Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hatfield
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rahman clinches.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Randy controlling the action here for a moment.
Rahman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rahman digs a right hand underneath Randy's ribcage. Randy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Randy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Randy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman takes a shot to the head.
Randy misses with a body punch.
Randy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman. #BC#
Randy breaks from the clinch.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Randy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Randy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman tries a body shot but Randy blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Randy fails to land.
Rahman scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Macho Man Randy has been cut.#T1#
Randy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Rahman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Randy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Randy scores with a shot to the side of Rahman's head.
Randy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Randy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Randy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Randy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Randy moves away and avoids it.
Rahman throws a combination that misses
and Randy counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randy misses the jab.#T2#
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and Randy counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Rahman rushes Randy and presses him up against the cage.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Rahman breaks from the clinch.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman lands with a straight right. Randy didn't see that one coming.
Randy moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
Rahman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Randy's head backwards.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randy slips a jab from Rahman.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Randy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rahman closes the distance but Randy moves to the side #KD#
and Randy counters with a left hand that sends Rahman to the canvas! #ROC#Rahman is rocked!#T3#
Randy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rahman is still in real trouble! Can Randy finish him?
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahman seems to have recovered his senses.
Randy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Randy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randy controls Rahman momentarily but Rahman frees himself. #SU2#
Rahman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Randy, up you get! #T4#
Randy lands with a shot to the body.
Rahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randy.
Rahman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Randy takes one to the side of the head.
Rahman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Randy is avoiding it.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Randy scores with a counter punch that sends Rahman to the canvas! Randy smells blood - he's punishing Rahman with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rahman has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Randy!
A relieved looking Macho Man Randy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Abdul Rahman was interviewed post fight and said 'How you say in english...my bad? Is it? Yes, my bad.'.

Event: SMASH: Bispen vs DKasada
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rahman drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage.
Rahman prevents a body shot from McFistface.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Rahman holds him up against the cage and eventually McFistface drops back down to his feet.
Rahman stops a takedown attempt from McFistface.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of McFistface's head.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but McFistface avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
McFistface blocks a body shot from Rahman.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Rahman won't allow it.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahman presses McFistface against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McFistface tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
McFistface ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McFistface no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rahman tries to stand but McFistface is controlling from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Julians Sports Bar & Gym inform us that McFistface has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SU#
Rahman stands up and waves to McFistface to follow him. #CL2#
McFistface has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Rahman misses with a knee to the head.
Rahman digs a right hand into McFistface's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFistface's gas tank.
McFistface tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahman smiles and moves away.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Rahman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Rahman looking to throw knees to the head but McFistface is blocking nicely.
McFistface tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rahman just stands there and leans against the cage.
McFistface misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rahman.
McFistface drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rahman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rahman pushes McFistface back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman landing knees to the head. #TD2#
McFistface has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rahman uses from the top position.
Rahman wants to get up but he can't break McFistface's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFistface is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rahman controlling McFistface's posture.
McFistface trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rahman is pulling down on McFistface's head. It's preventing any offense from McFistface, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Rahman blocks nicely.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface stopping the sweep attempt from Rahman.
Rahman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFistface is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McFistface throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Rahman drives through and clinches with McFistface against the cage.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman working McFistface over with knees to the body.
Rahman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rahman. #TD2#
McFistface gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFistface.
McFistface perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McFistface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McFistface is pressing down on Rahman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rahman is holding on for now.
McFistface wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahman keeps working.
Rahman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rahman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
That's time! Rahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
McFistface with a nice calf kick.
Rahman swings for the body but McFistface moves out of range.
McFistface swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahman as he connects with a hook.
Rahman digs a good hook to McFistface's body. #CL#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
McFistface pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahman. #TD2#
McFistface jumps into guard, dragging Rahman to the mat.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahman is one step ahead there.
Dougie McFistface has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFistface will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SU#
Rahman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rahman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
McFistface pushes Rahman up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahman scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
McFistface drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rahman pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFistface is breathing heavily.
McFistface misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Rahman.
McFistface misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Rahman clinches up with McFistface and pushes him back against the cage.
McFistface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rahman tests McFistface's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Rahman rushes McFistface and presses him up against the cage.
Rahman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McFistface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
McFistface has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rahman is trying to keep an underhook but McFistface manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McFistface misses with a head shot. Rahman uses the momentum to regain guard.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFistface can do to turn this around?#T2#
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
McFistface throwing strikes but missing.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
McFistface won't allow Rahman to sweep him here.
Rahman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFistface lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rahman keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface. #T3#
McFistface seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McFistface passes Rahman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rahman to regain full guard.
McFistface lands a couple of elbows.
McFistface wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
McFistface lands a couple of elbows.
McFistface throwing strikes from guard but Rahman blocks nicely. #T4#
McFistface missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
McFistface is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rahman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McFistface.
McFistface moves into full mount! Rahman won't be happy about that!
McFistface lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rahman hang on?
McFistface unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougie McFistface will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McFistface moves in looking to clinch but Rahman pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahman. That's going to slow McFistface down.
Rahman lands a nice shot that snaps McFistface's head back.
Rahman throws a right and a left that McFistface avoids nicely.
McFistface tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rahman swivels and escapes.
McFistface tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rahman tries to move into range but McFistface moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Rahman clinches. #TD2#
McFistface is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rahman can't fight it off and eventually McFistface manages to take the fight to the floor. Rahman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McFistface throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rahman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McFistface throws a strike but Rahman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman stopping the sweep attempt from McFistface.
McFistface manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
McFistface with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McFistface postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McFistface looking to pass the guard.
McFistface scoring with punches to the head and body.
McFistface distracts Rahman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McFistface trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
McFistface passes into half guard. #SUB2#
McFistface seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
McFistface is looking to pass Rahman's guard but actually Rahman recovers to full guard.
Rahman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFistface with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFistface in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McFistface working some strikes from top position.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface.
Rahman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFistface. #SUB2#
McFistface drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rahman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McFistface has Rahman in his guard.#REVR##T3#
McFistface looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McFistface seems keen to control Rahman's posture.
McFistface tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McFistface is trying to control the position but Rahman postures up. #SU#
Rahman stands and steps away. McFistface gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McFistface throws a right and a left that Rahman avoids nicely.
Rahman with a jab.
Nice defenses there by McFistface.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
McFistface instigates a clinch.
McFistface tries to pull guard but Rahman won't allow it.
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McFistface changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rahman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.#T4#
Rahman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McFistface fails to land with a series of punches.
Rahman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahman stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
McFistface has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Rahman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Rahman manages to break the clinch.
McFistface takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFistface.
McFistface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from McFistface.#CL#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McFistface, pushing him back against the cage.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Rahman lands a right hand.
McFistface is trying to pull guard but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
McFistface jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahman walks away with a smile on his face. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Rahman moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rahman 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abdul Rahman thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
The Bouncer feints and then cracks Rahman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahman down.
Rahman lands with an overhand left.
The Bouncer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahman.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but Rahman slips the punch.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from The Bouncer.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and The Bouncer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahman moves out of range as The Bouncer strikes.
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
The Bouncer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - The Bouncer circles away.
Rahman scores with the left hand. The Bouncer knows he should have avoided that one.
The Bouncer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bouncer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Rahman gets a clinch.
The Bouncer wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahman won't allow it.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Bouncer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the head but The Bouncer blocks with his arms.
The Bouncer is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Bouncer. #T1#
The Bouncer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
The Bouncer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Bouncer throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
The Bouncer misses with a straight left.
Rahman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rahman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Bouncer throws out the jab.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Bouncer.
A swing and a miss from The Bouncer.
Rahman throws a jab but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rahman's hands.
Rahman tries to clinch but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick lands for The Bouncer.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Bouncer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
Rahman scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Rahman has The Bouncer up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but The Bouncer avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Bouncer is defending well for now.
Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Bouncer blocks an uppercut.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rahman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Bouncer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as The Bouncer controls the action. #BC2#
The Bouncer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
The Bouncer can't break the clinch.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Bouncer prevents a body shot from Rahman.
The Bouncer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman keeps control of The Bouncer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
The Bouncer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
The Bouncer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Bouncer throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Bouncer counters with a nice uppercut.
The Bouncer misses with the combination.
The Bouncer misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from The Bouncer misses its intended target.
Rahman throwing a counter right hand but The Bouncer manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but The Bouncer moved out of range nicely.
Rahman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from The Bouncer misses the target.
The Bouncer with a jab.
The Bouncer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman. #CL#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Bouncer, pushing him back against the cage.
The Bouncer can't break the clinch. #BC2#
The Bouncer manages to break the clinch.
Rahman with a jab.
The Bouncer slips under a jab from Rahman.#CL#
The Bouncer gets tackled into the cage by Rahman. Rahman maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The Bouncer scores with a hook.
The Bouncer looks to throw the jab but Rahman is out of range.
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer moves away from the strike by Rahman.
The Bouncer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Bouncer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rahman tries to clinch but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman ducks right into an uppercut from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
The Bouncer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Bouncer ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer thuds a left hand into Rahman's body.
Rahman tries to clinch up
enabling The Bouncer to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Bouncer.#T1#
Rahman tries to clinch up.
The Bouncer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been told by Rahman's head coaches at Island Kings Lua MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rahman ducks right into an uppercut from The Bouncer. #ROC2#Rahman is rocked!
Rahman drops his hands momentarily. The Bouncer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rahman staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rahman doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny The Bouncer!
Benny The Bouncer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Abdul Rahman had this to say: 'How you say in english...my bad? Is it? Yes, my bad.'.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Barkley
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Rahman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rahman avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been informed that Rahman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rahman connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Rahman.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Killer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Killer blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rahman tries a knee to the head but Killer blocks it.
Rahman misses with a knee strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahman tries a knee to the head but Killer blocks it.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
Rahman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rahman with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killer landing knees to the head.
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rahman's face. #CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Rahman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Rahman blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Killer lands an uppercut.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Killer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Rahman blocks it.
Killer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Rahman.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman is looking to break free of the clinch but Killer has double underhooks.
Killer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahman blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman lands a knee to the body.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rahman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman tries to break free but Killer pushes him back against the cage.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahmans head.
Killer avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer lands an uppercut.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Rahman blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rahman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rahman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rahman's face.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahman blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Rahman is blocking nicely.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman tries a knee to the head but Killer blocks it.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Killer misses with the combination.
Rahman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range.
Rahman slips a straight right by Killer.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rahman circles away quickly and effectively.
Buzz Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Rahman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Killer doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Killer is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rahman slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rahman wants to clinch but Killer slips to the side
and Killer counters with a series of strikes. Rahman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Killer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Killer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer tries to bum rush Rahman with a series of wild strikes but Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rahman slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rahman circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Rahman. That snapped Killer's head back. #T1##CL2#
Rahman moves into range and clinches up with Killer.
Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
Oh Killer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer seems to have got his legs back now.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rahman lands with a left to the head.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killer lands a knee to the body.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rahman manages to break the clinch.
Killer throws a right hand that Rahman ducks under and follows up with a left that Rahman also avoids with ease.
Killer's corner calls for a 1-2. Killer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahman, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahman throws a good cross that connects.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rahman gets a clinch.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Rahman blocks it.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rahman obliges.
Rahman works on Killer's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rahman lands a knee to the head.
Rahman misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Rahman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Rahman is blocking nicely.
Rahman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Killer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahman is leaning against Killer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rahman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
A hook to the body from Rahman.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahman avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Rahman breaks the clinch.
Buzz Killer is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.#T4#
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rahman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Killer counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killer.
Rahman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Killer lands a jab-cross combination.
Killer slips a straight right by Rahman.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Killer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Killer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahman misses the body punch
and Killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rahman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Killer looks to land a combination but Rahman avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Rahman pushes Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Rahman is blocking nicely.
Killer lands a knee to the body.
Rahman digs a right hand into Killer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killer's gas tank.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Killer lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Rahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Killer's shoulder, as Killer tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman scores with a body shot.
That kick from Killer tenderised Rahman's leg. Rahman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, jab by Killer - just one landing.
Killer misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rahman circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Rahman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Killer avoids it this time.#T1#
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Killer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Rahman.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Rahman instigates a clinch.
Rahman lands a left hand.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Rahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killer slips a straight right by Rahman.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and Killer counters with a nice uppercut.
Killer throws a series of punches but Rahman avoids them all with ease.
Killer misses with a two punch combination.
Rahman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Killer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rahman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
Killer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Killer looks to land a combination but Rahman avoids it well.
Killer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Killer circles away.
Killer throws a series of punches but Rahman moves out of range.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rahman circles away quickly and effectively.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Killer keeps it at a distance.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Killer's body. Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Rahman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rahman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer throws a series of punches but Rahman moves out of range. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Rahman.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Killer.
Rahman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rahman lands with a left to the head.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer lands with a left to the head.
Killer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
A short right from Killer.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Killer lands a left hand. #T4#
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killer.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Rahman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer. #BC2#
Rahman manages to break the clinch.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body. Killer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Killer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Killer checks a low kick from Rahman.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer slips under a jab.
Rahman's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rahman wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdul Rahman.
I think Rahman 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abdul Rahman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Abdul Rahman made sure he mentioned Senshi Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SMASH: Storm vs Furioto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Rahman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Con cracks Rahman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by Rahman's head coaches at Island Kings Lua MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rahman slips under a jab from Con.
Rahman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Con looks to land a left hand but Rahman moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Con does no damage.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman moves away from the strike by Con.
Con fails to land with a series of punches.
Con misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con digs a good hook to Rahman's body.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Rahman ducks down to avoid it.
Rahman wants to slow Con down by chopping away at his legs.
Rahman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Con misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rahman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Con misses with a right hand
and Rahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Con misses with a left hand
and Rahman counters with a straight right hand.
Con thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Con lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Con lands the left hand.
Rahman slips a straight right by Con.
Rahman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Con.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con thuds a left hand into Rahman's body.
Rahman moves out of range as Con strikes.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman. #T2#
Con misses with a left hand
and Rahman counters with a good low kick that Con was not able to check.
Con lands with an uppercut that bounces Rahman off the cage and back into range.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con cracks Rahman with an open hand slap.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Con swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Con throws the left hand but Rahman avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rahman misses its target.
Rahman lands a really nice looking cross but Con seems unphased.
Rahman misses with an uppercut
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Con scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Con misses the jab.
Rahman is looking to counter the offense by Con and move into the clinch.
Rahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Rahman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Rahman scores with a hook.
Rahman wants to clinch.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Rahman moves away and avoids it.
As Con tries to get set, Rahman tries to push him back and clinch up but Con manages to avoid the attempt.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Con misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Rahman thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Con takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Con misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Con just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRahman.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Rahman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Con circles away.
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Rahman ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Con uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rahman has time to react.
Con scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rahman misses with a head kick.
Con scores with a sloppy right hand. Rahman should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Con misses with a hook. Rahman ducked under it nicely.
Rahman throws a quick counter head kick but Con was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rahman takes one to the chin there.
Rahman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Con paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahman throws a jab when Con was well out of range.
Con takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rahman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman is looking to counter the offense by Con and move into the clinch.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Con. That snapped Rahman's head back.
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Rahman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con connects with a nice looking jab.
Rahman staying out of range there.
Rahman moves forwards but Con connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahman slips under a jab.
Rahman is looking to counter the offense by Con and move into the clinch.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Con. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Con.
A. Mere Con seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Con throws a body punch but Rahman moves out of range.
Con listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Con coming out on top.
Con has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Con throws an off balance right hand
and Rahman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Con looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Con throws a hook to the side of Rahman's head but Rahman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con swings widly with a right hand
letting Rahman counter with a right hand.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Rahman moves away and avoids it.
As Con tries to get set, Rahman tries to push him back and clinch up but Con manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab lands there for Con.
Con misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Rahman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rahman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Con throws a shot from downtown. Rahman moves away and avoids it.
Rahman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rahman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Con checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Con throws a hook but Rahman avoids it easily.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Con manages to circle out of the way.
Con scores with the left hand. Rahman knows he should have avoided that one.
Rahman walks into a stiff left hand from Con.
A jab from Con finds it's way through Rahman's defenses.
A jab from Con misses.
It appears Rahman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Con throws a hook to the side of Rahman's head but Rahman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahman walks into a straight right hand from Con.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Rahman moves out of range as Con strikes.
Rahman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab by Con.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Con getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rahman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Con tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Rahman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Con throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Rahman counters with a three punch combo that has Con backing up. Con nods at Rahman to acknowledge the strikes.
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman throwing a counter right hand but Con manages to avoid it.
Rahman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
Con misses with a straight left.
Rahman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Rahman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Con fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Con to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Con misses with a hook. Rahman ducked under it nicely.
Rahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Con throws a hook to the side of Rahman's head but Rahman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A. Mere Con showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Rahman staying out of range there.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Con lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahman misses with the combination.
Con misses with a right hand
and Rahman counters with an inside leg kick.
Rahman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rahman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con throws a shot to the body.
Con throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman tries to counter by clinching up but Con breaks away and moves out of range.
Rahman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Rahman has closed the distance and engaged Con in a clinch. #T1#
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Con is defending well for now.#BC#
Rahman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Con throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rahman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Con misses with a hook #CL#
and Rahman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Con working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Rahman manages to break the clinch.
Con listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Rahman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Con.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Con missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Con misses.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Con. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Con.
Con bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahman's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Con is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rahman moves away from the strike by Con.
Con just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRahman.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman defending well as Con loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Con misses the jab.
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con scores with a hook.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Con tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Con.
A big right from Con misses.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
Con cracks Rahman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Con.
Con throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahman misses the target.
Con connects with a crisp jab.
Con throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab. #T4#
Con fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Con comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Con rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rahman counters with a three punch combo that has Con backing up. Con nods at Rahman to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Con misses.
Rahman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Con.
Con connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Con misses with a looping left.
Rahman tries to clinch up.
Con throws a lazy uppercut
and Rahman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Con throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rahman.
Con misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Con winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A. Mere Con!
A very excited looking A. Mere Con 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.
Abdul Rahman was interviewed post fight and said 'How you say in english...my bad? Is it? Yes, my bad.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 269
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Fochi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Fochi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rahman is not content to let Fochi control the position. #SUB#
Fochi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rahman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi trying to control the action but Rahman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rahman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rahman keeps trying to improve his position.
Fochi trying to control the position but Rahman is working away. #SUB#
Fochi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rahman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fochi but great work by Rahman.#SU2#
Rahman decides to stand back up.
Fochi jabs Rahman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fochi was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Fochi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rahman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Rahman lands a nice hook to Fochi's body. Fochi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahman, as that shot connected.
Fochi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
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!
Fochi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fochi misses with a hook. Rahman ducked under it nicely.
Rahman scores with a hook.
Rahman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fochi under the eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fochi, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Fochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fochi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Rahman connects with the punch.
Fochi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rahman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Rahman - just one landing.
Rahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fochi.
Rahman misses with a double jab.
Fochi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rahman back to the cage. Fochi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Fochi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fochi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rahman counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fochi.
Fochi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.#T4#
Rahman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fochi.
Rahman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fochi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Rahman scores with a nice head shot.
Rahman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rahman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fochi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fochi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rahman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fochi doesn't seem bothered though.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut
and Fochi counters with a series of strikes. Rahman will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fochi shoots in but Rahman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fochi misses with a body shot.
Rahman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fochi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Fochi. Beautiful body shot.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Fochi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Fochi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Fochi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rahman at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fochi.#T1#
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahman blocks a leg kick.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Fochi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rahman wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Fochi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fochi throws a body punch but Rahman moves out of range.
Fochi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Abdul Rahman's cut even more.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fochi moves away.
Fochi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Fochi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Fochi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Rahman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fochi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Fochi moved out of range.
Fochi is looking to wear down Rahman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fochi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Fochi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fochi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fochi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Fochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Fochi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fochi lands the left hand.
Rahman connects with a single shot there.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Fochi's body. Fochi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahman lands with a good body shot.
Fochi throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot.
Fochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Fochi.
Rahman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fochi. #T4#
Fochi misses with a shot to the body
and Rahman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fochi scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fochi counters with a left to the body.
Fochi scores with a sloppy right hand. Rahman should have avoided that one.
Rahman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahman lands a nice looking body shot.
Abdul Rahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Fochi loads up on a big right hand but Rahman slips the punch.
Rahman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Fochi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fochi.
Rahman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fochi.
Fochi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fochi.
Fochi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Fochi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman misses with a hook #TD#
and Fochi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rahman keeping full guard, as Fochi tries to pass.
Fochi postures up. #T1#
Fochi trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
Fochi preventing the sweep.
Rahman keeping full guard, as Fochi tries to pass.
Michael Fochi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fochi wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Rahman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fochi misses with a body shot
and Rahman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Rahman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fochi manages to avoid it.
Fochi goes for a double leg but Rahman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rahman continues to drive forward.
Fochi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fochi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fochi misses with a body shot.
Fochi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Fochi dips to his left and cracks Rahman with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman catches Fochi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rahman throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Fochi takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Fochi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Fochi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fochi ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fochi.
Fochi swings widly with a right hand
and Rahman counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahman, as that shot connected.
Fochi misses with a straight right.
Rahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Fochi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rahman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fochi misses with a combination
and Rahman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rahman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rahman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Fochi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fochi throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fochi's hands.
Rahman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rahman lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rahman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 264
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Line takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Line misses with a looping left.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Line pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rahman is out of range and Line settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mareth Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Line.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahman misses the target.
Rahman closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Mareth Line has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Line walks into a stiff left hand from Rahman.
Line steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Line fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rahman's head.#CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahman avoided it.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line misses with a body shot.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Line moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman connects with a crisp jab.
Rahman thuds his right hand into Line's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Rahman moves out of range easily.
Rahman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Rahman walks into a jab.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Line has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Line takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Line lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rahman moves out of range as Line strikes.
Line moves forwards but Rahman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rahman tests Line's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahman throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Rahman. Beautiful body shot.
It looks like Line has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Line lands a leg kick that knocks Rahman off balance momentarily.
Line cracks Rahman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rahman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman blocks the body kick.
Rahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Line scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rahman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
It seemed like Rahman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahman cracks Line with a good jab.
Line takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rahman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Line fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Line circles away quickly and effectively.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Line. #T4#
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line dodges the punch combination from Rahman.
Line scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Line.
Rahman misses with a double jab
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Line walks into a straight right hand from Rahman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Line throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line blocks a jab.
Line jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A low kick lands for Line.
Rahman looks to land a combination. Line sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Line defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rahman moves forwards but Line connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Line cracks Rahman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rahman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Line on the side of the head.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Line looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Rahman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line misses with an attempted mid kick.
Line has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Line misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Rahman coming out on top.
Line with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Line.
A solid leg kick lands there for Line.
Line takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Line lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Rahman misses.
Line throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rahman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Line does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Rahman is rocked!
Line closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rahman! Line dives in looking to finish! Rahman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 257
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Asakura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rahman checks it well. #CL#
Asakura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asakura misses with a knee to the head.
Asakura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rahman is defending well for now.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asakura.
A short uppercut from Asakura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rahman clinches with his opponent.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Asakura has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman misses with a body punch. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Rahman.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Rahman blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Rahman.
Asakura lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Asakura has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Asakura.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asakura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahman blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but Rahman blocks with his arms.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Asakura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Asakura.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Asakura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Asakura tries a knee to the head but Rahman blocks it.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rahman 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 Asakura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asakura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rahman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and pushes Asakura back into the cage.
Rahman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asakura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Asakura lands a shoulder strike.
Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Rahman lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asakura.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman keeps control of Asakura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Rahman moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Rahman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rahman.
Asakura checks the leg kick.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Rahman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asakura connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Rahman takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Rahman.
Asakura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rahman blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rahman cracks Asakura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rahman keeps control of Asakura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman keeps control of Asakura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asakura's efforts to push away.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman takes a shot to the head.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman. #T1#
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Asakura landing knees to the body.
Rahman prevents Asakura from breaking the clinch.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Asakura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asakura looking to throw knees to the head but Rahman is blocking nicely.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but Rahman blocks with his arms.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman scores with a three punch combo! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
Rahman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asakura paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Rahman pushes Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asakura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling him.
Tyson Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura scores with a knee to the head.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch. #CL#
Asakura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Asakura.
A right hand to the body from Asakura.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asakura.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman misses with a shot to the body
and Asakura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asakura wants to clinch.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rahman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#Tyson Asakura's cut is getting worse.
Rahman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!#CL2#
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asakura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Rahman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman lands a knee to the body.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Asakura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rahman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Rahman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Asakura avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Asakura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rahman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab. #T1#
Asakura connects with a jab.#CL2#
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura tries to clinch but Rahman moves away
and Rahman counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch successfully.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahman avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Asakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asakura.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahman.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahman.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Rahman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asakura's face.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahman takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Rahman counters with a right hand to the body.
Rahman scores with a nice right hand. #T4##CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Asakura's head.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asakura is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the head but Asakura blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Rahman.
Asakura has had enough of the clinch but Rahman keeps him there for the moment.
Rahman lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 250
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Rahman scores with a jab. Barrengarry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry.
Rahman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barrengarry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Barrengarry with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman throws a hook but Barrengarry blocks it.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahman lands with an uppercut that bounces Barrengarry off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Logan Barrengarry has been cut.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrengarry misses with a looping right.
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry slips under a jab from Rahman.
Jab from Rahman.
Barrengarry 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.
Rahman throws a hook but Barrengarry blocks it.
Rahman misses with a hook.
Barrengarry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Barrengarry's head.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Barrengarry makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rahman really felt that one!
Rahman blocks a low kick nicely.
Rahman throws a leg kick
and Barrengarry counters with a good low kick that Rahman was not able to check. #T1#
Barrengarry lands a nice looking body kick.
Barrengarry connects with the punch.
Rahman avoids the body shot from Barrengarry.
Rahman unleashes a big counter combination but Barrengarry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barrengarry throws the kick towards the body but Rahman avoids it.
Barrengarry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rahman looks winded!
Barrengarry tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrengarry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rahman's hands.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rahman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barrengarry with a body shot.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrengarry counters with a low kick, right behind Rahman 's knee.
Rahman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrengarry thuds his right hand into Rahman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Rahman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and Barrengarry scores with a counter punch that sends Rahman to the canvas! Barrengarry smells blood - he's punishing Rahman with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rahman has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Barrengarry!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 246
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Rahman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lankinen on the side of the head.
Lankinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lankinen.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lankinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rahman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lankinen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Lankinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rahman! Lankinen lets Rahman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rahman is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lankinen drops Rahman with a naaaaasty hook - Rahman is in real trouble here! Lankinen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Lankinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Nova Lankinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 239
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Rahman checks a leg kick.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Christiano lands a front kick.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Rahman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Christiano 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.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Rahman moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Christiano as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano works Rahman's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Christiano. That snapped Rahman's head back.
A big right from Christiano misses.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Rahman. #T1#
Rahman throws a good cross that connects.
Christiano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
A combination from Rahman does no damage.
Christiano lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman blocks the body kick.
Rahman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Christiano lands the left hand.
Christiano connects with a crisp jab.
Rahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Christiano.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Donk. Rahman catches Christiano right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Rahman blocks a low kick nicely.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christiano.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Christiano.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Christiano pushes him away.
Christiano lands a jab to Rahman's midsection.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Rahman lands a head shot.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rahman blocks the body kick.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano scores with a shot to the body.
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rahman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christiano.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christiano connects with a crisp jab.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Rahman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Rahman throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Rahman checks the leg kick.
Christiano sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Christiano avoids it this time.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Jab by Christiano.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rahman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Christiano tries to work over Rahman's front leg with a kick but Rahman checks it.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Christiano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rahman needs to keep his hands up - Christiano had a free shot at his head there.
Rahman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christiano rather than just go for the knockout.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Rahman moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Christiano lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano 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#
Rahman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rahman misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Rahman blocks the leg kick.
Rahman throws a nice looking combination but Christiano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christiano lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman cracks Christiano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Rahman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christiano.#T1#
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Rahman moves his leg out of the way.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Christiano and move into the clinch position.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Christiano tried to score with a low kick but Rahman checks it.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rahman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christiano. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christiano lands the left hand.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman tries to counter with a clinch but Christiano shakes him off and moves away.
A jab lands there for Christiano.#T2#
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahman.
Christiano thuds his shin into the meat of Rahman's side.
Christiano looks to land a combination but Rahman avoids it well.
Rahman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rahman scores with a jab. Christiano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Christiano feints and then cracks Rahman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahman down.
Rahman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano dodges the punch combination from Rahman.
Rahman lands a slapping body shot.
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Rahman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rahman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Christiano has got the better of the exchanges.
Christiano scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rahman. That did some damage!
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahman punishes Christiano's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Christiano. That snapped Rahman's head back.
Christiano lands a right hook to the body.
Rahman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab from Christiano.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Rahman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christiano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahman throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Christiano throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Rahman ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Rahman's leg. Rahman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christiano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Rahman blocks the leg kick.
Rahman tries to counter with a clinch but Christiano shakes him off and moves away.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Rahman moved out of range.
Christiano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Christiano and move into the clinch position.
Rahman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Christiano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christiano scores with a jab. Rahman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rahman checks a low kick from Christiano.
Christiano sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Christiano avoids it this time.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Christiano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christiano throws a front kick that sends Rahman stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Christiano misses.
Christiano throws a series of punches but Rahman moves out of range.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Christiano takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Rahman moves out of range easily.
Rahman drops his hands momentarily and Christiano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rahman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Christiano.
Christiano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rahman is out of range.
A big left from Rahman misses.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rahman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Christiano. Rahman shrugs it off though.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Rahman's leg but Rahman calmly moves out of range.
Christiano moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Rahman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Christiano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Christiano.
Rahman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rahman scrambles back to his feet.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christiano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rahman in his tracks.
Christiano misses with a low kick as Rahman jumps back.#T3#
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano connects with a leg kick.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Rahman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rahman blocks the body kick.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Rahman swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range. #T4#
Christiano scores with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christiano is looking to slow Rahman down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Christiano lands with a cross.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahman.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Christiano lands but Rahman takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from Christiano.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left lands for Christiano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christiano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 233
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1#
Rahman lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Capac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Capac swings for the body but Rahman moves out of range.
Capac takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Capac's head but Capac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahman throws a combination that misses
and Capac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capac cracks a nice hook into Rahman's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Capac 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Capac shoots in for a double leg but Rahman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman walks into a jab.
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rahman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rahman misses with a looping right.#T1#
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Capac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rahman rather than just go for the knockout.
Capac avoids a punch combination nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Capac has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rahman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Capac.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Capac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Capac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Capac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Capac scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Capac shoots and misses #CL#
and Rahman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
Capac blocks an uppercut.
Capac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Capac misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman blocks a body shot from Capac.
Rahman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Capac lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Capac misses with the head strike.
Capac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahman walks away with a smile on his face. Capac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Capac lands with a good body shot.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Capac appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capac slips a jab and a cross from Rahman.
Capac ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body.
Capac shoots for a double leg takedown but Rahman sprawls well. He's pushed Capac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rahman tries to counter by clinching up but Capac breaks away and moves out of range.
Rahman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Capac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A combination from Rahman does no damage.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Capac misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Capac lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Capac closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rahman did well to prevent Capac getting side control.#SUB2#
Rahman is defending against the submission attempts here by Capac. #SUB2#
Capac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Rahman tries to get to full guard but Capac has control of the leg.
Capac wants to free his trapped foot but Rahman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rahman is not content to let Capac control the position.
Rahman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Capac passes the guard and advances to mount!
Capac avoids the attempt from Rahman to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manco Capac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rahman throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capac.
Capac lands a right hook to the body.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rahman to score with a decent uppercut.
Capac misses with a wild body shot.
Capac misses with the combination.
Rahman takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Capac lands a nice hook to Rahman's body. Rahman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Rahman.
Capac defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Capac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Capac takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Capac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rahman at a distance.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Capac thuds a left hand into Rahman's body.
Capac shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rahman eats them both and turns towards Capac to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Capac darts in looking for a takedown but Rahman gets double underhooks and turns Capac into the cage.
Capac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Capac scores with a body shot.
Capac misses with a wild body shot.
As Capac tries to get set, Rahman tries to push him back and clinch up but Capac manages to avoid the attempt.
Rahman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Capac swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rahman.
Capac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Capac is trying to pull guard but Rahman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Capac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman tries to stall but Capac uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rahman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman. #BC#
Rahman manages to break the clinch.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Capac's shoulder, as Capac tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Capac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Rahman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Capac goes for a double leg but Rahman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rahman continues to drive forward.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
Capac misses the shot to the body.
Rahman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Capac.
Rahman moves out of range as Capac strikes.
Capac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Rahman misses with the combination.
Capac avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Capac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##TD2#
Capac closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rahman did well to prevent Capac getting side control.

