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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 172
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Rhinehold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rhinehold drops his hands momentarily and Strong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strong scores with a nice head shot.
Strong walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Rhinehold misses the jab.
Strong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhinehold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong slips a straight right by Rhinehold.
Strong with the counter takedown but Rhinehold avoids it easily.
A low kick from Rhinehold misses #TD2#
and Strong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong won't allow Rhinehold to sweep him here. #T1#
Strong passes Rhinehold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rhinehold has hold of Strong's hands but Strong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong wants to free his trapped foot but Rhinehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strong thows a huge punch but Rhinehold dodges it nicely.
Strong is thwarting Rhinehold's attempts to control the position.
Strong wants to free his trapped foot but Rhinehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strong drops an elbow to the side of Rhinehold's head.
Rhinehold tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Strong. #T2#
Strong wants to free his trapped foot but Rhinehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strong seems to be looking for submissions.
Strong scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#
Burt Rhinehold's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Strong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Strong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rhinehold to regain full guard.
Rhinehold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Strong is looking for a sweep. Rhinehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strong has a hand on Rhinehold's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rhinehold takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Strong is trying to escape the mount.
Rhinehold fails to advance to Strong's back.
Strong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strong tries to lock up and control but Rhinehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rhinehold avoids the attempt from Strong to control.#T4#
Strong is trying to escape the mount.
Strong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strong can't escape the position.
Rhinehold content just to control the position here.
Rhinehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhinehold is looking to take Strong's back but instead Strong gets back to half guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Strong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Strong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
Burt Rhinehold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rhinehold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
Jeez, Burt Rhinehold's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold misses with a hook to the body
and Rhinehold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhinehold throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Strong misses its intended target. #T1#
Strong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rhinehold to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong cracks a nice hook into Rhinehold's ribs.
Strong moves away from the strike by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands a jab to the head.
Rhinehold throws a combination that misses
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Burt Rhinehold's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Strong!
Mark Strong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 168
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Rhinehold misses with a low kick.
Rhinehold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhinehold misses with a body shot
letting Thorn counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Nice body kick from Thorn.
Thorn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhinehold.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhinehold.#KD2#
Thorn drops Rhinehold with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rhinehold looks back up at him and smiles so Thorn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhinehold drops his hands momentarily. Thorn doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rhinehold staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rhinehold doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 166
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Forkbeard misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rhinehold lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Forkbeard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Forkbeard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rhinehold back to the cage. Forkbeard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Rhinehold.
Forkbeard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rhinehold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhinehold catches Forkbeard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rhinehold lands a nice looking body shot.
Forkbeard's corner calls for a 1-2. Forkbeard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forkbeard misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Rhinehold counters by moving into the clinch.
Forkbeard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhinehold's elbow.
Forkbeard pushes Rhinehold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhinehold blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rhinehold throws an elbow but misses.
Forkbeard swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhinehold uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rhinehold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forkbeard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhinehold's elbow.
Forkbeard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Forkbeard breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhinehold.
A punch combination from Forkbeard misses.
Rhinehold is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Forkbeard with a body shot.
Rhinehold avoids the body shot from Forkbeard.
Rhinehold 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.
Forkbeard throws a shot from downtown. Rhinehold moves away and avoids it.
Sweyn Forkbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forkbeard lands a nice looking body kick.
Rhinehold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhinehold's jab looks to have found its range, popping Forkbeard under the eye.
Forkbeard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a body kick that stops Forkbeard in his tracks momentarily.
Forkbeard throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Forkbeard tries to clinch but Rhinehold is having none of it.
Rhinehold attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Forkbeard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhinehold throws out a counter right but Forkbeard avoids it with no problem.
Rhinehold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forkbeard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhinehold on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Forkbeard misses
and Rhinehold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forkbeard throws a hook to the side of Rhinehold's head but Rhinehold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhinehold! But no joy.
A big left from Forkbeard misses.
Forkbeard punishes Rhinehold's body with a nice straight punch.
Forkbeard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Forkbeard throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhinehold.
Forkbeard swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
#CL#
Forkbeard instigates a clinch. #T3#
Good body shot from Rhinehold.
Forkbeard is breathing heavily.
Forkbeard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Forkbeard fails to land.
Forkbeard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rhinehold can't find room to land a body shot as Forkbeard controls the action.
Rhinehold lands a shoulder strike.
Rhinehold gets through Forkbeard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhinehold lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Forkbeard is rocked!
Rhinehold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Forkbeard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhinehold throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Forkbeard blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forkbeard.
Forkbeard misses with a body punch.
Rhinehold blocks a body shot from Forkbeard.
Rhinehold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhinehold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Rhinehold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhinehold struggles to land a body shot inside as Forkbeard controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Rhinehold.
Forkbeard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forkbeard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhinehold looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Forkbeard lands a shot to the body.
Rhinehold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhinehold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Forkbeard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold pushes Forkbeard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rhinehold unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Forkbeard! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rhinehold is unloading with more strikes now! Forkbeard drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burt Rhinehold!
After winning the bout, Burt Rhinehold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 163
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mouth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mouth in side control, throwing shots but Rhinehold defends.
Mouth trying to control the position but Rhinehold is working away.
Rhinehold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mouth working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Mouth crashes against the mat.
Mouth wants to control but Rhinehold is keeping him busy.
Mouth throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mouth fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mouth misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouth in the domination position with Rhinehold hanging on.
Mouth is putting a hurting on Rhinehold here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Mouth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mouth misses with the ground and pound.
Mouth is putting a hurting on Rhinehold here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#
Burt Rhinehold's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Mouth scoring with punches from side control. #CUT2#
Burt Rhinehold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rhinehold is not content to let Mouth control the position.
Rhinehold struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Mouth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouth working the ground and pound. #CUT2#
Jeez, Burt Rhinehold's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Burt Rhinehold's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mush Mouth!
Mush Mouth spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 159
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Tua misses with a double jab.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhinehold.
Tua throws a low kick but Rhinehold avoids it.
A jab from Tua misses.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhinehold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rhinehold to counter with a crisp jab.
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rhinehold forces Tua back against the cage and clinches.
Rhinehold avoiding damage.
Rhinehold stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Tua being controlled against the cage.
Tua tries to circle away but Rhinehold has him pinned against the cage.
Tua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Rhinehold is controlling him.
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhinehold.
Tua is trying to break the clinch but Rhinehold is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands a nice uppercut.
Rhinehold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhinehold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhinehold. #T2#
Rhinehold tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Rhinehold back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with some punches.
Tua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhinehold slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Tua scores with a jab to the body.
Rhinehold staying out of range there.
A big right from Tua misses.
Rhinehold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhinehold takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhinehold.
Tua missing with a left hand there. Rhinehold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhinehold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rhinehold thinking. #T3#
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhinehold.
Rhinehold throws a leg kick but Tua sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Tua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhinehold misses with an uppercut.
Rhinehold closes the distance but Tua moves to the side
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua looks to land a right hand but Rhinehold moved out of range.
Rhinehold throwing a counter right hand but Tua manages to avoid it.
Tua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhinehold. That did some damage!
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Tua is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . Rhinehold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhinehold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Tua throws a lazy uppercut
and Tua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tua lands with a nice body punch.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Rhinehold thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhinehold throws a leg kick which misses Tua 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tua tries to avoid it.
Tua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhinehold slips a jab from Tua .
Rhinehold 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhinehold, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Tua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rhinehold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhinehold slips under a jab from Tua .
Tua moves out of range as Rhinehold strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tua ! But no joy.
Rhinehold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhinehold staying out of range there.
Tua lands a right hook to the body.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhinehold just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhinehold on the side of the head.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhinehold swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tua stuns Rhinehold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Tua throws a jab when Rhinehold was well out of range.
Rhinehold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tua misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
David Tua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . Rhinehold does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Rhinehold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Rhinehold is out of range.
Rhinehold thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rhinehold throws a leg kick but Tua sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhinehold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhinehold tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Tua misses.
Rhinehold tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Tua connects with a right hand. Rhinehold shakes it off.#CUT2#
Burt Rhinehold's cut is getting worse.
Rhinehold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Rhinehold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhinehold moves in looking to clinch but Tua pushes him off.
Tua throws a fast counter high kick but Rhinehold manages to duck under it in time.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhinehold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua lands with a good body shot.
