Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 11 | Taneyev vs Trigger
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasmussen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rasmussen throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
Rasmussen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Rasmussen scoring well with a low kick there.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rasmussen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Both fighters circling a little - River finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Rasmussen clinches.
Rasmussen can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River prevents a body shot from Rasmussen.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasmussen lands a body shot.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
Rasmussen scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasmussen blocking some punches.
Rasmussen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Rasmussen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rasmussen can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action. #T1#
River can't find room to land a body shot as Rasmussen controls the action.
Rasmussen can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Rasmussen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
Rasmussen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
River manages to break the clinch.
Rasmussen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rasmussen tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
Ryland Rasmussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rasmussen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Rasmussen blocks the leg kick.
Rasmussen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
River lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rasmussen falls backwards - clearly groggy! River dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kollaa River!
In his post fight interview, Kollaa River started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 03 | Uprising
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasmussen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Kilgore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryland Rasmussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasmussen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rasmussen tries to clinch up but Kilgore circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rasmussen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Rasmussen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rasmussen.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilgore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rasmussen scores with a head kick. Kilgore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kilgore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rasmussen's head.
Rasmussen jabs Kilgore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Rasmussen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rasmussen closes the distance and pushes Kilgore back into the cage.#BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Rasmussen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Rasmussen has closed the distance and engaged Kilgore in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Kilgore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasmussen throws a head kick but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Rasmussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilgore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Rasmussen looks to move away, Kilgore throws a big counter combo but Rasmussen just gets out of the way.
Kilgore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rasmussen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilgore doesn't seem bothered though.
Rasmussen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rasmussen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasmussen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kilgore's hands.
Kilgore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasmussen misses with a leg kick.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rasmussen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasmussen.#T2##CL2#
Kilgore tries to keep at a distance but Rasmussen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rasmussen jumps guard but Kilgore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kilgore misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Rasmussen breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore throws a nice head kick!
Kilgore swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Rasmussen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Rasmussen moves into the clinch.
Rasmussen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Rasmussen.#T3#
Kilgore gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Rasmussen to counter with a crisp jab.
Rasmussen lands a high kick!
Rasmussen tries to clinch there but Kilgore circles away.
Kilgore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen misses with a double jab.
Rasmussen throws a solid leg kick but Kilgore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rasmussen.
Rasmussen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasmussen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kilgore rather than just go for the knockout.#KD#
Kilgore lands a big uppercut and Rasmussen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rasmussen looks OK. Kilgore waves Rasmussen back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Rasmussen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kilgore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rasmussen 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 Kilgore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kilgore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Rasmussen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasmussen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilgore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rasmussen moves away.
Rasmussen throws a push kick but Kilgore slaps the foot to one side.
As Rasmussen looks to move away, Kilgore throws a big counter combo but Rasmussen just gets out of the way.
Kilgore throws a monster overhand right that drops Rasmussen! Kilgore follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacitus Kilgore!
An out of breath Tacitus Kilgore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UnderGround FC 132
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Rasmussen rushes Kutvonen and presses him up against the cage.
Rasmussen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasmussen working hard to break the clinch.
Rasmussen fails to pull guard.
Kutvonen stalling in the clinch but Rasmussen improves position.
Still in the clinch, Kutvonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kutvonen can't find room to land a body shot as Rasmussen controls the action.
Rasmussen misses with a punch to the body.
Rasmussen has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasmussen.
A nice left hand lands by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kutvonen avoids the elbow strike from Rasmussen, against the cage.
Rasmussen is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen tries to work over Rasmussen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasmussen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Kutvonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasmussen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rasmussen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rasmussen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands. #T1#
A short uppercut from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Rasmussen.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but instead, Rasmussen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kutvonen into the cage.
Rasmussen misses with some punches.
Kutvonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but Kutvonen won't allow it.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryland Rasmussen.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Rasmussen.
Kutvonen blocks an elbow strike.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but Kutvonen won't allow it.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
Rasmussen working aggressively here.
Kutvonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasmussen controls his hands.
Rasmussen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rasmussen misses with the head strike.
Kutvonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rasmussen is keeping busy.#T2##BC2#
Rasmussen breaks the clinch.
Rasmussen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Rasmussen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a series of punches but Kutvonen moves out of range. #CL2#
Rasmussen clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rasmussen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rasmussen misses with some punches.
Rasmussen can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Rasmussen tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has Rasmussen pressed against the cage.
Rasmussen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rasmussen misses with some punches.
Rasmussen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Nice body punch from Kutvonen - that landed with a thud.
Rasmussen misses with a punch to the body.
Rasmussen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kutvonen tries to work over Rasmussen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Rasmussen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Rasmussen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Rasmussen has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kutvonen is pushing Rasmussen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rasmussen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasmussen lands a nice uppercut.
Rasmussen tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Rasmussen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick
and Kutvonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rasmussen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasmussen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Rasmussen is out of range. #T4##CL2#
Rasmussen takes the fight into the clinch.
Rasmussen is trying to break free.
Kutvonen stalling the fight.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the side of Rasmussen's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kutvonen.
Rasmussen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen blocks an elbow strike from Rasmussen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Rasmussen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasmussen throws a wild body kick that Kutvonen sees coming a mile off.
Rasmussen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Rasmussen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Kutvonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kutvonen lands a really nice looking cross but Rasmussen seems unphased.
Rasmussen cracks a nice hook into Kutvonen's ribs.#CL2#
Rasmussen moves into the clinch.
Rasmussen blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kutvonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryland Rasmussen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kutvonen tries a low kick but Rasmussen avoids it.
Rasmussen feints a counter leg kick.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot that snaps Rasmussen's head back.
Rasmussen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rasmussen throws a sloppy head kick and Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen blocks a head kick by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
As Rasmussen tries to get set, Kutvonen tries to push him back and clinch up but Rasmussen manages to avoid the attempt.
Kutvonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rasmussen motions for Kutvonen to come forward. Rasmussen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kutvonen closes the distance and clinches.
Rasmussen is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kutvonen lands with a light punch inside.
Kutvonen working aggressively here. #TD2#
Rasmussen jumps into guard, dragging Kutvonen to the mat. #SUB2#
Rasmussen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kutvonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Kutvonen advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Kutvonen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kutvonen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rasmussen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rasmussen is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasmussen manages to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Rasmussen looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Kutvonen controlling the pace.
Kutvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rasmussen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kutvonen winds up and cracks Rasmussen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rasmussen trying to control here.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Rasmussen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Rasmussen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rasmussen missing with punches from the bottom.
Kutvonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Rasmussen is having none of it.
Rasmussen moves into full guard.
Rasmussen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Rasmussen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rasmussen wants to pass the guard but Kutvonen is keeping the position.
Rasmussen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Kutvonen controlling the position.
Rasmussen passes Kutvonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rasmussen wants to take a breather but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Rasmussen prevents Kutvonen from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasmussen trying to control the action but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen is looking for a sweep. Rasmussen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rasmussen not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rasmussen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kutvonen.
Ryland Rasmussen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasmussen throws a head kick but Kutvonen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasmussen. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
Kutvonen is looking to counter the offense by Rasmussen and move into the clinch.
Rasmussen misses with a two punch combination.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick which misses Kutvonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutvonen tries to avoid it.
Kutvonen tests Rasmussen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kutvonen misses with a left hand
and Rasmussen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rasmussen throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasmussen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rasmussen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kutvonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kutvonen looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Kutvonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kutvonen throws an off balance right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a left and a right that stings Kutvonen.
Rasmussen throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Kutvonen counters with a series of strikes that sends Rasmussen to the canvas! Kutvonen follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Rasmussen is rocked!
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rasmussen is still in real trouble! Can Kutvonen finish him?
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rasmussen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kutvonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rasmussen is trying to control the position but Kutvonen postures up.
Rasmussen seems to have recovered his senses.
Lusmu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rasmussen's guard.
Kutvonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Rasmussen is having none of it.
Kutvonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Rasmussen is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasmussen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rasmussen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kutvonen trying to control but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rasmussen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kutvonen defends it easily.
Kutvonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen stands and throws Rasmussen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kutvonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rasmussen some visible discomfort.
Rasmussen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kutvonen off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rasmussen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Rasmussen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Kutvonen showing good submission defense here. #T4#
Kutvonen is in bad spot here.
Kutvonen manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Kutvonen.
Rasmussen trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
Rasmussen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kutvonen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kutvonen pulls Rasmussen in close to his closed guard and prevents Rasmussen from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kutvonen is on top in guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryland Rasmussen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rasmussen 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: UnderGround FC 125
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penguin connects with a jab.
Penguin swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasmussen.
Penguin lands a right hook to the body.

