.
Rutherford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutherford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wein throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wein. That one must have hurt.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Wein cracks Rutherford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford swings widly with a right hand
and Wein counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wein ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
A jab from Wein does it's job there.#T1##CL#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Wein back into the cage.
Wein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Wein's front leg.
Wein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wein avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Wein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Rutherford takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wein! But no joy.
Wein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Wein cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Wein coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Wein is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wein moves away.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Wein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Wein swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Wein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rutherford throws a hook but Wein blocks it.#T3#
Wein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Wein fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutherford in the body.
Wein digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Wein defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Wein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford moves to clinch but Wein breaks away
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wein moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Wein defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Wein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wein.
Wein takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford tries to score with a low kick but Wein moves his leg out of the way.
Wein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Wein slaps the foot to one side.
Wein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Wein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!
Wilder Wein is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Wilder Wein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 473 - Kanitz v Rutherford
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Kanitz avoids a kick to the body.
Kanitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Kanitz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutherford lands an overhand right.
Simon Kanitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanitz cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Kanitz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Kanitz saw that one coming.
Kanitz throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kanitz.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
and Kanitz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kanitz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rutherford finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kanitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kanitz tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Kanitz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanitz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
That kick from Kanitz tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanitz is just out of range.
Kanitz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kanitz with a jab.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanitz.
Kanitz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rutherford counters with a good low kick that Kanitz was not able to check.
Kanitz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutherford on the side of the head.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Rutherford backs away, Kanitz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kanitz throws a body kick that misses
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Kanitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kanitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Kanitz. Beautiful body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
An attempted straight right counter from Kanitz misses the target.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Kanitz sees coming a mile off.
Kanitz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#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!
Rutherford lands with a cross.
Rutherford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rutherford cracks Kanitz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rutherford drops his hands momentarily and Kanitz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crunch! Rutherford slams his shin into Kanitz's torso.
Kanitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Kanitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kanitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kanitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford thuds a left hand into Kanitz's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kanitz.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kanitz. Kanitz obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Rutherford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kanitz takes one on the button.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford blocks the body kick.
Kanitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kanitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kanitz!
Kanitz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford wants to counter with a clinch but Kanitz pushes him away.
Kanitz blocks a jab.
A jab from Kanitz does it's job there.
Rutherford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kanitz throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Kanitz. #T4#
Kanitz misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Rutherford.
That kick from Kanitz tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kanitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kanitz.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Kanitz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kanitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Kanitz moved out of range nicely.
Kanitz lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Simon Kanitz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kanitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kanitz wants to land a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Jab from Kanitz.
Kanitz scores with a body shot.
Kanitz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutherford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Kanitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kanitz cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Rutherford finds it's way through Kanitz's defenses.
Kanitz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanitz.
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!
Kanitz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Rutherford lands with an overhand left.
Kanitz lands a right hook to the body.
Kanitz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kanitz.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kanitz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutherford at a distance.
Rutherford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kanitz finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutherford's head.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kanitz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
Kanitz throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Kanitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rutherford in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kanitz misses with a straight left.
Rutherford lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanitz throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Rutherford holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Kanitz throws a head punch that misses.
Kanitz prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanitz backwards.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Kanitz.
Kanitz blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanitz.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanitz backwards.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
Kanitz lands with a right to the head.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kanitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanitz controls his hands.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Kanitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Kanitz lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Kanitz.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kanitz prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Kanitz scores with a shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Kanitz.
Kanitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Kanitz misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kanitz backwards. #T4#
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanitz controls his hands.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanitz backwards.
Kanitz blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Kanitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Kanitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kanitz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Kanitz digs a right hand into Rutherford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rutherford's gas tank.
Kanitz blocks an uppercut.
Kanitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kanitz throws a head punch that misses.
Kanitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford pushes Kanitz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kanitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Rutherford has Kanitz up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanitz.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Kanitz backwards.
A body shot lands from Kanitz.
Kanitz lands a nice uppercut.
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Rutherford.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Kanitz pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Kanitz fails to land.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Kanitz controls the action.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kanitz.
Kanitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kanitz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kanitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanitz's elbow.
Kanitz tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kanitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford.
Kanitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Kanitz avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Kanitz misses with a body punch.