Rhinehold 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.
Tua throws a push kick but Rhinehold slaps the foot to one side.
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Tua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
A head kick by Tua misses
and Rhinehold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhinehold counters with a straight right hand.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhinehold was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Rhinehold tries to score with a low kick but Tua moves his leg out of the way.
Rhinehold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhinehold moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhinehold connects with a body shot.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhinehold is looking to counter the offense by Tua and move into the clinch.
Tua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Rhinehold moves out of range easily.
Rhinehold half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Rhinehold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tua lands with a nice body punch.
Rhinehold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tua .#CUT2#
Burt Rhinehold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tua misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Tua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhinehold doesn't seem phased though.
Rhinehold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua throws a right hand that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhinehold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold slips under a jab from Tua .
Rhinehold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Tua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tua misses with an uppercut. Rhinehold saw that one coming.
Rhinehold jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Rhinehold's head but Rhinehold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhinehold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhinehold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tua throws a big counter head kick but Rhinehold avoids it with no problem.
Rhinehold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhinehold throws a nice looking combination but Tua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tua throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhinehold counters with a right hand to the body.
Tua misses with a jab to the body
and Rhinehold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua scores with a nice strike.
Rhinehold misses the shot to the body.
As Rhinehold backs off Tua throws a huge counter combo but Rhinehold manages to avoid it all.
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Tua .#T1#
Rhinehold throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhinehold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhinehold blocks a jab.
Tua misses with a right hand
letting Rhinehold counter with a right hand.
Tua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tua lands with a straight right. Rhinehold didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
Jeez, Burt Rhinehold's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice defenses there by Rhinehold.
Tua misses with a shot to the body
and Rhinehold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tua checks a leg kick.
Jab from Rhinehold.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhinehold. #T2#
Tua misses with a straight left.
Burt Rhinehold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhinehold moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhinehold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rhinehold counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Rhinehold lands with a good body shot.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhinehold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tua throws a right hand that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a series of strikes. Tua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tua misses with a lunging right hand
and Rhinehold counters with a nice leg kick.
Tua swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhinehold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tua avoids the head kick by Rhinehold.
#KD#
Rhinehold lands a big uppercut and Tua crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tua looks OK. Rhinehold waves Tua back to his feet!#ROC#
Tua is rocked!
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhinehold finish him?
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Rhinehold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tua .
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhinehold. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhinehold.
Tua moves out of range of the body kick from Rhinehold.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhinehold makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tua with a hook.
Rhinehold tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
Rhinehold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhinehold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
A counter left hand to the body from Rhinehold misses its target.
A head kick misses from Tua .
Rhinehold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tua .
Rhinehold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
It looks like Rhinehold has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rhinehold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhinehold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
Tua throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a straight right hand.
David Tua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhinehold slips a jab and a cross from Tua .
And that's the end of the fight!
Burt Rhinehold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tua 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Tua !
Our winner, David Tua , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 155
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Dog throws a leg kick
and Rhinehold counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dog thinking.
Rhinehold 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.
Dog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dog connects with an inside leg kick.
Dog scores with a spinning back kick!
Dog misses with a body shot.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhinehold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhinehold replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dog blocks it well.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rhinehold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhinehold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog takes a swing at Rhinehold's ribcage but misses.
Rhinehold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhinehold blocks a leg kick.
Rhinehold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dog fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhinehold on the side of the head.#T1#
Rhinehold misses with a straight right.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhinehold counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Rhinehold counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dog is looking to control Rhinehold's arms but Rhinehold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dog has his back to the cage.
Rhinehold misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dog.
Nice body punch from Dog.
Dog lands an uppercut.#BC#
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dog works Rhinehold's body with a nice hook.
Dog connects with an inside leg kick.
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Rhinehold's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhinehold tries to avoid it.
Dog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Rhinehold counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhinehold blocking some punches.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Rhinehold scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dog misses with a punch to the body.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhinehold throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dog tries to work over Rhinehold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Dog.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Rhinehold.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Rhinehold avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Rhinehold landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Rhinehold blocks a body shot from Dog.
Dog blocks a body shot from Rhinehold.
A short right from Dog.
A head punch on the inside from Rhinehold fails to land.
Rhinehold tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhinehold swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Rhinehold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhinehold misses with some punches.
Rhinehold lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Big Dog has been cut.
Dog scores with a shoulder strike.
Dog blocks an elbow strike from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dog avoids a wild elbow strike from Rhinehold.
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dog stalling in the clinch but Rhinehold improves position.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhinehold's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Rhinehold.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhinehold controls his hands.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhinehold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rhinehold misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhinehold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Rhinehold misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dog trying to stall but Rhinehold improves his position.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with a body punch.
Dog lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhinehold.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rhinehold tries a knee to the head but Dog blocks it.
Rhinehold digs a right hand into Dog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Dog.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Dog.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 Big Dog will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rhinehold blocks a low kick nicely.
Rhinehold tries to land a front kick but Dog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhinehold.
Big Dog is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhinehold throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog works Rhinehold's body with a nice hook.
Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog lands a body shot.
Rhinehold works Dog's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Rhinehold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dog throws a leg kick but Rhinehold sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhinehold.
Dog is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Rhinehold delivers a nice body kick.
Dog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhinehold blocks a head kick by Dog.
Dog misses with a hook to the body
and Rhinehold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhinehold slips a straight right by Dog.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhinehold moves away.
Jab from Dog.
Rhinehold lands a leg kick that knocks Dog off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Dog finds it's target.
Dog misses with a body shot
and Rhinehold counters with a body kick that stops Dog in his tracks momentarily.
Dog swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Dog misses with a low kick.
Rhinehold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhinehold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Rhinehold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rhinehold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhinehold 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.
Dog avoids the head kick by Rhinehold.
Dog throws a leg kick but Rhinehold moved away.
Rhinehold tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Dog misses.
Rhinehold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog tries to clinch but Rhinehold moves away
and Rhinehold counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
A jab from Dog finds it's way through Rhinehold's defenses.
Rhinehold misses the jab.
Rhinehold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dog.
Dog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rhinehold unleashes a big counter combination but Dog bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Rhinehold tries to keep at a distance but Dog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dog tries to work over Rhinehold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhinehold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhinehold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhinehold's elbow.
Dog tries a body shot but Rhinehold blocks it.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burt Rhinehold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rhinehold is working Dog over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Rhinehold fails to land.
Rhinehold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog's elbow.
Rhinehold lands an elbow that stopped Dog in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Rhinehold.
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 nice glancing elbow lands by Rhinehold.
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhinehold's elbow.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog blocks an uppercut.
Rhinehold lands a body punch.
Rhinehold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog blocks the elbow strike.
Rhinehold lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside.
Rhinehold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhinehold misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rhinehold takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dog takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Dog is rocked!
Rhinehold is leaning against Dog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Dog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Rhinehold.
A short right from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Rhinehold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rhinehold has closed the distance and engaged Dog in a clinch.
Rhinehold lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dog to his knees! Rhinehold keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burt Rhinehold!
A victorious Burt Rhinehold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 150
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Adams checks a low kick from Rhinehold.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Rhinehold counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhinehold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Adams. Rhinehold shrugs it off though.
Rhinehold throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Rhinehold just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAdams.
Adams throws a hook but Rhinehold avoids it easily.
Adams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhinehold throws an off balance right hand
and Adams counters with a good, hard body kick but Rhinehold shrugs it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adams.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rhinehold is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Adams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhinehold tries to work over Adams's front leg with a kick but Adams checks it.
Rhinehold just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAdams.
Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
Adams slips under a jab.
Adams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Adams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Rhinehold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Rhinehold there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rhinehold tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhinehold scores with a body shot.
Rhinehold avoids the head kick by Adams.
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rhinehold to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams moves out of range as Rhinehold throws a body kick.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Rhinehold manages to avoid it.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhinehold circles away.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhinehold misses with a straight left. #T3#
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Rhinehold.
Adams throws a counter high kick but Rhinehold was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Adams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhinehold wants to counter with a clinch but Adams pushes him away.
Jab, jab by Adams - just one landing.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhinehold is just out of range.#T4#
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with a body shot.
Adams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rhinehold slips a straight right by Adams.