Penguin has managed to clinch.
Rasmussen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penguin prevents a body shot from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasmussen misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Rasmussen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penguin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rasmussen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rasmussen 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.
Penguin checks a leg kick.
Rasmussen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rasmussen lands a two punch combo.

Penguin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Penguin lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasmussen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penguin lands with a right to the head.
Penguin blocks a body shot from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rasmussen throws an elbow but misses.
Penguin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penguin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rasmussen throws a punch but it's blocked by Penguin.
I was talking to Rasmussen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rasmussen prevents a body shot from Penguin.
Rasmussen throws a punch but it's blocked by Penguin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penguin.
Rasmussen misses with a punch on the inside.
Penguin misses with some punches.
Penguin blocks a body shot from Rasmussen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasmussen.
Penguin lands a body shot.
Penguin blocking some punches.
Rasmussen tries to break the clinch but Penguin is controlling the position.
Penguin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penguin blocks an uppercut.
Rasmussen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penguin's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penguin.
A right handed body shot lands from Penguin.
Penguin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penguin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasmussen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penguin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasmussen tries to break free but Penguin pushes him back against the cage.

Penguin manages to break the clinch.

Penguin pushes Rasmussen up against the cage in a clinch.
Penguin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rasmussen misses with a body punch.
Penguin prevents a body shot from Rasmussen.
Penguin prevents a body shot from Rasmussen.

Penguin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasmussen fails to land with a series of punches.

Rasmussen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Penguin, pushing him back against the cage.
Penguin pushes Rasmussen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Penguin lands a left hand.
Rasmussen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasmussen wants to get back to striking at distance but Penguin won't allow it.
Rasmussen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasmussen throws a head punch that misses.

Penguin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Penguin rushes Rasmussen and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penguin misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Penguin - that landed with a thud.
Rasmussen misses with some punches.
Penguin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rasmussen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasmussen presses Penguin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasmussen.
Penguin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penguin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rasmussen or not.
Penguin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Penguin as the two fighters clinch.
Rasmussen misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Rasmussen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rasmussen presses Penguin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rasmussen misses with a body punch.
Penguin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penguin is stalling here.
Rasmussen swings wildly with an uppercut but Penguin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Penguin on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penguin lands a nice uppercut.
Rasmussen misses with the head strike.
Penguin keeps control of Rasmussen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Penguin has a couple of punches blocked by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen wants to break free but Penguin has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penguin.
Penguin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penguin blocking some punches.
Penguin lands a body punch.
Penguin lands a body shot.
Rasmussen pushes Penguin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rasmussen has a couple of punches blocked by Penguin.
Penguin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penguin blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasmussen misses with a body punch.
Rasmussen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasmussen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penguin lands with a right to the head.
Penguin lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasmussen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuclear Penguin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rasmussen takes a swing at Penguin's ribcage but misses.
Rasmussen misses with a body shot.
Rasmussen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penguin moves away.

Penguin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasmussen.
Rasmussen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rasmussen misses with a body punch.
Rasmussen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Penguin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Penguin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Penguin pushes Rasmussen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penguin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasmussen swings wildly with an uppercut but Penguin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penguin lands with a short shot to the head.
Rasmussen 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.
Rasmussen missing with knees to the body.
Rasmussen can't find room to land a body shot as Penguin controls the action.
Nuclear Penguin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Penguin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rasmussen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasmussen working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen tries to work over Penguin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasmussen struggles to land a body shot inside as Penguin controls his hands.
Rasmussen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rasmussen misses with a body punch.
Rasmussen misses with a punch to the body.
Penguin prevents a body shot from Rasmussen.
Penguin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Penguin.
Penguin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penguin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasmussen controls his hands.
Rasmussen working aggressively here.
Rasmussen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penguin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Penguin.
Penguin lands with a right to the head.
Rasmussen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Penguin scores with a shoulder strike.

Penguin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penguin just misses with a punch to the body.

Rasmussen pushes Penguin up against the cage in a clinch.
Penguin lands with a short shot to the head.

Rasmussen is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Penguin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penguin.
Oh Rasmussen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Penguin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Rasmussen tries to keep at a distance but Penguin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penguin gets through Rasmussen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penguin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasmussens head.
Penguin lands a big right hand that drops Rasmussen! The killer instinct kicks in and Penguin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Penguin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuclear Penguin!
Nuclear Penguin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: UnderGround FC 116
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Bigg throws a sloppy head kick and Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Rasmussen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rasmussen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bigg circles away. #TD#
Bigg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bigg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rasmussen is trying to maintain the position but Bigg is very close to passing his half guard.
Bigg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rasmussen is trying to get back to full guard.
Rasmussen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bigg is trying to control the action in half guard but Rasmussen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg stalling.
Bigg 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.
Rasmussen works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB2#
Rasmussen is looking for a triangle but Bigg pushes his legs off easily.
Bigg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rasmussen looking to control.
Bigg looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bigg is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rasmussen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bigg is looking to defend but Rasmussen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bigg! Rasmussen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bigg taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryland Rasmussen!