Kanitz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kanitz blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Kanitz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Kanitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford presses Kanitz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kanitz blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Kanitz scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Rutherford lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanitz's elbow.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kanitz fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Kanitz's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Kanitz tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Kanitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Kanitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Kanitz controls the action.
Kanitz scores with a shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Steven Rutherford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Kanitz controls the action.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kanitz blocking some punches.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Kanitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Kanitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Kanitz controls the action.
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kanitz tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Kanitz's head.
Kanitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kanitz tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Kanitz back against the cage. #T4#
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanitz can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Kanitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kanitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.
Kanitz has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a left to the head.
Kanitz blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kanitz.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Kanitz avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford is working Kanitz over against the cage.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Kanitz prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Kanitz misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Kanitz throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Rutherford cracks Kanitz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rutherford has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kanitz to stand back up!#ROC2#
Kanitz is rocked!
Kanitz misses with a hook.
Oh Kanitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kanitz throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutherford drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kanitz right on the button. Kanitz goes down! Rutherford follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rutherford gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Rutherford! Steven Rutherford retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Steven Rutherford 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: Syn 468 - Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Rutherford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bashorov blocks the body kick.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
letting Bashorov counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at The Charles Martel School of Greatness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bashorov throws an off balance right hand
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashorov misses with a takedown
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashorov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bashorov.
Rutherford 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.
Rutherford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bashorov scores with a punch to the head.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashorov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bashorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook
and Bashorov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutherford misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Bashorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Bashorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Bashorov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bashorov scores with a hook.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Bashorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Bashorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Bashorov.
Rutherford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bashorov misses with a straight left.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bashorov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Bashorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Bashorov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bashorov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutherford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashorov takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Bashorov checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Bashorov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rutherford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bashorov clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bashorov misses with a straight right.
Rutherford is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bashorov as he connects with a hook.
Bashorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford lands a jab to the nose.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body.
Bashorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bashorov with a hook.#CL#
Rutherford clinches up with Bashorov and pushes him back against the cage.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Bashorov controls the action.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bashorov backwards. #TD2#
Bashorov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rutherford uses from the top position. #T3#
Bashorov being controlled here, momentarily.
Rutherford preventing the sweep.
Rutherford controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Bashorov looking for a guillotine here but Rutherford defends easily. #SUB2#
Bashorov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutherford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutherford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bashorov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bashorov looking for a guillotine here but Rutherford defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bashorov being controlled here, momentarily.
Bashorov wants to sweep here but Rutherford controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karim Bashorov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bashorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bashorov.
Bashorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
Bashorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bashorov throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bashorov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rutherford is fending him off so far but Bashorov persists. Nope, Rutherford circles away and we're back to standing.
And Rutherford counters with a quick kick to the body but Bashorov blocks it.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Bashorov. Those never looked like landing.
Bashorov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Bashorov lands with an uppercut that bounces Rutherford off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford throws a hook but Bashorov avoids it easily.#T1#
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karim Bashorov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Bashorov lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Bashorov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rutherford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rutherford struggling a bit here.
Bashorov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Rutherford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bashorov connects with a decent elbow.
Bashorov controls the position from side control.
Rutherford regains half guard, as Bashorov was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Bashorov is looking for submissions but instead, Rutherford has regained full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bashorov throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Bashorov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Rutherford is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov throwing strikes from guard but Rutherford blocks nicely.
Bashorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bashorov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rutherford thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bashorov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rutherford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bashorov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutherford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rutherford keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Bashorov scores with a shot to the body.
Rutherford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashorov.
Bashorov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutherford with a body shot.
Bashorov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Bashorov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rutherford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bashorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashorov lands a head shot.
Bashorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Rutherford finds it's target.
Bashorov lands a slapping body shot.
Bashorov looks for a takedown but Rutherford sprawls well.
A slow jab from Bashorov misses its intended target.
It looked like Rutherford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Bashorov lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Bashorov.
Rutherford dodges the punch combination from Bashorov.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Bashorov drags the fight down to the ground.
Rutherford content to stall in guard here.
Rutherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karim Bashorov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bashorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bashorov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2#
Bashorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutherford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bashorov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rutherford puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bashorov wants to improve his position but Rutherford is controlling well.
Bashorov manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Bashorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rutherford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bashorov keeping full guard, as Rutherford tries to pass.