Rhinehold pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Adams gets tackled into the cage by Rhinehold. Rhinehold maintains the clinch.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhinehold backwards.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Rhinehold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adams looking to stall.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams prevents a body shot from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold working aggressively here.
Rhinehold lands a nice uppercut.
Rhinehold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
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 Nicki Adams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Rhinehold throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Rhinehold misses.
Rhinehold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhinehold. Rhinehold obviously looking to wear him down.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold is looking to chop away at Adams's legs.
Rhinehold throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhinehold.
Nicki Adams is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Rhinehold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Rhinehold looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Adams lands with a cross. #CUT#
That has opened up Burt Rhinehold's cut even more.
Adams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rhinehold misses with a jab to the body
and Rhinehold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams scores with a spinning back kick!
Adams misses with a body shot
and Rhinehold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhinehold.
Adams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
The cut above Burt Rhinehold's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Rhinehold missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Rhinehold coming out on top.
Rhinehold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhinehold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhinehold connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhinehold, as that shot connected.
Adams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhinehold on the side of the head.
Rhinehold tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it. #T3#
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhinehold throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Rhinehold swinging wildly here.
Rhinehold lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhinehold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#
Burt Rhinehold's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rhinehold tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhinehold throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Burt Rhinehold's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicki Adams!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicki Adams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 147
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Rhinehold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bradley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhinehold checks it well.
Rhinehold let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Rhinehold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradley thuds a left hand into Rhinehold's body.
Rhinehold has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bradley misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Rhinehold moves into the clinch.
Rhinehold tries to throw a body punch but Bradley avoids it by throwing Rhinehold back against the cage.
Rhinehold misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with an uppercut
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradley throws a lazy right hand but Rhinehold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bradley throws a right hand that misses
and Rhinehold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhinehold tries to counter with a clinch but Bradley shakes him off and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away.
Rhinehold throws a big shot that misses.
Bradley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bradley.
Bradley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhinehold tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Bradley misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradley. Rhinehold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhinehold lands with a right hand. #T2#
Rhinehold throws a poor cross that misses
and Bradley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bradley throws a hook to the side of Rhinehold's head but Rhinehold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhinehold gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Bradley moves out of range of the body kick from Rhinehold.
Bradley scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Rhinehold has closed the distance and engaged Bradley in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhinehold has a couple of punches blocked by Bradley.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but Rhinehold has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bradley can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Bradley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rhinehold can't find room to land a body shot as Bradley controls the action.
Bradley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bradley blocking some punches.
Rhinehold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradley's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rhinehold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhinehold.
Bradley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rhinehold throws an elbow that misses.
Rhinehold taking a breather.
Bradley tries to break the clinch but Rhinehold is controlling the position.
Rhinehold misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Rhinehold misses with a punch on the inside.
Bradley is looking to break free of the clinch but Rhinehold has double underhooks.
Rhinehold tries to work over Bradley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bradley prevents a body shot from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhinehold lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Bradley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bradley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rhinehold under the eye.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold looks to land a left hand but Bradley moved out of range nicely.
Rhinehold misses with an uppercut. Bradley saw that one coming.
Bradley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhinehold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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 Desmond Bradley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold'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#
Bradley throws a jab when Rhinehold was well out of range.
Rhinehold throws out a counter right but Bradley avoids it with no problem.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradley misses with a left hand
and Rhinehold counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bradley thinking.
Rhinehold misses with a hook to the body
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bradley misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Rhinehold counters by clinching up.
Bradley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with the head strike.
Rhinehold misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradley throws a hook but Rhinehold blocks it.
Rhinehold let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rhinehold scores with a kick to the body.
Rhinehold lunges at Bradley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bradley's hand.
Bradley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhinehold manages to avoid it.
Bradley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhinehold wants to land a leg kick but Bradley is out of range.
Bradley is looking for a counter combo.
Bradley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.#T2#
Bradley avoids the head kick by Rhinehold.
A little feinted left hand from Bradley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhinehold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bradley misses with a left hand
and Rhinehold counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A combination from Bradley does no damage.
Rhinehold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rhinehold looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradley is just out of range.
Bradley throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhinehold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhinehold checks a leg kick.#T3#
Bradley checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Bradley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rhinehold doesn't seem phased though.
Rhinehold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradley throws a looping overhand right but Rhinehold ducks down to avoid it.
Bradley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Bradley catches Rhinehold right on the button with a cross.
Bradley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rhinehold throws a right hand that misses
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhinehold swings for the body but Bradley moves out of range.
#T4#
Rhinehold throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradley.
Desmond Bradley is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradley misses with a straight left.
Rhinehold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bradley is out of range and Rhinehold settles back down.
Bradley tries to bum rush Rhinehold with a series of wild strikes but Rhinehold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rhinehold counters with a straight right hand.
Bradley misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhinehold looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradley is just out of range.
Rhinehold misses with a straight right.
Bradley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Bradley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradley punishes Rhinehold's body with a nice straight punch.
Bradley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bradley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bradley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rhinehold feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bradleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rhinehold tries to clinch
and Bradley counters with a two punch combo.
Rhinehold misses with a hook to the body
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley connects with a looping right hand.
Rhinehold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Bradley. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Bradley throws a hook but Rhinehold avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Rhinehold releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rhinehold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bradley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rhinehold scrambles back to his feet.
Bradley throws a shot from downtown. Rhinehold moves away and avoids it.
Rhinehold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bradley defending well as Rhinehold loads up on a big left hand.
Bradley moves out of range of the leg kick from Rhinehold.
It looked like Bradley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bradley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhinehold feints and then cracks Bradley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bradley down.
Bradley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#
That has opened up Burt Rhinehold's cut even more.
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Rhinehold looks to move away, Bradley throws a big counter combo but Rhinehold just gets out of the way.#T2#
Rhinehold throws a leg kick
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burt Rhinehold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradley throws a right hand that Rhinehold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhinehold also avoids with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhinehold 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 Bradley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bradley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Bradley is predictable there
enabling Rhinehold to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhinehold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhinehold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Rhinehold misses.
Rhinehold swings widly with a right hand
and Rhinehold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Rhinehold.#T3#
Bradley misses with a wild combination.
Rhinehold thinks about the counter body kick.
Rhinehold connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhinehold slips a jab from Bradley.
Rhinehold just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley scores with the left hand. Rhinehold knows he should have avoided that one.
Bradley throws a right hand that Rhinehold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhinehold also avoids with ease.
Rhinehold only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good work by Bradley as he checks the leg kick.
As Rhinehold looks to move away, Bradley throws a big counter combo but Rhinehold just gets out of the way.
Desmond Bradley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Rhinehold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhinehold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Desmond Bradley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhinehold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhinehold on the side of the head.
Bradley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhinehold has time to react.
Bradley throws a right and a left that Rhinehold avoids 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!
Donk. Rhinehold catches Bradley right on the button with a cross.
Bradley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Bradley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bradley, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Bradley!
As Desmond Bradley got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Give me overrated Murphy then the title shot! Let's go!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 141
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
McLean throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhinehold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhinehold slips a jab and a cross from McLean.
McLean fakes the leg kick and cracks Rhinehold in the body.
McLean misses with a body shot.
Rhinehold throws out a counter right but McLean avoids it with no problem.
Rhinehold just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLean swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhinehold moves away.
McLean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhinehold.
McLean is looking to wear down Rhinehold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLean misses with a body shot.
McLean cracks a nice hook into Rhinehold's ribs.
Rhinehold wants to slow McLean down by chopping away at his legs.
McLean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhinehold appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McLean. Rhinehold does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLean just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by McLean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McLean.#CUT#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
McLean lands a nice shot to the body.
McLean jabs at Rhinehold's body.
Rhinehold avoids the body shot from McLean.
McLean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhinehold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhinehold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhinehold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLean punishes Rhinehold's body with a nice straight punch.
McLean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhinehold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
#T2#
McLean jabs Rhinehold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rhinehold 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 are loving this. Great action here.
McLean throws a body punch but Rhinehold moves out of range.
McLean just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McLean misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McLean throws a body punch but Rhinehold moves out of range.
Rhinehold now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rhinehold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McLean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhinehold throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. McLean catches Rhinehold right on the button with a cross.
Rhinehold misses with a low kick as McLean jumps back.
McLean punishes Rhinehold's body with a nice straight punch.