Event: WPFC 45 - Sitsongrit vs. Drath
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Camacho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rasmussen's head.
Rasmussen looks to land a combination but Camacho avoids it well.
Camacho's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Camacho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rasmussen throws a push kick but Camacho slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Rasmussen moves into the clinch successfully.
Rasmussen goes for a takedown attempt but Camacho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Camacho closes the distance and pushes Rasmussen back into the cage.
Rasmussen prevents a body shot from Camacho.
Rasmussen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Camacho after a bit of a struggle.
Rasmussen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rasmussen goes for a takedown attempt but Camacho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryland Rasmussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho misses with a wild combination.
Rasmussen tries to clinch up but Camacho circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Camacho.
Rasmussen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camacho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasmussen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Camacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rasmussen throws a head kick but Camacho moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Rasmussen tries to keep at a distance but Camacho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rasmussen lands with a short shot to the head.
Rasmussen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Camacho walks away with a smile on his face. Rasmussen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rasmussen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rasmussen misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Camacho.
Camacho throws a shot to the body.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Rasmussen avoids them all with ease.
Rasmussen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Camacho counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho avoids the head kick by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camacho as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Camacho. That snapped Rasmussen's head back.
Donk. Camacho catches Rasmussen right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camacho connects with a body shot.
Camacho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rasmussen throws a sloppy head kick and Camacho moves out of range easily. #T2#
Camacho looks to land a combination but Rasmussen avoids it well.
Rasmussen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rasmussen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Camacho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camacho circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Camacho closes the distance and clinches.
Camacho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stalling in the clinch from Camacho.
Camacho being controlled against the cage.
Rasmussen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rasmussen working aggressively here.
Rasmussen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Camacho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Camacho stalling. #T3#
Camacho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Rasmussen manages to break the clinch.
Rasmussen fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Camacho has managed to clinch.
Camacho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasmussen's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Camacho as Rasmussen tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but Camacho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Rasmussen decides to pull guard.
Camacho trying to control but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Camacho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rasmussen is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Rasmussen trying to remain calm as Camacho controls from the top position.
Rasmussen is trying to control Camacho's posture but Camacho avoids it.
Camacho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasmussen keeps working. #SU2#
Camacho decides to stand back up. Camacho steps back and let's Rasmussen get back to his feet.
Rasmussen looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Camacho 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!
Rasmussen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Camacho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasmussen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Camacho scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Camacho dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Camacho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rasmussen throws a series of punches but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ryland Rasmussen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camacho moves out of range as Rasmussen throws a body kick.
Camacho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rasmussen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rasmussen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rasmussen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rasmussen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy body kick from Rasmussen
and Camacho counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho sizes up Rasmussen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camacho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Camacho dodges the punch combination from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Rasmussen has Camacho up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasmussen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Rasmussen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasmussen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camacho is keeping busy.#BC#
Rasmussen breaks from the clinch.
Rasmussen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camacho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rasmussen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rasmussen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rasmussen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Camacho counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Camacho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rasmussen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camacho.
Camacho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rasmussen tries to score a body lock takedown but Camacho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Camacho is working Rasmussen over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camacho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camacho pushes Rasmussen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Rasmussen is trying to stall.
Camacho dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Camacho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Rasmussen is rocked!
Rasmussen can't get the takedown.
Oh Rasmussen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryland Rasmussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasmussen tries to stall but Camacho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rasmussen seems to have got his legs back now.
Stalling in the clinch from Camacho.
Camacho stalling in the clinch.
Camacho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Camacho.
Camacho takes a shot to the head.
Rasmussen looking to slow down the pace here.
Rasmussen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
The referee calls for Camacho to work.
Camacho taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Camacho.
Camacho leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Camacho.
Rasmussen looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Camacho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camacho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rasmussen's head.#CL2#
Camacho darts in and clinches Rasmussen up against the cage.
Rasmussen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Camacho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch combination from Rasmussen misses.
Rasmussen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Camacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasmussen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camacho works over Rasmussen's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasmussen looks for the body kick but Camacho saw that one coming.
Jab by Camacho.#T4##CL2#
Camacho moves into the clinch successfully.
Camacho digs a right hand into Rasmussen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rasmussen's gas tank.
Rasmussen throws a punch but it's blocked by Camacho.
Camacho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camacho taking a breather.
A short right from Camacho on the inside.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camacho lands a body punch.
Camacho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camacho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasmussens head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rasmussen.
Camacho stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Rasmussen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jermaine Camacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Camacho rushes Rasmussen and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Camacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Rasmussen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rasmussen takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Camacho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rasmussen tries a head kick but it misses.
Camacho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rasmussen tries to clinch but Camacho moves out of range.
Rasmussen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rasmussen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Camacho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rasmussen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camacho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rasmussen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasmussen works over Camacho's head and body with a nice combination.
Camacho throws a shot to the body.
Camacho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rasmussen takes one to the side of the head.
Camacho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camacho cracks Rasmussen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rasmussen falls to his knees and Camacho doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Camacho!