Rahman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Capac is on him like a limpet, forcing Rahman back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capac misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Capac.
Capac tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Capac backwards.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Capac has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Capac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Capac misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Capac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahman.
Nice takedown defense from Rahman. No joy for Capac on that attempt.
Capac takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Capac shoots in and drives through. Rahman sprawls well.
Rahman tries to counter by clinching up but Capac breaks away and moves out of range.
Rahman stuffs the takedown attempt from Capac. Capac gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capac. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Capac manages to circle out of the way.
Rahman tests Capac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Capac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Capac manages to circle out of the way.
Capac cracks Rahman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Rahman throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Capac scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Capac.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Capac misses its intended target.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Capac is just out of range.
Rahman misses the body punch
and Capac counters with a straight right hand.
Capac lands a slapping body shot.
Capac avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Capac slips under a jab from Rahman.
Capac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manco Capac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capac misses with a body shot. #T2#
Capac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rahman tries to bum rush Capac with a series of wild strikes but Capac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
The fighters circling - Capac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman misses with a jab to the body
letting Capac counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capac. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman throws a nice looking combination but Capac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Capac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capac appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Capac.#TD2#
Capac closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rahman did well to prevent Capac getting side control.
Capac trying to control from half guard but Rahman is working away.
Manco Capac has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Rahman gets back to full guard.
Capac wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
Rahman can't keep his opponent in guard - Capac advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rahman is not content to let Capac control the position.#SUB2#
Capac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rahman defends it well.
Capac scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Capac throws a strike but Rahman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Capac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capac wants to pass the guard but Rahman is keeping the position.
Capac wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
Capac is pushing down on Rahman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rahman is fighting to maintain full guard but Capac has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Capac is looking for a kimura but Rahman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Capac to get the leverage.
Capac passes to side control.
Rahman struggling a bit here.
Rahman is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manco Capac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Capac 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 223
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Mein Armbach slips the punch.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice strike.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mein Armbach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Mein Armbach's head.
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach fails with the takedown.#CL#
Rahman takes the fight into the clinch.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Mein Armbach.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
Mein Armbach is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Mein Armbach leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mein Armbach avoids the damage to the body.
Mein Armbach trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mein Armbachs head.
Good body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman. #BC#
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
Rahman scores with a hook.
Rahman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mein Armbach tries to land a front kick but Rahman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahman misses the target.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Mein Armbach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Rahman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rahman misses with a hook
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mein Armbach lands a jab to Rahman's midsection.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Good exchange - Mein Armbach coming out on top.#TD2#
Mein Armbach scores with a takedown into Rahman's guard.
Rahman managing to control the position.
Mein Armbach pushes down on Rahman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Mein Armbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahman's head.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mein Armbach trying to control from half guard but Rahman is working away.
Mein Armbach is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mein Armbach not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mein Armbach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of Rahman's head.
Mein Armbach moves nicely into side control.
Rahman dodges the ground and pound from Mein Armbach.#T4#
Rahman is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rahman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mein Armbach sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rahman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mein Armbach is trying to ground and pound but Rahman uses the momentary lack of control by Mein Armbach to regain half guard.
Mein Armbach working over Rahman with some ground and pound. Rahman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rahman won't allow Mein Armbach to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Rahman finds it's way through Mein Armbach's defenses.
Mein Armbach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahman on the side of the head.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman punishes Mein Armbach's body with a nice straight punch.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach throws a good cross that connects.
Mein Armbach checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Rahman.
Rahman thows a leg kick but Mein Armbach checks it #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach scoring with some ground and pound.
Rahman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mein Armbach dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mein Armbach postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound but Rahman is defending the strikes.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mein Armbach lands a few punches from side control.
Mein Armbach tries to score with some ground and pound. Rahman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mein Armbach working the strikes but Rahman uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahman's head.
Mein Armbach not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mein Armbach stalling away here and it's allowed Rahman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Mein Armbach pushing down on Rahman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mein Armbach is stalling here. Rahman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mein Armbach seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rahman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mein Armbach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mein Armbach manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Mein Armbach wants to advance to full mount but Rahman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mein Armbach throws an elbow that misses. Rahman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mein Armbach's guard. Nice move by Rahman!#REVR#
Mein Armbach wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Mein Armbach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahman is aware though and is defending well.
Rahman tries to stand but Mein Armbach is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Rahman stands up from Mein Armbach's guard - Rahman perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mein Armbach tries to stall but Rahman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Mein Armbach tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mein Armbach.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach controlling the action here for a moment.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Mein Armbach avoids the damage to the body.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach with a hook.
Rahman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Rahman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahman takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rahman gets a clinch.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Mein Armbach is trying to maintain a safe position but Rahman gets an underhook and turns Mein Armbach into the cage.
Rahman lands a body shot.
Mein Armbach managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman. #T1#
Rahman working aggressively here.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mein Armbach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Mein Armbach tries to pull guard but Rahman holds him up against the cage and eventually Mein Armbach drops back down to his feet.
Mein Armbach blocks an uppercut.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Mein Armbach wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rahman scores a nice knee to the body.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rahman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mein Armbach lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mein Armbach has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rahman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman lands with a cross.
Rahman lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a solid leg kick but Rahman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mein Armbach.
We've been told by Rahman's head coaches at Slobos MT & Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rahman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Mein Armbach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mein Armbach shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Rahman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Mein Armbach darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rahman is looking to improve his position.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mein Armbach winds up and cracks Rahman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rahman won't allow Mein Armbach to pass to mount.
Mein Armbach working Rahman over with strikes.
Mein Armbach tries to pass to full mount but Rahman defends it. #T4#
Rahman wants to improve his position but Mein Armbach is controlling well.
Mein Armbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahman defending well though.
Mein Armbach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mein Armbach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mein Armbach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mein Armbach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mein Armbach is looking to take a break and control but Rahman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mein Armbach is just content to waste time from the top position. Rahman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abdul Rahman.
I think Rahman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 216
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Rahman takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Rahman misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Rahman tries to move into range but Gentil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil is looking to land body kicks.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gentil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick from Gentil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Rahman.
Good standup being displayed there by Gentil as he connects with a hook.
Gentil lands with a hook. Rahman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rahman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Gentil defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rahman misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Rahman misses with a low kick.
Rahman slips under a jab from Gentil.
Gentil scores with a kick to the body.
Gentil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Rahman misses.
Good exchange - Rahman coming out on top.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Gentil misses with a head kick.
Gentil moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil 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.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.#T2#
Gentil throws a wild body kick that Rahman sees coming a mile off.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Gentil throws the left hand but Rahman avoids the punch easily.
Rahman slips under a jab from Gentil.
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!
Gentil keeps Rahman at a distance using the push kick.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil throws a front kick that sends Rahman stumbling back into the cage.
Rahman wants to clinch.#T3#
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Nice shot lands for Rahman.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body kick from Gentil.
Gentil throws a combination. Rahman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rahman connects with a solid leg kick.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Gentil was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahman.
Gentil thuds a left hand into Rahman's body.
Rahman moves forwards but Gentil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Rahman staying out of range there.
Rahman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rahman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Gentil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rahman counters with a right hand to the body.
Rahman walks into a jab.
Gentil tried to score with a low kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman moves forwards but Gentil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahman digs a good hook to Gentil's body.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gentil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gentil.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick from Rahman, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Gentil misses.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rahman 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Rahman down.
Gentil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Gentil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Gentil throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gentil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Rahman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gentil throws a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rahman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gentil has got the better of the exchanges.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
Gentil takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Rahman drives through and clinches with Gentil against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Rahman.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil. #BC#
Gentil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulo Gentil is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Gentil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Gentil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a nice body kick.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Rahman backs away, Gentil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gentil. That's going to slow Rahman down. #CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gentil.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2##BC#
Gentil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Rahman catches Gentil right on the button with a cross.
Rahman throws a front kick aimed at Gentil's knee but Gentil avoids it well.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Rahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Rahman feints and then cracks Gentil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gentil down.
Gentil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahman. Rahman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A clash of legs there as Rahman blocks the low kick.
Gentil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rahman lands with an overhand left.
Rahman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gentil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rahman misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Gentil.#T3#
Gentil thuds his right hand into Rahman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rahman throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Gentil takes one to the chin there.
Gentil misses with a straight right.
Gentil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rahman back to the cage. Gentil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rahman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Gentil avoids it this time.
Gentil scores with a nice strike.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Rahman moved out of range nicely.
Rahman works Gentil's body with a nice hook.
Rahman throws a leg kick but Gentil sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Gentil missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rahman cracks Gentil with a good jab.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gentil.
Gentil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rahman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Rahman throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gentil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rahmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rahman slips under a jab.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman slips under a jab from Gentil.
Gentil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentil lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rahman takes a step back to recover.
Gentil looks to land a right hand but Rahman moved out of range.
Gentil throws a push kick but Rahman slaps the foot to one side.
Rahman scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahman, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gentil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Rahman misses. #T1#
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil slips a straight right by Rahman.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Gentil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Gentil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gentil moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman moves out of range as Gentil strikes.
Gentil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gentil lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rahman scores with the left hand. Gentil knows he should have avoided that one.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahman slips under a jab from Gentil.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Gentil moves away and avoids it.
Gentil scores with a hook.
Rahman misses the jab.
Rahman takes one to the side of the head.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Rahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gentil.
Rahman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gentil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Rahman darts in trying to clinch
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Gentil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gentil moves forwards but Rahman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gentil works the jab nicely.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman tries to clinch but Gentil moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Rahman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Gentil forces Rahman back against the cage and clinches.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Gentil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Gentil misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Gentil scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil blocking some punches.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gentil.
Gentil lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Gentil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gentil tries to move into range but Rahman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Gentil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahman on the side of the head.
Rahman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gentil, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 212
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rahman.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Rahman there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson walks into a stiff left hand from Rahman.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Rahman swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Rahman finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Swanson 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.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rahman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Swanson.
Rahman works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Swanson slips a straight right by Rahman.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rahman tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Rahman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rahman checks it well.
Rahman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Swanson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Swanson controlling the action here.
Swanson is keen to just control but Rahman is a slippery customer.
Swanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swanson throwing shots but Rahman is blocking nicely.
Rahman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swanson.
Swanson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Rahman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swanson is nestled in close to Rahman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Swanson is taking a breather. Rahman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Swanson is keen to just control but Rahman is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Rahman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson scores with a spinning back kick!
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahman on the side of the head.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman walks into a stiff left hand from Swanson.
Swanson cracks Rahman with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Rahman.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range 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!
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rahmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swanson lands a nice hook to Rahman's body. Rahman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
Rahman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rahman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rahman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rahman scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson lands with a cross. #CL#
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
A short right from Rahman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
That's time! Rahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rahman throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
Swanson cracks Rahman with an open hand slap.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahman takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Rahman's leg. Rahman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swanson throws a push kick but Rahman slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Rahman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rahman finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
As Swanson tries to get set, Rahman tries to push him back and clinch up but Swanson manages to avoid the attempt.
Rahman checks a leg kick.
Rahman walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.#CL#
Rahman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Swanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahman backwards. #T2#
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Rahman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rahman.#TD2#
Swanson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rahman is pulling down on Swanson's head. It's preventing any offense from Swanson, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahman keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rahman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Swanson trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
Swanson is stalling in the full guard.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson throws an elbow that misses. Rahman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swanson's guard. Nice move by Rahman!#REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rahman won't allow Swanson to sweep him here.
Rahman wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
Rahman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
Swanson pulls Rahman in close to his closed guard and prevents Rahman from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman'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#
Rahman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahman blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahman on the side of the head.#CL#
Rahman rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson tries for a takedown but Rahman manages to get underhooks.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson lands a left hand.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman misses with the head strike. #T1#
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman digs a right hand underneath Swanson's ribcage. Swanson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swanson's efforts to push away.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Swanson is trying to pull guard but Rahman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch but Rahman keeps him there for the moment.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Swanson avoids the damage to the body.
Swanson avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Swanson.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Swanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Rahman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rahman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Rahman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rahman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Rahman.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson throws a low kick, looking for Rahman's leg but Rahman calmly moves out of range.
Rahman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahman's knee momentarily.
Swanson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rahman will feel that in the morning.
Rahman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson tries to work over Rahman's front leg with a kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Rahman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rahman.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rahman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahman cracks a nice hook into Swanson's ribs.
Rahman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rahman 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 202
Date: Nov 09, 2022