McLean lands a jab to Rhinehold's midsection.#T3#
Nice cross by McLean.
McLean lands a body shot.
Rhinehold avoids the body shot from McLean.
Rhinehold tries a head kick but it misses.
McLean just misses with a punch to the body.
McLean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rhinehold in his tracks.
McLean throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Rhinehold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rhinehold.
McLean wants to break the clinch but can't.
McLean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
McLean manages to break the clinch.
McLean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhinehold cracks the inside of McLean's front leg. #T4##CL2#
Rhinehold has managed to clinch.
Rhinehold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhinehold lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhinehold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhinehold just leaning against McLean, taking a breather.
McLean is trying to force a seperation but Rhinehold has the dominant position.
Rhinehold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLean's elbow.
McLean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rhinehold has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rhinehold - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McLean is trying to push Rhinehold away but Rhinehold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on McLean's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
McLean breaks from the clinch.
McLean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLean misses with a hook to the body
and Rhinehold counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McLean!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn McLean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McLean swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
Rhinehold thinks about the counter body kick.
McLean takes a swing at Rhinehold's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLean. Rhinehold does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhinehold. McLean does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLean lands with a nice combination. Rhinehold backs away looking to recover.
McLean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rhinehold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhinehold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLean's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLean. Rhinehold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhinehold only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rhinehold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLean takes a swing at Rhinehold's ribcage but misses.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhinehold.
A shot to the liver by Rhinehold. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Rhinehold missing with a left hand there. McLean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLean throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhinehold now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rhinehold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Rhinehold rushes McLean and presses him up against the cage.
Rhinehold can't find room to land a body shot as McLean controls the action.
A short right from Rhinehold.
McLean has had enough of the clinch but Rhinehold keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
McLean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhinehold throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McLean.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhinehold was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rhinehold - that will leave a mark!
Rhinehold misses with a straight left.
McLean misses with a body punch
and Rhinehold counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
McLean on the wrong end of a nice 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!
Rhinehold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLean checks it well.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
McLean misses with a body shot.
Rhinehold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shawn McLean is winning the standup battle so far.
McLean swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
Rhinehold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhinehold was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.#CL2#
Rhinehold pushes McLean up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McLean breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from McLean.
McLean moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Burt Rhinehold's cut even more.#T3#
Rhinehold scores with a head kick.
McLean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rhinehold finds it's way round the side to connect with McLean's head. #ROC2#
McLean is rocked!
Rhinehold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLean swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
McLean misses with a wild body shot.
McLean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhinehold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rhinehold scores with a leg kick.
Rhinehold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhinehold tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLean misses with a shot to the body
and Rhinehold counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
McLean throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhinehold.
McLean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhinehold throws a hook to the side of McLean's head but McLean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLean swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
McLean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhinehold throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick from McLean.
McLean lands a head shot.
McLean scores with a body shot.
McLean throws a body shot but no joy.
McLean throws a body punch but Rhinehold moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Rhinehold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold'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#
McLean digs a good body shot into Rhinehold's ribs.
McLean takes a swing at Rhinehold's ribcage but misses.
McLean misses with a few strikes there.
McLean catches Rhinehold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLean throws a body punch but Rhinehold moves out of range.
McLean takes a swing at Rhinehold's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Rhinehold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLean misses with a wild body shot.
McLean misses with a body shot
and Rhinehold counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLean catches Rhinehold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rhinehold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLean.
McLean just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Rhinehold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLean jabs Rhinehold to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
McLean throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rhinehold counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLean swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
McLean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLean just misses with a punch to the body.
McLean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhinehold can do to turn this around?
Rhinehold throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLean counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhinehold is just out of range.
McLean is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by McLean.
McLean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rhinehold counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Rhinehold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhinehold moves away.
McLean swings away with a body shot that misses
and McLean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhinehold manages to avoid it.
McLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLean moves out of range of the body kick from Rhinehold.
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!
McLean just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McLean if he has to take too many more of those.
Rhinehold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McLean misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rhinehold counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh McLean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rhinehold lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Burt Rhinehold!
A very excited looking Burt Rhinehold made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 136
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Funkhouser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkhouser is defended easily by Rhinehold.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhinehold staying out of range there.
Rhinehold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Funkhouser's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rhinehold under the eye.
Funkhouser misses with a looping right.
Funkhouser shoots in looking for a takedown but Rhinehold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funkhouser's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Funkhouser shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkhouser swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser misses with a series of wild punches.
Rhinehold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funkhouser tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Funkhouser throws a right hand that Rhinehold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhinehold also avoids with ease.
Funkhouser takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Funkhouser throws a series of punches but Rhinehold avoids them all with ease.
Funkhouser misses with the combination.
It seemed like Rhinehold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Rhinehold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funkhouser closes the distance and clinches up with Rhinehold, looking for a takedown. Funkhouser pushes Rhinehold against the cage but Rhinehold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Funkhouser looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rhinehold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rhinehold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkhouser manages to avoid it.
Rhinehold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Funkhouser shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhinehold defends it nicely.
Rhinehold is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Funkhouser with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Rhinehold looks to land a left hand but Funkhouser moved out of range nicely.
Funkhouser throwing a counter right hand but Rhinehold manages to avoid it.
Rhinehold moves away from the strike by Funkhouser.
Rhinehold is trying to counter with his kicks.
Funkhouser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funkhouser displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.#TD#
Rhinehold gets caught napping as Funkhouser dives in and scores a takedown. Rhinehold manages to retain guard.
Rhinehold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser throwing strikes but missing.
Funkhouser trying to control but Rhinehold is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhinehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rhinehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkhouser is one step ahead there.
Funkhouser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Rhinehold controlling Funkhouser's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkhouser throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funkhouser's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rhinehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Funkhouser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rhinehold dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Funkhouser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Funkhouser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhinehold defends well.#T4#
Rhinehold is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Funkhouser looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rhinehold has picked Funkhouser up and slammed him! Funkhouser can't keep hold of the triangle and Rhinehold manages to pass to side control!
Funkhouser sneaks back into half guard.
Funkhouser wants to improve his position but Rhinehold is controlling well.
Funkhouser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rhinehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rhinehold's back!
Funkhouser punches the canvas rather than the man.
Funkhouser throwing sloppy strikes.
Funkhouser avoiding Rhinehold 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Funkhouser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Funkhouser dips to his left and cracks Rhinehold with an uppercut!
Trenton Funkhouser is winning the standup battle so far.
Funkhouser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Funkhouser throws a body punch but Rhinehold moves out of range.
Rhinehold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Funkhouser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhinehold can do to turn this around?
Rhinehold looks to land a body kick but Funkhouser moved away.
A left and a right from Funkhouser both land. Nice combination.
Funkhouser tests Rhinehold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funkhouser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhinehold walks into a straight right hand from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Funkhouser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkhouser slips a straight right by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold looks to land a right hand but Funkhouser moved out of range.#CL2#
Funkhouser tries to keep at a distance but Rhinehold has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rhinehold throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Funkhouser takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Funkhouser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funkhouser scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Funkhouser gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Funkhouser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhinehold circles away quickly and effectively.
Funkhouser takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rhinehold avoids the body shot from Funkhouser.
Rhinehold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Funkhouser misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Rhinehold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhinehold tests Funkhouser's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Rhinehold misses the shot to the body.
Rhinehold lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Funkhouser backs up against the cage.
Rhinehold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rhinehold throws out a counter right but Funkhouser avoids it with no problem.
Funkhouser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funkhouser catches Rhinehold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Rhinehold lands.
Rhinehold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funkhouser or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhinehold, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Rhinehold both land. Nice combination.
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Funkhouser.#T3#
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot.
Rhinehold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funkhouser or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhinehold, which made it look bad.
Rhinehold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut. Rhinehold saw that one coming.
Trenton Funkhouser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhinehold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funkhouser.
Rhinehold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Funkhouser throws out a loose jab but Rhinehold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkhouser misses with a looping left.
Rhinehold defending well as Funkhouser loads up on a big left hand.
Rhinehold thuds a left hand into Funkhouser's body.
Funkhouser scores with a three punch combo!
Funkhouser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burt Rhinehold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Rhinehold lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkhouser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhinehold manages to avoid it.
Rhinehold feints a counter leg kick.