Event: WPFC 37 - Tantor vs. Kratos
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Haranda connects with a right hand. Rasmussen shakes it off.
Haranda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rasmussen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haranda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haranda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Haranda.
Rasmussen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haranda.
Haranda throws out a counter right but Rasmussen avoids it with no problem.
Rasmussen slips under a jab.
Rasmussen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rasmussen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haranda counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Haranda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haranda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Haranda has momentary wrist control but Rasmussen slips an elbow through the middle.
Haranda is trying to control the position but Rasmussen postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasmussen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haranda is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Rasmussen is looking to work some ground and pound but Haranda has wrist control.
Haranda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rasmussen drops back looking for a leg! Haranda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haranda manages to kick Rasmussen off! Rasmussen jumps back into Haranda's guard.
Rasmussen 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.
Haranda is adopting a defensive guard.
Rasmussen wants to control from the top but Haranda keeps moving.
Rasmussen being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rasmussen wants to pass the guard but Haranda is keeping the position.
Rasmussen wants to control from the top but Haranda keeps moving.
Rasmussen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rasmussen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Haranda is trying to control Rasmussen's posture but Rasmussen avoids it.
Rasmussen lands an elbow.
Rasmussen throws an elbow but Haranda slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Rasmussen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rasmussen lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Rasmussen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Haranda struggling a bit here.
Rasmussen lands an elbow. #SUB#
Rasmussen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rasmussen trying to control the position but Haranda is working away.
Haranda can't do much from the bottom here.
Haranda on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Haranda is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Rasmussen tries for a kimura but Haranda is defending well.
Haranda is not content to let Rasmussen control the position. #T4#
Haranda regains half guard.#SUB#
Rasmussen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haranda trying to control but Rasmussen postures up.
Haranda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Haranda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rasmussen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rasmussen's back!
Haranda trying to control.
Rasmussen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rasmussen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haranda trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rasmussen just trying to survive but Haranda is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rasmussen is trying to break free.
Rasmussen trying to control the hands but Haranda won't let him.
Haranda has the hooks in. Rasmussen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryland Rasmussen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Haranda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haranda misses with a straight right.
Rasmussen sizes up Haranda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haranda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haranda bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Haranda misses with a body shot.
Haranda scores with a jab.
Haranda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Rasmussen shoots in and bounces Haranda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rasmussen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haranda is keeping the position for now.
Ryland Rasmussen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rasmussen is working hard here to advance position.
Haranda trying to keep a closed guard but Rasmussen is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Haranda is pulling down on Rasmussen's head. It's preventing any offense from Rasmussen, at least for the moment.
Haranda is trying to keep Rasmussen in close.
Rasmussen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haranda pulls Rasmussen in close to prevent any damage.
Rasmussen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rasmussen is fighting to break Haranda's control of his arms but Haranda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rasmussen postures up in Haranda's guard and throws a big left but Haranda blocks it.
Haranda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rasmussen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Haranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haranda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rasmussen wants to pass the guard but Haranda is keeping the position.
Haranda has momentary wrist control but Rasmussen slips an elbow through the middle.
Rasmussen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haranda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Rasmussen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haranda is trying to keep Rasmussen in close.
Rasmussen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haranda can do to turn this around?
Haranda can't keep his opponent in guard - Rasmussen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rasmussen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Rasmussen 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.
Rasmussen is looking to advance position but Haranda won't allow it.
Rasmussen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haranda defending well though.
Haranda is refusing to be controlled, as Rasmussen sits in half guard.
Rasmussen throwing shots but Haranda is blocking nicely.
Rasmussen is trying to control the action in half guard but Haranda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Haranda trying to control but Rasmussen postures up. #SUB#
Rasmussen wants to work for an arm triangle but Haranda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Rasmussen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rasmussen is working for a submission of some sort.
Rasmussen thows a huge punch but Haranda dodges it nicely.
Haranda is controlling Rasmussen's trapped leg to prevent Rasmussen from advancing to side control.
Rasmussen is nestled in close to Haranda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasmussen wants to pass the guard but Haranda is defending well.
Haranda trying to control but Rasmussen postures up.
Haranda is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryland Rasmussen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Haranda scores with the left hand. Rasmussen knows he should have avoided that one.
Rasmussen misses with a few strikes there.
Haranda is looking to land body kicks.
Rasmussen throws the kick towards the body but Haranda avoids it.
Koki Haranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haranda misses with a head kick.
Haranda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haranda scores with a kick to the body.
Haranda lands a jab.
Haranda connects with a nice looking jab.
Haranda throws a shot from downtown. Rasmussen moves away and avoids it.
Rasmussen throws a series of punches but Haranda moves out of range.
Rasmussen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haranda.
Haranda with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasmussen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haranda throws out the jab. #T1#
Haranda with a nice cross.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haranda - that will leave a mark!
Koki Haranda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Haranda misses.
Rasmussen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rasmussen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haranda.
Koki Haranda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rasmussen fails to land with a series of punches.
Haranda looks for the body kick but Rasmussen saw that one coming.
Rasmussen is looking for a counter combo.
Rasmussen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haranda avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Rasmussen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Haranda throws a hook to the side of Rasmussen's head but Rasmussen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haranda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Haranda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rasmussen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rasmussen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Koki Haranda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasmussen fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasmussen moves out of range of the body kick from Haranda.
Rasmussen shoots in for a takedown but Haranda shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryland Rasmussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasmussen goes for a double leg but Haranda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haranda continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haranda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rasmussen misses with an uppercut.
Rasmussen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haranda swivels and escapes.
Haranda lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Rasmussen is rocked!
Haranda drops Rasmussen with a naaaaasty hook - Rasmussen is in real trouble here! Haranda dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koki Haranda!

Event: WPFC 31 - Price vs. Knox
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Majere throws a chopping leg kick but Rasmussen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rasmussen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Majere.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Majere 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.
Majere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Majere blocks a head kick by Rasmussen.
Majere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Majere with a poor takedown
and Rasmussen counters with a left and a right that stings Majere.
Rasmussen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Majere cracks the inside of Rasmussen's front leg.
Majere ducks under a wild hook from Rasmussen.
Majere misses with a takedown attempt - Rasmussen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rasmussen throws a big counter combination but Majere scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Majere 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.
Rasmussen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Majere misses with a takedown attempt - Rasmussen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryland Rasmussen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raistlin Majere.
Rasmussen avoids the head kick by Majere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasmussen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Majere. #T1#
Majere dives in and grabs Rasmussen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rasmussen pushes down on Majere's head and hops out.
Ryland Rasmussen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rasmussen misses with a double jab.
Rasmussen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Majere fails to land the takedown.
Rasmussen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rasmussen misses with a hook. Majere ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rasmussen.
Majere scores with a leg kick.
Majere lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Majere works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raistlin Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majere feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rasmussen's calf.
A good leg kick by Majere.
Nice takedown defense from Rasmussen. No joy for Majere on that attempt. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majere dives in and grabs Rasmussen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rasmussen pushes down on Majere's head and hops out.
Rasmussen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rasmussen scores with a jab to the body.
Rasmussen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Majere.
Rasmussen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Majere throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rasmussen.
A little feinted left hand from Rasmussen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Majere takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Majere is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Raistlin Majere has been cut.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Rasmussen! Majere is out on his feet! Rasmussen rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Majere is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Majere is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryland Rasmussen!

