Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutger takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.
Rutger missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris moves away from the strike by Rutger.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Harris misses.
Rutger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Harris throws a right and a left that Rutger avoids nicely.
Rutger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutger defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris misses with a looping left.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Rutger moves away from the strike by Harris.
Rutger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.#T1#
Rutger lands with a nice body kick.
Harris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rutger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutger. That's going to slow Harris down.
Rutger misses with a body shot.
Rutger walks into a jab.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
A left lands for Harris.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Harris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutger.
Rutger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutger can pounce on him.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Harris.
Rutger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris is looking to chop away at Rutger's legs. #T2#
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris misses the jab.
Harris takes one on the button.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Rutger moved out of range nicely.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris cracks Rutger with an open hand slap.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris misses with a body shot
and Rutger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rutger throws a front kick aimed at Harris's knee but Harris avoids it well.
Rutger throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris throws a body kick that misses.
Harris is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutger throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Rutger misses the body punch
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Rutger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harris jabs at Rutger's body.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
Harris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harris takes one on the button.
Rutger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Rutger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Harris.
Harris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crunch! Rutger slams his shin into Harris's torso.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Raven Harris's cut is getting worse.
Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutger circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
Rutger fakes the leg kick and cracks Harris in the body.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutger takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Rutger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutger connects with a body shot.
Rutger feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
A jab from Rutger does it's job there.
Rutger with the inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris walks into a straight right hand from Rutger.
Rutger scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutger throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Harris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutger doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rufus Rutger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raven Harris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rutger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutger is looking to chop away at Harris's legs.
Harris swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutger misses with a kick to the body.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutger throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Rutger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris drops his hands momentarily and Rutger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harris drops his hands momentarily and Rutger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rutger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Jab, jab by Harris - just one landing.
Rutger swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Rutger drops Harris with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Harris looks back up at him and smiles so Rutger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Harris is rocked!#CUT2#Raven Harris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rutger throws an overhand right that drops Harris like a sack of potatoes! Rutger dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Rutger!
Rufus Rutger is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rufus Rutger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Raven Harris had this to say: 'I think it's time too..........narfle the Garthock!'.

Event: HZN 14 Bollomard v Leben
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Vrana ducks down to avoid it.
Vrana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vrana moves out of range of the strikes.
Vrana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutger is looking to slow Vrana down with leg kicks.
Vrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrana tries to move into range but Rutger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vrana throws out a powerful jab.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrana blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Vrana misses the target.
Vrana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Vrana moves away and avoids it.
Rutger missing with a left hand there. Vrana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vrana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutger. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vrana moves away from the strike by Rutger.
Vrana moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Rutger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vrana lands with a right hand.
Rutger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger lands a slapping body shot.
Rutger with a jab.
Rutger scores with a leg kick.
Rutger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vrana.
Rutger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vrana counters with a good low kick that Rutger was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Vrana.
Vrana misses with a wild body shot.
Vrana blocks a jab.
Vrana moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger misses with a looping left.
Rutger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rutger shoots in and drives through. Vrana sprawls well.
Vrana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Rutger.
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Vrana, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Rutger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Vrana - just one landing.
Good work by Vrana as he checks the leg kick.
Rutger misses with a lunging right hand
and Vrana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vrana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vrana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vrana connects with a body shot that sends Rutger's belly button to the back.
Rutger misses with a body shot.
Rutger throws the kick towards the body but Vrana avoids it.
Vrana scores with a jab. Rutger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rutger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vrana momentarily.
Vrana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vrana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vrana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Vrana avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Vrana thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vrana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rutger moves away from the strike by Vrana.
Vrana blocks a jab.
Rutger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vrana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vrana misses with a hook
enabling Rutger to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Vrana is rocked!
Vrana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh Vrana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrana is breathing heavily.
Rutger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutger knocks out Vrana with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Rutger before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Rutger picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rufus Rutger!
A relieved looking Rufus Rutger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 223: Williams v Matikainen
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Rutger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magrath. Magrath obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Magrath's head but Magrath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Rutger backs away, Magrath returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magrath looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutger moves away from the strike by Magrath.
Rutger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rutger throws a sloppy body shot
and Magrath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Magrath appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magrath misses with a wild body shot.
Magrath is looking to land body kicks.
Magrath lands with a hook. Rutger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Rutger.
Magrath connects with a body shot.
Magrath scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath throws a low kick but Rutger avoids it.
Magrath lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magrath misses with a straight right.
Rutger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
Magrath looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rutger moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Rutger misses with a hook.
Magrath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Rutger slips under a jab from Magrath.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Rutger slips the punch.
Rutger swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
Rutger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
Rutger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magrath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Magrath throws a low kick but Rutger moves out of range easily.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Magrath is looking to slow Rutger down with leg kicks.
A jab from Rutger finds it's way through Magrath's defenses.
Magrath staying out of range there.
Magrath throws a hook but Rutger avoids it easily.
Rutger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. Magrath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutger thuds a left hand into Magrath's body.
Rutger slips a jab from Magrath.
Rutger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Rutger throws a leg kick
letting Magrath counter with a right hand.
Magrath moves out of range as Rutger strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger misses with a lunging right hand
and Magrath counters with an outside leg kick.
Magrath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Nice defenses there by Rutger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutger! But no joy.
Rutger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
Magrath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
Magrath takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magrath moves forwards but Rutger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magrath staying out of range there.
Rutger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Magrath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutger.
Magrath swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magrath lands a glancing blow to the side of Rutger's head.#T3#
Rutger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
Rutger is trying to counter with his kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
Magrath throws a hook but Rutger avoids it easily.
Rutger lands a slapping body shot.
Magrath works the jab nicely.
Rutger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magrath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magrath is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magrath lands with a cross.
Rutger moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magrath throws out the jab.
Magrath misses with a hook
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath cracks a nice hook into Rutger's ribs.#T4#
Magrath blocks a jab.
Rutger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Magrath avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Magrath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger lands a jab to the nose.
Rutger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magrath's head backwards.
Rutger punishes Magrath's body with a nice straight punch.
Magrath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magrath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magrath is looking to counter punch.
Magrath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rutger's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magrath.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magrath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutger's hands.
Nice body punch from Rutger.
Rutger throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Magrath to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Magrath is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magrath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
Rutger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutger swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Magrath misses its target.
Magrath with the inside leg kick.
Rutger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magrath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Magrath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magrath walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magrath on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magrath lands with a hook. Rutger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magrath looks to land a left hand but Rutger moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Magrath misses with a right hand
enabling Rutger to counter with a crisp jab.
Magrath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutger.
Rutger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magrath misses with a hook. Rutger ducked under it nicely.
Rutger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magrath lunges at Rutger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rutger's hand.
Rutger jabs Magrath right on the nose. Magrath blinks but takes it well.
Magrath misses with a straight left.
Magrath throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
Magrath looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutger throws a push kick but Magrath slaps the foot to one side.
Rutger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaxon Magrath is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutger blocks a leg kick.
Magrath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magrath throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magrath under the eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magrath 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 Rutger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutger throws an off balance right hand
and Magrath counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Magrath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the body from Rutger misses
and Magrath counters with a nice leg kick.
Magrath throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
Rutger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Magrath makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magrath's head backwards.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magrath throws out the jab.
Magrath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutger 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.
Magrath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magrath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Rutger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magrath. Magrath obviously looking to wear him down.
Magrath cracks Rutger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rutger misses with an uppercut.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath walks into a straight right hand from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
Magrath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath moves out of range as Rutger strikes.
Rutger takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Rutger thows a leg kick but Magrath checks it
and Magrath counters with a straight right hand.
Rutger looks to throw the jab but Magrath is out of range.
Rutger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magrath.
Magrath is looking to counter punch.
Rutger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Rutger takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Rutger.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Magrath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magrath scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magrath cracks Rutger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rutger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutger misses with a straight left.
Magrath lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rutger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutger throws a solid leg kick but Magrath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutger.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magrath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magrath looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magrath is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magrath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
Magrath misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rutger slips a straight right by Magrath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Magrath dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Magrath on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rutger pushes Magrath away with a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Rutger.
Rutger scores with a jab to the head.
Rutger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutger throws an off balance right hand
and Magrath counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Rutger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutger walks into a jab.
Rutger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magrath swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutger's sensitive parts.
Magrath looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
Magrath lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutger scores with a jab.
Rutger throws a hook but Magrath avoids it easily.
Magrath slips under a jab from Rutger.#T1#
Magrath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Magrath here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Magrath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Magrath.
Rutger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good exchange - Magrath coming out on top.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutger lands with a good body shot.
Rutger lands a body shot.
Rutger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magrath.
Rutger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magrath counters with an inside leg kick.
Magrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Magrath.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutger! But no joy.
Magrath moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magrath moves away from the strike by Rutger.
Rutger looks to land a right hand but Magrath moved out of range.#T2#
Rutger takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magrath.
Rutger throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magrath can pounce on him.
Rutger misses with an uppercut.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Magrath ducks down to avoid it.
Magrath scores with a nice head shot.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
A lazy left from Magrath finds it's target.
Rutger throws a hook but Magrath avoids it easily.
Magrath lands a body shot.
Magrath just misses with a punch to the body.
Magrath scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutger looks to throw a body kick
and Magrath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magrath scores with a leg kick.
Magrath misses with a hook
and Rutger counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Magrath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magrath tries a low kick but Rutger avoids it.
Rutger misses with a leg kick
and Magrath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutger scores with a sloppy right hand. Magrath should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Jaxon Magrath has been cut.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Magrath throws a hook but Rutger blocks it.
Magrath on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magrath throws a push kick but Rutger slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Rutger misses its intended target.
Rutger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magrath lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Rutger misses.
Magrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magrath feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rutgers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Magrath misses with a body shot
and Rutger counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger misses with a body punch
and Magrath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutger throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
As Rutger backs away, Magrath returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Magrath tenderised Rutger's leg. Rutger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magrath is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses
and Magrath counters with a low kick, right behind Rutger 's knee.