Rutherford sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rutherford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bashorov's guard.#SUB2#
Bashorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Bashorov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutherford passes into side control.
Rutherford is looking to take a break and control but Bashorov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rutherford controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashorov looks to move to half guard but instead Rutherford has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Karim Bashorov just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Rutherford slips a jab from Bashorov.
Bashorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bashorov throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Bashorov moved out of range.#TD2#
Bashorov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bashorov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rutherford struggling a bit here.
Bashorov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford is trying to control Bashorov's posture but Bashorov avoids it.
Rutherford takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rutherford dodges the ground and pound from Bashorov.#T1##SUB2#
Bashorov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rutherford controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Rutherford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bashorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutherford keeps working. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bashorov working the head with strikes.
Rutherford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bashorov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bashorov wants to control but Rutherford is keeping him busy.
Bashorov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rutherford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bashorov off and has taken his back!
Bashorov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bashorov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bashorov moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Bashorov working for submissions but it's allowed Rutherford to get to half guard.
Bashorov is controlling Rutherford's trapped leg to prevent Rutherford from advancing to side control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bashorov tries to get to full guard but Rutherford has control of the leg.
Rutherford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rutherford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bashorov keeps working.
Bashorov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bashorov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutherford sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bashorov misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bashorov.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutherford. Bashorov shrugs it off though.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Bashorov pushes him off.
As Rutherford backs off Bashorov throws a huge counter combo but Rutherford manages to avoid it all.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bashorov throws a big shot that misses.
Bashorov scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov moves out of range of the body kick.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bashorov.
Bashorov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bashorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Bashorov pushes him off.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Bashorov pushes him off.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Bashorov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bashorov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Bashorov is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bashorov is defended easily by Rutherford.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
Bashorov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Rutherford.#T2#
Bashorov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bashorov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rutherford doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Bashorov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rutherford striking off his back but it's not causing Bashorov any problems.
Rutherford looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bashorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rutherford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bashorov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Rutherford keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Rutherford is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bashorov lands the left hand.
Bashorov blocks the body kick.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Bashorov's head but Bashorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford lands a lovely overhand right.
Rutherford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bashorov lands a nice shot that snaps Rutherford's head back.
Bashorov loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Rutherford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
A jab from Bashorov finds it's way through Rutherford's defenses.
Bashorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashorov throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford delivers a nice body kick.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Bashorov ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford takes one to the side of the head.
Bashorov looks for a takedown but Rutherford sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bashorov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Bashorov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bashorov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
A very excited looking Karim Bashorov 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: Syn 462 - Devil's Playground
Date: Aug 09, 2016

#R1#
Diego misses with a double jab
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Diego lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.
Rutherford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rutherford lands with a right hand. #CL#
Diego forces Rutherford back against the cage and clinches.
Diego blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Diego misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Diego. #T1#
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Diego.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rutherford can turn it around.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Rutherford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a body shot.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Diego pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Diego pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Diego.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage. #T3#
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego is looking to control Rutherford's arms but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the cage.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. #T4#
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Rutherford gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Rutherford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Rutherford lands with a right hand.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford takes one to the chin there.
Diego throws a lazy body kick
and Rutherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutherford doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutherford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diego.#CL#
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Diego blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego misses with some punches.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Diego.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego presses Rutherford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego. #T3#
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego working aggressively here.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego is working Rutherford over against the cage.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
A short right from Rutherford.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
A short right from Rutherford on the inside.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego misses with a punch to the body. #T4##BC2#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Rutherford counters with a left to the body.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego tries to bum rush Rutherford with a series of wild strikes but Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good work by Rutherford as he checks the leg kick.
Diego connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick by Rutherford misses
and Diego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego cracks Rutherford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.#CL#
Diego clinches.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Diego tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Diego has Rutherford up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diego.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Diego.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
Diego working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Rutherford. #T1#
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego looking to slow down the pace here.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Diego.
A nice left hand lands by Diego. #T2#
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutherford's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego misses with some punches. #T3#
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford is working Diego over against the cage.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Rutherford - that landed with a thud.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Rutherford misses with a body punch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Diego wants to stall.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Rutherford lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutherford.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Diego! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rutherford is unloading with more strikes now! Diego drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Rutherford!