Rhinehold throws a push kick but Funkhouser slaps the foot to one side.
Rhinehold throws a hook but Funkhouser blocks it.
Funkhouser swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a stiff right hand.
Funkhouser misses with a double jab.
Funkhouser connects with the punch.
Rhinehold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funkhouser.
Rhinehold misses with an uppercut. Funkhouser saw that one coming.
Funkhouser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhinehold.
Funkhouser fails with the takedown
and Rhinehold counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhinehold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Funkhouser coming out on top.
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 Trenton Funkhouser will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rhinehold lands with an overhand left.
Funkhouser swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
Rhinehold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkhouser connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhinehold. Rhinehold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funkhouser 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.
Rhinehold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhinehold misses with a low kick as Funkhouser jumps back.
Funkhouser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhinehold is fending him off so far but Funkhouser persists. Nope, Rhinehold circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhinehold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funkhouser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Funkhouser looks to land a combination but Rhinehold avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkhouser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhinehold connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Funkhouser ducks under a wild hook from Rhinehold.#T1#
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Funkhouser.
Rhinehold is trying to counter with his kicks.
Funkhouser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Rhinehold.
Funkhouser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rhinehold avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funkhouser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhinehold.
Funkhouser throws out a loose jab but Rhinehold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Rhinehold.
Funkhouser looks to land a combination but Rhinehold avoids it well.
Funkhouser misses with a series of wild punches.
Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold throws the left hand but Funkhouser avoids the punch easily.
As Rhinehold looks to move away, Funkhouser throws a big counter combo but Rhinehold just gets out of the way.
Trenton Funkhouser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rhinehold lands a nice shot that snaps Funkhouser's head back.
Burt Rhinehold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funkhouser 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.
A lazy left from Rhinehold finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkhouser fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkhouser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhinehold as he jumps to the side.
Funkhouser tests Rhinehold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funkhouser lands a right hook to the body.
Funkhouser lands with a hook. Rhinehold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Funkhouser shoots in looking for a takedown but Rhinehold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funkhouser's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rhinehold cracks the inside of Funkhouser's front leg.
Funkhouser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhinehold manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Rhinehold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhinehold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkhouser manages to avoid it.
Funkhouser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funkhouser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rhinehold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhinehold throws a leg kick which misses Funkhouser's front leg but catches the back leg as Funkhouser tries to avoid it.
Funkhouser lands with a nice body punch.
Rhinehold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Rhinehold scores with a leg kick.
Rhinehold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhinehold throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
Rhinehold just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhinehold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Funkhouser finds it's way through Rhinehold's defenses.
Funkhouser scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhinehold scores with a nice head shot.
Funkhouser misses with a body punch
and Rhinehold counters with a good low kick that Funkhouser was not able to check.
Funkhouser tries for a takedown but Rhinehold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot.
Rhinehold misses with a hook. Funkhouser ducked under it nicely.
Rhinehold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Funkhouser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhinehold is fending him off so far but Funkhouser persists. Nope, Rhinehold circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Burt Rhinehold.
I think Funkhouser 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Aspire 48: James vs Moura
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Rhinehold misses with an uppercut
and AssKicken counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Rhinehold looks to land a left hand but AssKicken moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as AssKicken checks a leg kick.
AssKicken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold slips under a jab from AssKicken.
AssKicken backing away here, and Rhinehold unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Rhinehold misses #TD#
so AssKicken counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rhinehold is trying to keep AssKicken in close.
AssKicken looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
AssKicken postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rhinehold is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of AssKicken, into his guard. #REVB#
AssKicken looking for a sweep. Not yet AssKicken, not yet. #T1#
Rhinehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AssKicken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
AssKicken wants to sweep but no luck.
AssKicken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhinehold's guard. #REVR##SUB#
AssKicken postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rhinehold is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of AssKicken, into his guard. #REVB#
Rhinehold stopping the sweep attempt from AssKicken.#SUB#
Rhinehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and AssKicken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhinehold has managed to get both his arms back between AssKicken's legs - danger averted.
AssKicken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
AssKicken tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhinehold is retaining full guard.
AssKicken looking to sit in guard and control but Rhinehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
I've been told that Rhinehold has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB#
Rhinehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and AssKicken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhinehold has managed to get both his arms back between AssKicken's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Rhinehold content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
AssKicken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
AssKicken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhinehold sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Rhinehold wants to pass the guard but AssKicken is keeping the position.#SUB#
AssKicken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhinehold preventing the sweep.
AssKicken keeping moving, preventing Rhinehold from controlling successfully.
Rhinehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
AssKicken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhinehold wants to pass the guard but AssKicken is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
AssKicken trying to control the position.
AssKicken being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rhinehold wants to clinch.
AssKicken connects with a crisp jab.
Thoreaux AssKicken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhinehold misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thoreaux AssKicken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rhinehold lands with a right hand.
AssKicken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhinehold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
AssKicken fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rhinehold just manages to avoid it.
AssKicken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhinehold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Rhinehold's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rhinehold missing with a left hand there. AssKicken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
AssKicken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhinehold slips a straight right by AssKicken.
A slapping leg kick lands for AssKicken.
AssKicken throws a nice looking combination but Rhinehold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rhinehold follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AssKicken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhinehold.
AssKicken feinted with a counter takedown.
AssKicken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
AssKicken throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Rhinehold holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
AssKicken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhineholds head.
AssKicken misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through AssKicken's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Thoreaux AssKicken has been cut.#BC#
AssKicken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
AssKicken misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Rhinehold releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rhinehold scores with a nice right hand.
Rhinehold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhinehold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
AssKicken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
AssKicken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
AssKicken throws a hook but Rhinehold blocks it.
Rhinehold wants to counter the offense by AssKicken and move into the clinch position.
Rhinehold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of AssKicken's head.#T2#
AssKicken slips under a jab from Rhinehold.
AssKicken is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AssKicken misses with a straight left.
Rhinehold is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts AssKicken, as that shot connected.
Rhinehold tries to work over AssKicken's front leg with a kick but AssKicken checks it.
AssKicken swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rhinehold tries to clinch
and Rhinehold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhinehold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from AssKicken.#T3#
Rhinehold is looking to score with low kicks.
AssKicken gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rhinehold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from AssKicken misses.
AssKicken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
AssKicken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
AssKicken throws a body punch but Rhinehold moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by AssKicken.
AssKicken lands a nice shot to the body.
AssKicken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhinehold. Rhinehold obviously looking to wear him down.
AssKicken throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhinehold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
AssKicken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rhinehold's hands.
Rhinehold tries to land a front kick but AssKicken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
AssKicken is looking to counter punch.
AssKicken misses with a kick to the body.
AssKicken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhinehold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
AssKicken looks to land a left hand but Rhinehold moved out of range nicely.
Rhinehold avoids the body shot from AssKicken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from AssKicken.
AssKicken connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhinehold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from AssKicken. Those never looked like landing.
AssKicken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhinehold can do to turn this around?
AssKicken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhinehold manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thoreaux AssKicken dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rhinehold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but AssKicken was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands a nice leg kick that just misses AssKicken's sensitive parts.
Jab from AssKicken.
AssKicken avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from AssKicken, right into the meat.
AssKicken connects with a body shot that sends Rhinehold's belly button to the back.
AssKicken ducks under a wild hook from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold throws a looping overhand right but AssKicken ducks down to avoid it.
AssKicken tries to counter with a takedown but Rhinehold is quick to defend against it.
Thoreaux AssKicken is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhinehold blocks the leg kick.
Rhinehold moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Rhinehold slips under a jab.
AssKicken scores with a leg kick.
Rhinehold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps AssKicken's head backwards.
AssKicken works the jab nicely.
AssKicken throws a nice looking combination but Rhinehold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
AssKicken misses with a looping left.
AssKicken cracks Rhinehold with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by AssKicken.
A jab from Rhinehold misses.
AssKicken moves out of range of the leg kick from Rhinehold.
Burt Rhinehold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
AssKicken jabs at Rhinehold's body.
Burt Rhinehold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rhinehold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but AssKicken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
AssKicken misses with a hook.
AssKicken 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!
AssKicken slips a jab from Rhinehold.
AssKicken loads up on a big right hand but Rhinehold slips the punch.
Rhinehold thows a left - swing and a miss!
AssKicken tries to counter with a takedown but Rhinehold is quick to defend against it.