#R1#
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Line takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! Line slams his shin into Rahman's torso.
Line circles away from the clinch attempt.
Line has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rahman is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line is trying to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling him.#BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Line.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Line is avoiding it. #T1#
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rahman. That did some damage!
A jab from Rahman does it's job there.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Line misses.#CL#
Rahman moves into range and clinches up with Line.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Line blocking some punches. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahman walks into a jab.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Rahman's head coaches at Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Rahman is looking to clinch but Line is avoiding it.
Line throws the kick towards the body but Rahman avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Rahman misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rahman circles away quickly and effectively.
Rahman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Line on the side of the head.
Rahman tries to clinch but Line moves out of range.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away. #CL#
Rahman forces Line back against the cage and clinches.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Line's elbow.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line effectively controlling the action here.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Rahman.
Line wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman closes the distance but Line moves to the side
and Line counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahman's knee momentarily.
Rahman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Line misses with a head kick.
Rahman blocks the body kick.
Line feints and then cracks Rahman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahman down. #T4#
Line misses with a low kick.
Rahman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Rahman instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rahman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Line's body. Line takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Line lands a high kick!
Rahman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Line's head.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahman.
Rahman swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line lands with a straight right. Rahman didn't see that one coming.
Line has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Line there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Line misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mareth Line will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Line circles away.
A jab lands there for Line.
Line thumps Rahman with a low kick.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Line fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rahman slips a jab and a cross from Line.
Rahman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Line manages to circle out of the way.
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Line.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Rahman misses with a body punch
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line punishes Rahman's body with a nice straight punch.
Mareth Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Rahman rushes Line and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Line controls his hands. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Rahman pushes Line up against the cage in a clinch.
Line has had enough of the clinch but Rahman keeps him there for the moment.
Rahman pushes Line back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Line wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahman won't allow it.
Line has had enough of the clinch but Rahman keeps him there for the moment.
Line wants to break free but Rahman has control.
Line blocking some punches.
Line can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action. #T2#
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Line can't break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahman pushes Line back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Line lands a body shot.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman misses with some punches. #T3#
Line prevents a body shot from Rahman. #BC2#
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Line keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Line's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Rahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Line looks to throw the jab but Rahman is out of range.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Rahman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rahman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Line.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahman.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Line steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Line fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Line lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line scores with a hook to the body. Rahman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Rahman there.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Line is trying to push Rahman away but Rahman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman has Line pressed against the cage, preventing Line from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mareth Line will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rahman rushes Line and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Rahman digs a right hand underneath Line's ribcage. Line let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Line breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Rahman.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Line connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
Rahman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Line counters with a nice body kick.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Line raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line misses with a right hand #CL#
and Rahman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Line prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Line is defending well for now.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Line throws a hook to the side of Rahman's head but Rahman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Rahman blocks the low kick.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away. #CL#
Rahman closes the distance and pushes Line back into the cage.#BC2#
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahman moves out of range of the leg kick from Line.
Line's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rahman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Line scrambles back to his feet.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Line circles away.
Line tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Rahman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line gets through Rahman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rahman misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Rahman wants to clinch but Line slips to the side
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Line keeps the fight on the outside.
Line raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rahman swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line misses with a head kick.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Line fakes the leg kick and cracks Rahman in the body.
Line swings for the body but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Rahman wants to clinch.
Rahman tries to clinch up
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahman is looking to clinch. #T4#
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Rahman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Rahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line thuds a left hand into Rahman's body.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Line lands a slapping body shot.
Rahman lands a slapping body shot.
Line lands a nice looking body shot.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Mareth Line is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Line counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mareth Line.
I've got Line winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mareth Line!
A very excited looking Mareth Line made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 195
Date: Oct 19, 2022

#R1#
A lazy left from Rahman finds it's target.
Aleksy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rahman misses with a few strikes there.
Aleksy keeps the fight on the outside.
Aleksy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Aleksy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Aleksy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rahman doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Rahman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aleksy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahmans head. #BC#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aleksy misses with a straight right.
Rahman defending well as Aleksy loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Aleksy saw that one coming.
Aleksy defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Aleksy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Aleksy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aleksy looks to land a right hand but Rahman moved out of range.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Aleksy and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Rahman lands a knee to the body.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aleksy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aleksy looking to slow down the pace here.
Rahman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aleksy.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Aleksy avoids the damage to the body.
Aleksy looking to slow down the pace here.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
Rahman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Aleksy.
Rahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aleksy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Aleksy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
Aleksy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aleksy blocking some punches.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
Aleksy working hard to break the clinch.
Aleksy misses with the head strike. #BC#
Aleksy breaks from the clinch.
Aleksy connects with a crisp jab.
Aleksy throws a looping overhand right but Rahman ducks down to avoid it.
Aleksy swings for the body but Rahman moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Aleksy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Rahman drives through and clinches with Aleksy against the cage.
Aleksy has Rahman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rahman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aleksy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aleksy avoids it.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aleksys head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahman. #BC#
Aleksy manages to break the clinch.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Aleksy's body. Aleksy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aleksy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahman on the side of the head.
A jab from Aleksy finds it's way through Rahman's defenses.
Aleksy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Aleksy pushes him away.
Aleksy tries to land a leg kick but Rahman saw it coming and moves away.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Rahman rushes Aleksy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Aleksy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Aleksy.
Rahman landing knees to the body. #T4#
Aleksy throws a head punch that misses.
Aleksy has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aleksy lands with a left to the head.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Aleksy.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Aleksy controls his hands.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Aleksy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rahman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tytus Aleksy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Aleksy.
A frustrated look appears on Aleksy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman tries to work over Aleksy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aleksy misses with some punches.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Aleksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Aleksy misses with a straight left.
Rahman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Aleksy keeps it at a distance.
Rahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman slips under a jab from Aleksy.
Rahman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rahman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rahman throws the left hand but Aleksy avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Aleksy misses the target.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aleksy throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman slips under a jab.
Aleksy throws the kick towards the body but Rahman avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rahman scores with a punch to the head.
Rahman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aleksy throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aleksy takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aleksy moves away from the strike by Rahman. #T1##CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Aleksy is trying to maintain a safe position but Rahman gets an underhook and turns Aleksy into the cage.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aleksys head.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aleksy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman gets through Aleksy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Aleksy tries to stall but Rahman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahman lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aleksy throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aleksy is defending well for now.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Aleksy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
A body shot lands from Rahman.
Aleksy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards. #ROC2#Aleksy is rocked!
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Aleksy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aleksy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aleksy taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Rahman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman keeps control of Aleksy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rahman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahman pushes Aleksy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aleksy tries to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling the position.
Rahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
Aleksy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aleksy tries to score a body lock takedown but Rahman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rahman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Aleksy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rahman is unloading with more strikes now! Aleksy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Rahman!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 187
Date: Sep 26, 2022

#R1#
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linewood moves away.
Linewood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rahman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Linewood - the referee stops the clock and Rahman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Linewood. Rahman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Linewood.
Linewood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rahman takes a step back to recover.
Linewood misses with a wild body shot.
Linewood misses with a hook. Rahman ducked under it nicely.
Rahman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rahman works the jab nicely.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Linewood misses with an uppercut
and Rahman counters with a straight right hand.
Linewood tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linewood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman looks to land a combination but Linewood avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rahman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Linewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Linewood has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linewood manages to avoid it.
Linewood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Linewood throws a chopping leg kick but Rahman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rahman lands a nice shot that snaps Linewood's head back.
Linewood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rahman counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Linewood.
Linewood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Linewood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Linewood swings widly with a right hand
and Rahman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Linewood is rocked!
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linewood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Linewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahman throws out a powerful jab.
Linewood slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linewood connects with a body shot.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
Linewood tries to counter with a clinch but Rahman shakes him off and moves away.
A big left from Rahman misses.
It seemed like Linewood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
and Linewood counters with a two punch combo.
Linewood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Linewood.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Linewood lands a nice hook to Rahman's body. Rahman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Linewood swings for the body but Rahman moves out of range.
Linewood connects with a leg kick.
Linewood defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Linewood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Linewood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rahman swings for the body but Linewood moves out of range.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Linewood moved out of range nicely.
Linewood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Rahman.#CL2#
Linewood has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3##BC#
Rahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Rahman misses.
Linewood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahman lands a jab to the nose.
Rahman misses with a double jab.
A jab from Linewood does it's job there.
Linewood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Linewood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Rahman misses the jab.
Linewood tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Linewood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linewood.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Linewood blocks a jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linewood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Linewood's head.
Linewood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Linewood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab.
Rahman with a hook.
Rahman takes a swing at Linewood's ribcage but misses.
Linewood slips a jab from Rahman.
Linewood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Rahman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rahman moves out of range as Linewood throws a body kick.
Linewood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Linewood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linewood. That's going to slow Rahman down.
Linewood throws a lazy uppercut
and Rahman counters with a nice uppercut.
Linewood is looking to slow Rahman down with leg kicks.
Rahman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Linewood cracks Rahman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rahman lands a really nice looking cross but Linewood seems unphased.
Linewood is still on wobbly legs! Can Rahman finish him?
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Linewood moved out of range.
Linewood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab. #KD#
Rahman sends Linewood crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rahman is motioning to the referee to let Linewood up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice cross by Linewood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Linewood saw that one coming.
Linewood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rahman. That did some damage!
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
and Linewood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Linewood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Linewood swings for the body but Rahman moves out of range.
Linewood seems to have recovered his senses.
Linewood with a nice calf kick.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
enabling Linewood to counter with a crisp jab.
Linewood connects with a solid leg kick.
Linewood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linewood! But no joy.
Rahman misses with an uppercut
and Linewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Linewood flicks out a counter leg kick but Rahman steps away.
A punch lands to the side of Linewood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rahman misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
A jab from Rahman misses.
Linewood misses with a straight right.
Linewood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Linewood.
Rahman misses with a right hand
and Linewood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linewood.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Linewood slips the punch.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Linewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linewood.
Linewood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Linewood. #T2#
Rahman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Linewood's head but Linewood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Linewood throws out a counter right but Rahman avoids it with no problem.
Linewood 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.
Abdul Rahman is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Linewood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linewood. That's going to slow Rahman down. #KD#
Rahman lands a left and a right that send Linewood crashing to the mat, dazed. Rahman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Linewood missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Linewood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Linewood flicks out a counter leg kick but Rahman steps away.
Rahman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Linewood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linewood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Linewood's head.
and Rahman counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Linewood! He's just covering up as Rahman starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Rahman!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 178
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Valentine misses with a hook to the body
and Rahman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Rahman.
Valentine looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rahman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valentine momentarily.
Rahman lands a right hook to the body.
Rahman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valentine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rahman misses with a straight right.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
Rahman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valentine momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Rahman jabs Valentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentine slips a jab from Rahman.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahman throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine feints a counter leg kick.
Rahman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Rahman.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Rahman misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
Valentine cracks Rahman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Valentine moves into range and clinches up with Rahman.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine controlling the action here for a moment.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine tries to score a body lock takedown but Rahman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Rahman wants to get back to striking at distance but Valentine won't allow it. #T3#
Rahman tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman wants to break free but Valentine has control.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Rahman breaks the clinch.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Valentine slips a straight right by Rahman.
Rahman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahman moves forwards but Valentine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Valentine slips a jab from Rahman.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rahman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.#T4#
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman lands a nice hook to Valentine's body. Valentine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valentine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rahman circles away.
Valentine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rahman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahman throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Rahman misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman 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#
Nice jab there from Rahman.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
Rahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Valentine feints a counter leg kick.
Rahman throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Rahman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abdul Rahman is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valentine throws a head kick but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a nice body kick.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rahman rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Rahman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Valentine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rahman with a hook.
Rahman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valentine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
Valentine misses with a hook.#T2#
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Danga de danga de dang - Rahman scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine cracks a nice hook into Rahman's ribs.
Rahman works the jab nicely.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rahman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rahman misses with a left hand
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Valentine moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman misses with a body shot
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentine with a nice cross.
Rahman stuffs the takedown attempt from Valentine. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahman misses the target.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahman backing away here, and Valentine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Valentine lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Rahman throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Rahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Valentine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Valentine has picked Rahman up - he's going for a ride! Valentine dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Valentine throws a strike but Rahman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Valentine postures up in Rahman's guard and throws a big left but Rahman blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rahman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahman slips under a jab from Valentine.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Valentine releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahman misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Valentine counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ROC2#Rahman is rocked!#SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oh Rahman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Valentine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Valentine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rahman seems to have got his legs back now.
Valentine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahman defending well though. #T1##SUB2#
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura here.
Rahman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Valentine is working for a kimura but Rahman is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Valentine is working for a kimura but Rahman is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rahman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rahman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rahman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Valentine manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lou Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Valentine wants to control but Rahman is keeping busy.
Valentine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Rahman is controlling well.
Abdul Rahman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rahman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valentine works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Rahman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahman has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rahman avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily.
Valentine wants to stand but Rahman is controlling the position.
Valentine wants to improve his position but instead Rahman has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Valentine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahman pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rahman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 167
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Lee 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.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee 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.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Rahman throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Lee.
Lee misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahman misses the target.
Rahman lands a slapping body shot.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahman's head backwards.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Rahman checks it.#T1#
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a leg kick but Rahman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rahman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rahman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Rahman moves his leg out of the way.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee feints a counter leg kick.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahman misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahman misses the target.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Rahman slips a jab from Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rahman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahman throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Rahman off balance momentarily.
Rahman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rahman is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Lee moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rahman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Lee throws the left hand but Rahman avoids the punch easily.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Rahman moved out of range.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Rahman misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Rahman was not able to check.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rahman checks a low kick from Lee.
Rahman misses with a hook
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee lands a body shot.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee slips under a jab from Rahman.
Rahman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rahman scrambles back to his feet.
Rahman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Rahman misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rahman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Lee 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#
Rahman takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Rahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rahman checks a leg kick.
Good work by Rahman as he checks the leg kick.
Rahman throws a good cross that connects.
Rahman blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahman throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahman connects with a crisp jab.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee throws the left hand but Rahman avoids the punch easily.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Rahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahman.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Mister Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rahman is able to avoid easily.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Rahman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Rahman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.#T2#
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rahman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rahman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Rahman misses.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Lee throws a fast counter high kick but Rahman manages to duck under it in time.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee blocks a jab.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters circling a little - Lee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rahman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman walks into a left hand.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Rahman off balance momentarily.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Rahman down.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Rahman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Rahman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rahman checks a leg kick.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Rahman moved out of range nicely.
Rahman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahman digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Rahman misses.
Rahman throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee wants to slow Rahman down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee throws a leg kick but Rahman moved away.
That kick from Lee tenderised Rahman's leg. Rahman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rahman throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahman on the side of the head.
Rahman slips under a jab.
Rahman checks a leg kick nicely.
Rahman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.
Rahman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Rahman swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rahman circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips under a jab from Rahman.
A punch lands to the side of Rahman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rahman scores with a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.#T1#
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman lands the left hand.
Rahman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee slips under a jab from Rahman.
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rahman scores with a nice head shot.
Lee blocks a jab.
Rahman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Rahman slips the punch.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Rahman's ribs.
Rahman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rahman throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rahman cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rahman throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee misses with a low kick as Rahman jumps back.
Lee feints and then cracks Rahman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahman down.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Rahman misses the jab.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Rahman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahman.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
A big left from Rahman misses.
Rahman misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Rahman takes one on the button.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rahman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Rahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Rahman off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Rahman blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee tries a low kick but Rahman avoids it.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Rahman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.