A low kick from Rutger is predictable there
and Magrath counters with a thumping low kick.
Rutger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Rutger misses with a right hand
and Magrath counters with a slapping leg kick.
Magrath lands with a right hand.
Rutger swings widly with a right hand
and Magrath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magrath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
Rutger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutger takes a shot right to the bread basket.

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

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

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

Event: WVT 218: Matikainen v Cheese
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Rutger sprawls well.
Rutger cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rutger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rutger throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutger.
Rutger stuffs the takedown.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutger connects with a leg kick.
Rutger tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutger dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rutger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie lands the left hand.#T1#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rutger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rufus Rutger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutger scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Rutger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Rutger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutger scores with a leg kick.
Rutger blocks a jab.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Rutger leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutger! But no joy.
Rutger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
Gracie throws a hook but Rutger avoids it easily.#TD#
Gracie 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.
Rutger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rutger pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie won't allow Rutger to sweep him here.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie postures up in Rutger's guard and throws a big left but Rutger blocks it.
Gracie distracts Rutger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Rutger is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rutger trying to control the position here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rutger is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Rutger's head.
Rutger wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rutger misses with a right hand
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Rutger lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rutger is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Rutger taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Rutger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rutger trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Rutger is working away.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rutger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rutger's thigh. Rutger counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rutger trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie trying to control but Rutger is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rufus Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Rutger cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutger. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looks for the body kick but Rutger saw that one coming.
Gracie slips a straight right by Rutger.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutger with the inside leg kick.
Rutger with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rufus Rutger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rutger sprawls well. Rutger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rutger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutger. Rutger obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutger sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rutger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rutger clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from Rutger tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie swinging wildly here. #T1#
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutger scores with a leg kick.
Rutger keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutger can pounce on him.
Rutger throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutger. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutger's waist but Rutger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutger.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutger. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Rutger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a straight left. #T2#
Rutger thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Rutger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rutger connects with a leg kick.
Rutger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Rutger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rutger lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutger.
Rutger takes one on the button.#T3#
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie defending well as Rutger loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Rutger lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutger scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Rutger. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab by Gracie.
Rutger scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutger cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie slips under a jab from Rutger.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab. #T4#
Rutger lands a jab.
Rutger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Rutger looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Rutger connects with a leg kick.
Rutger misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutger cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie tests Rutger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutger throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutger finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Rutger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rutger 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rufus Rutger!
Rufus Rutger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 205: Bang v Jukola
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Rutger scores with a nice head shot.
Rutger swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Rutger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutger slips a jab from Luciano.#KD2#
Rutger lands a big uppercut and Luciano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Luciano looks OK. Rutger waves Luciano back to his feet!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutger slips under a jab from Luciano.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luciano connects with a jab.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
Rutger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutger lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Luciano - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Rutger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rufus Rutger!
Our winner, Rufus Rutger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 197: Dracul v Minoru
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Crawley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crawley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutger keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crawley takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutger misses the target.
Crawley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
Billy Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawley lands a head kick! #T1#
Rutger swats away the attempt to clinch by Crawley.
Crawley misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutger misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crawley.
Crawley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crawley lands a front kick.
Crawley missing with a left hand there. Rutger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A nice combination there by Crawley. #CUT2#It looks like Rufus Rutger has been cut.
Rutger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crawley misses with a wild body shot.
Rutger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crawley looks to land a right hand but Rutger moved out of range.
Crawley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rutger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawley thinking.
Crawley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawley misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Crawley lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutger.
Crawley scores with a body shot.
Crawley connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crawley wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Rutger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Crawley misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Rutger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crawley.
Crawley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rutger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawley thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Crawley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus Rutger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Crawley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crawley slips under a jab from Rutger.
Crawley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutger.
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses
and Crawley counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Crawley gets a clinch.
Crawley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Crawley fails to land.
Crawley lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger stalls.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crawley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rutger fails to land.
Crawley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawley lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Rutger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger blocks a body shot from Crawley.
Crawley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Rutger.
Rutger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crawley.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Crawley lands a left hand.
Rutger scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawley.
Crawley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutger blocks an uppercut.
Crawley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rutger fails to land.
Crawley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutger misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crawley.
Crawley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutger's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Crawley throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Rutger as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger looking to slow down the pace here.
Rutger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutger.
Rutger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Crawley.
Crawley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawley.
Crawley swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawley has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Rutger misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Crawley trying to control the position but instead, Rutger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crawley into the cage.
Crawley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Crawley fails to land.
Crawley misses with the head strike.
Crawley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutger's elbow.
Crawley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutger has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Crawley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crawley misses with a head kick.
Crawley lands with an uppercut that bounces Rutger off the cage and back into range.
Rutger looks to throw the jab but Crawley is out of range. #T4#
Rutger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crawley counters with a nice body shot.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Crawley moves away and avoids it.
Crawley scores with a one two! Rutger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crawley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crawley cracks Rutger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crawley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutger scores with a sloppy right hand. Crawley should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Crawley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rufus Rutger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rutger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crawley can pounce on him.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crawley fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutger keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crawley cracks Rutger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Crawley ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger looks to land a left hand but Crawley moved out of range nicely.
Crawley is looking for the big counter here.
Rutger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Rutger keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Rutger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutger misses the target.
Crawley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Rutger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crawley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crawley fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutger misses the target.
Crawley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutger. #T2#
Rutger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crawley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rutger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crawley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crawley misses the shot to the body.
Crawley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutger is looking to counter punch.
Billy Crawley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Crawley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutger.
Rutger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rutger throws the left hand but Crawley avoids the punch easily.
Rutger lands a head shot.#CL2#
Crawley forces Rutger back against the cage and clinches.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Rutger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawley works on Rutger's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Crawley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutger's elbow.
Rutger has a couple of punches blocked by Crawley.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Rutger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crawleys head. #BC2#
Crawley breaks from the clinch.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawley's corner calls for a 1-2. Crawley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crawley missing with a left hand there. Rutger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawley scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 182: Le Franc v Creed
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
Briggs moves into the clinch.
Briggs tries a body shot but Rutger blocks it.
A short right from Briggs on the inside. #BC#
Briggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Briggs scores with a four punch combination!
Briggs misses with the combination.
It seemed like Rutger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Briggs misses with a leg kick
enabling Rutger to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Briggs misses with a body shot
and Rutger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.
Briggs sets himself, and Rutger steps forward looking for the clinch! Briggs avoids it this time.
Briggs lands with a hook. Rutger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Briggs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Rufus Rutger has been cut.
Briggs misses with a hook
and Rutger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Rutger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutger.#T1#
Briggs misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Rutger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Rutger tries to keep at a distance but Briggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutger lands a right hand.
Briggs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rutger avoids the elbow strike from Briggs, against the cage.
Briggs gets through Rutger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Briggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutger controls his hands.
Briggs misses with a body punch.
Briggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Briggs misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Briggs.
Briggs blocking some punches.
Briggs lands a damaging elbow.
Rutger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Briggs as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Briggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Briggs misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Briggs misses with a right hand
and Rutger counters with a nice uppercut.
Rufus Rutger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Briggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Macka Briggs's cut is getting worse.
Briggs throws a sloppy body shot
and Rutger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Briggs thinking.
Briggs drops his hands momentarily and Rutger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Briggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Briggs motions for Rutger to come forward. Briggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Briggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
Briggs just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Briggs clinches up with Rutger and pushes him back against the cage.
Briggs wants a takedown but no success here.
Rutger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Briggs backwards. #BC2#
Rutger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Briggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutger's waist but Rutger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Briggs off to one side.
Rutger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macka Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Briggs swings widly with a right hand
and Rutger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Briggs misses the body punch
and Rutger counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Briggs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rutger to the mat! Rutger manages to get full guard.
Rutger is wriggling around but Briggs manages to pass to half guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Rutger tries to kick Briggs off but Briggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Briggs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Briggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutger has wrist control.
Briggs wants to pass the guard but Rutger is keeping the position.
Rutger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Briggs with a nice head shot there.
Briggs preventing the sweep.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macka Briggs dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Briggs shoots in and gets a takedown into Rutger's guard.
Briggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Briggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutger can do to turn this around?
Briggs wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Briggs postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs being controlled here momentarily.
Briggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutger is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rutger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Briggs's guard. #REVB#
Briggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Briggs trying to control the position.
Briggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rutger manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rutger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Rutger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Briggs controls the pace.
Briggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rutger managing to control the position.
Rutger wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutger controlling Briggs's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rutger working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Briggs lands a body shot.
Briggs has his takedown stuffed
and Rutger counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Briggs. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Rutger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Briggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
Macka Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briggs throws a low kick, looking for Rutger's leg but Rutger calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutger! But no joy.
Briggs shoots for a takedown but Rutger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Rutger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Briggs.
A countering left hand to the body from Rutger misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macka Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Briggs misses with a leg kick
and Rutger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutger connects with a right hand. Briggs shakes it off.#CUT2#Macka Briggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Briggs connects with a body shot.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutger tries to counter with a clinch but Briggs shakes him off and moves away.
Briggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from Briggs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Briggs here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutger blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macka Briggs dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Briggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutger circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutger! But no joy.
Briggs lands a jab to Rutger's midsection.
Rutger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Rutger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Briggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutger doesn't seem phased though.
Rutger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rutger counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Briggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Briggs has his takedown stuffed
and Rutger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Briggs throws a series of punches but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger throws out a counter right but Briggs avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Briggs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Briggs showed some decent athleticism there.
Briggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Rutger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rutger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Briggs scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Briggs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Briggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rutger tries to kick Briggs off but Briggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Briggs trying to pass the guard but Rutger defending well.
Briggs working the head and body with strikes.
Briggs is trying to control. Rutger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rutger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutger tries to kick Briggs off but Briggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Briggs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Rutger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Briggs distracts Rutger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Briggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutger has wrist control.