Steven Rutherford is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Steven Rutherford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Don Diego stepped up to the mic, saying 'WOW, rematch please.'.

Event: Syn 458 - Falcon vs. Rocker 2
Date: Jul 21, 2016

#R1#
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford tries to clinch up but Al-Khaldi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
Jab by Rutherford.#CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford works the jab nicely.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Al-Khaldi moved away.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Al-Khaldi avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Al-Khaldi is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Rutherford misses.
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Al-Khaldi. Beautiful body shot.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi is looking to wear down Rutherford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford slips under a jab from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A left lands for Al-Khaldi.
A big left from Al-Khaldi misses.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutherford throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Al-Khaldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi is stalling here.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action. #T3#
Al-Khaldi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi has Rutherford pushed against the cage.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Rutherford blocking some punches. #T4#
Al-Khaldi blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Al-Khaldi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutherford can do to turn this around?
Al-Khaldi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi scores with a spinning back kick!
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Al-Khaldi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Rutherford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al-Khaldi throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Al-Khaldi misses.
Rutherford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a leg kick but Rutherford saw it coming and moves away.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Malik Al-Khaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter the offense by Rutherford and move into the clinch.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al-Khaldi misses with a kick to the body
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Al-Khaldi connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Rutherford. #T2#
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Al-Khaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford tries to counter by closing the distance.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutherford will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford tries to move into range but Al-Khaldi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Al-Khaldi gets a clinch.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches. #T3##BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Al-Khaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Al-Khaldi.#CL2#
Rutherford rushes Al-Khaldi and presses him up against the cage.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it. #BC#
Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a push kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al-Khaldi. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Al-Khaldi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Al-Khaldi trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi has had enough of the clinch but Rutherford keeps him there for the moment.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch.
Rutherford throws a hook but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Al-Khaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al-Khaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al-Khaldi walks into a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford slips a jab from Al-Khaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al-Khaldi counters with a thumping low kick.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al-Khaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Al-Khaldi has closed the distance and engaged Rutherford in a clinch.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Malik Al-Khaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Al-Khaldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Rutherford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al-Khaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Al-Khaldi breaks from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight left.
Rutherford cracks Al-Khaldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand. #T1#
Al-Khaldi throws a series of punches but Rutherford avoids them all with ease.
Rutherford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Al-Khaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al-Khaldi throws a right hand that Rutherford ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutherford also avoids with ease.
Al-Khaldi defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Al-Khaldi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rutherford manages to circle out of the way.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot that snaps Rutherford's head back.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutherford. Rutherford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutherford connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Rutherford rushes Al-Khaldi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is getting worse.
Rutherford blocking some punches. #T3#
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al-Khaldi's elbow. #BC#
Al-Khaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi moved away.#T4#
Al-Khaldi wants to land a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford lands a head kick. Al-Khaldi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Al-Khaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutherford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A cross from Rutherford lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford slips a jab and a cross from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi blocks a jab.
Al-Khaldi misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Steven Rutherford just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al-Khaldi. That did some damage!
Al-Khaldi scores with a punch to the head.
Al-Khaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford throws the left hand but Al-Khaldi avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi lands a body shot.
Al-Khaldi looks for the body kick but Rutherford saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al-Khaldi. #T1#
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutherford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Al-Khaldi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rutherford. That one must have hurt.
Rutherford feints and then cracks Al-Khaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al-Khaldi down.
Rutherford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al-Khaldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al-Khaldi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutherford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al-Khaldi.
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Al-Khaldi back into the cage.
A short left from Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it. #BC#
Al-Khaldi manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al-Khaldi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Al-Khaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Al-Khaldi tenderised Rutherford's leg. Rutherford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al-Khaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.#CL2#
Rutherford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi controlling the action here for a moment.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi. #T3#
Rutherford cracks Al-Khaldi with a nice body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Rutherford gets through Al-Khaldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi is working Rutherford over against the cage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Al-Khaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Rutherford coming out on top.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Al-Khaldi lands with a hook. Rutherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Al-Khaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rutherford.
Rutherford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al-Khaldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rutherford moves in looking to clinch but Al-Khaldi pushes him off.
A low kick from Al-Khaldi is predictable there
and Rutherford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al-Khaldi thinking.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al-Khaldi's sensitive parts.
Al-Khaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
That's time! Al-Khaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al-Khaldi can pounce on him.