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

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

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 158
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Rahman lands with an uppercut that bounces Jinx off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Jinx has been cut.
Rahman misses with a double jab.
Rahman dips to his left and cracks Jinx with an uppercut!
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jinx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
Jinx swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jinx lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jinx needs to keep his hands up - Rahman had a free shot at his head there.
Rahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Rahman - just one landing.
Jinx 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.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jinx to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jinx misses with a body shot.
Rahman throws out a counter right but Jinx avoids it with no problem.
Rahman throws a sloppy body shot
and Jinx makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jinx scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Jinx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Jinx moved out of range.#T1#
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Jinx ducks down to avoid it.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jinx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rahman throws a jab when Jinx was well out of range.
Jinx keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Jinx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Rahman swings for the body but Jinx moves out of range.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jinx counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Jinx's shoulder, as Jinx tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Rahman scores with a sloppy right hand. Jinx should have avoided that one.
Jinx staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Jinx misses
and Rahman counters with a three punch combo that has Jinx backing up. Jinx nods at Rahman to acknowledge the strikes.
Jinx throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Jinx jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jinx has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jinx there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jinx scores with a jab.
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jinx.
Jinx looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jinx loads up on a big right hand but Rahman slips the punch.
A jab from Rahman misses.
Jinx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jinx slips under a jab.
Rahman avoids the body shot from Jinx.
Rahman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jinx looks to land a right hand but Rahman moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rahman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jinx dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Jinx is out of range.
Rahman scores with the left hand. Jinx knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Jinx. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Jinx as he connects with a hook.
Rahman lands with a straight right. Jinx didn't see that one coming.
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jinx.
Rahman tries to move into range but Jinx moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jinx with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rahman with a nice cross.
Jinx throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman. #KD#
Jinx lands a big uppercut and Rahman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rahman looks OK. Jinx waves Rahman back to his feet!#ROC#Rahman is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Abdul Rahman's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jinx ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Rahman's jaw. Rahman's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Jinx does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Jinx!
Leroy Jinx seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 152
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Rahman misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rahman connects with a single shot there.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Matsuzaka pushes him off.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Rahman misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses its target.
Rahman wants to clinch.
It looked like Matsuzaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick.
Rahman takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Rahman tries to clinch but Matsuzaka is having none of it.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahman.#T1#
Matsuzaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Rahman.
Matsuzaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Rahman throws a front kick aimed at Matsuzaka's knee but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
Matsuzaka is looking to chop away at Rahman's legs.
Rahman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Rahman throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch successfully.
Matsuzaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Matsuzaka presses Rahman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsuzaka lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Matsuzaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsuzaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rahman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rahman connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Matsuzaka. #CL2#
Rahman drives through and clinches with Matsuzaka against the cage.
Matsuzaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman blocks an elbow strike from Matsuzaka.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman working aggressively here. #T3#
Matsuzaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Matsuzaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matsuzaka on the side of the head.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka lands a slapping body shot.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Rahman tried to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Rahman connects with a solid leg kick.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rahman momentarily.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Rahman.#T4#
A jab from Rahman misses.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rahman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Matsuzaka cracks Rahman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Matsuzaka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rahman to stand back up!
Rahman throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Matsuzaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Rahman misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka steps in with a hook that catches Rahman right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Matsuzaka follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rahman looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 145
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Rahman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
Lankinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Rahman avoids it with no problem.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Lankinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lankinen blocks a jab.
Lankinen feints and then cracks Rahman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahman down.
Lankinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Lankinen misses with a left hand
enabling Rahman to counter with a crisp jab.
Lankinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lankinen unleashes a big counter combination but Rahman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lankinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lankinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lankinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Rahman throws a body punch but Lankinen moves out of range.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick from Lankinen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lankinen slips a jab and a cross from Rahman.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lankinen tries to work over Rahman's front leg with a kick but Rahman checks it.
Lankinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rahman. Rahman obviously looking to wear him down.
Lankinen avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Rahman takes one on the button.
Rahman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Rahman drops Lankinen with a beautiful combination! Lankinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rahman is looking for the KO!#ROC#Lankinen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lankinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Lankinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Rahman steps away.
Rahman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lankinen under the eye.
Lankinen slips under a jab.#T2#
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Lankinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahman as he connects with a hook.
Lankinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Rahman misses.
As Rahman backs off Lankinen throws a huge counter combo but Rahman manages to avoid it all.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Lankinen slips under a jab from Rahman.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Lankinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman scores with a hook.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lankinen walks into a left hand.
Rahman connects with the punch.
Rahman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rahman throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Lankinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Lankinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Lankinen saw that one coming.
Rahman misses with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman lands with a hook. Lankinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahman throws a right hand that Lankinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Lankinen also avoids with ease.
Lankinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Lankinen ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahman tests Lankinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Lankinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rahman misses with a body punch
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahman falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Lankinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rahman! #SUB2#
Lankinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lankinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lankinen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lankinen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rahman is trying to control Lankinen's posture but Lankinen avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lankinen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lankinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rahman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rahman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lankinen throws out the jab.
Rahman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rahman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lankinen's head.
Lankinen drops his hands momentarily and Rahman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rahman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Lankinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahman as he connects with a hook.
Rahman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lankinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Rahman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Rahman as Lankinen shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lankinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rahman on the side of the head.
Lankinen throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Lankinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Rahman lands a glancing blow to the side of Lankinen's head.
Lankinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rahman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lankinen dodges the punch combination from Rahman.
Lankinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lankinen counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Rahman is rocked!#CUT2#Abdul Rahman's cut is getting worse.
A cross from Rahman lands.
Oh Rahman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lankinen is stalking Rahman. Rahman circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Lankinen, and it's lights out! Rahman really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nova Lankinen!
Nova Lankinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 138
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Navarro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rahman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Navarro managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Navarro avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman lands an uppercut.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Rahman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Navarro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahman smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Navarro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahman.
Navarro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Navarro circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rahman has managed to clinch.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Navarro avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Navarro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Navarro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rahman prevents the takedown attempt.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Rahman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Rahman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Navarro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahman smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Rahman lands an uppercut.
Rahman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navarro managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Rahman holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Navarro blocking some punches. #TD#
Navarro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahman is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rahman is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Navarro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rahman is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Navarro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rahman is just riding it out for now. Navarro eventually gives up the hold.
Navarro is looking to advance position but Rahman won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Navarro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rahman is just riding it out for now. Navarro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rahman defends it well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Navarro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rahman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rahman wants to get back to full guard.
Rahman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rahman.#SUB#
Navarro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rahman dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Navarro trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rahman misses the jab.
Rahman scores with the left hand. Navarro knows he should have avoided that one.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Navarro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahman.
Rahman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rahman rushes Navarro and presses him up against the cage.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Navarro.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Navarro 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.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Navarro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rahman just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro takes a shot to the head.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Rahman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Rahman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Rahman won't allow it.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Navarros head.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Rahman holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rahman obliges.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navarro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Navarro tries to pull guard but Rahman won't allow it. #TD#
Navarro pulls guard.
Navarro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rahman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Navarro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rahman controls the pace.#T2#
Navarro wants to hit a sweep here but Rahman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Navarro there!
Abdul Rahman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Navarro wants to control but Rahman is having none of it.
Navarro is desperately trying to improve his position but Rahman has a good base and remains in mount.
Rahman looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahman looking to control but Navarro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Navarro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rahman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Navarro can't escape the position.
Rahman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Navarro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rahman controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Navarro tries to lock up and control but Rahman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rahman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Navarro is looking to escape.
Navarro is looking to improve his position but Rahman isn't that keen on the idea.
Navarro tries to hold on but Rahman pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rahman avoids the attempt from Navarro to control.
Rahman controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
Rahman moves to clinch but Navarro breaks away
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahman tries to clinch up
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Navarro circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman stuns Navarro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Navarro pushes him off.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Navarro throws a quick counter head kick but Rahman was just out of range.#T1#
Rahman fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Rahman clinches.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Navarro.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Rahman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Navarro jumps guard but Rahman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman scores a nice knee to the body.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Rahman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Rahman won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
A short left from Rahman.
Rahman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rahman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Navarro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman pushes Navarro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Navarro blocking some punches.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Navarro's head.
Navarro avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rahman obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Rahman lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Navarro is rocked!
Rahman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Navarro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahman crunches a lovely knee into Navarro's ribcage.
Rahman scores a nice knee to the body.
Rahman working Navarro over with knees to the body.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Navarros head.
Oh Navarro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Navarro seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Navarro pulls guard effortlessly.
Rahman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Rahman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abdul Rahman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Navarro looking for a sweep. Not yet Navarro, not yet.
Rahman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gideon Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navarro being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and pushes Navarro back into the cage.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Navarro.
A frustrated look appears on Navarro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Rahman won't allow it.
Navarro tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Navarro back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rahman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 131
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ozbourne, pushing him back against the cage.
Ozbourne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozbourne throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Rahman landing knees to the body.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ozbourne fails to land.
Ozbourne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Ozbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ozbourne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozbourne. #T1#
Ozbourne tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozbourne avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman lands with a left to the head.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ozbournes head.
Ozbourne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Ozbourne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Ozbourne throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ozbourne.
A nice left hand lands by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Ozbourne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ozbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman. #T2#
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Ozbourne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Ozbourne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ozbourne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ozbourne is defending well for now.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Ozbourne.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ozbourne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Ozbourne blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
A body shot lands from Rahman.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozbourne. #T3#
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ozbournes head.
Ozbourne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rahman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ozbourne managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Ozbourne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ozbourne avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Ozbourne tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Rahman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Ozbourne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Ozbourne circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Rahman blocks a jab.#T4#
Ozbourne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahman throws a hook but Ozbourne blocks it.#CL2#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ozbourne, pushing him back against the cage.
Ozbourne struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ozbourne avoids it.
Ozbourne scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ozbourne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ozbourne managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Ozbourne lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozbourne lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ozbourne is defending well for now.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Rahman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Ozbourne.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozbourne.
Rahman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ozbourne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ozbourne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Ozbourne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ozbourne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozbourne throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozbourne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Rahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozbourne backwards.
Ozbourne throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahman landing knees to the body.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ozbourne has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Rahman lands an uppercut.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Ozbourne managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne misses with a knee to the head.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozbourne tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman working Ozbourne over with knees to the body.
Ozbourne tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Ozbourne back against the cage.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ozbourne is defending well for now.
Ozbourne scores with a shot to the side of Rahman's head.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Ozbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozbourne can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Ozbourne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
Rahman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ozbourne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ozbourne lands with a short shot to the head.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ozbourne manages to break the clinch.
Ozbourne slips under a jab from Rahman.#T3#
Rahman lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozbourne thumps Rahman with a low kick.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick from Ozbourne. #CL2#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ozbourne, pushing him back against the cage.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ozbourne as the two fighters clinch.
Rahman gets through Ozbourne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman blocking some punches.
A short left from Rahman.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands an elbow inside that Rahman shrugs off.
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!
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozbourne lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rahman.
Rahman is breathing heavily.#T4#
Ozbourne lands a knee to the head.
Ozbourne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Ozbourne is working Rahman over against the cage.
Ozbourne lands a right hand.
Ozbourne avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
Ozbourne pushes Rahman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozbourne misses with the head strike.
Ozbourne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne gets through Rahman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozbourne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozbourne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozbourne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahman blocks it with crossed arms.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ozbournes head.
Ozbourne tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Ozbourne back against the cage.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target. #CL2#
Rahman rushes Ozbourne and presses him up against the cage.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne scores with a shot to the side of Rahman's head.
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rahman.
Ozbourne is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozbourne.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozbourne is leaning against Rahman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Ozbourne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozbourne scores with a shot to the side of Rahman's head.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozbourne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Ozbourne avoids the damage to the body.
Ozbourne tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozbourne throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman avoiding damage as Ozbourne throws knees to the body.
Ozbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne working aggressively here.
Ozbourne gets through Rahman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ziggy Ozbourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Ozbourne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Ozbourne tries to land a knee to the head but Rahman blocks with his arms.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ozbourne avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ozbourne blocking some punches.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Rahman.
Ozbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Ozbourne's head.
Ozbourne working aggressively here.
Ozbourne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Ozbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozbourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozbourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozbourne throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Ozbourne throws a head punch that misses.
Ozbourne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ozbourne managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozbourne.
Abdul Rahman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ozbourne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rahman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ozbourne misses with some punches. #T4#
Ozbourne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ozbourne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozbourne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne missing with knees to the body.
Ozbourne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Ozbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ziggy Ozbourne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rahman 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 124
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
Rahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
Pollock scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pollock, pushing him back against the cage.
Pollock blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Pollock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Pollock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahmans head.
A short left from Pollock.
Pollock lands a body punch.
Pollock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside.
Pollock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pollock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pollock blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Pollock lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Pollock looking to stall.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pollock misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollock.
Pollock throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Rahman pushes Pollock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pollock has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman lands a left hand.
Pollock tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Pollock back against the cage.
Pollock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pollock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pollock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Pollock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Pollock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Pollock throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock working aggressively here.
Pollock misses with some punches.
Pollock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Pollock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman blocking some punches. #T2#
Pollock lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pollock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pollock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Rahman.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman tries to work over Pollock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pollock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pollock blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Pollock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pollock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pollock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollock throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Pollock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pollock working aggressively here.
Pollock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pollock or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Pollock.
Pollock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Pollock.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Pollock lands with a short shot to the head.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pollock's elbow.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pollock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pollock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman misses with some punches. #T4#
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Pollock misses with the head strike.
Pollock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pollock's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollock.
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pollocks head.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pollock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Rahman.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pollock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pollock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pollock misses with a body punch.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Rahman digs a right hand underneath Pollock's ribcage. Pollock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rahman digs a right hand underneath Pollock's ribcage. Pollock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Pollock can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rahman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pollock with a hook.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Rahman moved away.#CL2#
Rahman clinches up with Pollock and pushes him back against the cage.
Pollock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pollock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Rahman.
Pollock working aggressively here.
Pollock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rahman tries to work over Pollock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pollock uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollock lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Pollock.
Rahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pollock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pollock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rahman lands a body shot.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Pollock working aggressively here.
Pollock throws a head punch that misses.
Pollock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Pollock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pollock throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Pollock blocking some punches.
Rahman lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rahman.
Pollock struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Pollock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Pollock misses with some punches.
Pollock pushes Rahman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Pollock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Pollock prevents a body shot from Rahman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollock.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pollocks head.
Pollock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pollock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock misses with some punches.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Rahman tries a body shot but Pollock blocks it.
Pollock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pollock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pollock working aggressively here.
Pollock lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollock.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Pollock.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pollock blocks an uppercut.
Pollock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Pollock working aggressively here. #T4#
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pollock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Rahman.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Pollock is rocked!
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Pollock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pollock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pollock.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Pollock controls the action.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Pollock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pollock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pollock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Rahman.
Pollock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rahman tries to clinch up.
Pollock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahman.
Pollock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahman's sensitive parts.
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
letting Pollock counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pollock.
Pollock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Pollock is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Pollock avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Pollock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Pollock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Pollock pushes Rahman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pollock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pollock blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Rahman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Pollock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollock blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pollock lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollock.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahman.
A body shot lands from Pollock.
Pollock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pollock lands a left hand.
Pollock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahman.
Pollock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pollock lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman pushes Pollock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman lands a left hand.
Pollock prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Pollock is working Rahman over against the cage.
Pollock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pollock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson Pollock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pollock throws a head punch that misses.
Pollock lands with a left to the head.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Pollock is leaning against Rahman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Pollock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman tries a body shot but Pollock blocks it.
Pollock tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Pollock tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Pollock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pollock.
Rahman lands an uppercut.
Abdul Rahman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollock.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pollock misses with the head strike.
Pollock lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Pollock misses with a punch to the body.
Pollock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Pollock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pollock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rahman presses Pollock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pollock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pollock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pollock throws a head punch that misses.
Pollock has had enough of the clinch but Rahman keeps him there for the moment.
Pollock lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pollock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollock misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackson Pollock.
I think Rahman 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 116
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Rahman throws a good cross that connects.
We've been informed that Linewood has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rahman throws a shot to the body.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Linewood.
Rahman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Linewood. Linewood obviously looking to wear him down.
Rahman throws a right and a left that Linewood avoids nicely.
Linewood throws a chopping leg kick but Rahman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rahman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Linewood.
Rahman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Linewood at a distance.
Good shot there by Linewood.
Linewood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahman.
Linewood misses with a looping right.#T1#
Rahman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Linewood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rahman ducks under a wild hook from Linewood.
Linewood slips under a jab from Rahman.
Linewood tries to bum rush Rahman with a series of wild strikes but Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Linewood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Linewood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Linewood drives through and clinches with Rahman against the cage.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Linewood.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Linewoods head. #T2#
Linewood tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Linewood back against the cage.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood is working Rahman over against the cage.
Linewood trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linewood is looking to control Rahman's arms but Rahman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Linewood has his back to the cage.
Rahman is working Linewood over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Linewood throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Linewood displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rahman up against the cage.
Linewood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Linewood scores with a hook to the body.
Linewood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Linewood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rahman blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Linewood's head.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Linewood.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Linewood tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linewood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linewood.
Linewood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahman avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman lands a body punch.
Linewood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Linewood.
Linewood lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman crunches a lovely knee into Linewood's ribcage.#T4#
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Linewood.
Linewood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rahman is defending well for now.
Rahman lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahman.
Rahman avoiding damage as Linewood throws knees to the body.
Linewood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman landing knees to the body.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Linewood. #BC#
Rahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Linewood is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linewood! But no joy.
Linewood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Linewood moves forwards but Rahman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Linewood is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Linewood is out of range.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linewood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
Linewood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Linewood dodges the punch combination from Rahman.
Linewood lunges at Rahman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rahman's hand.
Rahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Linewood can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Linewood throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Linewood uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Linewood throws a body shot but no joy.
Linewood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rahman to score with a decent uppercut.
Linewood throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Linewood avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Linewood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Linewood lands a really nice looking cross but Rahman seems unphased.
Rahman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rahman swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Linewood counter with a right hand.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Linewood saw that one coming.
Linewood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Rahman lands a jab to Linewood's midsection.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahman lands a glancing blow to the side of Linewood's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Linewood.
Rahman swings for the body but Linewood moves out of range.
Linewood throws a body shot but no joy.
Linewood tries to work over Rahman's front leg with a kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman misses with a body shot
and Linewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Linewood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Linewood tries to get set, Rahman tries to push him back and clinch up but Linewood manages to avoid the attempt.
Linewood throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Nice cross by Rahman.
Linewood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Linewood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Linewood lands with a right hand.
Linewood avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Linewood throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch.
Linewood unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Linewood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Linewood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Linewood fails to land.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Linewood.
Linewood tries to pull guard but Rahman holds him up against the cage and eventually Linewood drops back down to his feet.
Linewood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Linewood. #BC#
Rahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Linewood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linewood walks into a straight right hand from Rahman.
Rahman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Linewood counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shock Linewood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Rahman misses.
Abdul Rahman is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rahman connects with a nice looking jab.
Linewood is still on wobbly legs! Can Rahman finish him?
Rahman takes a swing at Linewood's ribcage but misses.
Linewood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman. #KD#
Rahman sends Linewood crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rahman is motioning to the referee to let Linewood up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Linewood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linewood takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Linewood avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Linewood walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Linewood limp body while Rahman jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Rahman!