Briggs throwing strikes but missing.
Rutger can't keep his opponent in guard - Briggs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Briggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rutger is staying active underneath Briggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Briggs trying to pass the guard but Rutger defending well.
Rutger trying to control here.
Rutger gets back to full guard.
Briggs trying to move into half guard but instead Rutger has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Rutger wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briggs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rutger manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macka Briggs!
A victorious Macka Briggs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 175: Thibbs Jr v Le Franc
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Rutger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Philippe lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Rutger.
Rutger throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Philippe counter with a right hand.
Rutger looks to land a body kick but Philippe moved away.
Philippe throwing a counter right hand but Rutger manages to avoid it.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Philippe lands a head shot.
Rutger misses with a lunging right hand
and Philippe counters with a one-two to the body.
Philippe throws a series of punches but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Rutger misses.
Philippe throwing a counter right hand but Rutger manages to avoid it.
Rutger misses with a straight right.
Rutger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Philippe.
Philippe throws a head kick that Rutger semi-blocks.
Rutger throws out a loose jab but Philippe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Philippe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Philippe throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Philippe misses with a hook
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Philippe misses.
Rutger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and Philippe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Philippe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger connects with a looping right hand.
Rutger misses with a hook. Philippe ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Philippe misses the target.
Philippe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutger moves away from the strike by Philippe.
Rutger 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.
Philippe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rutger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philippe throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
Rutger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Philippe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
Rutger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Philippe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Philippe scores with a hook to the body. Rutger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Philippe slips a straight right by Rutger.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Philippe moves out of range as Rutger strikes.
Philippe is looking to counter punch.
Philippe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#Peguero Jean Philippe's cut is getting worse.
Rutger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Philippe counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philippe was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and Philippe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Philippe throws a wild body kick that Rutger sees coming a mile off.
Rutger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rutger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Philippe counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Rutger is predictable there
and Philippe counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Philippe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutger loads up on a big right hand but Philippe slips the punch.
Philippe thuds a left hand into Rutger's body.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and Philippe counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Philippe lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Rutger misses
and Philippe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Rutger is rocked!
Philippe darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rutger's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Philippe before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peguero Jean Philippe!
Peguero Jean Philippe very nearly forgot to thank Pound Town INC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WVT 169: Fabinho v Rutger
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fabinho.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Rutger.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Fabinho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rutger's guard.
Fabinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutger pulls Fabinho in close to his closed guard and prevents Fabinho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fabinho with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Rutger is keeping the position.
Fabinho scoring with some ground and pound.
Fabinho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rutger keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
Rutger wants to stand up but Fabinho is controlling him.
Fabinho postures up.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutger pulls Fabinho in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Fabinho drops back looking for a leg! Rutger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rutger manages to kick Fabinho off! Fabinho jumps back into Rutger's guard.
Fabinho postures up in Rutger's guard and throws a big left but Rutger blocks it.
Rutger pulls Fabinho in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Rutger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fabinho in his tracks.
Fabinho lands with a right hand.
Good exchange - Rutger coming out on top.
Rutger looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutger misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutger throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Rutger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fabinho wants to pass to mount but Rutger is defending the position. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Fabinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rutger is just riding it out for now. Fabinho eventually gives up the hold.
Fabinho tries to pass to full mount but Rutger defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fabinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rutger connects with a right hand. Fabinho shakes it off.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutger throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
Fabinho seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fabinho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Fabinho scores with a takedown into Rutger's guard.
Fabinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutger is keeping the position for now.
Rutger looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Fabinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rutger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Rutger is keeping the position.
Rutger has Fabinho pulled in close to control his posture.
Rutger is looking to sweep but instead, Fabinho has passed into half guard.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Rutger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fabinho with the ground and pound but Rutger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho postures up.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Rutger wants to sweep here but Fabinho controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho slips a straight right by Rutger.
Fabinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rutger scores with a nice strike.
Rutger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fabinho.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rufus Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Fabinho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rutger defends well and Fabinho ends up having to push Rutger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fabinho looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho jumps guard but Rutger stands there with Fabinho around his waist. Fabinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fabinho lands with a short shot to the head.
Fabinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger stalls.
Fabinho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fabinho.
Rutger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fabinho looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Rutger.
Rutger stalling in the clinch.
Rutger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rutger.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger lands with a short shot to the head.
Fabinho scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Rutger.
Fabinho working aggressively here.
Rutger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutger lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Fabinho has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rutger is trying to keep an underhook but Fabinho manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rutger is looking to get back to is feet but Fabinho passes into side control.
Fabinho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rutger is looking for a sweep.
Rutger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
An elbow from Fabinho crashes against the mat.
Fabinho taking a break here but Rutger is having none of it and regains half guard.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutger gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Rutger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fabinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fabinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutger defends it nicely.
Rutger lands with a straight right. Fabinho didn't see that one coming.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fabinho.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it.
Rutger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutger swivels and escapes.
Rutger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rutger misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rutger!
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Fabinho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fabinho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rutger down.
Fabinho working the ground and pound.
Fabinho throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fabinho working away.
Fabinho working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Fabinho is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rutger is trying to escape and Fabinho transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rutger is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fabinho! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Fabinho!
After winning the bout, Roberto Fabinho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 155: Ihantala v Biscuit
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Rutger checks a leg kick nicely.
Potku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger swinging wildly here.
Potku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rutger defends it well.
Rutger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rutger throws a lazy uppercut
and Potku counters with a stiff right hand.
Potku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Potku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Potku misses the target.
Potku lands an overhand right.
Potku tries to clinch but Rutger is having none of it.
Potku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Potku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Potku shoots in and gets a takedown into Rutger's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potku wants to pass the guard but Rutger is keeping the position.
Rutger pulls Potku in to control the position.
Rutger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Potku is trying to control the position but Rutger postures up.
Rutger pushing down on Potku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Potku is not content to let Rutger control the position.#SUB2#
Potku looking for submissions off his back.
Potku is positioning himself well to prevent Rutger advancing to mount.
Rutger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Potku has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rutger escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rutger!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Potku is looking for a sweep.
Potku looking for a sweep but Rutger has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Potku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Potku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rutger looking to ground and pound but Potku is blocking nicely.
Potku is trying to reverse the position but instead Rutger has taken his back - oops!#T3#
Rutger trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Potku doesn't escape.
Rutger not allowing Potku to control his hands.
Rutger is hanging on to Potku's back as he tries to escape.
Rutger doesn't have the hooks in and Potku manages to turn into his guard.
Potku passes into half guard.
Potku works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Potku with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Potku wants to control but instead Rutger manages to regain half guard.
Potku trying to control from Rutger's half guard. Rutger has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rutger keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully.
Rutger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Potku stopping the sweep attempt from Rutger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Potku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Potku misses with a hook.
Potku scores with a decent looking hook.
Potku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutger. Rutger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Potku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rutger lands a head shot.
Rutger works Potku's body with a nice hook.
Rutger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutger throws a series of strikes that have Potku backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Rutger cracks Potku with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rutger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Potku to stand back up!#ROC#Potku is rocked!
Rutger feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Potku crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rufus Rutger!
Our winner, Rufus Rutger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 146: Sector v Simon
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Rutger looks to move away, Mein Armbach throws a big counter combo but Rutger just gets out of the way.
Mein Armbach tests Rutger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutger lands an overhand right.
Rutger scores with a decent looking hook.
Mein Armbach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rutger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rutger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Rutger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mein Armbach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Rutger lands a left and a right that send Mein Armbach crashing to the mat, dazed. Rutger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Mein Armbach is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bender Mein Armbach has been cut.
Rutger digs a good hook to Mein Armbach's body.
Oh Mein Armbach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutger throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Rutger connects with a body shot that sends Mein Armbach's belly button to the back.
Mein Armbach seems to have got his legs back now.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Mein Armbach there.#KD2#
Rutger sends Mein Armbach crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rutger is motioning to the referee to let Mein Armbach up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rutger pounces like a tiger and cracks Mein Armbach with a vicious hook! Mein Armbach is down but not out! Rutger follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rufus Rutger!
A very excited looking Rufus Rutger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 135: Machado v Mahogany
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Hell swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Hell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutger misses with a straight left.
Hell feints the counter takedown.
Hell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hell throws a leg kick that misses.
Hell throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
Hell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutger.
Rutger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutger throws a right hand that Hell ducks under and follows up with a left that Hell also avoids with ease.
Rutger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
Rutger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hell.
Rutger moves forwards but Hell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hell throws a big shot that misses.
Rutger throwing a counter right hand but Hell manages to avoid it.#T1#
Rutger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Rutger - just one landing.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and Hell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hell lands an overhand right.
Hell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rutger scores with a jab to the body.
Rutger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hell manages to avoid it.
Hell throws out a leg kick but Rutger moves out of range and Hell only half commits.
Rutger lands a nice hook to Hell's body. Hell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hell cracks Rutger with an open hand slap.
Rutger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hell in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Robbie Hell has been cut.
Hell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Hell.
Hell looks to land a left hand but Rutger moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rutger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2##KD#
Rutger drops Hell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hell looks back up at him and smiles so Rutger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hell is rocked!
Hell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hell is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutger finish him?
Rutger drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hell's head, knocking him out cold! Rutger is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rufus Rutger!
Rufus Rutger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Robbie Hell was interviewed post fight and said 'Akkor is ï¿½n vagyok a legjobb! :)'.

Event: WVT 130: Account v Peterson
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
Rutger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaire is looking to counter punch.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutger misses with a looping left.
Rutger moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutger slips under a jab from Zaire.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Zaire - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire sizes up Rutger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rutger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A clash of legs there as Rutger blocks the low kick.
Rutger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Rutger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rutger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaire. Zaire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zaire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutger's head backwards.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Rutger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaire under the eye.
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!
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Rutger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Zaire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaire connects with a right hand. Rutger shakes it off.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Rutger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zaire.
Rutger throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutger.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Rutger. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Rutger connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
Rutger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Rutger misses.
Rutger lands a right hook to the body.