Al-Khaldi throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Al-Khaldi only half commits.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Rutherford. #CL2#
Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Rutherford tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Rutherford. #T1#
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Rutherford pushes Al-Khaldi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Al-Khaldi is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
Rutherford scores with a shot to the side of Al-Khaldi's head.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
A short left from Al-Khaldi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rutherford.
Rutherford is working Al-Khaldi over against the cage.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands. #T3#
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi wants to break free but Rutherford has control.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford is working Al-Khaldi over against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
Jeez, Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Al-Khaldi is rocked!
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Al-Khaldi is looking to break free of the clinch but Rutherford has double underhooks.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford cracks Al-Khaldi with a nice body shot.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Al-Khaldi both land. Nice combination.
Rutherford with a jab.
Oh Al-Khaldi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Malik Al-Khaldi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steven Rutherford!

Event: Syn Cuatrocientos Cincuenta
Date: Jun 16, 2016

#R1#
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcao.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Falcao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutherford cracks Falcao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Falcao walks into a straight right hand from Rutherford.
Falcao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Falcao is rocked!
Falcao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford misses with a body shot
and Falcao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford jabs at Falcao's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rutherford counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Falcao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Falcao seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a jab when Falcao was well out of range.
Falcao missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Rutherford responds with a good body kick, but Falcao manages to step out the way in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Falcao checks a leg kick.
Falcao moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Falcao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Falcao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutherford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
Falcao misses with a combination
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcao walks straight into a right hand from Rutherford - that's dropped him! Rutherford jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Falcao from any more punishment! Falcao complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steven Rutherford!

Event: Syn 443 Fortunado vs Vinetto 3
Date: May 24, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Rutherford.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rutherford gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego blocking some punches.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Diego lands a shot to the body.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego lands a right hand.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diego.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diego stalls. #T2#
Diego lands a body punch.
A short left from Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego misses with some punches.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Diego blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Diego lands a body shot. #T4#
Diego tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Diego tries to stall but Rutherford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
Diego thows a leg kick but Rutherford checks it
and Rutherford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diego's knee momentarily.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Rutherford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
A head kick by Diego misses
and Rutherford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego moves out of range as Rutherford strikes.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Diego with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Diego delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutherford throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutherford.
Diego checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutherford checks the leg kick.
Rutherford fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diego just manages to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford backing away here, and Diego unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diego. That one must have hurt.
Diego lands a nice looking body kick.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
It looked like Rutherford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diego.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rutherford - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Diego pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Diego.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Diego prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Diego misses with some punches.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego. #T3#
A short right from Rutherford.
Rutherford works on Diego's body with a couple of short punches.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego blocking some punches.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego presses Rutherford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutherford tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Diego will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Diego throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego wants to counter with a clinch but Rutherford pushes him away.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutherford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diego at a distance.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at The Charles Martel School of Greatness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Don Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego misses with a looping right.#T1#
Rutherford looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Diego clinches up with Rutherford and pushes him back against the cage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford presses Diego against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego. #BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Diego feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego cracks Rutherford with a good jab.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego scores with a hook.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Rutherford blocks the low kick.
Rutherford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego walks into a stiff left hand from Rutherford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Rutherford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford. #T3#
Diego walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses. #CL#
Rutherford moves into the clinch successfully.
Rutherford digs a right hand underneath Diego's ribcage. Diego let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego blocks the body kick.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rutherford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego lands with a slapping head kick.
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutherford. That did some damage!
Rutherford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
A bone on bone clash there as Diego blocks the leg kick.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
A counter left hand to the body from Rutherford misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.
Diego misses with a two punch combination.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Rutherford cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutherford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
Rutherford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diego. Diego obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Don Diego just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Don Diego'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.
#R4#
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Rutherford swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diego misses with a hook
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.
Diego throws a shot to the body.
Diego moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutherford circles away.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
A jab from Rutherford misses. #T1#
Diego moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
Diego blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Rutherford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Diego catches Rutherford right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Diego.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diego is trying to counter with his kicks.
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Diego.#T2#
Rutherford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diego's head backwards.
Rutherford scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Diego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Diego.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick from Diego.
Diego lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Diego.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away. #T3#
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.#CL#
Rutherford gets a clinch.