Event: WPFC 25 - Owens vs. Rasmussen
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Owens lands a nice looking body shot.
Owens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rasmussen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasmussen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owens lunges at Rasmussen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rasmussen's hand.
Rasmussen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Owens scores with a nice head shot.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Owens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Owens connects with a body shot.
Rasmussen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Owens.
Owens 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.
Owens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rasmussen avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Rasmussen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Owens misses with a shot to the body
and Rasmussen counters with a right hand to the body.
Rasmussen slips a straight right by Owens.
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!
Rasmussen works Owens's body with a nice hook.
Owens throws a body shot but no joy.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens just misses with a punch to the body.
Owens connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Owens.#T1##TD#
Owens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rasmussen was covering up waiting for the punch and Owens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rasmussen has his hands on Owens's head, controlling the position.
Rasmussen controls Owens momentarily but Owens frees himself.
Our spies down at at The Forge inform us that Rasmussen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Rasmussen is looking for a triangle but Owens pushes his legs off easily.
Owens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasmussen is keeping the position for now.
Owens controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB2#
Rasmussen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owens is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Owens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rasmussen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owens has managed to get both his arms back between Rasmussen's legs - danger averted.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasmussen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rasmussen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owens is aware though and is defending well.
Rasmussen looking to control. #SUB2#
Rasmussen has his foot on Owens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Owens works his way back into a safe position though.
Owens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rasmussen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Owens throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Owens preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rasmussen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Owens is aware though and is defending well.
Owens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Owens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Owens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rasmussen sneaks back into half guard.
Owens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rasmussen tries to get to full guard but Owens has control of the leg.
Owens controlling the pace.
Rasmussen wants to control but Owens is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Owens there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Rasmussen actively working from the bottom here.
Owens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Owens perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rasmussen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rasmussen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasmussen is trying to stand back up but Owens is controlling him
Owens tries to pass to full mount but Rasmussen defends it.
Owens sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Owens seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rasmussen for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kolbee Owens dominated that round.
That's time! Owens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rasmussen misses the shot to the body.
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Owens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Owens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Owens wants to pass the guard but Rasmussen is keeping the position.
Owens landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Rasmussen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rasmussen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rasmussen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Rasmussen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Rasmussen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Owens's guard. #REVB#
Rasmussen looking to pass the guard.
Owens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Owens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasmussen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Owens cracks Rasmussen with a solid left hand.
Owens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rasmussen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Rasmussen looking for a guillotine here but Owens defends easily.
Owens is working Rasmussen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Owens controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Rasmussen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Owens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Owens trying to control but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Owens 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.
Rasmussen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Owens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Owens distracts Rasmussen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasmussen keeping full guard, as Owens tries to pass. #T3#
Rasmussen keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
Rasmussen being controlled here, momentarily.
Rasmussen is trying to control the position but Owens postures up.
Owens is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Owens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rasmussen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owens has managed to get both his arms back between Rasmussen's legs - danger averted.
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rasmussen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Owens trying to control but Rasmussen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rasmussen closes the distance and clinches up with Owens, looking for a takedown. Rasmussen pushes Owens against the cage but Owens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Owens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasmussen.
Rasmussen avoids the body shot from Owens. #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.
Owens swings for the body but Rasmussen moves out of range.
Rasmussen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Owens at a distance.
Rasmussen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Owens lands the left hand.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasmussen was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Owens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owens lands with a nice body punch.
Owens throws a shot from downtown. Rasmussen moves away and avoids it.
Rasmussen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rasmussen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasmussen can do to turn this around?
Owens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good exchange - Owens coming out on top.
Rasmussen dives in for a single leg takedown but Owens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Owens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Owens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Rasmussen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Owens distracts Rasmussen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Owens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kolbee Owens dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Rasmussen takes one to the chin there.
Rasmussen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Owens defends well and Rasmussen ends up having to push Owens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Owens tries to counter with a takedown but Rasmussen is quick to defend against it.
Nice jab there from Rasmussen.
Owens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rasmussen at a distance.
Rasmussen missing with a left hand there. Owens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rasmussen stuns Owens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Owens connects with a crisp jab.
Owens misses with a body shot.
Rasmussen misses with a looping left.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt - Rasmussen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rasmussen. Those never looked like landing.
Kolbee Owens is winning the standup battle so far.
Rasmussen throws a chopping leg kick but Owens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rasmussen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rasmussen slips under a jab.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Kolbee Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens 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!
Rasmussen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Owens blocks the body kick.
Owens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rasmussen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rasmussen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Owens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rasmussen.
Owens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Owens throws an overhand right that lands on Rasmussen's shoulder, as Rasmussen tries to avoid the shot.
Owens scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Owens throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rasmussen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Owens is in Rasmussen's guard.
Rasmussen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Owens. #SUB2#
Owens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rasmussen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owens has managed to get both his arms back between Rasmussen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rasmussen is looking for a triangle but Owens pushes his legs off easily.
Rasmussen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rasmussen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Owens controls the pace.#T2#
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rasmussen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kolbee Owens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Owens 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens won't allow Rasmussen to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rasmussen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rasmussen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Owens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Owens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Owens swings for the body but Rasmussen moves out of range.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick but Owens sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rasmussen moves forwards but Owens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Owens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Owens sizes up Rasmussen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Owens swings for the body but Rasmussen moves out of range.
Owens takes a swing at Rasmussen's ribcage but misses.
Rasmussen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Owens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Owens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasmussen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Owens.
Owens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rasmussen. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Rasmussen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Owens scores with a shot to the body.
Rasmussen ducks right into an uppercut from Owens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens slips under a jab from Rasmussen.
Owens scores with a jab to the body.
Owens lands with a good body shot.
Rasmussen throws the left hand but Owens avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
A good leg kick by Rasmussen. #TD#
Rasmussen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Rasmussen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rasmussen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owens defends it easily.
Owens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasmussen is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kolbee Owens clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Rasmussen walks into a straight right hand from Owens.#TD#
Owens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Owens is looking to work some ground and pound but Rasmussen has wrist control.
Rasmussen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Owens controls the pace.
Owens postures up.
Owens throwing strikes from guard but Rasmussen blocks nicely.
Owens forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rasmussen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Owens pulls his head out easily.
Owens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Owens controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Owens lands a nice shot to the head.
Owens controlling from mount.
Owens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Owens controlling from mount.
Rasmussen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Owens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rasmussen is desperately trying to improve his position but Owens has a good base and remains in mount.
Owens controlling from the full mount.
Owens scoring with strikes but Rasmussen is staying in there.
Owens controlling from mount.
Owens scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#
Rasmussen is rocked!#T2#
Owens controlling from mount.
Rasmussen is still in real trouble! Can Owens finish him?
Rasmussen seems to have recovered his senses.
Owens is landing with some decent strikes but Rasmussen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Owens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasmussen is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens landing strikes, looking to finish!
Owens controlling the pace for now.
Rasmussen is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Owens looking to finish Rasmussen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rasmussen!#SUB#
Owens is working for a guillotine from mount but Rasmussen frees his head quite easily.
Owens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Owens controlling the pace for now.
Rasmussen tries to lock up and control but Owens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rasmussen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Owens controlling the position easily from mount.
Owens avoids the attempt from Rasmussen to control.#T4#
Rasmussen working to try and regain half guard.
Owens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Owens landing strikes from the mount.
Owens controlling the position easily from mount.
Owens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Owens controlling from mount.
A big strike lands for Owens! That's really hurt Rasmussen and he's turned his back - Owens keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Owens jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kolbee Owens!
Kolbee Owens retains his lightweight title!
As Kolbee Owens got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Everyone keeps writing me off, making me the underdog. They'd rather talk about my garden than my skills, but I'm not going anywhere. I am the king of this division.'.