Rutger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Zaire slips a straight right by Rutger.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Zaire lands a head shot.#CL#
Zaire drives through and clinches with Rutger against the cage.
Rutger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutger misses with some punches.
Rutger blocking some punches.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Rutger being controlled against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutger. #T4#
Rutger is looking to control Zaire's arms but Zaire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutger has his back to the cage.
Zaire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger gets through Zaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Zaire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutger's brow.
Rutger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zaire up against the cage.
Zaire scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Zaire lands a left hand.
Zaire blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rufus Rutger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No joy there for Zaire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Rutger counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger connects with a body shot.
Zaire works the jab nicely.
Rutger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Rutger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaire doesn't seem phased though.
Rutger misses the body punch
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutger's hands.
Rutger blocks a jab.#T1#
Rutger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutger scores with a hook.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Rutger coming out on top.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Rutger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Zaire instigates a clinch.
Rutger just leaning against Zaire, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Rutger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutger.
Zaire taking a breather.
Abdullah Zaire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutgers head. #BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch.
Zaire tests Rutger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutger cracks Zaire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaire connects with a single shot there.
Rutger throws a lazy head kick
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Zaire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Rufus Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
Rutger lands a slapping body shot.
Rutger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire dodges the punch combination from Rutger.
Zaire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Zaire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutger to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire lands the left hand.
Zaire walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutger cracks Zaire with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zaire falls to his knees and Rutger 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 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Rutger!
An out of breath Rufus Rutger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 121: Machado v Simone 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Voin takes one on the button.
Rutger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Zima Voin has been cut.
Voin gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rutger gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Voin is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Rutger!
After winning the bout, Rufus Rutger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 111: Ryoto v Surianglek
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Blikstein unleashes a big counter combination but Rutger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutger misses with an uppercut.
Blikstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rutger defends it well.
A jab from Rutger misses.
Rutger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blikstein in his tracks.
A low kick lands for Rutger.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blikstein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rutger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blikstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blikstein momentarily.
Blikstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Rutger.
Rutger thows a leg kick but Blikstein checks it
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Rutger moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Blikstein. #T1#
Blikstein has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Blikstein is trying to break free.
Rutger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blikstein backwards.
Blikstein taking a breather.
Blikstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Blikstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Rutger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rutger.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Rutger moves into range and clinches up with Blikstein.
Rutger stalling against the cage.
Blikstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutger controls his hands.
Rutger tries a body shot but Blikstein blocks it.
A body shot lands from Blikstein.
Blikstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Blikstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutger.
Rutger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Blikstein breaks from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blikstein 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Blikstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Blikstein unleashes a big counter combination but Rutger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rufus Rutger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutger throws a leg kick
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Blikstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.
Blikstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rutger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Blikstein moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Rutger scores with a decent looking hook.
Blikstein takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Rutger. Beautiful body shot.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Rutger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blikstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blikstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutger misses with a straight right.
Rutger lands a lovely overhand right.
Blikstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger. #TD2#
Blikstein looking to score a takedown here. Rutger is defending well but Blikstein drives through and ends up in Rutger's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blikstein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Blikstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutger is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up.
Rutger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blikstein sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blikstein lands a couple of elbows.
Blikstein wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Rutger blocks nicely.
Blikstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Rutger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Blikstein lands a body shot.
Rutger throws out a leg kick but Blikstein moves out of range and Rutger only half commits.
Blikstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blikstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
A little jabbing left from Blikstein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutger throws a leg kick which misses Blikstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Blikstein tries to avoid it.
Rutger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, jab by Rutger - just one landing.
Blikstein shoots and misses
and Blikstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutger throws a right hand that Blikstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Blikstein also avoids with ease.
Rutger cracks Blikstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Blikstein dives in and scores a takedown into Rutger's guard.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blikstein can do to turn this around?
Blikstein chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Blikstein postures up in Rutger's guard and throws a big left but Rutger blocks it.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
Rutger keeping full guard, as Blikstein tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blikstein wants to pass the guard but Rutger is keeping the position.
Rutger looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutger, not yet.
Rutger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blikstein.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutger's head.
Blikstein throwing strikes but missing.
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blikstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rutger misses with a jab to the body
and Blikstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and Blikstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blikstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rutger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blikstein momentarily.
Blikstein slips under a jab from Rutger.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Rutger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutger works Blikstein's body with a nice hook.
Rutger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutger stalks Blikstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blikstein's face. Blikstein staggers backwards, shaken.
Rutger misses with a looping left.
Blikstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rutger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger stuffs the takedown.
Rufus Rutger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Blikstein.
Rutger misses the jab.
Blikstein slips a jab from Rutger.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Rutger throws out a loose jab but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger misses with a hook.
Blikstein throws a fast counter high kick but Rutger manages to duck under it in time.
Jab from Rutger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutger throws a hook but Blikstein blocks it.
Blikstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blikstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rutger defends it well.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Rutger tries to sprawl but Blikstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blikstein thows a huge punch but Rutger dodges it nicely.
Blikstein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rutger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Rutger dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutger throws a right hand that misses
and Blikstein counters with a straight right hand.
Blikstein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rutger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Rutger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses.
Rutger throws a right and a left that Blikstein avoids nicely. #TD2#
Blikstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rutger sprawls well initially but Blikstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blikstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rutger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Blikstein there.
Rutger pushes Blikstein off looking to stand but Blikstein dives back in and keeps control.
Blikstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rutger defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blikstein connects with a nice short shot to Rutger's temple. #T1#
Blikstein is looking to take a break and control but Rutger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paulo Blikstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blikstein trying to control from half guard but Rutger is working away.
Blikstein stalling away here and it's allowed Rutger to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Rutger blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein is in close to Rutger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blikstein wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rutger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rutger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Blikstein counters with a nice right hand that sends Rutger toppling to the canvas! Rutger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blikstein finish him?!#ROC2#Rutger is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blikstein counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Blikstein!

Event: WVT 101: Corassa v Takahashi
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Rutger shoots and misses
and Cubbedge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutger throws a right hand that misses
and Rutger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cubbedge misses with a shot to the body
and Rutger counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutger thuds a left hand into Cubbedge 's body.
Rutger loads up on a big right hand but Cubbedge slips the punch.
Rutger connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Cubbedge 's shoulder, as Cubbedge tries to avoid the shot.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Cubbedge 's head but Cubbedge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cubbedge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rutger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge . Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cubbedge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Rutger lands with a straight right. Cubbedge didn't see that one coming.
Rutger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutger moves out of range as Cubbedge strikes.
A slow jab from Rutger misses its intended target.
Cubbedge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutger is pawing at Cubbedge , trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Cubbedge 's nose. Cubbedge is badly hurt! Rutger pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Cubbedge tries desperately to hold on but Rutger is relentless in his assault! As Cubbedge receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Rutger away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Rutger!
An out of breath Rufus Rutger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 184 Pinkman vs Bogachev
Date: Apr 12, 2023

#R1#
Ruyjini just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruyjini just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger throwing a counter right hand but Ruyjini manages to avoid it.
Ruyjini throws a jab when Rutger was well out of range.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutger throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Ki Ruyjini has been cut.
Rutger scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutger.
That kick from Ruyjini tenderised Rutger's leg. Rutger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruyjini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutger. Rutger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruyjini lands with a shot to the body.
Rutger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Rutger moves away from the strike by Ruyjini.
Ruyjini misses with an uppercut. Rutger saw that one coming.
Rutger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruyjini looks for the body kick but Rutger saw that one coming.
As Ruyjini looks to move away, Rutger throws a big counter combo but Ruyjini just gets out of the way.
Ruyjini jabs Rutger right on the nose. Rutger blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutger pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Rutger misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruyjini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutger throws a series of punches but Ruyjini moves out of range.
Ruyjini only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruyjini.
Nice cross by Rutger.
Rutger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruyjini's sensitive parts.
Rutger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Rutger.
Ruyjini misses with a looping left.
Rutger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutger looks to land a combination but Ruyjini avoids it well.
Donk. Ruyjini catches Rutger right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruyjini scores with a jab to the head.
Ruyjini lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Rutger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Rutger does no damage.
It seemed like Ruyjini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ruyjini - that will leave a mark!
Ruyjini goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rutger misses its target.
Ruyjini throws a head kick that misses.
Ruyjini lands with a shot to the body.
Rutger throws out a loose jab but Ruyjini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruyjini throws out a counter right but Rutger avoids it with no problem.
Rutger tries to land a body kick
and Ruyjini counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick from Rutger lands but Ruyjini takes it in his stride.
Ruyjini explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Rutger.
Ruyjini lands with a right hand.
Ruyjini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruyjini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Rutger blocks the low kick.#T3#
Rutger defending well as Ruyjini loads up on a big left hand.
Ruyjini moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruyjini misses the target.
Ruyjini misses with a kick to the body
and Rutger counters with a left to the body.
Rutger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Ruyjini does it's job there.
Ruyjini jabs Rutger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rutger doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruyjini circles away.
Ruyjini lands with a cross.
Ruyjini throws the kick towards the body but Rutger avoids it.
It looked like Rutger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruyjini misses with an uppercut.
Ruyjini is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rutger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ruyjini avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Rutger checks a leg kick.
Ruyjini has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ruyjini.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruyjini misses with a hook. Rutger ducked under it nicely.
Ruyjini scores with a head kick. Rutger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#Rutger is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ruyjini engages and cracks Rutger with a massive lead left hook - Rutger tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ruyjini is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ki Ruyjini!
A very excited looking Ki Ruyjini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 174 Kaupens vs Cabrera
Date: Mar 08, 2023

#R1#
Rutger loads up on a big right hand but Yuldashev slips the punch.
Rutger throws a sloppy head kick and Yuldashev moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yuldashev 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 Rutger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yuldashev throws a big shot that misses.
Rutger throws a big counter head kick but Yuldashev avoids it with no problem.
Yuldashev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Yuldashev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutger misses with the combination.
Yuldashev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rutger tries to bum rush Yuldashev with a series of wild strikes but Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev avoids the head kick by Rutger.