Rhinehold throws a jab when AssKicken was well out of range.
AssKicken with a jab.
Rhinehold throws a right and a left that AssKicken avoids nicely.
Rhinehold misses with a body shot.
Rhinehold scores with a hook.#T3#
AssKicken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhinehold.
Nice jab there from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold with a nice cross.
Rhinehold walks into a stiff left hand from AssKicken.
A jab from AssKicken finds it's way through Rhinehold's defenses.
Rhinehold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but AssKicken is out of range.
Rhinehold moves out of range as AssKicken strikes.
AssKicken scores with a jab. Rhinehold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rhinehold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhinehold there as he acknowledges the shot.
AssKicken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhinehold circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhinehold throws out a counter right but AssKicken avoids it with no problem.#T4#
A clash of legs there as AssKicken blocks the low kick.
AssKicken throws a looping overhand right but Rhinehold ducks down to avoid it.
Rhinehold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhinehold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhinehold loads up on a big right hand but AssKicken slips the punch.
AssKicken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rhinehold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rhinehold connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed AssKicken momentarily.
#ROC2#
AssKicken is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thoreaux AssKicken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for AssKicken, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thoreaux AssKicken!
Thoreaux AssKicken gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Aspire 44: Gerrald vs Brophy
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhinehold checks a leg kick.
Donk. DeNeville catches Rhinehold right on the button with a cross.
DeNeville tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rhinehold swivels and escapes.
Rhinehold steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from DeNeville.
Rhinehold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeNeville moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rhinehold misses the jab.
Rhinehold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeNeville tried to score with a low kick but Rhinehold checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeNeville.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Rhinehold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for DeNeville. That snapped Rhinehold's head back.
DeNeville swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Rhinehold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rhinehold. #T1#
DeNeville scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeNeville works on Rhinehold's body with a couple of short punches.
DeNeville lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from DeNeville.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeNeville.
DeNeville misses with a punch on the inside.
DeNeville holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeNeville is leaning against Rhinehold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rhinehold lands a hook that snaps the head of DeNeville backwards.
DeNeville looking to stall.
DeNeville will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rhinehold up against the cage.
Rhinehold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhinehold gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
DeNeville avoids a wild elbow strike from Rhinehold.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rhinehold just misses with a elbow thrown towards DeNeville's brow.
A short right from Rhinehold 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!
Rhinehold pushes off an throws an elbow but DeNeville leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Rhinehold.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhinehold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeNeville's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold displaying some good clinch control by pressing DeNeville up against the cage.
DeNeville throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeNeville lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhinehold misses with the head strike.
DeNeville tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
DeNeville breaks from the clinch.
DeNeville seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rhinehold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNeville.
#T3#
DeNeville swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhinehold.
DeNeville throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for DeNeville, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rhinehold unleashes a big counter combination but DeNeville bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rhinehold missing with a left hand there. DeNeville was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
DeNeville feints and as Rhinehold raises his hands in defense, DeNeville changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rhinehold seems keen to control DeNeville's posture.
DeNeville postures up in Rhinehold's guard and throws a big left but Rhinehold blocks it.
DeNeville trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhinehold working a defensive guard but DeNeville manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
Rhinehold dodges the ground and pound from DeNeville.
Rhinehold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeNeville. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhinehold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on DeNeville's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rhinehold preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
DeNeville trying to mount his opponent but Rhinehold defends it.
DeNeville sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhinehold defending well though.
DeNeville trying to control from half guard but Rhinehold is working away.
DeNeville throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rhinehold to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone DeNeville dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rhinehold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rhinehold misses with a double jab
#TD#
and DeNeville counters with a single leg into guard. Rhinehold didn't expect that.
Rhinehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhinehold, not yet.
Rhinehold keeping full guard, as DeNeville tries to pass.
DeNeville slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rhinehold has control of DeNeville's left arm, preventing DeNeville from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold keeping moving, preventing DeNeville from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rhinehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeNeville controls the pace.
DeNeville in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNeville throwing strikes but missing.
DeNeville wants to control from the top but Rhinehold keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rhinehold trying to keep a closed guard but DeNeville is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
DeNeville slips a jab from Rhinehold.
Burt Rhinehold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhinehold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeNeville was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhinehold.
A little feinted left hand from DeNeville on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeNeville throws a shot from downtown. Rhinehold moves away and avoids it.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DeNeville fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhinehold checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeNeville. Rhinehold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhinehold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donsone DeNeville is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhinehold throws a good cross that connects.
Rhinehold scores with a jab to the head.
DeNeville bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rhinehold throws a jab when DeNeville was well out of range.
DeNeville bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rhinehold's head backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Rhinehold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhinehold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
DeNeville throws a head kick that Rhinehold semi-blocks.
Sloppy strikes from DeNeville. Those never looked like landing.
Rhinehold is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Rhinehold fails to land.
Rhinehold throws a punch but it's blocked by DeNeville.
DeNeville is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhinehold can do to turn this around?
A short right from Rhinehold on the inside.
DeNeville tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhinehold's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeNeville as Rhinehold tries to tie him up.
A short right from DeNeville.
DeNeville doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rhinehold fails to land.
DeNeville goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
DeNeville can't get the takedown.
Rhinehold lands a right hand.
DeNeville blocks a body shot from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold has DeNeville pressed against the cage, preventing DeNeville from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DeNeville looking for a takedown.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside. #BC#
DeNeville pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNeville lands a lovely overhand right.
Rhinehold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeNeville displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhinehold throws out the jab.
DeNeville drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rhinehold sprawls and moves away.
DeNeville scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Burt Rhinehold's cut even more.
Rhinehold sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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 Donsone DeNeville will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
DeNeville tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhinehold misses with a left hand
and DeNeville counters with a one-two to the body.
DeNeville throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rhinehold there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rhinehold blocks a head kick by DeNeville.
Rhinehold throws a lazy uppercut
and DeNeville counters with a leg kick.
DeNeville slips a jab from Rhinehold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold misses with a body shot.
DeNeville throws a lazy right hand but Rhinehold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhinehold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
DeNeville misses with an uppercut
and Rhinehold counters with a left to the body.
Rhinehold slips under a jab.
Rhinehold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeNeville jabs at Rhinehold's body.
A clash of legs there as DeNeville blocks the low kick.
DeNeville throws a sloppy head kick and Rhinehold moves out of range easily.
Rhinehold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DeNeville throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeNeville throws a leg kick but Rhinehold checks it.
Rhinehold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeNeville manages to avoid it.
Burt Rhinehold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rhinehold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeville scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhinehold checks a low kick from DeNeville.
DeNeville throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhinehold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - DeNeville finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rhinehold misses with a left hand #TD#
and DeNeville counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeNeville passes Rhinehold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rhinehold trying to control here.
#T3#
DeNeville looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DeNeville throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DeNeville seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
DeNeville trying to control the action but Rhinehold is working from the bottom.
DeNeville throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rhinehold pushes DeNeville off looking to stand but DeNeville dives back in and keeps control.
DeNeville is pressing down on Rhinehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rhinehold is holding on for now.
Rhinehold trying to control but DeNeville postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeNeville is looking to take a break and control but Rhinehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donsone DeNeville is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeNeville is figuring out what he wants to do next.
DeNeville trying to pass the guard but Rhinehold defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNeville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, DeNeville seems content to control.
Donsone DeNeville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeNeville's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Rhinehold looking for submissions off his back.#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 fight!
Donsone DeNeville showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeNeville, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donsone DeNeville!
Donsone DeNeville thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
D49 Jacquard v Nystrom
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Rhinehold thows a leg kick but Vos checks it #TD2#
and Vos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vos.
Vos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhinehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhinehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vos controls the pace.
Rhinehold 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.
Vos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhinehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhinehold trying to keep a closed guard but Vos is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Vos is looking to work some ground and pound but Rhinehold has wrist control.
Vos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhinehold is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vos misses with a takedown
and Rhinehold counters with a nice body shot.
Vos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Vos has been cut.
Vos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhinehold defends it nicely.
Burt Rhinehold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Vos.#T2#
Vos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Rhinehold counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rhinehold misses with an elbow over the top.
Vos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Vos scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Vos successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Vos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Vos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vos working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Vos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Rhinehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Vos is retaining full guard.
Vos wants to improve his position but instead Rhinehold has moved into half guard.