Diego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steven Rutherford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Rutherford pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Diego is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
Rutherford digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns Diego into the cage.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford had his way with Don Diego in that round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Diego lands with a hook. Rutherford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego connects with a body shot.
Rutherford looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
Diego misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford avoids the head kick by Diego.
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Diego misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford lands with an overhand left.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Rutherford misses with a low kick. #T1#
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutherford should have avoided that one.
Diego misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Rutherford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego throws a jab when Rutherford was well out of range.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
A quick step to the side and Rutherford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Rutherford has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#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!
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutherford blocks the leg kick.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego staying out of range there.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Diego.
Rutherford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rutherford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diego throws a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diego.
Diego throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Diego shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.
Rutherford fakes the leg kick and cracks Diego in the body.
Nice cross by Rutherford.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Diego.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutherford connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford misses with a double jab.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Rutherford seems unphased.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Rutherford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford works Diego's body with a nice hook.
Rutherford throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Diego backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
Diego misses with a shot to the body
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Rutherford moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Good work by Diego as he checks the leg kick.
Rutherford moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Diego.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Diego!
Don Diego looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'll finally speak, my English no very good so my apologize. I work very hard for dis, and thank you to my trainers, and people back home. I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.

Event: Syn 435 - Slinga vs. Dyson
Date: Apr 28, 2016

#R1#
Rutherford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tarczynski throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
Tarczynski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarczynski looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rutherford connects with a body shot that sends Tarczynski's belly button to the back.
Rutherford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarczynski under the eye.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarczynski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rutherford doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutherford swings for the body but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarczynski misses with a straight right.
Rutherford misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Rutherford has managed to clinch.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarczynski backwards.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarczynskis head. #T1#
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarczynski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford avoiding damage as Tarczynski throws knees to the body.
Tarczynski is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Rutherford is leaning against Tarczynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tarczynski has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarczynski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tarczynski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
We've been hearing reports that Tarczynski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tarczynski pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarczynski controls his hands.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutherford managing to block the knees to the body from Tarczynski.
Nice body punch from Rutherford - that landed with a thud.
Tarczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Tarczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarczynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutherford is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Tarczynski is looking to counter the offense by Rutherford and move into the clinch.
Tarczynski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford misses with a jab to the body
and Tarczynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Rutherford clinches up with Tarczynski and pushes him back against the cage.
Tarczynski misses with a knee to the head.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarczynski tries to break free but Rutherford pushes him back against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.#BC#
Tarczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarczynski slips a straight right by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Rutherford lands a big head kick that sends Tarczynski tumbling to the mat! Rutherford takes a step backwards and waves Tarczynski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tarczynski throws a chopping leg kick but Rutherford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Rutherford lands with a cross.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford.
Tarczynski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tarczynski avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tarczynski can pounce on him.
Rutherford throws a head kick but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Tarczynski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tarczynski clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rutherford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rutherford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarczynski misses with a looping left.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarczynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarczynski, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tarczynski will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Rutherford finds it's way through Tarczynski's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarczynski moves away.
A quick step to the side and Tarczynski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Tarczynski there.
Tarczynski digs a good hook to Rutherford's body.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Tarczynski.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body
and Tarczynski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tarczynski avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarczynski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford throws a hook but Tarczynski avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tarczynski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tarczynski lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.
Rutherford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford misses the jab.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Tarczynski.
Rutherford moves forwards but Tarczynski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tarczynski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarczynski misses with a shot to the body
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarczynski thuds his shin into the meat of Rutherford's side.
Tarczynski misses with a low kick as Rutherford jumps back.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Tarczynski.
Rutherford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Tarczynski walks into a stiff left hand from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Rutherford lands a big head kick that sends Tarczynski tumbling to the mat! Rutherford takes a step backwards and waves Tarczynski back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Tarczynski is rocked!
Tarczynski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutherford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarczynski at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
Tarczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rutherford tried to score with a low kick but Tarczynski checks it.
Rutherford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Tarczynski misses its target.
Tarczynski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rutherford counters with an inside leg kick.
Tarczynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutherford.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarczynski tries to counter by clinching up but Rutherford breaks away and moves out of range.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Rutherford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rutherford swings for the body but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Rutherford slips a jab from Tarczynski.
Donk. Tarczynski catches Rutherford right on the button with a cross.