Yuldashev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger throws a head kick that half lands.
Yuldashev throws a body kick that misses.
Yuldashev with a nice cross.
A jab from Yuldashev misses. #T1#
Rutger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yuldashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuldashev.
Rutger misses with an uppercut
letting Yuldashev counter with a right hand.
Yuldashev tries to clinch up but Rutger circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yuldashev is looking to slow Rutger down with leg kicks.
Rutger throws a sloppy head kick and Yuldashev moves out of range easily.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev.
Rutger tries to bum rush Yuldashev with a series of wild strikes but Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Yuldashev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Rutger fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yuldashev tries to clinch but Rutger moves out of range. #T2#
Rutger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Rutger.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yuldashev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yuldashev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuldashev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuldashev backing away here, and Rutger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yuldashev throws out a powerful jab.
Rutger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutger misses with a double jab.
Yuldashev keeps Rutger at a distance using the push kick.
Yuldashev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yuldashev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3##CL#
Rutger tries to keep at a distance but Yuldashev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuldashev leaning against his opponent.
Yuldashev slows down the pace here.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuldashev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Rutger blocking some punches.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rutger throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rutger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yuldashev working aggressively here.
Yuldashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
A short right from Yuldashev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Rutger fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Rutger.
Yuldashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yuldashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev misses with some punches.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yuldashev lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Temirbek Yuldashev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuldashev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yuldashev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yuldashev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Rutger moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rutger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev working aggressively here.
Rutger working aggressively here.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Yuldashev controls the action.
Yuldashev misses with some punches.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuldashev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuldashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutger lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuldashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
Rutger tries to stall but Yuldashev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Rutger tries to work over Yuldashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Yuldashev on the inside.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutger lands a body shot. #T2#
Rutger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rutger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yuldashev.
Rutger scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutger.
Temirbek Yuldashev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutger scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev scores with a hook to the body.
Rutger misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutger.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutger controls his hands.
Rutger tries to stall but Yuldashev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rutger blocks an uppercut.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuldashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yuldashev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Rutger works on Yuldashev's body with a couple of short punches.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Rutger lands a shoulder strike.
Rutger controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutger tries a body shot but Yuldashev blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
Rutger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yuldashev can't find room to land a body shot as Rutger controls the action.
Yuldashev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Rutger lands a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
A head punch on the inside from Rutger fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger gets through Yuldashev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger blocks a body shot from Yuldashev.
Rutger lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Yuldashev slows down the pace here.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuldashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rufus Rutger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rutger tries to bum rush Yuldashev with a series of wild strikes but Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yuldashev is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rutger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutger. That's going to slow Yuldashev down.
Rutger swings for the body but Yuldashev moves out of range.
Yuldashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuldashev.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.
Yuldashev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger looks for the body kick but Yuldashev saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutger.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Yuldashev is looking to counter the offense by Rutger and move into the clinch.
Yuldashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.#T1#
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Yuldashev.
Rutger misses with a wild combination.
Rutger needs to keep his hands up - Yuldashev had a free shot at his head there.
Rutger misses with a wild combination.
Yuldashev misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutger. #CL2#
Rutger has closed the distance and engaged Yuldashev in a clinch.
Yuldashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Rutger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev has Rutger pressed against the cage, preventing Rutger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yuldashev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yuldashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yuldashev misses with the head strike.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger. #T3#
Rutger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Rutger lands a left hand.
Rutger lands with a right to the head.
Yuldashev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rutger blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuldashev.
A short right from Rutger.
Yuldashev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuldashev's elbow.
Yuldashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutger.
Rutger prevents a body shot from Yuldashev. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
The referee calls for Rutger to work.
Yuldashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yuldashev misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
Rutger throws a head punch that misses.
Rutger misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger is looking to control Yuldashev's arms but Yuldashev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutger has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Yuldashev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yuldashev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rufus Rutger.
I think Rutger 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Temirbek Yuldashev!
Temirbek Yuldashev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 4
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Norton scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rutger keeps the fight on the outside.
Norton checks a leg kick nicely.
Norton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutger throws a series of punches but Norton moves out of range.
Norton thinks about the counter body kick.
Rutger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rutger throws a head kick but Norton moves out of range.
Norton feints a counter leg kick.
Rutger throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Rutger looks to land a combination but Norton avoids it well.
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutger throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Norton forces Rutger back against the cage and clinches.
Norton prevents a body shot from Rutger.
Rutger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutger tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Rutger back against the cage. #T1#
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Rutger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton blocks a body shot from Rutger.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Norton blocks a body shot from Rutger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger. #T2#
Rutger misses with a body punch.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger misses with a body punch.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rutger working aggressively here.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action. #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Norton throws out a leg kick but Rutger moves out of range and Norton only half commits.
Norton tries to clinch there but Rutger circles away. #CL2#
Norton has managed to clinch.
Norton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rutger lands a shot to the body.
Norton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Norton blocks a body shot from Rutger. #T4#
Norton wants to break free but Rutger has control.
Nice body punch from Rutger.
Rutger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Norton blocks a body shot from Rutger.
Norton blocking some punches.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Rutger misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rutger has Norton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Norton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Rutger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Norton looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
Rutger feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Rutger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norton, pushing him back against the cage.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutger stalling in the clinch but Norton improves position.
Norton trying to control the position but instead, Rutger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norton into the cage.
Rutger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Norton up against the cage.
Come on Norton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rutger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norton can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rutger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norton trying to stall but Rutger improves his position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rufus Rutger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Rutger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
Rutger misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Rutger gets a clinch.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Rufus Rutger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Norton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rutger misses with some punches.
Rutger working aggressively here. #T3#
Norton wants to stall.
Norton tries to break the clinch but Rutger is controlling the position.
Rutger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Rutger.
A bit of stalling here from Norton.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rutger looking to slow down the pace here.
Rutger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Rutger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger tries to work over Norton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Norton blocking some punches.
Rutger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rutger stalling the fight.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutger blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Norton.
Rutger pushes Norton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Norton.
Norton slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Rutger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rutger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norton paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rutger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton being controlled against the cage.
Rutger stalling against the cage.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton misses with some punches.
Rutger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutger is trying to stall.
Norton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Rutger misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Norton.
Rutger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutger slows down the pace here.
Norton is looking to control Rutger's arms but Rutger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norton has his back to the cage.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Rutger.
Rutger misses with some punches.
Norton stalling in the clinch but Rutger improves position. #T2#
Norton leaning against his opponent.
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
Norton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutger tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Rutger back against the cage.
Rutger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rutger is leaning against Norton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rutger fails to land.
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rutger misses with a punch to the body.
Norton content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norton taking a breather.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger taking a breather.
Rufus Rutger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Rutger is trying to stall. #BC#
Rutger breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Rutger.
Norton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4##CL#
Norton tries to keep at a distance but Rutger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norton is trying to stall.
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rutger has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
Nice body punch from Rutger - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norton is trying to break the clinch but Rutger is controlling him.
Rutger throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norton.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 161 Magrath vs Mac Airt
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Andersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.
And Rutger responds with a good body kick, but Andersson manages to step out the way in time.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andersson lands a body shot. #TD#
Andersson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rutger to the ground. Andersson is now in Rutger's guard.
Rutger is pulling down on Andersson's head to control his posture.
Andersson postures up in Rutger's guard and throws a big left but Rutger blocks it.
Andersson is working Rutger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andersson 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.#SUB#
Andersson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rutger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andersson, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Andersson has his foot on Rutger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutger works his way back into a safe position though.
Andersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rutger is looking to stand up but Andersson won't let him. #T1##SUB#
Andersson looking for a triangle here. Rutger is fighting it but it looks tight! Andersson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rutger is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stefan Andersson!
Stefan Andersson gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2022

#R1##CL#
Rutger closes the distance and pushes Plax back into the cage.
Rutger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#It looks like Supa Plax has been cut.
Plax throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Plax taking a breather.
Plax throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Rutger scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Rutger.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutger avoids the elbow strike from Plax, against the cage.
Rutger cracks Plax with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Rutger.
Plax looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger lands with a left to the head.
Rutger dodges an elbow strike from Plax.
Rutger lands a shoulder strike.
Rutger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rutger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plax backwards. #ROC#Plax is rocked!
Rutger unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Plax! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rutger is unloading with more strikes now! Plax drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Rutger!
A relieved looking Rufus Rutger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 129
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Rutger avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunnarsson blocks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rutger checks a low kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Rutger throws a body kick.
Gunnarsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Rutger has closed the distance and engaged Gunnarsson in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gunnarsson fails to land.
Gunnarsson wants to break free but Rutger has control.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Rutger. #T1#
Gunnarsson jumps guard but Rutger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches. #BC#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Rutger misses with an uppercut.
Rutger lands with a right hand.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson takes one to the side of the head.
Rutger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson lands a jab to Rutger's midsection.#CL2#
Rutger darts in and clinches Gunnarsson up against the cage.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Rutger. #BC2#
Rutger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rutger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Gunnarsson misses its target.
A shot to the liver by Gunnarsson. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Rutger checks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rutger.
A punch combination from Rutger misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunnarsson. That snapped Rutger's head back.
Gunnarsson cracks Rutger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Gunnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Rutger as he checks the leg kick.
Rutger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gunnarsson with a nice calf kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Rutger cracks Gunnarsson with an open hand slap.
Gunnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutger counters with a good low kick that Gunnarsson was not able to check.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutger.
Rutger blocks a low kick nicely.
Rutger throws a big counter head kick but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice body kick.
Rutger avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson catches Rutger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutger blocks a jab.
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutger tries to move into range but Gunnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutger needs to keep his hands up - Gunnarsson had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Rutger avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
Rutger throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Rutger avoided it.
Rutger throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutger tries to clinch up
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Rutger avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rutger lands with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnarsson misses with a body kick.
Rutger feints and then cracks Gunnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gunnarsson down.
Rutger scores with a push kick.
Rutger misses with a looping left.