Event: CFC 449: Smith v Shamrock
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardaway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rahman thinking.
Hardaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardaway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahman's knee momentarily.
Hardaway lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Hardaway effectively controlling the action here.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Hardaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Hardaway pushes him off.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardaway manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Hardaway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardaway misses the target. #T1#
Rahman wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Hardaway releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardaway throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.#CL#
Rahman moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Hardaway struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardaway.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hardaway manages to break the clinch.
Hardaway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Hardaway can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardaway.
Hardaway avoiding damage. #T2#
Hardaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Hardaway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardaway.
Hardaway tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardaway.
Hardaway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman blocks an elbow strike from Hardaway.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hardaway.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardaway tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hardaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Rahman tries to clinch up.
Hardaway raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hardaway lands a right hook to the body.
Rahman tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Hardaway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardaway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Hardaway pushes him off.
Rahman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Despite the aggression on Hardaway's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardaway tries to work over Rahman's front leg with a kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardaway counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardaway. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Hardaway counters with a head kick that drops Rahman to the mat! Rahman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Rahman is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Rahman catches Hardaway right on the button with a cross.
Hardaway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Hardaway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Rahman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman darts in trying to clinch
and Hardaway counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Rahman is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samuel Hardaway!
A very excited looking Samuel Hardaway made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CFC 441: DeSilva v Proudhon
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldonado thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Maldonado throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Rahman clinches.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rahman as the two fighters clinch.
Maldonado wants to break free but Rahman has control.
Maldonado is trying to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling him.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
Rahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maldonado lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldonado counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldonado, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldonado tries to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling the position.
Maldonado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman. #T1#
Maldonado is trying to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Maldonado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rahman has him pressed against the ropes.
Maldonado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maldonado is trying to break the clinch but Rahman has him pressed against the ropes.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman tries a body shot but Maldonado blocks it.
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maldonado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Maldonado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Maldonado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Maldonado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Maldonado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldonado tries a quick counter leg kick but Rahman is wise to it.
Maldonado throws a body punch but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman lands the left hand.#T2#
Rahman tries to clinch but Maldonado moves out of range.
Rahman shoots in and drives through. Maldonado sprawls well.
Rahman connects with a right hand. Maldonado shakes it off.
Maldonado throws a low kick but Rahman avoids it.
Maldonado works Rahman's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman misses with a body punch
and Maldonado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rahman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldonado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rahman scrambles back to his feet.
Maldonado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Rahman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maldonado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maldonado manages to circle out of the way.
Rahman wants to clinch.
Maldonado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldonado takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Maldonado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Maldonado misses with a hook. Rahman ducked under it nicely.
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahman tries to clinch but Maldonado is having none of it.
Maldonado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rahman tries to clinch but Maldonado moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Maldonado misses.
Rahman tries to clinch but Maldonado moves away
and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rahman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldonado slips a jab from Rahman.
Maldonado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rahman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maldonado momentarily.
Maldonado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldonado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Maldonado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Maldonado.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Maldonado keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Rahman forces Maldonado back against the ropes and clinches.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldonados head.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Maldonado avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the ropes.
Maldonado has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rahman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maldonado can turn it around.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Maldonado controls his hands.
Maldonado blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Maldonado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldonado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rahman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maldonado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rahman duly obliges.
Rahman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahman thuds his right hand into Maldonado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Maldonado is rocked!
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldonado is still on wobbly legs! Can Rahman finish him?
Rahman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maldonado seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Rahman clinches up with Maldonado and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ralphie Maldonado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maldonado throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldonado misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Rahman forces Maldonado back against the ropes and clinches.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Rahman. #BC#
Rahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maldonado pinned against the ropes. Maldonado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maldonado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rahman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldonado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rahman tries to clinch but Maldonado is having none of it. #T1#
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldonado! But no joy.
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
Maldonado throws a big shot that misses.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body. Maldonado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maldonado looks to throw the jab but Rahman is out of range.
Jab from Rahman.
Rahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldonado.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldonado! But no joy.
Maldonado punishes Rahman's body with a nice straight punch.
Rahman tries to clinch but Maldonado moves away
and Maldonado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rahman slips a straight right by Maldonado.#CL#
Rahman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maldonado throws a shot from downtown. Rahman moves away and avoids it.
Rahman throws a body punch but Maldonado moves out of range.
Maldonado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rahman connects with a looping right hand.
Maldonado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
Rahman thuds a left hand into Maldonado's body.
Maldonado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Maldonado lands a really nice looking cross but Rahman seems unphased.
Maldonado scores with a nice strike.
Maldonado just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldonado lands a slapping body shot.
Maldonado catches Rahman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maldonado with a jab.
Rahman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Maldonado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman tries to clinch but Maldonado moves out of range.
Maldonado misses with a hook.
Rahman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rahman tries to clinch up.#T4##CL#
Rahman darts in and clinches Maldonado up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldonado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maldonado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maldonado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Maldonado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Maldonado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldonado swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldonado throws a low kick but Rahman moves out of range easily.
Rahman lands a two punch combo.
Maldonado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maldonado throws the left hand but Rahman avoids the punch easily.
Rahman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Maldonado circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ralphie Maldonado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rahman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Rahman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Maldonado controls the action.
Maldonado is trying to force a seperation but Rahman has the dominant position.#BC#
Rahman breaks the clinch.
Maldonado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maldonado's corner calls for a 1-2. Maldonado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maldonado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Maldonado pushes him off.
Maldonado throws a hook but Rahman avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldonado.
Rahman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rahman misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Maldonado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rahman is looking to counter the offense by Maldonado and move into the clinch.#T1#
Rahman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldonado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rahman scrambles back to his feet.
Rahman ducks under a wild hook from Maldonado.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maldonado manages to circle out of the way.
Rahman thuds his right hand into Maldonado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maldonado throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.
Maldonado misses with a body kick.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Rahman. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Maldonado.#KD#
Rahman sends Maldonado crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rahman is motioning to the referee to let Maldonado up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado lands a jab to Rahman's midsection.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Rahman darts in and clinches Maldonado up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Maldonado fails to land.
Maldonado is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahman looking for a takedown.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maldonado lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Maldonado wants to break free but Rahman has control.
Maldonado blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maldonado is trying to break free.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maldonado lands with a short shot to the head.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman has Maldonado pressed against the ropes, preventing Maldonado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rahman digs a right hand into Maldonado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maldonado's gas tank.
Maldonado cracks Rahman with a nice body shot.
Rahman has Maldonado pressed against the ropes, preventing Maldonado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards. #T3##BC2#
Maldonado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldonado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
Maldonado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Rahman sends Maldonado crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rahman is motioning to the referee to let Maldonado up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rahman wants to clinch up but Maldonado keeps it at a distance.
Rahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Maldonado 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.
Rahman misses with a jab to the body
enabling Maldonado to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
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!
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldonado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldonado lands with a cross. #T4#
Maldonado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maldonado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldonado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rahman doesn't seem bothered though.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Maldonado circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Rahman has managed to clinch.
Rahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
Maldonado tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Maldonado is avoiding it.
Maldonado digs a good hook to Rahman's body.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldonado scores with a jab to the head.
Maldonado lands with a kick to the temple. Rahman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Maldonado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Rahman is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralphie Maldonado.
I've got Maldonado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Grunge 68: Night Goat
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Rahman tries to clinch but Benoit moves away
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Benoit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benoit looks to land a left hand but Rahman moved out of range nicely.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Benoit tries to keep at a distance but Rahman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benoit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Benoit 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.
Benoit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benoit scores with a hook to the body.
Benoit prevents a body shot from Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit misses with a body punch.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Benoit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benoit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rahman will feel that in the morning.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Benoit circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Rahman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benoit circles away quickly and effectively.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Benoit scores with a nice strike.
Benoit lands a leg kick that knocks Rahman off balance momentarily.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahman checks a leg kick.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Benoit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rahman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahman tries to clinch
enabling Benoit to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
Benoit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rahman throws a combination. Benoit tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benoit.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and pushes Benoit back into the cage.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Benoit.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benoit is defending well for now.
Benoit pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Benoit on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman tries to work over Benoit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benoit.
Benoit has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Benoit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benoit lands a body shot.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benoit swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC2#
Rahman breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Rahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benoit jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Rahman has managed to clinch.
Benoit lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Benoit.
Benoit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benoit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rahman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Benoit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benoit throws a counter high kick but Rahman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Benoit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benoit misses with a body kick.
Benoit sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Benoit avoids it this time.
Good leg kick by Benoit. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benoit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benoit throws a push kick but Rahman slaps the foot to one side.
Benoit misses with a hook.
Rahman misses with a body shot
and Benoit counters with an outside leg kick.
Benoit slips a straight right by Rahman.
Benoit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rahman tries to clinch
and Benoit counters with a nice uppercut.
Benoit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rahman in his tracks.
Benoit stuffs the takedown.
Rahman defending well as Benoit loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahman slips under a jab.
Rahman checks a leg kick.
Benoit connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
That's time! Benoit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Benoit blocks a jab.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benoit.
Benoit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Benoit loads up on a big right hand but Rahman slips the punch.
Rahman tries to counter with a clinch but Benoit shakes him off and moves away.
Benoit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benoit misses with the combination.
A jab from Rahman does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman tries to clinch but Benoit is having none of it.
Rahman tries to clinch but Benoit moves away
and Benoit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Christ Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahman tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Rahman drives through and clinches with Benoit against the cage. #T1#
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Benoit avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benoit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benoit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benoit.
Benoit throws an elbow but it misses.
Benoit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benoit lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Benoit avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Benoit working aggressively here.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benoit.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benoit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ Benoit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Benoit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benoit swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benoit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman presses Benoit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benoit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Benoit uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benoit throws an elbow but misses.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Benoit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Benoit lands with a right to the head.
Benoit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benoit misses with some punches.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Benoit controls his hands. #BC2#
Rahman breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Benoit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Benoit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rahman tries to clinch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rahman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benoit lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Rahman pushes Benoit up against the cage in a clinch.
Benoit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rahman's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Abdul Rahman's cut even more.
Rahman tries a body shot but Benoit blocks it.
Benoit trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benoit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benoit.
Benoit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Benoit.
Benoit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Rahman is rocked!#BC#
Benoit breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Rahman.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benoit closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rahman! Benoit dives in looking to finish! Rahman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christ Benoit!
During a confident post fight interview, Christ Benoit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grunge 66: Ted Ed Fred
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1##CL#
Linewood darts in and clinches Rahman up against the cage.
Linewood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Linewood.
Linewood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Linewood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Linewood tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Linewood back against the cage.
A short right from Rahman.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahman.
Rahman pushes Linewood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Linewood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Linewood struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Linewood tries to stall but Rahman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Linewood lands a shoulder strike.
Linewood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linewood blocking some punches.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
Linewood tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Linewood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rahman.
Linewood misses with a punch on the inside.
Linewood lands a left hand.
Linewood blocking some punches.
Linewood misses with a punch on the inside.
Linewood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahmans head.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Linewood's elbow.
Linewood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
Linewood wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahman won't allow it.
Linewood lands a left hand.
Linewood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linewood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Linewood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Linewood blocks an uppercut.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Linewoods head. #T2#
Linewood is trying to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling him.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Linewood can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
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!
Rahman takes a shot to the head.
Rahman gets through Linewood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Linewood has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Linewood lands a shot to the body.
Linewood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linewood trying to control the position but instead, Rahman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Linewood into the cage.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Linewood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman cracks Linewood with a nice body shot.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Linewood.
Rahman tries a body shot but Linewood blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Linewood.
Linewood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linewood doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Linewood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Linewood misses. #CL2#
Rahman has Linewood up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linewood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rahman pushes Linewood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Linewood is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Linewood.
Linewood seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Linewood tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Rahman lands a right hand.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Linewood taking a breather.
Linewood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linewood tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linewood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahman tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linewood trying to stall but Rahman improves his position.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Linewood misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Linewood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Linewood avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Linewood is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rahman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Linewood.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Linewood circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Linewood.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Linewood circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahman misses with a two punch combination.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick.
Rahman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Rahman has closed the distance and engaged Linewood in a clinch.
Linewood wants to break free but Rahman has control.
Linewood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Linewood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Linewood lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.#BC#
Linewood breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Rahman blocks a leg kick.
Rahman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Rahman moves into range and clinches up with Linewood.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Linewood controls the action.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Linewood working aggressively here.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Linewood blocking some punches.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Linewood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Linewood blocking some punches.
Linewood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rahman gets through Linewood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Linewood.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Linewood is trying to maintain a safe position but Rahman gets an underhook and turns Linewood into the cage.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood slows down the pace here.
Linewood lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linewood blocking some punches.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
Linewood is trying to break free.#BC#
Linewood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
Rahman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Linewood looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Linewood tries to keep at a distance but Rahman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Linewood.
Linewood blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Linewood prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
Linewood tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linewood is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Linewood controlling the action here for a moment.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Rahman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linewood.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Linewood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Linewood breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Linewood lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Linewood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahman misses with a hook.
Rahman tests Linewood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick from Linewood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Linewood throws a wild body kick that Rahman sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Linewood.
Linewood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Linewood.
Rahman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Linewood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shock Linewood is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Linewood tries to counter by clinching up but Rahman breaks away and moves out of range.
Rahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Linewood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Linewood pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Linewood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Rahman.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Linewood can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Linewood tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Linewood pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman pushes Linewood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Linewood's head.
Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Linewood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Linewood displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rahman up against the cage.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Linewood works on Rahman's body with a couple of short punches.
Linewood tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Linewood back against the cage.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Linewood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linewood.
Linewood tries to stall but Rahman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Linewood.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Linewood's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman. #T2#
Linewood takes a shot to the head.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Linewood. #BC#
Linewood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Rahman takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Linewood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Linewood lands a body shot.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
Linewood tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Linewood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Linewood's elbow.
Linewood can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Linewood misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman pushes Linewood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Linewood prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman lands an uppercut.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Linewood's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman tries a body shot but Linewood blocks it. #BC#
Linewood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdul Rahman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Linewood misses with a looping right.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahman tries to clinch but Linewood moves out of range. #CL2#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Linewood, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Linewood - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Linewood working aggressively here. #T4#
Rahman prevents a body shot from Linewood.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
Shock Linewood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linewood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Linewood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Linewood struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rahman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: SYN 816 Whymer vs. Garuda III
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Rahman misses with a right hand
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman misses with an uppercut
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahman thows a leg kick but Wood checks it
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
Wood swings for the body but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman throws a hook but Wood avoids it easily.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Rahman is rocked!
Wood checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab by Wood.
Oh Rahman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood slips a straight right by Rahman.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wood counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Rahman out cold! What a finish! Wood is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

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

Event: SYN 801 Warror vs. Syndal
Date: May 31, 2021

#R1#
Rahman misses with a hook.
Rahman throws a combination. Partio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Partio shoots in and bounces Rahman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rahman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Partio is controlling him. #SU#
Rahman is working an open guard so Partio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Partio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab. #TD#
Rahman tries to sprawl but Partio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman is trying to stand up here but Partio is controlling him well.
Rahman is refusing to be controlled, as Partio sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Rahman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Partio trying to control the action but Rahman is working from the bottom. #SU#
Partio stands up and beckons Rahman to join him on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Partio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rahman stuns Partio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partio defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Partio lands a glancing blow to the side of Rahman's head.#CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Partio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rahman misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahman.
A cross from Rahman lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman scores with a jab to the head.
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Partio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rahman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rahman motions for Partio to come forward. Rahman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rahman connects with a single shot there.
Rahman's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Partio darts in looking for a takedown but Rahman gets double underhooks and turns Partio into the cage.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rahman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Partio closes the distance and clinches up with Rahman, looking for a takedown. Partio pushes Rahman against the cage but Rahman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polliisi Partio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Partio.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rahman throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Rahman only half commits.
Partio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rahman's waist but Rahman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Partio off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Partio or perhaps it was just good defense by Rahman, which made it look bad.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio ducks right into an uppercut from Rahman. #T4##TD#
Partio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Partio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good exchange - Rahman coming out on top.
A big left from Rahman misses.
No joy there for Rahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rahman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Partio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Partio seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces Rahman off the cage and back into range.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio takes one to the chin there.
Rahman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Rahman lands a nice shot that snaps Partio's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rahman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Rahman.
Rahman blocks a head kick by Partio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rahman! But no joy.
Partio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rahman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partio scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Partio is rocked!
Partio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Partio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Partio throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman throws a pinpoint strike between Partio's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Partio crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Rahman scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Rahman!