Event: WPFC 20 - Championship Prey
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Hodges throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hodges throws a leg kick that misses.
Rasmussen lands a jab to Hodges's midsection.
Rasmussen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rasmussen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hodges swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Rasmussen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hodges won't be happy with that.
Rasmussen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hodges wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rasmussen scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasmussen working the head with strikes.
Rasmussen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges really wants to buck Rasmussen off and get back to his feet.
Rasmussen looking to control but Hodges is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Rasmussen with good strikes from the mount here!
Hodges taking shots to the head.
Rasmussen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rasmussen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hodges really wants to buck Rasmussen off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rasmussen working for a guillotine from mount but Hodges is in no mood to give up.
Rasmussen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hodges is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Hodges really doesn't like being in this position too much.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rasmussen working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
Rasmussen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Rasmussen 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.
Rasmussen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hodges wants to get back to his feet.
Rasmussen wants to control the pace but Hodges is squirming around nicely.
Rasmussen controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Rasmussen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rasmussen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Rasmussen tries to control but Hodges wriggling away.
Rasmussen won't let Hodges get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rasmussen unloading with bombs!
Rasmussen wants to control the pace but Hodges is squirming around nicely.
Hodges is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hodges is squirming around, avoiding Rasmussen's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Rasmussen wants to finish this one by submission but Hodges is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rasmussen.
Hodges is trying to stand.
Rasmussen working Hodges over with strikes here.
Rasmussen landing shots from mount. #T4#
Rasmussen trying to control but Hodges is having none of it.
Hodges is trying to stand up.#ES#
Hodges somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Rasmussen misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasmussen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hodges swivels and escapes.
Rasmussen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rasmussen scores with a head kick. Hodges tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rasmussen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rasmussen shoots in for a takedown but Hodges shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hodges blocks a head kick by Rasmussen.
Hodges is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hodges chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hodges cracks the inside of Rasmussen's front leg.
Hodges lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryland Rasmussen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Hodges.
Rasmussen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hodges.
Hodges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasmussen blocks the body kick.
Rasmussen misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasmussen. Hodges does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasmussen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hodges stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rasmussen blocks a head kick by Hodges.
Hodges throws a push kick but Rasmussen slaps the foot to one side.
Hodges with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rasmussen to score with a decent uppercut.
Hodges connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hodges.
Abdur Rahman Hodges is winning the standup battle so far.
Hodges turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rasmussen shoots in but no luck this time.
Hodges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rasmussen's sensitive parts.
Rasmussen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Rasmussen avoids the head kick by Hodges.
Rasmussen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hodges connects with a leg kick. Rasmussen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hodges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hodges tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rasmussen is able to avoid easily.
Rasmussen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hodges throws a leg kick
and Rasmussen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rasmussen avoids the head kick by Hodges.
Rasmussen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hodges rather than just go for the knockout.
Hodges throws a leg kick which misses Rasmussen's front leg but catches the back leg as Rasmussen tries to avoid it.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hodges, right into the meat.
Hodges throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Rasmussen feints and as Hodges raises his hands in defense, Rasmussen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rasmussen pushing down on Hodges's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Rasmussen is looking for a kimura but Hodges is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rasmussen to get the leverage.
Rasmussen trying to control from half guard but Hodges is working away.
Hodges is trying to stand back up but Rasmussen is controlling him #T2#
Rasmussen trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rasmussen lands a nice short elbow.
Rasmussen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rasmussen is trying to control. Hodges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rasmussen tries to pass to full mount but Hodges defends it. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodges is trying to stand.
Hodges is refusing to be controlled, as Rasmussen sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Hodges finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hodges lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rasmussen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rasmussen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hodges avoids the head kick by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen tries to land a front kick but Hodges steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hodges throws a low kick but Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Abdur Rahman Hodges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A punch combination from Rasmussen misses.
A head kick from Rasmussen lands but Hodges takes it in his stride.
Rasmussen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hodges. Hodges obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Hodges.
Rasmussen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hodges thows a body kick. Rasmussen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasmussen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rasmussen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rasmussen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hodges sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasmussen somewhat.
Abdur Rahman Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryland Rasmussen.
Rasmussen is breathing heavily.
Hodges uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hodges defends it nicely.
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 Abdur Rahman Hodges will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rasmussen throws a head kick but Hodges moves out of range.
Hodges throws a head kick but Rasmussen moves out of range.
Hodges connects with a high kick.
Rasmussen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hodges throws a body kick that misses.
Rasmussen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hodges throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hodges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rasmussen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hodges as he avoids it easily.
Hodges drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hodges misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rasmussen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hodges throws a series of punches but Rasmussen moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasmussen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hodges misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Rasmussen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Hodges is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rasmussen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Hodges working for a triangle but Rasmussen defends it easily.
Ryland Rasmussen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasmussen prevents Hodges from getting back to his feet.
Rasmussen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rasmussen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rasmussen stops Hodges from getting back to his feet.
Rasmussen tries to pass to full mount but Hodges defends it.
Hodges is trying to stand. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rasmussen working Hodges over with strikes.
Rasmussen is trying to control. Hodges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rasmussen stops Hodges from getting back to his feet.
Rasmussen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hodges keeps working.
Rasmussen stalling.
Hodges wants to get back to his feet.
Hodges wants to improve his position but Rasmussen is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Rasmussen wants to control but Hodges is keeping him busy.
Hodges is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hodges swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hodges slips a jab from Rasmussen.
Hodges slips a jab from Rasmussen.
Hodges misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Rasmussen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hodges keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abdur Rahman Hodges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hodges scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rasmussen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hodges doesn't seem bothered though.
Hodges scores with a head kick. Rasmussen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hodges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rasmussen's calf.
Hodges avoids the head kick by Rasmussen. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Rasmussen there.
A jab from Rasmussen misses.
Hodges misses with a wild combination.
Rasmussen throws a combination. Hodges tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodges on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rasmussen avoids the head kick by Hodges.
Hodges wants to slow Rasmussen down by chopping away at his legs.
Rasmussen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A cross from Hodges lands.
Rasmussen has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryland Rasmussen.
I think Rasmussen 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryland Rasmussen!