Rutger misses with a right hand
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rutger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Rutger staying out of range there.
Rutger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunnarssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rutger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Rutger wants to slow Gunnarsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Gunnarsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutger slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutger.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Gunnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutger.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger tries to counter with a clinch but Gunnarsson shakes him off and moves away.
Rutger scores with a body shot.
Rutger lands a glancing blow to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Gunnarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunnarsson throws the kick towards the body but Rutger avoids it.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson blocks the body kick.
Gunnarsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutger under the eye.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Rutger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Rutger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Rutger's belly button to the back.
Rutger avoids a kick to the body.
Rutger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunnarsson slips a straight right by Rutger.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutger lands with a cross.
Gunnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rutger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rutger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson is out of range.
It looked like Gunnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutger.
Rutger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gunnarsson. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Rutger rushes Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson is trying to force a seperation but Rutger has the dominant position.
Gunnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutger is looking to chop away at Gunnarsson's legs.
Gunnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunnarsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Good exchange - Rutger coming out on top.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Rutger was well out of range.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gunnarsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. Gunnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutger.
Rutger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Rutger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.
Rutger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rutger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Rutger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutger down. #T4#
Gunnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
Rutger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Rutger closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Rutger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Rutger closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunnarsson wants to break free but Rutger has control. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Rutger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rutger thuds his shin into the meat of Gunnarsson's side.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
Rutger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutger throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Rutger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rutger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutger on the side of the head.
Rutger throws a right hand that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Rutger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutger throws a leg kick that misses.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Rutger misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutger checks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gunnarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rutger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Rutger's leg. Rutger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunnarsson catches Rutger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Rutger moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunnarsson blocks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Rutger's belly button to the back.
Rutger scores with a kick to the body.
Rutger misses the body punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutger.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
A solid body kick from Rutger.
Rutger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Rutger misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Gunnarsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Rutger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutger.
Rutger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutger misses with an uppercut. Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutger.
Rutger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Rutger lands a jab.
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger misses with a right hand
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Rutger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Rutger looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Rutger swings widly with a right hand
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutger misses with a body kick.
Rutger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Rutger's body.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Rutger counters with a good low kick that Gunnarsson was not able to check. #CL2#
Rutger takes the fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutger's elbow.
Gunnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Gunnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Rutger avoids it by throwing Gunnarsson back against the cage. #TD#
Gunnarsson manages to pull guard.
Rutger is looking to stand up but Gunnarsson won't let him.
Rutger being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutger is pushing down on Gunnarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gunnarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Rutger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Rutger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?
Gunnarsson tries to get to full guard but Rutger has control of the leg.
Rutger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 123
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Rutger looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
We've been informed that Steve has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutger.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Rutger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutger.#CL#
Rutger rushes Steve and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
Rutger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutger tries to break free but Steve pushes him back against the cage.
Rutger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Rutger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.#T1#
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Rutger staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Rutger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Steve.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Rutger is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Steve tries to move into range but Rutger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Rutger moves into range and clinches up with Steve.
Rutger lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Rutger controls the action.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger lands a shoulder strike.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve prevents a body shot from Rutger.
Rutger is looking to break free of the clinch but Steve has double underhooks.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutger.
Steve working aggressively here.
Rutger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Rutger lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve working aggressively here.
Rutger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger misses with a punch to the body.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutger lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Rutger controls the action.
Rutger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutger working hard to break the clinch.
Rutger is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Rutger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve misses the jab.
Rutger swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve blocks a leg kick.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rutger with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Rutger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve cracks Rutger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Rutger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Steve swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steve checks it well.
Rutger with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Rutger takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Rutger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Rutger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Rutger lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Rutger breaks from the clinch.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Steve throws out a counter right but Rutger avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
Steve cracks Rutger with an open hand slap.
Rutger lands a head shot.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Steve.
Rutger misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rutger missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Rutger tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Rutger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Rutger.
Rutger closes the distance but Steve moves to the side
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutger throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger lands a head shot.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Rutger with a jab.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Rutger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Rutger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rutger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutger takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Rutger.
Rutger scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rutger moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve takes one on the button.
Rutger misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve throws a hook but Rutger blocks it.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Rutger misses with a looping left.
Rutger lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rutger.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Rutger moved out of range nicely.
Rutger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Rutger moves away and avoids it.
Rufus Rutger is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Rutger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Rutger does it's job there.
Steve thuds a left hand into Rutger's body.
Steve takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A left lands for Rutger.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Rutger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steve misses the jab.
Rutger misses with a leg kick
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Steve moves out of range as Rutger strikes.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Rutger slips the punch.#T4#
Rutger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutger doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Rutger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steve's head.
Steve takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rutger misses its target.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Rutger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutger with a body shot.
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutger slips under a jab from Steve.
Rutger throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger misses the jab.
Steve throws out a counter right but Rutger avoids it with no problem.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutger.
Rutger throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Rutger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Rutger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger blocks a jab.#CL#
Rutger clinches.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Rutger's head.
Rutger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve blocks a body shot from Rutger.
Steve working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Steve.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutger digs a right hand into Steve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steve's gas tank.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutger.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutger scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Rutger breaks the clinch.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutger stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve moves out of range as Rutger strikes.
Steve's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger is looking to counter punch.
Rutger lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased.
Rutger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutger slips a straight right by Steve.#T2#
Steve connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Rutger closes the distance and clinches.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Steve misses with some punches.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Rutger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Rutger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve misses with the combination.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutger looks to land a combination but Steve avoids it well.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Rutger. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Rutger misses.
Rutger throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Rutger looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
Rutger throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Rutger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Rutger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoner Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutger counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Rutger closes the distance and pushes Steve back into the cage.
Steve prevents Rutger from breaking the clinch.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Rutger avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Rutger lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Rutger controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Rutger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rutger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land. #BC#
Rutger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 118
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Rutger misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Rutger - just one landing.
Skurwysynowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Rutger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutger throws a low kick, looking for Skurwysynowski's leg but Skurwysynowski calmly moves out of range.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skurwysynowski scores with a body shot.
Rutger tests Skurwysynowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skurwysynowski ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a looping right.
Rutger swings widly with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a straight right hand.
Rutger misses with a lunging right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skurwysynowski, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skurwysynowski has time to react.
Rutger throws a jab but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skurwysynowski scrambles back to his feet.
Rutger misses with a series of wild punches.
Skurwysynowski takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Rutger misses with a leg kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger slips under a jab from Skurwysynowski.
A jab from Rutger misses.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab from Rutger.
Skurwysynowski connects with the punch.
Rutger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skurwysynowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skurwysynowski misses the shot to the body.
Rutger lands with a good body shot.
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger missing with a left hand there. Skurwysynowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skurwysynowski scores with the left hand. Rutger knows he should have avoided that one.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skurwysynowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rutger slips a straight right by Skurwysynowski.
Rutger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Skurwysynowski. #T2#
Rutger misses with a hook. Skurwysynowski ducked under it nicely.
Skurwysynowski with a nice calf kick.
Rutger swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutger! But no joy.
Rutger misses with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutger throws a jab but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Rutger drops his hands momentarily and Skurwysynowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skurwysynowski avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Skurwysynowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skurwysynowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Skurwysynowski.
Rutger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski is out of range.
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
Rutger throws a head kick but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski thuds his shin into the meat of Rutger's side.
Rutger lands a nice hook to Skurwysynowski's body. Skurwysynowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Skurwysynowski lands a head shot.
Rutger throws a big shot that misses.
Skurwysynowski lands a front kick.
Skurwysynowski lands a head shot.
Skurwysynowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutger.
Skurwysynowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab. Rutger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skurwysynowski throws the left hand but Rutger avoids the punch easily.
Rutger looks to throw the jab but Skurwysynowski is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skurwysynowski lands a right hook to the body.
Rutger blocks a low kick nicely.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Skurwysynowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skurwysynowski slips a jab from Rutger.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Skurwysynowski.#T4#
Skurwysynowski avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a hook
and Skurwysynowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutger looks to land a combination but Skurwysynowski avoids it well.
Rutger misses with a hook
and Skurwysynowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutger throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Skurwysynowski does it's job there.
Skurwysynowski throws out a powerful jab.
Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutger.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutger.
Skurwysynowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutger throws a lazy head kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski is looking to slow Rutger down with leg kicks.
Skurwysynowski looks for the body kick but Rutger saw that one coming.
Skurwysynowski with the inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
That's time! Skurwysynowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Skurwysynowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Skurwysynowski.
Nice shot lands for Skurwysynowski.
Rutger defending well as Skurwysynowski loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Rutger lands.
Rutger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Skurwysynowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skurwysynowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Rutger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
Rutger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Rutger finds it's target.
Skurwysynowski tries to work over Rutger's front leg with a kick but Rutger checks it.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Skurwysynowski's head but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skurwysynowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skurwysynowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutger on the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski checks a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski staying out of range there.
Rutger takes one to the side of the head.
Rutger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Skurwysynowski dodges the punch combination from Rutger.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rutger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Skurwysynowski has got the better of the exchanges.
Rutger lands with an overhand left.
Skurwysynowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutger should have avoided that one.
Skurwysynowski takes one on the button.
Skurwysynowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skurwysynowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skurwysynowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutger can do to turn this around?
Skurwysynowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Rutger misses.
Nice defenses there by Rutger.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot.
Rutger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutger tries a low kick but Skurwysynowski avoids it.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skurwysynowski blocks a jab.
Skurwysynowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rutger just manages to avoid it.
Rutger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skurwysynowski is out of range and Rutger settles back down. #T2#
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick which misses Rutger's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutger tries to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutger throws out a leg kick but Skurwysynowski moves out of range and Rutger only half commits.
Skurwysynowski punishes Rutger's body with a nice straight punch.
Skurwysynowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutger's hands.
Rutger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutger misses with a few strikes there.
Skurwysynowski lands with a shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski misses the jab.