Tarczynski throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford tries to land a leg kick but Tarczynski saw it coming and moves away.
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Tarczynski.
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarczynski. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tarczynski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rutherford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutherford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Tarczynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford is looking to slow Tarczynski down with leg kicks.
Crunch! Tarczynski slams his shin into Rutherford's torso.
Tarczynski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tarczynski moves out of range as Rutherford throws a body kick.
Rutherford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tarczynski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Tarczynski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarczynski is just out of range.#T4#
Rutherford misses with a hook. Tarczynski ducked under it nicely.
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!
Tarczynski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutherford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tarczynski throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tarczynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Tarczynski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Tarczynski.
Rutherford lands a nice looking body shot.
Tarczynski clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tarczynski's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarczynski misses with a straight left.
A big right from Tarczynski misses.
Rutherford counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Rutherford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tarczynski can pounce on him.
Tarczynski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutherford feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarczynski throws a front kick aimed at Rutherford's knee but Rutherford avoids it well.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutherford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rutherford scores with a head kick. Tarczynski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
Karol Tarczynski's cut is getting worse.
Tarczynski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Tarczynski saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski sizes up Rutherford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Rutherford slips under a jab from Tarczynski.
Rutherford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rutherford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tarczynski catches Rutherford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tarczynski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tarczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tarczynski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Tarczynski throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutherford cracks Tarczynski with an open hand slap.#T2#
Tarczynski scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutherford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarczynski tries to move into range but Rutherford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tarczynski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karol Tarczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tarczynski throws a lazy head kick
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarczynski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarczynski moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Tarczynski works Rutherford's body with a nice hook.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Tarczynski counters with a quick kick to the body but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Steven Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rutherford needs to keep his hands up - Tarczynski had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Rutherford misses.
Tarczynski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tarczynski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tarczynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tarczynski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tarczynski avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Tarczynski misses with a low kick. #T4#
A low kick from Tarczynski misses
and Rutherford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab lands there for Tarczynski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarczynski misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Tarczynski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford moves out of range as Tarczynski strikes.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski misses with the body kick
and Rutherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford connects with the punch.
Rutherford throws a front kick that sends Tarczynski stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Rutherford gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Rutherford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutherford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Rutherford!

Event: LEGACY! 60
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Pedro tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pedro cracks the inside of Rutherford's front leg.
Nice shot lands for Pedro.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedro.
Rutherford swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Pedro pushes Rutherford up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
Pedro pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Pedro.
Pedro digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pedro throws a combination that misses
and Rutherford makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pedro misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Pedro misses with the combination.
Rutherford scores with a body shot.
Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
Pedro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pedro 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.
Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Rutherford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pedro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pedro closes the distance but Rutherford moves to the side
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutherford's hands.
Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pedro motions for Rutherford to come forward. Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford takes one to the chin there.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedro manages to avoid it.
Pedro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutherford.
Decent striking displayed by Pedro there.#CL2#
Pedro closes the distance and pushes Rutherford back into the cage.
Rutherford takes a shot to the head.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Pedro blocks it.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3##BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Pedro misses with a body shot.
Rutherford thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Pedro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Pedro is looking for a takedown.
Pedro prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut.
Rutherford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedro working aggressively here. #T4#
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutherford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rutherford lands a body punch. #BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Pedro tries to land a front kick but Rutherford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Pedro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Rutherford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Pedro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rutherford scores with a spinning back kick!
Rutherford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutherford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Rutherford sets himself, and Pedro steps forward looking for the clinch! Rutherford avoids it this time.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Pedro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutherford motions for Pedro to come forward. Rutherford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pedro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pedro tries to work over Rutherford's front leg with a kick but Rutherford checks it.
As Pedro backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford cracks Pedro with a good jab.
Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutherford swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedro.#T1#
Pedro doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutherford circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pedro.
Rutherford throws a front kick that sends Pedro stumbling back into the cage.
Pedro is breathing heavily.
Rutherford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Rutherford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutherford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutherford moves out of range as Pedro strikes.
Pedro walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutherford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pedro. Pedro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Pedro is rocked!
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pedro is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutherford finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pedro throws a head kick that misses
and Rutherford counters with a left to the body.
Rutherford closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pedro! Rutherford dives in looking to finish! Pedro 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 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Rutherford!

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