Event: WPFC 14 - Power vs. Craig
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Hodges tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Rasmussen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rasmussen wants to control from the top but Hodges keeps moving.
Hodges trying to keep a closed guard but Rasmussen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Hodges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rasmussen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing that Rasmussen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rasmussen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hodges is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hodges is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hodges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rasmussen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rasmussen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rasmussen is looking for a triangle but Hodges pushes his legs off easily.
Rasmussen wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rasmussen keeping moving, preventing Hodges from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rasmussen has his foot on Hodges's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hodges works his way back into a safe position though.
Hodges throwing strikes but missing.
Hodges trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hodges.
Hodges trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rasmussen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hodges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hodges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rasmussen 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#
Rasmussen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Hodges is trying to get back to full guard.
Hodges wants to get back to his feet.
Rasmussen wants to pass to mount but Hodges is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hodges looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rasmussen wants to pass the guard but Hodges is defending well.
Hodges is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rasmussen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rasmussen's back!
Rasmussen tries to roll but Hodges sticks to his back.
Hodges avoiding Rasmussen 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Hodges has the hooks in. Rasmussen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Hodges sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rasmussen taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdur Rahman Hodges!

Event: WPFC 10 - Pack Leaders
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Camacho misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Rasmussen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rasmussen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camacho keeping full guard, as Rasmussen tries to pass.
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camacho is keeping the position for now.
Camacho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen 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.
Rasmussen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camacho is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Rasmussen is working hard here to advance position.
Rasmussen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Camacho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rasmussen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camacho misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Rasmussen dives in and scores a takedown into Camacho's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Camacho keeping full guard, as Rasmussen tries to pass. #T2#
Rasmussen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rasmussen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camacho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camacho wants to stand and escape but Rasmussen is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Camacho lands a lovely overhand right.
Camacho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
Camacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rasmussen.
Camacho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jermaine Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasmussen misses the jab.
Rasmussen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camacho.
Camacho scores with a three punch combo!
Rasmussen dodges the punch combination from Camacho.
Rasmussen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Camacho as he jumps to the side.
Rasmussen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Rasmussen is rocked!
Camacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho misses with a series of wild punches. #T4##TD#
Camacho tries to sprawl but Rasmussen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Camacho won't allow Rasmussen to pass to mount.
Rasmussen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rasmussen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camacho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Rasmussen is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Camacho dominated that round.
That's time! Rasmussen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rasmussen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camacho to score with a decent uppercut.
Jermaine Camacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rasmussen looks for a takedown but Camacho sprawls well.
Rasmussen walks into a stiff left hand from Camacho.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Rasmussen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho stuns Rasmussen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rasmussen closes the distance and clinches up with Camacho, looking for a takedown. Rasmussen pushes Camacho against the cage but Camacho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen dodges the punch combination from Camacho.
Rasmussen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Camacho gets caught flat footed, as Rasmussen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rasmussen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Camacho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen throwing strikes from guard but Camacho blocks nicely.
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasmussen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camacho keeping moving, preventing Rasmussen from controlling successfully.
Camacho keeping full guard, as Rasmussen tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jermaine Camacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camacho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
Rasmussen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rasmussen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camacho is pawing at Rasmussen, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rasmussen's nose. Rasmussen is badly hurt! Camacho pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rasmussen tries desperately to hold on but Camacho is relentless in his assault! As Rasmussen receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Camacho away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Camacho!
Jermaine Camacho is the new lightweight champion!

Event: WPFC 8 - Let The Fur Fly
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Rasmussen shoots in.
Ryland Rasmussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Rasmussen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rasmussen wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Rasmussen has control of the leg.
Rasmussen is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Rasmussen seems content to control.
Rasmussen tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Rasmussen wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #T1#
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rasmussen on the ground.
Rasmussen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rasmussen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rasmussen working for a submission but Ramirez is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Rasmussen looking to secure an arm triangle but Ramirez defends it well. #SUB2#
Rasmussen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Rasmussen has control of Ramirez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ramirez regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Rasmussen controlling from the full mount.
Rasmussen landing strikes from the mount and Ramirez is in trouble!
Rasmussen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rasmussen trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Rasmussen avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Rasmussen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Rasmussen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Rasmussen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Rasmussen pushes him away.
Rasmussen looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Rasmussen looking for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rasmussen looking to secure an arm triangle but Ramirez defends it well.
Rasmussen looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4##SUB2#
Rasmussen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rasmussen looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Rasmussen is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Ramirez is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryland Rasmussen!

Event: WPFC 5 - Scratch and Claw
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Rasmussen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tomlinson's waist but Tomlinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasmussen off to one side.
Rasmussen has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Tomlinson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rasmussen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rasmussen looking for a guillotine here but Tomlinson defends easily.
Rasmussen trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen looking for a sweep. Not yet Rasmussen, not yet.
Rasmussen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tomlinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rasmussen on the ground.#SUB#
Tomlinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Rasmussen 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.
Rasmussen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tomlinson's guard.
Tomlinson is refusing to be controlled, as Rasmussen sits in half guard.
Tomlinson is looking for a sweep. Rasmussen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rasmussen is looking to take a break and control but Tomlinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rasmussen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Rasmussen is working for a submission of some sort.
Tomlinson looks like he's trying to stand up. #SU2#
Rasmussen stands up from half guard.
Tomlinson lands with a kick to the temple. Rasmussen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck for Rasmussen with that takedown attempt.
Jrayden Tomlinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryland Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryland Rasmussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasmussen.#T3#
Rasmussen fails with the takedown
and Tomlinson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rasmussen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tomlinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rasmussen sprawls well. Rasmussen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tomlinson gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Rasmussen.
Tomlinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rasmussen as he avoids it easily.
Tomlinson is breathing heavily.
Rasmussen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomlinson tries to avoid it but Rasmussen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomlinson to the ground. Tomlinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rasmussen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tomlinson defends it nicely.
Tomlinson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4##TD2#
Rasmussen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tomlinson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rasmussen manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Rasmussen passes to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Rasmussen has hold of Tomlinson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tomlinson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tomlinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rasmussen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryland Rasmussen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rasmussen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomlinson tries to avoid it but Rasmussen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomlinson to the ground. Tomlinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rasmussen shoots for a takedown but Tomlinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tomlinson blocks a head kick by Rasmussen.
As Rasmussen looks to move away, Tomlinson throws a big counter combo but Rasmussen just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Tomlinson gets caught flat footed, as Rasmussen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tomlinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rasmussen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tomlinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rasmussen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen advances position into side control!
Rasmussen controls the position from side control.#T1##SUB2#
Rasmussen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tomlinson is trying to escape and Rasmussen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tomlinson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rasmussen! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryland Rasmussen!