Event: Syn Maluga vs Spike
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Rahman misses with a body kick.
Portis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Portis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rahman with a body shot.
A big right from Rahman misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.
A big right from Rahman misses.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman throws a hook but Portis avoids it easily.
Rahman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Portis ducks down to avoid it.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rahman misses with a hook
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Portis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Portis throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Portis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Rahman.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman misses with a right hand
enabling Portis to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Portis throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Portis. Portis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Portis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Portis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Portis ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Portis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rahman's head backwards.
Rahman misses the body punch
and Portis counters with a crisp right that sends Rahman to the canvas! Portis follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
Jackson Portis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn Kilo vs Barbarian 4
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Rahman lands with a nice body punch.
Rahman wants to clinch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacArthur Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.#CL#
Rahman has closed the distance and engaged MacArthur Ii in a clinch.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Good body shot from MacArthur Ii.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii stalling against the cage.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
A short body shot lands from MacArthur Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Rahman is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, MacArthur Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rahman obliges.
MacArthur Ii lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
MacArthur Ii manages to break the clinch.
MacArthur Ii scores with a shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacArthur Ii blocks a jab.
MacArthur Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MacArthur Ii manages to circle out of the way.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Rahman off balance momentarily.
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!
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rahman with a body shot.#T2#
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahman.
MacArthur Ii throws the kick towards the body but Rahman avoids it.
MacArthur Ii has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Rahman rushes MacArthur Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii works on Rahman's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahman.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahman lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii lands with a light punch inside.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
MacArthur Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Rahman ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahman misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Rahman clinches.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
MacArthur Ii manages to break the clinch.
Rahman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacArthur Ii swivels and escapes.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rahman takes a step back to recover.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Rahman tries to clinch
enabling MacArthur Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii lands with a nice body kick.
MacArthur Ii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahman finds it's way round the side to connect with MacArthur Ii's head.
MacArthur Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
MacArthur Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Rahman moves out of range easily.
Rahman fails to land with a series of punches.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch but MacArthur Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Ii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rahman.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman wants to clinch but MacArthur Ii slips to the side
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice leg kick.
Rahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Ii.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MacArthur Ii manages to circle out of the way.
MacArthur Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
MacArthur Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rahman under the eye.
Rahman wants to clinch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii digs a good body shot into Rahman's ribs.
MacArthur Ii lands with a hook. Rahman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Ii lands a slapping body shot.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! MacArthur Ii gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus MacArthur Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Angus MacArthur Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PANDA 78
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Rahman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrianov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Andrianov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Rahman tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrianov momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.
Andrianov throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.#CL#
Andrianov has Rahman up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman misses with a right hand
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman cracks Andrianov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahman takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Rahman pushes Andrianov up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrianov has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman. #T1#
A short right from Rahman.
Andrianov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rahman.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Andrianov misses with a body punch.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rahman as the two fighters clinch.
Andrianov working hard to break the clinch.
Rahman has Andrianov pressed against the cage, preventing Andrianov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rahman is leaning against Andrianov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov trying to control the position but instead, Rahman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andrianov into the cage.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Andrianov stalls.
Andrianov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Andrianov just leaning against Rahman, taking a breather. #T3#
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Andrianov breaks from the clinch.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Andrianov.
Andrianov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Rahman takes one to the side of the head.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut.
Rahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman tries to clinch but Andrianov is having none of it.
Andrianov throws a body punch but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rahman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahman, as that shot connected.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. #T4#
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrianov off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Rahman rushes Andrianov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Andrianov.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to break the clinch but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Andrianov as the two fighters clinch.
Andrianov pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrianov stalling.
Rahman cracks Andrianov with a nice body shot.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Andrianov 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#
A jab lands there for Andrianov.
Rahman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andrianov counters with a straight right hand.
Rahman fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrianov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrianov throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.#CL2#
Rahman forces Andrianov back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrianov.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Andrianov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov blocks a body shot from Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Andrianov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Rahman clinches.
Andrianov blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov trying to stall but Rahman improves his position. #T1#
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrianov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Rahman.
Andrianov misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov. #BC2#
Rahman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rahman gets tackled into the cage by Andrianov. Andrianov maintains the clinch.
Andrianov lands a nice uppercut.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahman crunches a lovely knee into Andrianov's ribcage.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andrianov tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Andrianov tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Andrianov back against the cage.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrianov misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrianov avoids it.
Andrianov misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Andrianov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
A short uppercut from Rahman. #T3#
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrianov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Andrianov breaks from the clinch.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Rahman keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
Andrianov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Rahman.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrianov tries to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling the position.
Rahman works on Andrianov's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrianov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rahman tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
A short right from Rahman.
Andrianov working aggressively here.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Rahman. #BC#
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman scores with a jab. Andrianov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahman scores with a jab. Andrianov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Andrianov misses its intended target.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Andrianov and move into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Andrianov.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Andrianov circles away.
The fighters circling - Andrianov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
Rahman lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Andrianov gets tackled into the cage by Rahman. Rahman maintains the clinch.
Andrianov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianov fails to land.
Andrianov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rahman gets through Andrianov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Andrianov tries to circle away but Rahman has him pinned against the cage.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
A short right from Rahman.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards. #BC#
Andrianov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrianov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Andrianov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Rahman darts in and clinches Andrianov up against the cage.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrianov taking a breather.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Rahman gets through Andrianov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andrianov walks away with a smile on his face. Rahman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rahman fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Rahman jabs Andrianov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Rahman clinches.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Rahman is looking for a takedown.
Andrianov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rahman obliges.
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Andrianov scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Rahman manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Andrianov misses.
Rahman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrianov. #CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and pushes Andrianov back into the cage.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Andrianov tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Rahman.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Andrianov's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rahman 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: PANDA 66
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Kennedy throws a body punch but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kennedy throws a push kick but Rahman slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Kennedy does no damage.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Rahman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kennedy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahman smiles and moves away.
Rahman scores with a jab. Kennedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Kennedy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rahman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kennedy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kennedy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rahman's waist but Rahman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kennedy off to one side.
Rahman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kennedy.
Rahman takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Rahman throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Rahman.
A big right from Rahman misses.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kennedy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kennedy wants to land a leg kick but Rahman is out of range.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy connects with a leg kick.
Kennedy misses with a low kick as Rahman jumps back.
As Kennedy tries to get set, Rahman tries to push him back and clinch up but Kennedy manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Rahman avoids a kick to the body.
Rahman throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Rahman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman. #CL2#
Kennedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rahman, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.#TD2#
Kennedy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rahman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kennedy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kennedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahman keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Kennedy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rahman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kennedy tries to score with some ground and pound. Rahman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kennedy has knee on belly momentarily but Rahman bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Kennedy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rahman sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Kennedy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kennedy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kennedy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kennedy wants to take a breather but Rahman is having none of it.
Kennedy stalling away here and it's allowed Rahman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rahman working a defensive guard here.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy throws a strike but Rahman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kennedy working for a triangle but Rahman defends it easily. #SUB2#
Kennedy has an active guard here but Rahman has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kennedy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
The crowd cheers as Kennedy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rahman doesn't seem phased though.
Rahman throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennedy counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rahman checks it well.
Rahman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kennedy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kennedy blocks a jab.
Kennedy connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Kennedy throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Rahman counters by clinching up.
Rahman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kennedy up against the cage.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Rahman holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
Kennedy goes for a takedown attempt but Rahman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rahman takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Rahman takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Rahman's head but Rahman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steven Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Kennedy gets the takedown into side control.
Kennedy working away.
Kennedy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rahman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kennedy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kennedy throws a strike aimed at the side of Rahman's head but Rahman avoids it well.
Kennedy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kennedy advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Kennedy looking to finish with strikes here!
Kennedy trying to control but Rahman is having none of it.
Rahman tries to lock up and control but Kennedy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kennedy controlling from the full mount.
Kennedy wants to control the pace but Rahman is squirming around nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kennedy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kennedy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Steven Kennedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kennedy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rahman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rahman tries to reverse the position but Kennedy maintains control.
Kennedy throws some wild stikes that Rahman manages to avoid easily.
Kennedy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rahman?
Rahman is squirming around, avoiding Kennedy's attempts to control the action.
Kennedy throwing strikes here but Rahman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rahman blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kennedy has closed the distance and engaged Rahman in a clinch.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Rahman stalling in the clinch.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Rahman just leaning against Kennedy, taking a breather. #BC#
Rahman breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy is looking to land body kicks.
Rahman tries to counter by clinching up but Kennedy breaks away and moves out of range.
Kennedy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rahman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steven Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kennedy or perhaps it was just good defense by Rahman, which made it look bad.
A combination from Rahman does no damage. #T1#
Kennedy tries to score with a low kick but Rahman moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kennedy.
Kennedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Kennedy is looking for the big counter here.
Rahman digs a good hook to Kennedy's body.
Rahman lands a jab-cross combination.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman connects with a right hand. Kennedy shakes it off.
Kennedy shoots in and drives through. Rahman sprawls well.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Kennedy. #T2#
Rahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennedy is defended easily by Rahman.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kennedy.#CL#
Rahman gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman has Kennedy pressed against the cage, preventing Kennedy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Rahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Rahman connects with a body shot.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Kennedy. Beautiful body shot.
Rahman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good shot there by Rahman.
Rahman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Kennedy fakes the leg kick and cracks Rahman in the body.
Rahman punishes Kennedy's body with a nice straight punch.
Kennedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rahman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kennedy throws a push kick but Rahman slaps the foot to one side.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kennedy manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Rahman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rahman there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rahman misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahman connects with a crisp jab.
Rahman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kennedy at a distance.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman slips under a jab.
A left lands for Rahman.
Rahman scores with a decent looking hook.
Kennedy misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rahman 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: PANDA 53
Date: Dec 04, 2020

#R1#
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Rahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rahman blocks a head kick by Leifsson.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Leifsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman misses with an uppercut
and Leifsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leifsson throws a looping overhand right but Rahman ducks down to avoid it.
Leifsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leifsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leifsson avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leifsson lands a front kick.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leifsson jabs Rahman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
Leifsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leifsson throws a nice head kick!
Rahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leifsson. #T1#
Leifsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Leifsson throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses.
Rahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rahman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leifsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Leifsson.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Rahman.#CUT2#It looks like Skjoldr Leifsson has been cut.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses.
Leifsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leifsson eats them both and turns towards Rahman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leifsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahman thuds a left hand into Leifsson's body.#T2#
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman checks a low kick from Leifsson.
Rahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Rahman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rahman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rahman takes a swing at Leifsson's ribcage but misses.
Leifsson walks into a jab.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Rahman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman lands with a hook. Leifsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leifsson walks into a left hand.
Rahman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leifsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leifsson connects with a high kick. #T3#
Rahman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman moves away from the strike by Leifsson.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Leifsson slips under a jab from Rahman.
Leifsson throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahman, as that shot connected.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leifsson 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 Rahman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rahman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rahman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leifsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leifsson throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rahman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leifsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
No joy there for Leifsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Leifsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman looks to land a combination but Leifsson avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Rahman misses. #T4#
Rahman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leifsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Leifsson throws a solid leg kick but Rahman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leifsson.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Rahman moves out of range easily.
Rahman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rahman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rahman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leifsson manages to avoid it.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Leifsson is out of range.
Leifsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leifsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahman's sensitive parts.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Rahman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leifsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rahman scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab.
Leifsson takes one to the side of the head.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leifsson.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahman misses with a hook.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rahman lands with a straight right. Leifsson didn't see that one coming.
Leifsson lands with a right hand.
Rahman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leifsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leifsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Rahman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Leifsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Leifsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rahman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leifsson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Leifsson misses.
Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Abdul Rahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahman lands a really nice looking cross but Leifsson seems unphased. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rahman or perhaps it was just good defense by Leifsson, which made it look bad.
Rahman swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson throws a hook to the side of Rahman's head but Rahman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leifsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Leifsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leifsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leifsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Leifsson's head but Leifsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leifsson tries to land a front kick but Rahman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
Rahman takes a swing at Leifsson's ribcage but misses.
Leifsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.#T2#
A shot to the body from Rahman misses
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leifsson.
Leifsson moves forwards but Rahman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Leifsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Leifsson moved out of range nicely.
Leifsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Rahman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rahman swings for the body but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson lands with a shot to the body.
Leifsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Leifsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahman with a hook.
Leifsson swings for the body but Rahman moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leifsson slips a jab from Rahman.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Leifsson misses the target.
Leifsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Leifsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leifsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rahman misses with a two punch combination.
Leifsson moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
Rahman throws out a powerful jab.
Leifsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Leifsson's body. Leifsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Leifsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahman throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Rahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leifsson blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Leifsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leifsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Leifsson throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
enabling Leifsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Leifsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leifsson.
Rahman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leifssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a few strikes there.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Leifsson is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rahman.
Leifsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman misses the jab.
Leifsson throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leifsson moves away.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Skjoldr Leifsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leifsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leifsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leifsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rahman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leifsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Leifsson tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
and Leifsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahman throws a good cross that connects.
Rahman digs a good hook to Leifsson's body.
Rahman throws a series of punches but Leifsson avoids them all with ease.
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Rahman lands with a nice combination. Leifsson backs away looking to recover.
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!
Leifsson misses with a few strikes there.
Leifsson misses with a few strikes there.
Leifsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leifsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
Leifsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rahman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leifsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leifsson.
Rahman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Leifsson's shoulder, as Leifsson tries to avoid the shot.
Leifsson is looking to counter punch.
Leifsson staying out of range there.
Rahman jabs at Leifsson's body.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Rahman moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rahman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rahman misses with a straight right.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Leifsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Rahman.
Leifsson throws a right hand that Rahman ducks under and follows up with a left that Rahman also avoids with ease.
Leifsson defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Leifsson missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Leifsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leifsson.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Leifsson.
Leifsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rahman scores with a nice head shot.
Rahman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rahman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leifsson on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Rahman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rahman dips to his left and cracks Leifsson with an uppercut!
Leifsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rahman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Rahman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Leifsson is rocked!
Leifsson avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Rahman clobbers Leifsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Leifsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leifsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Rahman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leifsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leifsson defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Leifsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Rahman connects with a body shot that sends Leifsson's belly button to the back.
Leifsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Rahman moves out of range as Leifsson strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Rahman scores with a nice right hand.
Rahman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahman throws a body punch but Leifsson moves out of range.
Leifsson throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman cracks Leifsson with an open hand slap.
Leifsson lands a high kick!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Leifsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rahman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Leifsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Rahman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leifsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Leifsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Leifsson saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Rahman misses
and Leifsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leifsson connects with a single shot there.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Rahman moves out of range easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: PANDA 46
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bizihwaile lands an overhand right.
Rahman cracks Bizihwaile with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bizihwaile is defending well for now.
Bizihwaile managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile leaning against his opponent.
Bizihwaile lands a left hand.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaile's elbow.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Bizihwaile lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bizihwaile.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile lands with a left to the head.
Rahman misses with some punches.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Bizihwaile tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Bizihwaile back against the cage. #T1#
Bizihwaile tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaile looking to slow down the pace here.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaile controls the action.
Bizihwaile slowing the pace effectively.
Bizihwaile wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bizihwaile slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Bizihwaile keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rahman misses with a hook
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Rahman clinches up with Bizihwaile and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaile blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Bizihwaile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Bizihwaile's shoulder, as Bizihwaile tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Bizihwaile closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Bizihwaile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman working Bizihwaile over with knees to the body.
Bizihwaile stalling against the cage.
A short right from Bizihwaile on the inside.
Bizihwaile avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body. #BC#
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bizihwaile in his tracks.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Rahman wants to clinch but Bizihwaile slips to the side
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bizihwaile scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Rahman is rocked!
Rahman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rahman is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizihwaile finish him?
Bizihwaile finds Rahman's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Rahman flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Bizihwaile lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Rahman will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PANDA 35
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Rahman.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rahman misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Dudley counters by moving into the clinch.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Good body shot from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley lands a right hand.
Rahman working Dudley over with knees to the body.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.#T1#
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Rahman lands an uppercut.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Rahman.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Rahman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahman.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman crunches a lovely knee into Dudley's ribcage.
Dudley tries for a takedown but Rahman manages to get underhooks.
Dudley lands with a left to the head.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Rahman working Dudley over with knees to the body.
Dudley looks winded!
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rahman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dudley can turn it around.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Rahman blocks an elbow strike.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley. #T4#
Good body shot from Rahman.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dudley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Dudley digs a right hand into Rahman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rahman's gas tank.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Rahman is leaning against Dudley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Rahman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dudley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rahman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Rahman working Dudley over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Rahman lands a nice knee to the body.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rahman.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dudley or not. #T1#
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rahman obliges.
Dudley working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Rahman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Rahman cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.
Rahman lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Rahman presses Dudley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman lands a left hand.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahman landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.#ROC#Dudley is rocked!
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley is still on wobbly legs! Can Rahman finish him?
A shot in the inside from Rahman.
Rahman presses Dudley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman pushes Dudley against the cage. Rahman is working some dirty boxing. Rahman pushes off with a quick right hook! Dudley goes down! Dudley tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rahman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Rahman!

Event: PANDA 25
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Popper gets a clinch.
A short right from Rahman.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Popper avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Popper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Popper is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman. #BC#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rahman instigates a clinch.
Popper is trying to push Rahman away but Rahman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman takes a swing at Popper's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman throws a series of punches but Popper avoids them all with ease.
Popper fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahman just manages to avoid it.
Rahman darts in looking for a takedown but Popper gets double underhooks and turns Rahman into the cage.
It looked like Popper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rahman 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.
Rahman lands the left hand.
Rahman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Popper can pounce on him.
Rahman scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Popper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Popper circles away.
Popper misses with an uppercut.
Popper lands with a good body shot.
Rahman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Popper.
Rahman lands an overhand right.
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Popper has managed to clinch.
Popper tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Popper takes a knee to the side of the body.
Popper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Rahman moves into range and clinches up with Popper.
Rahman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Popper throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popper.
Rahman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Popper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Popper.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Popper pushes him off.
Popper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rahman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Popper throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Popper circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahman moves forwards but Popper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Popper closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman landing knees to the body. #BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman takes one on the button.#T3#
Popper misses with a low kick. #CL#
Popper clinches with his opponent.
Popper is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
A short left from Popper. #BC#
Popper manages to break the clinch.
Rahman throws a one two combo.
Popper swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popper is looking to counter punch.
Popper throws a looping overhand right but Rahman ducks down to avoid it.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Popper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Popper walks into a jab.
Popper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rahman under the eye.#CL2#
Rahman darts in and clinches Popper up against the cage.
Popper tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL#
Popper moves into range and clinches up with Rahman.#BC#
Popper breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahman misses with a few strikes there.
Popper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Popper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Popper.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Popper tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Popper's efforts to push away.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Popper avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rahman prevents Popper from breaking the clinch.
Rahman gets through Popper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Popper can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Popper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rahman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy left from Popper finds it's target.
A big left from Popper misses. #CL2#
Rahman takes the fight into the clinch.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Popper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
Popper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rahman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Popper can't break the clinch.
A short left from Rahman.
Popper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Rahman darts in and clinches Popper up against the cage.
Popper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Popper tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popper works Rahman's body with a nice hook.
Popper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Popper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popper throws a big counter combination but Rahman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popper.
Bung Popper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popper connects with a looping right hand.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Popper fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahman just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Popper.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Popper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman checks a leg kick.
Popper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Popper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Popper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Popper looks to land a combination but Rahman avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper slips under a jab from Rahman.
Popper throws a big counter combination but Rahman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Popper tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahman tries to counter with a clinch but Popper shakes him off and moves away.
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
Popper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Popper avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Popper rushes Rahman and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Popper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman misses with a series of wild punches.
Popper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Popper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rahman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Popper, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Popper manages to break the clinch.
Popper tries to clinch but Rahman moves out of range.
Popper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
Rahman lands a head shot.#CL#
Popper closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Popper circles away.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Popper is just out of range.
Rahman scores with a sloppy right hand. Popper should have avoided that one.
Popper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman thuds a left hand into Popper's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Popper doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahman circles away. #CL#
Popper gets a clinch. #T4##BC#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman looks to clinch
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Rahman.
Popper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahman.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popper looks to land a left hand but Rahman moved out of range nicely.
Rahman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popper.
Popper missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Popper pushes him away.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Popper.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Popper avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Rahman keeps control of Popper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Popper is trying to break the clinch but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
Popper is trying to force a seperation but Rahman has the dominant position.
Rahman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Popper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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 Bung Popper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Popper does no damage. #CL2#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Popper, pushing him back against the cage.
Popper blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Popper tries to circle away but Rahman has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Popper manages to break the clinch.
Rahman tries to clinch up.
Rahman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rahman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Rahman moves into range and clinches up with Popper.#BC#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Popper.#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Popper pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Popper is trying to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling him.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Popper's efforts to push away.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Rahman has Popper pressed against the cage, preventing Popper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rahman tries to work over Popper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Popper.
Popper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Popper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popper. #BC#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rahman tries to clinch but Popper is having none of it. #CL2#
Rahman has closed the distance and engaged Popper in a clinch.
Popper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Popper wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Popper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Popper gets tackled into the cage by Rahman. Rahman maintains the clinch. #T2##BC#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Rahman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Popper gets tackled into the cage by Rahman. Rahman maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman prevents Popper from breaking the clinch.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Popper.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Popper is rocked!
Popper wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahman won't allow it.
Oh Popper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman blocks a body shot from Popper.
Popper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahman crunches a lovely knee into Popper's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popper tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Popper to the canvas! Popper doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rahman keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Rahman!