Vos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vos is trying is best to control the position here.
Vos is looking for a sweep. Rhinehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vos is looking to control Rhinehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vos avoid being mounted?
Rhinehold works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhinehold remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vos tries to buck Rhinehold off but Rhinehold is having none of it.
Vos struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhinehold wants to control but Vos is keeping him busy.
Rhinehold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vos on the ground.
Rhinehold content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Vos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Vos's cut.
That's time! Rhinehold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhinehold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rhinehold scores with a nice body kick.
Rhinehold throws a jab but it's blocked by Vos.
Vos tries for a takedown but Rhinehold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vos looks for a takedown but Rhinehold sprawls well.
Rhinehold just misses with a punch to the body.
Burt Rhinehold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rhinehold moves in looking to clinch but Vos pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold looks to land a left hand but Vos moved out of range nicely.
Vos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rhinehold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burt Rhinehold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Vos.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold throws a head kick but Vos moves out of range.
Vos lands a glancing blow to the side of Rhinehold's head.
Vos throws a hook but Rhinehold blocks it.
Rhinehold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vos staying out of range there.
Vos looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Rhinehold as Vos shoots in.
Rhinehold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vos.
Rhinehold tries to clinch but Vos moves out of range.
Rhinehold throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vos's head.
Rhinehold is looking to chop away at Vos's legs.
Rhinehold leaves Vos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vos misses with a right hand
and Rhinehold counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Vos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Rhinehold has closed the distance and engaged Vos in a clinch.
Vos is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhinehold finish him?
Rhinehold lands a big right hand that drops Vos! The killer instinct kicks in and Rhinehold finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rhinehold!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burt Rhinehold!
After winning the bout, Burt Rhinehold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Revolution XC 20
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Rhinehold slips a straight right by Smith.
Rhinehold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Rhinehold clinches.
Rhinehold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith trying to stall but Rhinehold improves his position.
Rhinehold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold lands with a left to the head.
Rhinehold lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Rhinehold fails to land. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhinehold misses the target. #T1#
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Rhinehold counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Rhinehold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rhinehold. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Rhinehold.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhinehold to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Rhinehold saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Smith.#T2#
Smith misses with a double jab
#KD#
and Rhinehold counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Rhinehold thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Rhinehold feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhinehold finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhinehold lands a slapping body shot.
Smith looks winded!
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhinehold can pounce on him.
Rhinehold and Smith are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Rhinehold throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Smith into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Rhinehold knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Burt Rhinehold!
An out of breath Burt Rhinehold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 11
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
A combination from Aswani does no damage. #CL#
Aswani closes the distance and clinches.
Aswani throws a head punch that misses.
Rhinehold misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rhinehold. #CUT2#
It looks like Oleda Aswani has been cut.
Aswani is struggling to control the position.
Aswani looking to stall.
Rhinehold lands a hook that snaps the head of Aswani backwards.
Aswani manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Rhinehold on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aswani throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside.
Rhinehold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aswani avoids a wild elbow strike from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rhinehold gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Aswani takes an elbow to the temple.
Rhinehold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhinehold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aswani's defenses.
Aswani misses with the head strike.
Rhinehold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aswanis head.
Rhinehold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aswani's defenses.
Aswani is pushing Rhinehold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aswani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Rhinehold.
Aswani tries to score a body lock takedown but Rhinehold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rhinehold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aswani throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold tries a knee to the head but Aswani blocks it.
Rhinehold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhinehold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aswani backwards. #T2#
Aswani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhinehold lands an elbow just above Aswani 's eye.
Aswani trying to control the position but instead, Rhinehold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aswani into the cage.
Rhinehold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aswanis head. #ROC2#
Aswani is rocked!
Rhinehold lands a nice elbow.
Oh Aswani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhinehold unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Aswani! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rhinehold is unloading with more strikes now! Aswani drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burt Rhinehold!
After winning the bout, Burt Rhinehold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Revolution XC 12
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Rei Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.
Rhinehold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rei Jr blocks the body kick.
Rei Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhinehold defends it well.
Rhinehold throws a series of punches but Rei Jr avoids them all with ease.
Rei Jr tries to land a body kick
and Rhinehold counters with a three punch combo that has Rei Jr backing up. Rei Jr nods at Rhinehold to acknowledge the strikes.
Rei Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rei Jr throws the kick towards the body but Rhinehold avoids it.
Rei Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rei Jr throws a solid leg kick but Rhinehold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rei Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Rhinehold misses its target.
Rei Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rei Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Rei Jr thows a leg kick but Rhinehold checks it #CL#
and Rhinehold counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rei Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rei Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rhinehold avoids a wild elbow strike from Rei Jr.#BC2#
Rei Jr breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhinehold, as that shot connected.
Rei Jr misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Rei Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Rei Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rei Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rhinehold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rei Jr walks into a jab.
Rei Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rhinehold tries to clinch up but Rei Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhinehold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rhinehold throws a series of punches but Rei Jr avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick there by Rei Jr.
Rhinehold tries a low kick but Rei Jr avoids it.
Rei Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhinehold's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rei Jr under the eye.
Rei Jr defending well as Rhinehold loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick there by Rei Jr.#T2#
Rhinehold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Rhinehold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rhinehold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Rei Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhinehold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rei Jr.
Rei Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Rei Jr misses with a low kick.
As Rei Jr tries to get set, Rhinehold tries to push him back and clinch up but Rei Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Rhinehold throws a jab but it's blocked by Rei Jr.
Rei Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhinehold. Rhinehold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rei Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rei Jr misses with a body kick.
Rhinehold misses with a body shot.
Rei Jr misses with a body kick.
Rhinehold tries to counter by clinching up but Rei Jr breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Rhinehold darts in and clinches Rei Jr up against the cage.
Rhinehold pushes off an throws an elbow but Rei Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rei Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Rhinehold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Budo Rei Jr has been cut.
Rhinehold blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Rei Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhinehold avoids the elbow strike from Rei Jr, against the cage.
Rhinehold throws a punch but it's blocked by Rei Jr.
Rei Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Rei Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rei Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Rhinehold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Rhinehold moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rei Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Rei Jr.
Rei Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rhinehold has him pressed against the cage.
Rhinehold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rhinehold tries a body shot but Rei Jr blocks it.
Rhinehold avoids the elbow strike from Rei Jr, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rei Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rhinehold misses with the head strike.
Rhinehold throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Rhinehold - that landed with a thud.
Rei Jr lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Rhinehold creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rei Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Rhinehold stalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhinehold working aggressively here.
Rei Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rei Jr dodges an elbow strike from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside.
Rhinehold misses with a knee strike.
Rei Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Rei Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Rei Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Rhinehold blocks the elbow strike.
Rei Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Rhinehold.
Rei Jr tries to break free but Rhinehold pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rei Jr throws an elbow 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 Burt Rhinehold will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rei Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Rei Jr misses with a body kick.
Rei Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rhinehold checks a leg kick.
Rhinehold missing with a left hand there. Rei Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhinehold misses with a body shot.
Rei Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Rei Jr tries a low kick but Rhinehold avoids it.
Rei Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Rhinehold misses its target.
Rei Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rei Jr, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rhinehold closes the distance and clinches.
Rhinehold throws an elbow that misses.
Burt Rhinehold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rei Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rhinehold up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rhinehold throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Rhinehold avoids the elbow strike from Rei Jr, against the cage.
Rei Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rei Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rhinehold's brow.
Rhinehold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rei Jr's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rhinehold throws a punch but it's blocked by Rei Jr.
Rei Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rei Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Rei Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rei Jr. #CUT2#
Burt Rhinehold's cut is getting worse.
Rhinehold creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rhinehold lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rhinehold. #CUT#
That has opened up Budo Rei Jr's cut even more.
Rhinehold stalling the fight.
Rei Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Rhinehold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rei Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Rhinehold 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.
Rhinehold blocks an elbow strike from Rei Jr.
#T2#
Rei Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Rhinehold dodges an elbow strike from Rei Jr.
Rei Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Rhinehold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rhinehold.
Rei Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Rhinehold. #CUT#
The cut above Budo Rei Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short left from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold throws a punch but it's blocked by Rei Jr.
Rei Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Rei Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Rhinehold leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rhinehold blocks an elbow strike.
Rhinehold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
Budo Rei Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rei Jr lands an elbow just above Rhinehold 's eye. #CUT2#
Burt Rhinehold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rei Jr misses with an elbow strike.