Event: WPFC 3 - Howling In The Cage
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Rasmussen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rasmussen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Rasmussen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rasmussen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasmussen trying to pass the guard but Bushrod defending well.
Rasmussen slows the pace down in half guard.
Rasmussen trying to mount his opponent but Bushrod defends it.
Bushrod on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bushrod tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen is looking to take a break and control but Bushrod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bushrod is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bushrod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Rasmussen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rasmussen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bushrod wants to improve his position but Rasmussen is controlling well.
Rasmussen content to control rather than advance.
Rasmussen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rasmussen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rasmussen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rasmussen controlling from mount.
Rasmussen trying to control but Bushrod is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rasmussen swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryland Rasmussen!

Event: WPFC 1 - On The Hunt
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Rasmussen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bushrod is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rasmussen throws a body shot but no joy.
Rasmussen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasmussen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bushrod.
Bushrod misses with a left hand #TD#
and Rasmussen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bushrod won't be happy with that.
Bushrod struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Rasmussen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bushrod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rasmussen.
Bushrod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bushrod wants to clinch.
Rasmussen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bushrod sprawls and moves away.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick but Bushrod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rasmussen avoids the body shot from Bushrod. #T1#
Rasmussen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bushrod pinned against the cage. Bushrod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bushrod throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Rasmussen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bushrod is trying to escape back to his feet but Rasmussen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bushrod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bushrod is not content to let Rasmussen control the position.
Rasmussen taking a breather here. #SU#
Rasmussen stands up and beckons Bushrod to his feet. #T2#
Bushrod throws a series of punches but Rasmussen moves out of range.
Rasmussen slips a straight right by Bushrod.#TD#
Rasmussen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasmussen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Rasmussen seems content to control.#T3#
Bushrod is looking to control Rasmussen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bushrod avoid being mounted?
Rasmussen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rasmussen shoots for a takedown but Bushrod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Rasmussen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bushrod really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasmussen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Rasmussen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Scruffy Bushrod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasmussen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bushrod is just out of range.
Bushrod thumps Rasmussen with a low kick.
Bushrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushrod misses with a head kick.
Scruffy Bushrod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bushrod. Rasmussen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasmussen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushrod.
Bushrod misses with a wild body shot.
Bushrod jabs at Rasmussen's body.
Rasmussen shoots for a takedown but Bushrod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryland Rasmussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rasmussen drives through with a takedown into Bushrod's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Bushrod has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rasmussen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bushrod to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scruffy Bushrod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rasmussen tries to clinch but Bushrod is having none of it.
Rasmussen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushrod was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasmussen.
Bushrod throws a right hand that Rasmussen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasmussen also avoids with ease.
Rasmussen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bushrod checks it well.
Bushrod throws a leg kick but Rasmussen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bushrod swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Rasmussen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rasmussen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bushrod is retaining full guard.
Bushrod wants to sweep here but Rasmussen controlling him for the moment.
Rasmussen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen wants to pass the guard but Bushrod is keeping the position.#T1#
Rasmussen wants to get up but he can't break Bushrod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bushrod throws a good cross that connects.
Rasmussen dodges the punch combination from Bushrod.
No luck for Rasmussen with that takedown attempt.
Bushrod lands a head kick. Rasmussen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Rasmussen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bushrod. Bushrod obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Bushrod misses. #CL2#
Bushrod takes the fight into the clinch.
Rasmussen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bushrod gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Bushrod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scruffy Bushrod seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Rasmussen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bushrod did well to prevent Rasmussen getting side control.#ES2#
Bushrod kicks off Rasmussen and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushrod takes a swing at Rasmussen's ribcage but misses.
Bushrod looks to land a left hand but Rasmussen moved out of range nicely.
Bushrod throws a low kick but Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Bushrod throws a right and a left that Rasmussen avoids nicely.
Bushrod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rasmussen is out of range and Bushrod settles back down. #T3#
Rasmussen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bushrod.
Bushrod misses with a double jab.
Bushrod stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryland Rasmussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushrod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bushrod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rasmussen's sensitive parts.
A jab from Rasmussen misses.
Rasmussen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushrod throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rasmussen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rasmussen advances position into side control!
Bushrod is breathing heavily.
Rasmussen takes a little break here. Bushrod wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU#
Rasmussen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4##TD#
Rasmussen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bushrod's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasmussen trying to control but Bushrod is working from the bottom.
Rasmussen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bushrod looking to control.
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushrod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bushrod is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scruffy Bushrod 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#
Rasmussen misses with a takedown attempt - Bushrod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bushrod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bushrod misses with a looping right.#TD#
Rasmussen dives in and scores a takedown into Bushrod's guard.
Rasmussen looking to pass the guard.
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushrod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen passes Bushrod's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bushrod is staying active underneath Rasmussen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Rasmussen passes the guard and advances to mount! #SU#
Rasmussen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
Bushrod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Rasmussen with that takedown attempt.
Bushrod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rasmussen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryland Rasmussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rasmussen is defended easily by Bushrod.
Rasmussen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bushrod swivels and escapes.
Bushrod tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Bushrod throws a right and a left that Rasmussen avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bushrod.
Bushrod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rasmussen.
Bushrod wants to counter with a clinch but Rasmussen pushes him away.#TD#
Rasmussen shoots in and bounces Bushrod off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasmussen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bushrod is retaining full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rasmussen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rasmussen wants to control from the top but Bushrod keeps moving. #T3#
Rasmussen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rasmussen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bushrod is retaining full guard.
Rasmussen trying to control but Bushrod is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bushrod misses with a body shot.
Scruffy Bushrod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasmussen misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bushrod counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rasmussen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC2#
Bushrod breaks from the clinch.
Rasmussen goes for a double leg but Bushrod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bushrod continues to drive forward.
Rasmussen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bushrod's waist but Bushrod gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasmussen off to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bushrod.
A big left from Bushrod misses.
Rasmussen tries to counter with a takedown but Bushrod is quick to defend against it.
Bushrod throws a leg kick which misses Rasmussen's front leg but catches the back leg as Rasmussen tries to avoid it.
Bushrod feints and then cracks Rasmussen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rasmussen down.
Rasmussen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bushrod circles away.
Bushrod scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Rasmussen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bushrod is looking to get back to is feet but Rasmussen passes into side control.
Rasmussen is looking to take a break and control but Bushrod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bushrod can do anything to dispel that myth.
A lull in the action here as Rasmussen stalls from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scruffy Bushrod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bushrod 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scruffy Bushrod!

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