Event: PANDA 16
Date: Sep 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman avoids the head kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Makaki Iii.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Rahman avoids it.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him away.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Makaki Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Rahman finds it's way through Makaki Iii's defenses.
Rahman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Makaki Iii misses its target.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Makaki Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rahman doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Rahman 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.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him away.
Rahman takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Makaki Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahman.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makaki Iii lands a nice hook to Rahman's body. Rahman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Rahman has Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahman takes a shot to the head.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makaki Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Makaki Iii tries a knee to the head but Rahman blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Makaki Iii, against the cage.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow. #T2#
Rahman pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Rahman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Rahman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Rahman blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman gets through Makaki Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Makaki Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Makaki Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makaki Iii cracks Rahman with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Rahman clinches.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands with a short head shot 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!
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Makaki Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rahman avoids it.#T4##BC#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Rahman avoids it.
Makaki Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Rahman walks into a stiff left hand from Makaki Iii.#CL2#
Rahman has managed to clinch.
Makaki Iii pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Makaki Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rahman avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Rahman's ribcage. Rahman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Rahman's front leg with a kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Makaki Iii circles away.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Rahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Rahman with a jab.
Rahman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman stuns Makaki Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman scores with a jab. Makaki Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Rahman takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick, looking for Rahman's leg but Rahman calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Makaki Iii tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick from Makaki Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick.
Rahman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahman.
Makaki Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him off.
Rahman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Rahman. #CL2#
Rahman pushes Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rahman is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rahman tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with an elbow strike.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Makaki Iii, against the cage.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow. #BC2#
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Rahman - just one landing.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Rahman looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Makaki Iii does it's job there.
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Makaki Iii avoids it this time.
Nice uppercut there from Rahman.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Rahman defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Makaki Iii as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Rahman throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Rahman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman shoots in but Makaki Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rahman tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick from Makaki Iii lands but Rahman takes it in his stride.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.#CL2#
Makaki Iii tries to keep at a distance but Rahman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body.
Rahman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makaki Iii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makaki Iii misses with an elbow over the top.
Rahman pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action. #T1#
Makaki Iii pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Makaki Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Makaki Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Rahman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Makaki Iii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahman blocks it with crossed arms.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman keeps control of Makaki Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice combination. Rahman backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii gets through Rahman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rahman.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Makaki Iii.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Makaki Iii.
Rahman misses with the head strike. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab. Rahman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makaki Iii swinging wildly here.
Makaki Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makaki Iii.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Rahman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Rahman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rahman lands a left hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rahman.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii throws an elbow but it misses.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands an uppercut.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makaki Iii 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RFC Live in Sydney 2
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Hullu lands with a straight right. Rahman didn't see that one coming.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick from Hullu.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Hullu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rahman won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Hullu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hullu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hullu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hullu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hullu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hullu is looking to take a break and control but Rahman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Hullu swings around for an armbar but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hullu's guard.
Rahman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hullu is looking to sweep but instead, Rahman has passed into half guard.
Rahman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hullu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hullu regains half guard.#SUB2#
Hullu looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rahman passes into side control!#T2#
Hullu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rahman taking a breather here.
Hullu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rahman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hullu wants to improve his position but Rahman is controlling well.
Rahman is thwarting Hullu's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Rahman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hullu is in trouble now - Rahman has advanced to mount!
Rahman controlling his opponent.
Hullu regains half guard.
Rahman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hullu wants to improve his position but Rahman is controlling well. #T4#
Hullu is in trouble now - Rahman has advanced to mount!
Hullu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hullu wants to hold on but Rahman pushes him away.
Hullu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hullu regains half guard.
Hullu is pressing down on Rahman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hullu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Hullu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman swings for the body but Hullu moves out of range.
Rahman looks to land a combination. Hullu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Heppu Hullu has been cut.
Hullu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahman takes a swing at Hullu's ribcage but misses.
Hullu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rahman defends it well.
Hullu slips a straight right by Rahman.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hullu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hullu manages to circle out of the way.
Hullu misses with a two punch combination.
Hullu shoots in for a double leg but Rahman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hullu.
Hullu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Hullu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Hullu - just one landing.
Rahman lands with a nice body punch.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Hullu looks for the body kick but Rahman saw that one coming.
Rahman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hullu.
Jab from Hullu.
Heppu Hullu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hullu is just out of range.
Hullu with a nice cross.
Hullu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahman is looking to wear down Hullu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rahman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hullu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Hullu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Hullu.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hullu manages to avoid it.
Hullu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hullu misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hullu is just out of range.
We've been told by Rahman's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rahman tests Hullu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hullu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rahman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rahman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heppu Hullu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Hullu.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Rahman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hullu keeps Rahman at a distance using the push kick.
Hullu is looking to chop away at Rahman's legs.
Rahman swings for the body but Hullu moves out of range.
Hullu wants to counter the offense by Rahman and move into the clinch position.
Hullu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hullu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Hullu counters with a single leg into guard. Rahman didn't expect that.
Hullu content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahman is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Rahman sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hullu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Hullu has his foot on Rahman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rahman avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Hullu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hullu wants to sweep here but Rahman controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heppu Hullu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heppu Hullu'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#
A big left from Rahman misses.
Hullu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hullu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hullu manages to avoid it.
Hullu cracks Rahman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hullu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hullu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Hullu moved out of range nicely.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hullu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hullu takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hullu avoids the body shot from Rahman.
A nice combination there by Rahman.
Rahman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rahman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hullu! But no joy.
Hullu throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.
Rahman takes a swing at Hullu's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Rahman.
Hullu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hullu looks for the body kick but Rahman saw that one coming.
Rahman tries to counter by clinching up but Hullu breaks away and moves out of range.
Rahman slips under a jab.
Hullu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Hullu tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahman is looking to counter the offense by Hullu and move into the clinch.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Hullu throws a series of punches but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hullu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman. #T2#
Rahman misses with an uppercut
and Hullu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hullu moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman blocks a head kick by Hullu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Hullu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hullu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hullu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hullu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hullu throws a lazy body kick
and Rahman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hullu lands with a shot to the body.
Rahman lands with a shot to the body.
Hullu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Hullu feints the counter takedown.
Hullu misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rahman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Rahman. That snapped Hullu's head back.
Hullu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Hullu moves away and avoids it.
Hullu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hullu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hullu darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Hullu throws a body punch but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman is looking to counter the offense by Hullu and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Hullu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman scores with the left hand. Hullu knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
That has opened up Heppu Hullu's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahman avoids the body shot from Hullu.
Rahman tries to counter by clinching up but Hullu breaks away and moves out of range.
Hullu takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Hullu throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Hullu is rocked!
Hullu bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rahman comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Hullu falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Hullu was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Rahman!

Event: RFC: Makres vs. Trigger
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Rahman wants to clinch
and Ko Nachi counters with a thumping low kick.
Ko Nachi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Ko Nachi's body. Ko Nachi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a good low kick that Rahman was not able to check.
Ko Nachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses.
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahman.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ko Nachi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Rahman tries to clinch
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi. #T1#
Ko Nachi takes one to the chin there.
Ko Nachi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rahman fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Rahman gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Ko Nachi avoids the damage to the body.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rahman.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Rahman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rahman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ko Nachi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Ko Nachi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahman misses the target.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Ko Nachi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rahman wants to clinch.
Rahman catches Ko Nachi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ko Nachi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Rahman moves into range and clinches up with Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman lands a good knee to the midsection. Ko Nachi won't want to take too many of those.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Ko Nachi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman. #T4##BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ko Nachi staying out of range there.
Ko Nachi jabs Rahman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahman tries to clinch up.
Ko Nachi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ko Nachi circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman wants to clinch up but Ko Nachi keeps it at a distance.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and pushes Ko Nachi back into the cage.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Ko Nachi is trying to stall.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ko Nachi thumps Rahman with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Rahman.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ko Nachi. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ko Nachi moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range.
Rahman lands with a hook. Ko Nachi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Rahman rushes Ko Nachi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rahman.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Ko Nachi working aggressively here. #T1#
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Rahman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
Ko Nachi managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Ko Nachi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ko Nachi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ko Nachi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ko Nachi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman lands a body punch.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ko Nachi is defending well for now.
Ko Nachi lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow. #T3#
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ko Nachi.
A short right from Ko Nachi on the inside.
Rahman pushes Ko Nachi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ko Nachi prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Ko Nachi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi blocking some punches.
Ko Nachi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Still in the clinch, Ko Nachi scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Ko Nachi is leaning against Rahman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Ko Nachi.
Rahman is breathing heavily.
Ko Nachi lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ko Nachi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ko Nachi.
Rahman lands a nice knee to the body.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ko Nachi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ko Nachis head.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
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 Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
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#
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rahman avoids it.
Rahman tries to clinch but Ko Nachi is having none of it.
Ko Nachi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good exchange - Rahman coming out on top.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Ko Nachi finds it's way through Rahman's defenses.
Ko Nachi swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Ko Nachi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahman just manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rahman scores with a hook.
Abdul Rahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahman lands a nice shot that snaps Ko Nachi's head back. #T1#
Rahman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rahman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ko Nachi keeps the fight on the outside.
Ko Nachi keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Ko Nachi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahman tries to bum rush Ko Nachi with a series of wild strikes but Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to the head.
Rahman misses with an uppercut
and Ko Nachi counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Ko Nachi throws out a powerful jab.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ko Nachi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahman tries to clinch but Ko Nachi moves away
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Rahman is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman is still on wobbly legs! Can Ko Nachi finish him?
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with an outside leg kick.
Rahman drops his hands momentarily. Ko Nachi doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rahman staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rahman doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rigel Ko Nachi!
Rigel Ko Nachi very nearly forgot to thank Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RapidFC 68
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Rahman lands a jab to Di Lodovico's midsection.
Rahman scores with a nice head shot.
Di Lodovico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Di Lodovico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rahman.
Rahman misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Di Lodovico. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Di Lodovico.
Rahman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Di Lodovico jabs Rahman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahman lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Di Lodovico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Rahman scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Di Lodovico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Di Lodovico wants to take the fight to the mat but Rahman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Di Lodovico misses with a body punch.
Di Lodovico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman lands a left hand. #BC2#
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Di Lodovico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
A telegraphed right hand from Di Lodovico misses the target.
Rahman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rahman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Di Lodovico's head.#T2#
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Di Lodovico is just out of range.
It looked like Di Lodovico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahman.
Di Lodovico scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Di Lodovico moves away and avoids it.
Di Lodovico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Di Lodovico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Rahman defending well as Di Lodovico loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Di Lodovico momentarily.
A big right from Rahman misses.
Di Lodovico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rahman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Rahman. #CL#
Di Lodovico closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Rahman blocks a body shot from Di Lodovico.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Rahman stops a takedown attempt from Di Lodovico.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Di Lodovico's head.
Di Lodovico wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Di Lodovico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Di Lodovico tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Rahman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Di Lodovico backwards.
Di Lodovico is trying to force a seperation but Rahman has the dominant position.
Rahman presses Di Lodovico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.#T4#
Di Lodovico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rahman is keeping busy.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Di Lodovico's efforts to push away.
Rahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Di Lodovico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Di Lodovico lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Lodovico tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Di Lodovico can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
Di Lodovico struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Di Lodovico controls the action.
Di Lodovico tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Di Lodovico prevents a body shot from Rahman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rahman connects with a body shot that sends Di Lodovico's belly button to the back.
Di Lodovico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Rahman.
A little feinted left hand from Di Lodovico on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rahman leaves Di Lodovico with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rahman throws a series of punches but Di Lodovico avoids them all with ease.
Rahman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body. Di Lodovico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Di Lodovico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rahman swings for the body but Di Lodovico moves out of range.
Di Lodovico lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Rahman - just one landing.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rahman lands with a hook. Di Lodovico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Di Lodovico tries to clinch up.
Di Lodovico tries to clinch up but Rahman circles away and keeps his distance.
Di Lodovico sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Di Lodovico avoids it this time.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Di Lodovico looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Rahman 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.
Di Lodovico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Di Lodovico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Di Lodovico is rocked!
Di Lodovico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Oh Di Lodovico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Di Lodovico moved out of range nicely.
Di Lodovico seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Di Lodovico just misses with a punch to the body.
Di Lodovico lands a jab to the head.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Rahman tests Di Lodovico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Di Lodovico coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Lodovico throws a hook but Rahman avoids it easily.
Rahman fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdul Rahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Di Lodovico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Di Lodovico half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.#T3#
Rahman misses with a hook.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Di Lodovico moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Di Lodovico misses the target.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Di Lodovico.
Rahman misses with a body shot
and Di Lodovico counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Lodovico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahman misses with a left hand
and Di Lodovico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Di Lodovico misses with a straight right.
Rahman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Di Lodovico looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Di Lodovico lands with a cross. #T4#
Di Lodovico takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Di Lodovico lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Di Lodovico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Di Lodovico moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Di Lodovico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Di Lodovico's body. Di Lodovico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Di Lodovico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Di Lodovico.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Lodovico ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Di Lodovico is just out of range.#TD#
Di Lodovico manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rahman on his heels. He'll look to pass Rahman's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Di Lodovico tries to clinch up.
Di Lodovico wants to clinch
and Rahman counters with a right hand to the body.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Di Lodovico slips the punch.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Di Lodovico moved out of range nicely.
Di Lodovico with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Rahman counters by clinching up.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Di Lodovico tries to stall but Rahman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Di Lodovico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Lodovico fails to pull guard.
Di Lodovico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Di Lodovico effectively controlling the action here.
Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Di Lodovico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Di Lodovico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Di Lodovico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Di Lodovico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Di Lodovico wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michelangelo Di Lodovico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahman lands a left hand.
Di Lodovico tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahman smiles and moves away.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Di Lodovico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Di Lodovico looks to throw the jab but Rahman is out of range.
Rahman avoids the body shot from Di Lodovico.
Rahman defending well as Di Lodovico loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman lands a slapping body shot.
Di Lodovico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahman works Di Lodovico's body with a nice hook.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Di Lodovico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Di Lodovico has his takedown stuffed
and Rahman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman clobbers Di Lodovico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Di Lodovico misses with a body shot.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Di Lodovico and move into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Di Lodovico fails to land the takedown.
Di Lodovico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Rahman - just one landing. #T3#
Di Lodovico moves out of range of the strikes.
Di Lodovico jabs Rahman right on the nose. Rahman blinks but takes it well.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Di Lodovico moves away.
Di Lodovico gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rahman.
Rahman circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Rahman misses.
Abdul Rahman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rahman misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Di Lodovico. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
Di Lodovico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Di Lodovico takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahman scores with a shot to the body.
Di Lodovico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Lodovico shoots in for a double leg but Rahman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Rahman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rahman connects with a looping right hand.
Rahman scores with a jab to the body.
Di Lodovico misses with a looping left.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Di Lodovico and move into the clinch position.
Rahman lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rahman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: RapidFC 62
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Alcantara doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahman circles away.
Rahman stuffs the takedown.
Abraham Alcantara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcantara.
Alcantara wants to clinch up but Rahman keeps it at a distance.
Alcantara throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Alcantara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alcantara misses with an elbow over the top.
Alcantara misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Rahman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rahman drives through and clinches with Alcantara against the cage. #BC2#
Rahman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Alcantara scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Rahman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcantara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rahman at a distance.
Alcantara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rahman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alcantara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rahman cracks Alcantara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Alcantara gets tackled into the cage by Rahman. Rahman maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcantara. #T1#
Rahman lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Rahman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alcantara ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Alcantara moved out of range nicely.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Alcantara keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Rahman scores a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Rahman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alcantara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rahman swings for the body but Alcantara moves out of range.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Alcantara tries to clinch up.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alcantara.
Alcantara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Rahman has closed the distance and engaged Alcantara in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcantara working aggressively here.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Rahman breaks from the clinch.
Alcantara tries to clinch but Rahman moves out of range. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Alcantara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman lands with a left to the head.
Alcantara has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman. #BC2#
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Rahman has Alcantara up against the cage in a clinch.
Alcantara working aggressively here.
Alcantara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alcantara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alcantara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Rahman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman sizes up Alcantara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rahman cracks Alcantara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Rahman takes the fight into the clinch.
Alcantara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alcantara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Alcantara scores a nice knee to the body.
Rahman has had enough of the clinch but Alcantara keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alcantara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alcantara prevents Rahman from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alcantara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alcantara manages to avoid it.
Alcantara throws a nice looking combination but Rahman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alcantara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alcantara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Alcantara and move into the clinch position.
Rahman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alcantara connects with a leg kick. Rahman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rahman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alcantara. Alcantara obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL2#
Rahman forces Alcantara back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcantara lands an elbow inside that Rahman shrugs off. #BC2#
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alcantara doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahman circles away. #CL2#
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rahman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Alcantara.
Rahman blocks an elbow strike from Alcantara.
Rahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Alcantara trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcantara misses with a punch on the inside.
Alcantara misses with some punches. #BC2#
Rahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alcantara tries to bum rush Rahman with a series of wild strikes but Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rahman scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
That's time! Alcantara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rahman tests Alcantara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alcantara fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Rahman gets a clinch.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Rahman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Alcantara misses.
Rahman punishes Alcantara's body with a nice straight punch.
Alcantara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Rahman clinches up with Alcantara and pushes him back against the cage.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahman blocks the elbow strike.
Alcantara pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahman takes a shot to the head.
Alcantara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Rahman breaks the clinch.
Rahman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alcantara sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Alcantara avoids it this time.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman avoiding damage as Alcantara throws knees to the body. #T1##BC2#
Rahman breaks the clinch.
Alcantara moves in looking to clinch but Rahman pushes him off.
Rahman tries to counter with a clinch but Alcantara shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Rahman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alcantara misses with a straight left.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Alcantara misses the target.
Rahman keeps the fight on the outside.
Rahman lands with a straight right. Alcantara didn't see that one coming.
Alcantara doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahman circles away.
Rahman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alcantara.
Alcantara throws a sloppy head kick and Rahman moves out of range easily.
Alcantara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alcantara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Abdul Rahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alcantara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rahman cracks a nice hook into Alcantara's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Rahman pushes Alcantara up against the cage in a clinch.
Alcantara takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Alcantara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rahman avoids it.#BC2#
Rahman breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Alcantara pushes Rahman up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abraham Alcantara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcantara tries to clinch but Rahman moves out of range.
Alcantara doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahman circles away. #CL2#
Rahman has managed to clinch.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alcantaras head.
Alcantara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alcantara has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Alcantara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alcantara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rahman.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Rahman on the inside. #BC2#
Rahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL#
Alcantara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rahman, pushing him back against the cage.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Alcantara.
Alcantara takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Rahman breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alcantara, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alcantara.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Rahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Rahman gets a clinch. #BC2#
Rahman breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Rahman forces Alcantara back against the cage and clinches.
Alcantara has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahman lands a good knee to the midsection. Alcantara won't want to take too many of those.
Rahman unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4##BC2#
Rahman manages to break the clinch.
Rahman connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Rahman forces Alcantara back against the cage and clinches.
Rahman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Rahman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman cracks Alcantara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alcantara, pushing him back against the cage.
Alcantara misses with a punch on the inside.
Alcantara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Rahman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alcantara wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman keeps the fight on the outside.
Rahman lands a nice looking body shot.
Rahman scores with a jab. Alcantara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rahman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rahman content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcantara is controlling Rahman's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Abraham Alcantara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alcantara, pushing him back against the cage.
Alcantara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alcantara misses with the head strike.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alcantara has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Alcantara tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahman avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Rahman breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch successfully.
Rahman landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Rahman breaks the clinch.
Rahman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alcantara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alcantara misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Alcantara gets tackled into the cage by Rahman. Rahman maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Rahman breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Rahman darts in and clinches Alcantara up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Rahman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alcantara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rahman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Rahman instigates a clinch.
Rahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcantara backwards.
Alcantara working Rahman over with knees to the body.
Alcantara pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdul Rahman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from Rahman.
Alcantara tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahman avoids the damage to the body.
Alcantara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alcantara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rahman is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Alcantara fails to land.
Alcantara misses with the head strike. #T4#
Alcantara trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman dodges an elbow strike from Alcantara. #BC2#
Rahman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alcantara. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Rahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rahman has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Rahman breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcantara. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alcantara in his tracks.
Danga de danga de dang - Rahman scores with a four punch combination!
Alcantara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcantara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rahman.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 40
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Rahman avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Rahman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rahman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Titor fails to land with a series of punches.
Titor misses with a wild body shot.
Titor misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman lands with a nice body punch.
Titor defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Titor defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Rahman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Titor ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Titor misses the target.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Titor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Titor scores with a spinning back kick!
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Titor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Titor misses the jab.
Titor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor walks into a straight right hand from Rahman.
Titor catches Rahman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Titor staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Titor or perhaps it was just good defense by Rahman, which made it look bad.
Rahman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Titor takes one to the chin there.
Rahman swings for the body but Titor moves out of range.
Titor cracks Rahman with an open hand slap.
Titor throws a leg kick but Rahman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Titor misses with a body shot. #T2#
Rahman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Titor counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titor cracks the inside of Rahman's front leg.
Rahman lands a lovely overhand right.
Titor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Titor.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses.
Titor tries to move into range but Rahman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Titor counters with a straight right hand.
Titor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Titor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Titor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rahman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Titor throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
A jab lands there for Titor.#T3#
Titor throws a combination. Rahman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rahman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Titor on the side of the head.
Titor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Titor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.#KD#
A big head kick from Titor and Rahman is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC#
Rahman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Titor is one step ahead there.
Rahman is still in real trouble! Can Titor finish him?
Titor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Titor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahman seems to have recovered his senses.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Titor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Titor won't allow Rahman to sweep him here.
Titor wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
Titor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Titor slips under a jab.
Titor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Titor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Titor.
Titor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahman just manages to avoid it.
Titor defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Titor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Titor lands a really nice looking cross but Rahman seems unphased.
Rahman misses with an uppercut
and Titor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Titor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Titor misses with a head kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Titor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor trying to control the position but Rahman is working away.
Titor tries to score with some ground and pound. Rahman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
An elbow from Titor crashes against the mat.
Titor tries to score with some ground and pound. Rahman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Titor throws a strike aimed at the side of Rahman's head but Rahman avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Titor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Titor landing strikes.
Titor is trying to ground and pound but Rahman uses the momentary lack of control by Titor to regain half guard.
Titor wants to control but Rahman is keeping him busy. #T2#
Titor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Titor slips a nice elbow through Rahman's hands, connecting with Rahman's forehead.
Rahman is not content to let Titor control the position.
Titor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahman's head.
Titor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahman defending well though.
Titor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Titor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rahman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Titor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahman defending well though.
Rahman is trying to maintain the position but Titor is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Titor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Titor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Titor thows a huge punch but Rahman dodges it nicely.
Titor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Titor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rahman lands a body shot. #T4#
Rahman misses with a hook
and Titor counters with a stiff right hand.
John Titor is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titor moves away.
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Rahman lands an overhand right.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
Titor has his takedown stuffed
and Rahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Titor.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
Titor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Titor throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Titor counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Titor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rahman slips a jab from Titor.
Titor with a jab.
Rahman with a hook.
Rahman connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Titor scores with a takedown into Rahman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titor throwing strikes from guard but Rahman blocks nicely.
Rahman keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Titor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Titor postures up in Rahman's guard and throws a big left but Rahman blocks it.
Titor looking to sit in guard and control but Rahman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Titor 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#
Titor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Titor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Titor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Titor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Titor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Titor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Titor thows a huge punch but Rahman dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Rahman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titor pulls his head out easily.
Titor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Titor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Titor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Titor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Titor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Titor throwing shots but Rahman is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Titor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahman.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Titor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Titor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Titor scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Rahman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rahman works the jab nicely.
Titor misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Titor moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
letting Titor counter with a right hand.
John Titor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#
That has opened up Abdul Rahman's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rahman lands a jab to Titor's midsection.
Titor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman misses with a straight right.
Rahman misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Titor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
John Titor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 38
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Landry pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Landry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Landry stalling in the clinch.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landry's elbow.
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Landry lands a shoulder strike.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Landry's efforts to push away.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Landry.
Rahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Landry slowing the pace effectively.
Landry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Landry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Landry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Landry avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Landry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Rahman misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Landry.
Rahman tries to clinch
enabling Landry to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Rahman rushes Landry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Landry.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Landry.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Rahman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Landry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Landry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Landry.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Landry has been working on his balance at Beau's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rahman.
A short left from Rahman.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Landry.
Landry stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Landry.
Landry lands with a right to the head.
Rahman pushes Landry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landry.
Landry tries to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling the position.
Landry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Landry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Landry fails to land.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Landry blocking some punches. #T3#
Landry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Landry.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Landry lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahman backwards. #BC#
Landry breaks the clinch.
Landry fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch successfully.
Landry is trying to push Rahman away but Rahman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Landry working aggressively here.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Landrys head.
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Landry has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman. #T4#
Landry looking to stall.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Landry has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman. #BC#
Landry breaks from the clinch.
Landry shoots for a takedown but Rahman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Landry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landry slips under a jab from Rahman.
Landry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Rahman. Beautiful body shot.
Landry keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Rahman clinches with his opponent.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Landry misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Landry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rahman scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rahman clinches. #BC#
Landry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rahman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Landry ducks down to avoid it.
Landry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Landry with that takedown attempt.
Rahman throws a series of punches but Landry moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Landry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahman lands a slapping body shot.
Landry shoots in looking for a takedown. Rahman tries to sprawl out of it but Landry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rahman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Landry shoots in for a takedown but Rahman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rahman tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Rahman has Landry up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Landry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Landry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Landry.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Landry circles away.
Rahman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Landry closes the distance and clinches up with Rahman, looking for a takedown. Landry pushes Rahman against the cage but Rahman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rahman lands a right hook to the body.
Abdul Rahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Rahman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Landry in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Landry has been cut.
Rahman misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Rahman has Landry up against the cage in a clinch.
Landry manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Rahman as the two fighters clinch.
Landry lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Landry has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman lands with a left to the head.
Landry prevents a body shot from Rahman. #T3#
Landry stalling in the clinch.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Landry scores with a shoulder strike.
Landry swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Rahman.
Landry tries to stall but Rahman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Landry blocking some punches.
Landry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Landry.
Landry taking a breather.
Landry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahman.
A head punch on the inside from Landry fails to land. #T4#
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Landry controls his hands.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Landry.
Landry tries to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling the position.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Landry controls the action.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Landry controls his hands.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Landry backwards.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Landry blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Landry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Landry fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Rahman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Landry'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#
Rahman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rahman misses with an uppercut
and Landry counters with a two punch combo.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Landry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahman punishes Landry's body with a nice straight punch.
Rahman jabs at Landry's body.
Landry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Landry's head.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rahman moves to clinch but Landry breaks away
and Landry counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rahman misses with a series of wild punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Landry shoots in for a takedown but Rahman shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Landry slips a jab from Rahman.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Landry fails with the takedown.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Landry is avoiding it. #CL2#
Rahman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Landry, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Rahman is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Rahman as the two fighters clinch.
Rahman tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Landry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Landry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rahman pinned against the cage. Rahman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Landry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Rahman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Landry on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahman misses the target.
Landry slips a jab and a cross from Rahman. #CL2#
Rahman has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landry looking to slow down the pace here.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Landry lands a hook that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Rahman lands a body punch.
Landry misses with an elbow strike.
Rahman works on Landry's body with a couple of short punches.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landry working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landry.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Abdul Rahman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Landry is pushing Rahman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Landry pressing his opponent against the cage.
Landry is trying to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling him.
Ryan Landry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Landry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rahman.
Landry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Landry pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rahman as Landry tries to tie him up.
Landry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Landry misses with a hook from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 36
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1##CL#
Gonzales forces Rahman back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Rahman.
Rahman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gonzales throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Gonzales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzaless head.
Gonzales blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Gonzales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzales fails to land.
Gonzales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow. #T1#
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzales controls the action.
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonzales misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzales.
Rahman lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Gonzales.
Good body shot from Rahman.
Gonzales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzales's elbow.
Gonzales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman cracks Gonzales with a nice body shot.
Rahman lands a body shot. #T2#
A short left from Rahman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzales.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahman cracks Gonzales with a nice body shot.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Rahman.
Gonzales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahman.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzales's elbow.
Rahman just leaning against Gonzales, taking a breather.
Rahman lands a left hand.
Gonzales tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Gonzales back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonzales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman lands with a left to the head.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Gonzales is rocked!#T3#
Gonzales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Oh Gonzales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rahman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gonzales with a big uppercut! Gonzales tries to clinch up but Rahman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gonzales to the mat! Gonzales covers up and Rahman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abdul Rahman!