Rhinehold lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Budo Rei Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Burt Rhinehold!
Our winner, Burt Rhinehold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rhinehold tries to sprawl but Naylor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Naylor looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SU2#
Naylor stands up from half guard.
Rhinehold is looking to clinch.
Naylor unleashes a big counter combination but Rhinehold bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Naylor misses with a head kick.
Naylor staying out of range there.
Naylor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rhinehold takes a swing at Naylor's ribcage but misses.
Naylor slips under a jab from Rhinehold.
Liam Naylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Naylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rhinehold throws an elbow but misses.
Naylor letting Rhinehold take a breather here.#TD2#
Naylor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rhinehold regains guard immediately.
Rhinehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Naylor stands and steps away. Rhinehold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naylor ducks under a wild hook from Rhinehold.#T1#
Rhinehold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naylor.
A head kick misses from Naylor.
Rhinehold misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhinehold misses the target.
Naylor blocks a head kick by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold throws a leg kick but Naylor checks it.
Naylor ducks under a wild hook from Rhinehold.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Naylor managing to block the knees to the body from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold looking to throw knees to the head but Naylor is blocking nicely.
Naylor misses with a knee to the head.
Rhinehold lands a damaging elbow.
Naylor dodges an elbow strike from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold tries to land knees in the clinch but Naylor avoids the damage to the body.
Naylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Rhinehold.
Naylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Rhinehold lands a damaging elbow.
Rhinehold pushes off an throws an elbow but Naylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rhinehold creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rhinehold has Naylor pushed against the cage.
Rhinehold lands an elbow that stopped Naylor in his tracks for a moment.
Rhinehold lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhinehold trying to control the position but instead, Naylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rhinehold into the cage.
Rhinehold comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Naylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rhinehold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rhinehold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Naylor misses with a knee to the head.
Rhinehold gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Rhinehold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhinehold lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rhinehold.
Naylor tries a knee to the head but Rhinehold blocks it.
Rhinehold lands an elbow that stopped Naylor in his tracks for a moment.
Rhinehold lands a nice elbow.
Naylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Rhinehold.
Naylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rhinehold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naylor's defenses.
Rhinehold comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Naylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Rhinehold.#TD2#
Naylor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rhinehold regains guard.
#SU2#
Naylor gets to his feet - Rhinehold follows without any prompting.
Rhinehold throws the left hand but Naylor avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhinehold misses with a wild combination.
Naylor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Naylor moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Rhinehold throws a head kick that misses.
Rhinehold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhinehold throws a right hand that Naylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Naylor also avoids with ease.
Rhinehold tries to clinch but Naylor is having none of it.
Rhinehold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been informed that Naylor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Naylor rushes Rhinehold and presses him up against the cage.
Rhinehold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naylor's defenses.
Rhinehold lands an elbow just above Naylor 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rhinehold.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rhinehold.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rhinehold just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naylor's brow.
Naylor tries to land a knee to the head but Rhinehold blocks with his arms.
Rhinehold lands a nice elbow.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside that Naylor shrugs off.
Rhinehold lands an elbow just above Naylor 's eye.
Naylor takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Rhinehold 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#
Naylor ducks under a wild hook from Rhinehold.
Naylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhinehold wants to clinch up but Naylor keeps it at a distance.
Rhinehold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhinehold. Naylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhinehold is fending him off so far but Naylor persists. Nope, Rhinehold circles away and we're back to standing.
Naylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rhinehold's waist but Rhinehold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Naylor off to one side.
Naylor moves out of range of the leg kick from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold throws a sloppy head kick and Naylor moves out of range easily.
Naylor slips under a jab from Rhinehold.
Despite the aggression on Naylor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Liam Naylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naylor keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Naylor rushes Rhinehold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Naylor takes an elbow to the temple.
Naylor is breathing heavily.
Rhinehold comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naylor's elbow.
Rhinehold misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Rhinehold is trying to maintain a safe position but Naylor gets an underhook and turns Rhinehold into the cage.
Rhinehold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naylor's defenses.
Naylor throws an elbow but it misses.
Rhinehold lands an elbow just above Naylor 's eye.
Naylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Naylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rhinehold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burt Rhinehold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Naylor.
Rhinehold lands an elbow just above Naylor 's eye.
Naylor takes an elbow to the temple.
Rhinehold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhinehold lands a damaging elbow.
Rhinehold misses with an elbow over the top.
Rhinehold throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Naylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside that Naylor shrugs off.
Naylor looking for a takedown.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside that Naylor shrugs off.
Rhinehold lands an elbow just above Naylor 's eye.
Rhinehold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Naylor is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhinehold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside that Naylor shrugs off.
Rhinehold lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rhinehold pushes off an throws an elbow but Naylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naylor throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Naylor misses with a knee strike.
Rhinehold tries to work over Naylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhinehold misses with the head strike.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside that Naylor shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with an elbow strike.
Rhinehold lands an elbow just above Naylor 's eye.
Naylor takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rhinehold.
Naylor is looking for a takedown.
Naylor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rhinehold throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Rhinehold wants to stall.
Rhinehold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Naylor avoids it.
Rhinehold lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Naylor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rhinehold blocks it with crossed arms.
Naylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rhinehold lands an elbow that stopped Naylor in his tracks for a moment.
Rhinehold with a knee to the head.
Rhinehold misses with a punch to the body.
Rhinehold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naylor can do to turn this around?
Rhinehold pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rhinehold lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rhinehold lands an elbow that stopped Naylor in his tracks for a moment.
Rhinehold misses with a body punch.
Burt Rhinehold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rhinehold throws an elbow but misses.
Rhinehold lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4##TD2#
Naylor drags the fight down to the ground.
Rhinehold wants to stand but Naylor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rhinehold trying to control but Naylor is working from the bottom.
Rhinehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naylor is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Rhinehold dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rhinehold throws the left hand but Naylor avoids the punch easily.
Rhinehold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhinehold throws out a loose jab but Naylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhinehold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhinehold.
No joy there for Rhinehold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Naylor clinches up with Rhinehold and pushes him back against the cage.
Naylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rhinehold throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Naylor takes an elbow to the temple.
Naylor blocks an elbow strike from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold looking to slow down the pace here.
Rhinehold is looking to control Naylor's arms but Naylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rhinehold has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside.
Rhinehold throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Naylor tries a knee to the head but Rhinehold blocks it.
Rhinehold throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Naylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhinehold is looking to control Naylor's arms but Naylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rhinehold has his back to the cage. #T1#
Rhinehold comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Naylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands an elbow that stopped Naylor in his tracks for a moment.
Rhinehold lands a nice elbow.
Naylor misses with a knee strike.
Rhinehold lands a damaging elbow.
Rhinehold lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rhinehold throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rhinehold obliges.
Rhinehold lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Naylor takes an elbow to the temple.
Rhinehold misses with a knee strike.
Rhinehold gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rhinehold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rhinehold can't find room to land a body shot as Naylor controls the action.
#T2#
Nice elbow from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with some punches.
Naylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Rhinehold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rhinehold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naylor's defenses.
Rhinehold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Naylor's defenses.
Rhinehold creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rhinehold trying to land knees to the body.
Rhinehold swings wildly with an uppercut but Naylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Rhinehold.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rhinehold throws an elbow but misses.
Rhinehold throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rhinehold lands an elbow just above Naylor 's eye.
Naylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rhinehold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rhinehold throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Rhinehold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naylor manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naylor is defended easily by Rhinehold.
Burt Rhinehold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Naylor.
Rhinehold misses with a looping left.
Rhinehold fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Rhinehold pushes Naylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhinehold comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Rhinehold.
Naylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rhinehold misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside.
Rhinehold lands an elbow that stopped Naylor in his tracks for a moment.
Naylor prevents a body shot from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Rhinehold.
Naylor dodges an elbow strike from Rhinehold.
Naylor jumps guard but Rhinehold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rhinehold is trying to stall.
Rhinehold lands a damaging elbow.
Rhinehold lands an elbow inside that Naylor shrugs off.
Naylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rhinehold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rhinehold lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Naylor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Naylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liam Naylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhinehold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Naylor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naylor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burt Rhinehold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhinehold, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burt Rhinehold!
After winning the bout, Burt Rhinehold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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