It seemed like Rutger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skurwysynowski lands a head shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rutger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skurwysynowski - the referee stops the clock and Rutger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skurwysynowski. Rutger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rutger takes a swing at Skurwysynowski's ribcage but misses.
Skurwysynowski connects with a body shot.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skurwysynowski throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Rutger is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutger wants to slow Skurwysynowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Skurwysynowski staying out of range there.
Rutger looks to land a left hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range nicely.
Rutger misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skurwysynowski's sensitive parts.
Skurwysynowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutger. Rutger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skurwysynowski takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
Rutger throws a good cross that connects.
Skurwysynowski slips under a jab from Rutger.
Rutger tries to score with a low kick but Skurwysynowski moves his leg out of the way.
Skurwysynowski swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger throws a head kick but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut. Rutger saw that one coming.#T4#
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Skurwysynowski is just out of range.
Skurwysynowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skurwysynowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping right.
Skurwysynowski looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
Skurwysynowski lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skurwysynowski cracks Rutger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rutger swinging wildly here.
Rutger lands with a nice combination. Skurwysynowski backs away looking to recover.
Rutger throws a series of punches but Skurwysynowski avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski loads up on a big right hand but Rutger slips the punch.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut. Rutger saw that one coming.
Rutger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimir Skurwysynowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Skurwysynowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skurwysynowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rutger's head.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice shot that snaps Rutger's head back.
Skurwysynowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutger on the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutger lands a right hook to the body.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skurwysynowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a leg kick but Rutger saw it coming and moves away.
Rutger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Vladimir Skurwysynowski has been cut.
Rutger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skurwysynowski. That did some damage!
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutger.
Skurwysynowski misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Rutger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Skurwysynowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Skurwysynowski.
Rutger throws a leg kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skurwysynowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutger misses with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skurwysynowski connects with the punch.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
Rutger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutger.
An inside leg kick from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skurwysynowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Skurwysynowski's head but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Rutger finds it's target.
Rutger tries to work over Skurwysynowski's front leg with a kick but Skurwysynowski checks it. #T2#
Skurwysynowski scores with a body shot.
Rutger throws a low kick but Skurwysynowski moves out of range easily.
Rutger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutger.
Nice uppercut there from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands the left hand.
Donk. Skurwysynowski catches Rutger right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Rutger is predictable there
and Skurwysynowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutger throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski moved away.
Skurwysynowski throwing a counter right hand but Rutger manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Skurwysynowski. That snapped Rutger's head back.
The fighters circling - Skurwysynowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skurwysynowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutger missing with a left hand there. Skurwysynowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skurwysynowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger needs to keep his hands up - Skurwysynowski had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Skurwysynowski lands a head shot.
Rutger dodges the punch combination from Skurwysynowski.
Rutger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutger throws a series of punches but Skurwysynowski avoids them all with ease.
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rutger.
Rutger throws a leg kick
letting Skurwysynowski counter with a right hand.
Rutger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skurwysynowski scores with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut. Rutger saw that one coming.
Rutger tries a quick counter leg kick but Skurwysynowski is wise to it.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
Rutger throws a lazy uppercut
and Skurwysynowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutger walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Skurwysynowski misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Skurwysynowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skurwysynowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a big shot that misses.
Rutger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rutger misses with a hook
and Skurwysynowski counters with a good low kick that Rutger was not able to check.
Skurwysynowski lands the left hand.
Skurwysynowski feints and then cracks Rutger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutger down.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Skurwysynowski.
A lazy left from Rutger finds it's target.
Rutger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutger cracks Skurwysynowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rutger jabs Skurwysynowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutger momentarily.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Skurwysynowski's shoulder, as Skurwysynowski tries to avoid the shot.
Skurwysynowski throws a shot from downtown. Rutger moves away and avoids it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 112
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doback scores with a body shot.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Doback is just out of range.#CL#
Doback clinches up against the cage.
Rutger avoids the elbow strike from Doback, against the cage. #BC2#
Rutger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doback digs a good body shot into Rutger's ribs.#CL#
Doback rushes Rutger and presses him up against the cage.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Doback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rutger.
Doback swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Rutger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dale Doback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doback tries to clinch but Rutger is having none of it.
Doback has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.#T1##CL#
Doback moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Doback.
Doback pushes off an throws an elbow but Rutger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rutger.
Doback with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rutger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Doback on the inside.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Rutger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Doback.
Doback misses with some punches.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doback pushes Rutger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Doback connects with a knee to the head.
Doback lands a body shot.
Rutger looks winded!
Doback digs a right hand underneath Rutger's ribcage. Rutger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Doback throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doback trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Doback is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Doback lands a right hand.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Rutger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutger blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Doback.
Rutger's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rutger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action.
Doback missing with knees to the body.
Rutger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doback lands a shot to the body.
Doback lands a left hand.
Rutger is trying to break the clinch but Doback is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Doback. #ROC#Rutger is rocked!
Doback lands a nice uppercut.
Rutger is still on wobbly legs! Can Doback finish him?
Rutger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutger seems to have recovered his senses.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Rutger.
Doback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutger misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A short right from Rutger on the inside.
Doback scores with a hook to the body.
Doback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger can't find room to land a body shot as Doback controls the action. #BC2#
Rutger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doback throws a series of punches but Rutger avoids them all with ease.
Doback tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doback connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Rutger blocks the low kick.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Doback's head but Doback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Doback connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutger lands a jab to the head.
Doback lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutger at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doback throws a front kick aimed at Rutger's knee but Rutger avoids it well.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doback.
Rutger jabs Doback right on the nose. Doback blinks but takes it well.
Doback doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutger circles away.
Doback swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doback fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doback uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doback looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doback throws a right hand that misses
and Rutger counters with a nice uppercut.
Doback throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
Doback swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Doback connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doback is out of range and Rutger settles back down.
Doback is looking to wear down Rutger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Doback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutger in his tracks.
Doback cracks Rutger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Rutger pushes him off.#T1#
Doback moves in looking to clinch but Rutger pushes him off.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doback punishes Rutger's body with a nice straight punch.
Doback misses the shot to the body.
Doback backing away here, and Rutger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Doback lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Rutger tries to keep at a distance but Doback has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doback pushes Rutger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutger is breathing heavily.
Doback prevents Rutger from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Doback.
Doback is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Doback is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doback doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A short left from Doback.
Doback is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutger can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doback scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger tries to break free but Doback pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger. #BC2#
Rutger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutger is out of range and Doback settles back down.
Doback wants to clinch.#T3#
Rutger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doback.
Doback was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Doback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Doback closes the distance and pushes Rutger back into the cage.
Doback goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doback using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rutger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobacks head.
Doback misses with a knee strike.
Doback blocks an uppercut.
Rutger is trying to break the clinch but Doback has him pressed against the cage.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doback throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Doback as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Doback swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doback lands a nice elbow.
Rutger misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Doback. #CUT#It looks like Rufus Rutger has been cut.
Rutger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doback working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Doback - that landed with a thud.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutger blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutger blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doback lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Doback.
Doback tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doback.
Rutger tries to circle away but Doback has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dale Doback dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rufus Rutger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Rutger gets tackled into the cage by Doback. Doback maintains the clinch.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Doback.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Doback misses with a punch to the body.
Doback lands with a short shot to the head.
Doback lands a shoulder strike.
Doback throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rutger blocks it with crossed arms.
Doback works on Rutger's body with a couple of short punches.
Doback with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doback misses with a body punch.
Doback lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutger tries to circle away but Doback has him pinned against the cage.
Doback works on Rutger's body with a couple of short punches.
Doback creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rutger's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rutger drops to his knees and Doback pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Doback!
Our winner, Dale Doback, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 107
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Cotilla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rutger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Cotilla throws a leg kick
and Rutger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cotilla dodges the punch combination from Rutger.
Rutger tries to close the distance and clinch but Cotilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cotilla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cotilla momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger with a nice calf kick.
Cotilla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rutger counters with a low kick, right behind Cotilla 's knee.
Rutger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cotilla swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Cotilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotilla drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rutger sprawls and moves away.
Rutger throws a nice looking combination but Cotilla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutger's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rutger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rutger misses the jab.
Cotilla throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutger misses with an uppercut.
Rutger is looking to slow Cotilla down with leg kicks.
Donk. Cotilla catches Rutger right on the button with a cross.
Cotilla throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Cotilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rutger lands with a right hand.
Cotilla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cotilla. That one must have hurt.
Cotilla clobbers Rutger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cotilla misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rutger. Those never looked like landing.
Cotilla appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rutger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cotilla.
Cotilla feinted with a counter takedown.
Cotilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutger.#T3#
Rutger tries to clinch up but Cotilla circles away and keeps his distance.
Cotilla lands a body shot.
Cotilla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cotilla dips to his left and cracks Rutger with an uppercut!
Cotilla misses with a looping left.
Rutger throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cotilla counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cotilla.
Cotilla stays in close to Rutger's body and controls the position. #T4#
Rutger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cotilla tries to stand but Rutger is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cotilla is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cotilla tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutger is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Cotilla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rutger misses with an uppercut.
Rufus Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotilla lands a nice shot that snaps Rutger's head back.
A low kick from Cotilla misses
and Rutger counters with a low kick, right behind Cotilla 's knee.
Cotilla scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Cotilla.
Cotilla throws a leg kick which misses Rutger's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutger tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla blocks a jab.
Cotilla misses with a combination
and Rutger counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Rutger misses with a series of wild punches.
Cotilla throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rutger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cotilla throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Rutger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cotilla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutger at a distance.
Cotilla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rutger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Rutger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cotilla seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotilla throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cotilla lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Cotilla, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cotilla throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cotilla's hands.
Rutger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cotilla tries to counter with a takedown but Rutger is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Cotilla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutger.
Cotilla with a jab.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rutger has knocked Cotilla down with a huge combo! Rutger steps away and waves a wobbly Cotilla back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Cotilla is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cotilla.
Rutger misses the jab.
Cotilla changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotilla.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotilla scores with a jab to the body.