Event: RapidFC 53
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Titor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch successfully.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Titor's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahman.
We've been hearing reports that Titor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Titor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Titor thuds a left hand into Rahman's body.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Titor's body. Titor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Titor is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Titor tries to counter with a takedown but Rahman is quick to defend against it.
Rahman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Rahman gets a clinch. #TD#
Titor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Titor manages to end up in side control.
Titor throws an elbow but Rahman slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Titor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Titor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rahman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Titor connects with a decent elbow.
Titor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rahman down.
Titor landing strikes.
Titor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Titor controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Titor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Titor working the ground and pound but Rahman is defending the strikes.
Titor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rahman is avoiding damage well.
Titor scoring with punches and elbows.
Titor throws an elbow but Rahman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Titor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rahman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Titor tries to score with some ground and pound. Rahman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Titor tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Titor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rahman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Titor are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Rahman wants to control but Titor postures up.
Rahman is looking to reverse the position.
Titor working the ground and pound but Rahman is defending the strikes.
The referee asks Titor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Titor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rahman is trying to get back to half guard.
Rahman is not content to let Titor control the position.
Titor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Titor working the head and body with strikes.
Titor trying to control the position but Rahman is working away.
Titor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Titor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Titor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Titor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rahman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Titor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rahman doesn't seem bothered though.
Titor throws the kick towards the body but Rahman avoids it.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Titor pushes him away.
Rahman moves to clinch but Titor breaks away
and Titor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Titor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Titor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahman takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses.
Rahman scores with a jab.
Rahman swings for the body but Titor moves out of range.
Titor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Titor circles away and keeps his distance.
Titor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rahman tries to counter with a clinch but Titor shakes him off and moves away.
Titor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Titor scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
Titor feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Titor misses the target.
Rahman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Titor - that will leave a mark!
Rahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Titor keeps it at a distance.
Titor misses with a double jab.
Titor is looking to land body kicks.
Rahman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Titor throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.
Rahman avoids the body shot from Titor.
John Titor is winning the standup battle so far.
Titor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rahman rushes Titor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Titor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Titor controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Titor is struggling to control the position.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Titor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Titor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Titor.#CUT#
It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titor.
Good exchange - Rahman coming out on top.
Rahman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Titor.
Titor takes one to the side of the head.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Titor circles away and keeps his distance.
Titor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Titor swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.#T3#
Titor throws a head kick but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Titor.#CL2#
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Titor.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Titor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Titor misses the shot to the body.
Rahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Titor.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Titor and move into the clinch position.
Rahman moves away from the strike by Titor.
Titor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Titor connects with a right hand. Rahman shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Titor feinted with a counter takedown.
Titor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Rahman misses with a hook.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Titor is avoiding it.
Titor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Titor throws a body punch but Rahman moves out of range.
Titor slips under a jab.
Titor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Titor throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Titor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick from Titor.
Rahman throws the left hand but Titor avoids the punch easily.
Rahman blocks a low kick nicely.
Rahman works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Titor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Titor circles away and keeps his distance.
Titor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Titor scores with a hook.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Titor counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Titor dives in and scores a takedown into Rahman's guard.
John Titor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Titor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Titor wants to pass the guard but Rahman is keeping the position.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman controls Titor momentarily but Titor frees himself. #T1#
Titor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rahman has control of Titor's left arm, preventing Titor from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Titor counters with a right hand to the body.
Rahman misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Rahman rushes Titor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Titor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Titor avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage. #BC#
Titor manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Titor drops Rahman with a left and a right! Oh, Rahman is hurt - Titor dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Rahman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahman is still in real trouble! Can Titor finish him?#T2#
Titor cracks Rahman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Titor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rahman is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Titor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Titor in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Rahman looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Titor turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Titor!
John Titor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 29
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Rahman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Minaj throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minaj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Minaj listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Minaj throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman tries to counter with a clinch but Minaj shakes him off and moves away.
Minaj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahman ducks right into an uppercut from Minaj.
Minaj with a hook.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch but Minaj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rahman.
Rahman cracks a nice hook into Minaj's ribs.#TD#
Rahman gets caught flat footed, as Minaj shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minaj throwing strikes from guard but Rahman blocks nicely.
Minaj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minaj with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rahman looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahman, not yet.
Minaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Minaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minaj throws a big elbow that misses.
Minaj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minaj throws a strike but Rahman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Minaj trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahman stopping the sweep attempt from Minaj.#SUB#
Minaj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahman is aware though and is defending well.
Minaj looking for a sweep. Not yet Minaj, not yet.
Rahman wanted to stand there but Minaj had control of the position.
Minaj looking for a sweep. Not yet Minaj, not yet. #T2#
Minaj is working hard here to advance position.
Rahman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Minaj not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Minaj misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rahman.
Minaj wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahman won't allow it. #BC#
Minaj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Minaj keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Rahman.#CL2#
Rahman clinches.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minajs head.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minaj lands a shot to the body.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minaj can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action. #T3#
Minaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Minaj is rocked!
Minaj misses with a body punch.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minajs head.
Oh Minaj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Minaj.
Minaj blocking some punches.
Minaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Minaj has had enough of the clinch but Rahman keeps him there for the moment.
Rahman cracks Minaj with a nice body shot.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Minaj.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minaj.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Minaj.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Minaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minaj blocks an uppercut.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minaj blocks an uppercut.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Minaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Minaj.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Minaj.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahman working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minaj.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minaj.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minaj seems to have got his legs back now.
Minaj tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Minaj back against the cage.
Minaj lands a nice uppercut.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Rahman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Minaj with a big uppercut! Minaj tries to clinch up but Rahman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Minaj to the mat! Minaj covers up and Rahman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abdul Rahman!

Event: S.A.F.O PROMOTION
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Kagawa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been told by Rahman's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rahman avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Rahman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rahman.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rahman lands a shot to the body.
Rahman pushes Kagawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Rahman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Rahman.
Rahman is leaning against Kagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body.
Kagawa looks winded!
Kagawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahman walks away with a smile on his face. Kagawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rahman punishes Kagawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Rahman drops Kagawa with a big left hand! Kagawa is injured, injured bad! Rahman jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Rahman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2019

#R1##CL#
Red drives through and clinches with Rahman against the cage.
Red is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rahman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rahman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Red tries to pull guard but Rahman holds him up against the cage and eventually Red drops back down to his feet.
Rahman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Red wants to take the fight to the mat but Rahman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahman lands a shot to the body.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Rahman.
Red is trying to break free.
Rahman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rahman gets underhooks to prevent Red's takedown attempt. #T1#
Red tries to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling the position. #BC2#
Rahman breaks from the clinch.
Rahman scores with a one two! Red had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Kurt Red has been cut.
Red darts in looking for a takedown but Rahman gets double underhooks and turns Red into the cage.
Red sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Red avoids it this time.
Rahman swats away the attempt to clinch by Red.
Rahman 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. #KD2#
Rahman drops Red with a beautiful combination! Red stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rahman is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rahman gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Rahman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Rahman finds it's way through Hasselhoff's defenses.
Hasselhoff goes for a double leg but Rahman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rahman continues to drive forward.
Rahman swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Hasselhoff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rahman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hasselhoff is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rahman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Rahman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasselhoff manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hasselhoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Rahman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hasselhoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahman has managed to get both his arms back between Hasselhoff's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Hasselhoff working for submissions but it's allowed Rahman to get to half guard. #SUB#
Hasselhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hasselhoff is pressing down on Rahman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hasselhoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is looking for a triangle but Rahman pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Hasselhoff has his foot on Rahman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahman works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Rahman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Hasselhoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rahman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rahman controlling from the top position.
Hasselhoff can't keep his opponent in guard - Rahman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rahman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for subs from the bottom but Rahman mounts him!
Rahman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasselhoff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hasselhoff is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hasselhoff tries to lock up and control but Rahman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hasselhoff gets back to half guard.
Hasselhoff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hasselhoff won't allow Rahman to pass to mount.
Hasselhoff wants to improve his position but Rahman is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahman pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB#
Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahman pulls his head out easily.
Hasselhoff wants to get back to full guard.
Hasselhoff trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahman pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasselhoff is looking to improve his position.
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 Hershel Hasselhoff will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rahman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman lands with a good body shot.
Hasselhoff walks into a left hand.
Rahman jabs Hasselhoff right on the nose. Hasselhoff blinks but takes it well.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Hasselhoff is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Rahman tries to sprawl out of it but Hasselhoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rahman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasselhoff manages to avoid it.
Hasselhoff feinted with a counter takedown.
Hasselhoff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Rahman looks to land a combination but Hasselhoff avoids it well.
Hasselhoff attempts a counter takedown but Rahman avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Rahman. That snapped Hasselhoff's head back.
Rahman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rahman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hasselhoff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rahman throws out a powerful jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hasselhoff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hershel Hasselhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hasselhoff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hasselhoff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hasselhoff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahman misses with a double jab #TD#
and Hasselhoff counters with a single leg into guard. Rahman didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasselhoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hasselhoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hasselhoff being controlled here momentarily.
Hasselhoff passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rahman can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Rahman is holding on to half guard well.
Rahman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rahman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hasselhoff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rahman sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rahman tries to roll over but Hasselhoff keeps him under control.
Hasselhoff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hasselhoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Rahman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rahman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hasselhoff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hasselhoff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rahman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasselhoff trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hasselhoff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahman defends well and Hasselhoff ends up having to push Rahman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hasselhoff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hasselhoff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abdul Rahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahman, as that shot connected.
Rahman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hasselhoff doesn't seem bothered though.
Rahman swings for the body but Hasselhoff moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
Hasselhoff avoids the body shot from Rahman. #T1#
Hasselhoff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Hasselhoff feinted with a counter takedown.
Rahman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hasselhoff in his tracks. #TD#
Hasselhoff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rahman's half guard.#SUB#
Hasselhoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Rahman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hasselhoff prevents Rahman from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Hasselhoff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rahman is just riding it out for now. Hasselhoff eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hasselhoff in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rahman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hasselhoff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hershel Hasselhoff!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2019

#R1#
Red just misses with a punch to the body.
Red looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Red closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kurt Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rahman digs a good body shot into Red's ribs.
Rahman cracks a nice hook into Red's ribs.
Rahman lands with a good body shot.
Rahman throws a series of strikes that have Red backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Kurt Red has been cut.#CL#
Red forces Rahman back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Rahman.
Rahman prevents the takedown attempt.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rahman.
Rahman taking a breather.#T1##TD#
Red gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Red might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rahman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Red loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Red is looking to stand up but Rahman won't let him. #SUB#
Red drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rahman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Red has Rahman in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Red has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rahman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Red.#T2#
Rahman happy to just control the position for now.
Red is trying to buck Rahman off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rahman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Rahman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rahman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Red tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Rahman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahman taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Rahman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Rahman decides to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Red has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Red there as he acknowledges the shot.
Red fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahman swats away the attempt to clinch by Red.
Rahman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Red fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Red. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahman stuns Red with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Red throws a wild hook but Rahman just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Red gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Rahman raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Rahman!

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