Cotilla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rutger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cotilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotilla needs to keep his hands up - Rutger had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#Alexander Cotilla's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Cotilla avoids the head kick by Rutger.
Cotilla appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cotilla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cotilla blocks a jab.
Rutger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cotilla's head backwards.
Cotilla plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rutger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cotilla scores with a nice head shot.
Cotilla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cotilla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Cotilla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Cotilla's head but Cotilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cotilla throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cotilla finds it's way through Rutger's defenses.
Cotilla tries to land a leg kick but Rutger saw it coming and moves away.
Rutger looks to land a combination but Cotilla avoids it well.
Cotilla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotilla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rutger counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cotilla connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Cotilla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Cotilla moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutger connects with a right hand. Cotilla shakes it off.
Cotilla misses with an uppercut
and Rutger counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Alexander Cotilla's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cotilla scores with a leg kick.
Cotilla attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Cotilla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Cotilla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cotilla seems to have got his legs back now.
Alexander Cotilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger misses with a hook. Cotilla ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Cotilla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutger scores with a body shot.
Cotilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotilla is just out of range.
Cotilla throws an off balance right hand
and Rutger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Cotilla scores with a nice body kick.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Cotilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Rutger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cotilla misses with a wild combination.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cotilla feints a jab promting Rutger to slip. Cotilla then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rutger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Rutger moves into range and clinches up with Cotilla.
Cotilla stalls.
Cotilla is looking to control Rutger's arms but Rutger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cotilla has his back to the cage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Rutger fails to land.
Rutger scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotilla's elbow.
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotilla. #BC#
Cotilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotilla throws a sloppy head kick and Rutger moves out of range easily.
A jab from Rutger misses.
Cotilla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rutgers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cotilla throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Rutger counters with a crisp one two that drops Cotilla! Rutger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cotilla to his feet! Cotilla is in big trouble!#CUT2#Jeez, Alexander Cotilla's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rufus Rutger!
A relieved looking Rufus Rutger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 95
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Rutger defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Rutger scores with a nice right hand.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Rutger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rutger slips under a jab from Brown.
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Rutger misses.
Rutger misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Brown misses.
Rutger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rutger loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutger.
Brown moves out of range as Rutger strikes.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutger under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger throws an off balance right hand
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown. #T1#
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutger throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Rutger struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Rutger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Rutger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutger throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Brown connects with a right hand. Rutger shakes it off.
Rutger throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Rutger drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Brown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown. #T2#
A low kick from Rutger misses
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Rutger.
Rutger slips a straight right by Brown.
Rutger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Rutger.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutger connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Brown checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutger throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown throws a hook but Rutger avoids it easily.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Rutger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Rutger misses.
Rutger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rutger throws a shot to the body.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Rutger's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutger tries to avoid it. #CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rutger breaks from the clinch.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Rutger throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Rutger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutger slips a jab from Brown.#T4#
Rutger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutger throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Rutger misses.
Brown slips a straight right by Rutger.
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Rutger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brown tries to work over Rutger's front leg with a kick but Rutger checks it.
Rutger throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown is looking to slow Rutger down with leg kicks.
Rutger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown clobbers Rutger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that AJ Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rutger takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Rutger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Rutger blocks the low kick.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutger throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger misses with a body kick.
AJ Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown connects with a right hand. Rutger shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Rutger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutger throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutger has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown misses with a body shot
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Rutger wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutger.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown slips under a jab from Rutger.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown cracks Rutger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutger misses with a hook
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Rutger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Rutger jabs at Brown's body.#T2#
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Rutger slips the punch.
Brown catches Rutger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
Brown sizes up Rutger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rutger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutger looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
Rutger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutger can do to turn this around?
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rutger misses with a body kick.
Brown slips under a jab from Rutger.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutger scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Brown slips a straight right by Rutger.
Rutger throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Rutger throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutger sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Rutger misses.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Rutger down.
Rutger misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Rutger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutger.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutger can pounce on him.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Rutger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Rutger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Brown lunges at Rutger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rutger's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutger.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Rutger.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutger checks it well.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Rutger misses its intended target.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutger's sensitive parts.
Brown blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger misses with a left hand
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Rutger avoided it.
Rutger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown tests Rutger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.#T1#
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown thumps Rutger with a low kick.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutger.
Rutger staying out of range there.
Rutger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rutger misses with a leg kick.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rutger lands an overhand right.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutger throws a big shot that misses.
Rutger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutger loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.#CL#
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Rutger in a clinch. #T2#
A short right from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Brown. #BC2#
Rutger manages to break the clinch.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Rutger seems unphased.
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Rutger avoided it.
Rutger lands a body shot.
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutger.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick lands for Brown. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutger, as that shot connected.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutger momentarily. #CL#
Brown clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger lands a nice uppercut.
Rutger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
AJ Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutger tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Rutger back against the cage.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutger wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Rutger scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Rutger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
AJ Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutger tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown blocks a body shot from Rutger.
Brown lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Rutger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Rutger off the cage and back into range.
Rutger misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutger with a hook.
Brown bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown works the jab nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 86
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Skurwysynowski tests Rutger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutger lands a nice shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski throws a leg kick but Rutger checks it.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutger jabs Skurwysynowski right on the nose. Skurwysynowski blinks but takes it well.
Rutger looks to throw the jab but Skurwysynowski is out of range.
Rutger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skurwysynowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skurwysynowski walks into a jab.
A low kick lands for Rutger.
Rutger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skurwysynowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutger misses with a straight right.
Rutger misses with a looping right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutger wants to land a leg kick but Skurwysynowski is out of range.
Rutger connects with a jab.
Rutger lands a jab to Skurwysynowski's midsection.
Rutger misses with a double jab. #T1#
Skurwysynowski scores with a shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski throws a shot from downtown. Rutger moves away and avoids it.
Skurwysynowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Skurwysynowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rutger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skurwysynowski scrambles back to his feet.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Skurwysynowski is just out of range.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutger.
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skurwysynowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Skurwysynowski throws a sloppy head kick and Rutger moves out of range easily. #CL#
Skurwysynowski drives through and clinches with Rutger against the cage.
Skurwysynowski working aggressively here.
Rutger struggles to land a body shot inside as Skurwysynowski controls his hands.
Skurwysynowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skurwysynowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Skurwysynowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skurwysynowski tries a body shot but Rutger blocks it.
Rutger throws a head punch that misses.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Skurwysynowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski tries to throw a body punch but Rutger avoids it by throwing Skurwysynowski back against the cage.
Rutger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Skurwysynowski scores with a hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski cracks Rutger with a nice body shot.
Rutger looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body punch.
Skurwysynowski missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutger.
A short uppercut from Skurwysynowski.
Rutger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skurwysynowski works on Rutger's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Skurwysynowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski tries to work over Rutger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skurwysynowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skurwysynowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skurwysynowski presses Rutger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutger takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Skurwysynowski on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski pushes Rutger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skurwysynowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Skurwysynowski.
Good body shot from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Skurwysynowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Skurwysynowski lands a right hand.
A short right from Skurwysynowski on the inside.
Skurwysynowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutger controls his hands.
Skurwysynowski tries to throw a body punch but Rutger avoids it by throwing Skurwysynowski back against the cage. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skurwysynowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutger.
Rutger avoiding damage as Skurwysynowski throws knees to the body.
Skurwysynowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski is working Rutger over against the cage.
Skurwysynowski lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Skurwysynowski.
A short body shot lands from Skurwysynowski as the two fighters clinch.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Skurwysynowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Skurwysynowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rutger is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Skurwysynowski doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Rutger crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Rutger's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Vladimir Skurwysynowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 3
Date: Feb 14, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Rutger drives through and clinches with Yuldashev against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Rutger lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutger's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rutger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yuldashev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutger.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuldashev misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Yuldashev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rutger catches Yuldashev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuldashev.
We've been told by Yuldashev's head coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutger connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Yuldashev keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuldashev. Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutger tries to counter with a clinch but Yuldashev shakes him off and moves away.
Yuldashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Rutger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yuldashev doesn't seem phased though.
Rutger looks to land a left hand but Yuldashev moved out of range nicely.
Rutger scores with a decent looking hook.
Yuldashev throws a sloppy head kick
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Yuldashev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Rutger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Yuldashev clinches. #BC#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Yuldashev misses
and Rutger counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuldashev swings widly with a right hand
and Rutger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuldashev misses with a body kick.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuldashev misses with a kick to the body
and Rutger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutger throws a leg kick but Yuldashev moved away.#T3#
Yuldashev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yuldashev is looking to counter punch.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick
and Rutger counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutger in his tracks.
Yuldashev throws a body punch but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger feints a counter leg kick.
Rutger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yuldashev.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutger 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 Yuldashev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yuldashev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutger wants to clinch.#T4#
Yuldashev lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutger throws a right and a left that Yuldashev avoids nicely.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutger moves out of range as Yuldashev throws a body kick.
Rutger throws a leg kick
and Yuldashev counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Rutger dominated that round.
That's time! Yuldashev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice cross by Rutger.
Yuldashev scores with a jab to the head.
Yuldashev keeps the fight on the outside.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut. Rutger saw that one coming.
Rutger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yuldashev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutger is able to avoid easily.
Rutger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yuldashev jabs at Rutger's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Rutger. Beautiful body shot.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Yuldashev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yuldashev. #T1#
Rutger scores with the left hand. Yuldashev knows he should have avoided that one.
Rutger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutger works the jab nicely.
Yuldashev thuds his right hand into Rutger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Rutger misses.
Yuldashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutger.
Yuldashev throws a hook but Rutger avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Yuldashev.
A shot to the liver by Rutger. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Rutger misses with a body shot
and Yuldashev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutger thinking.
Rutger connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuldashev throws a head kick that misses.
Yuldashev throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuldashev throws the kick towards the body but Rutger avoids it.
Rutger unleashes a big counter combination but Yuldashev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yuldashev tests Rutger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yuldashev moves out of range as Rutger strikes.#T3#
Yuldashev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rutger's head.
Rufus Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yuldashev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger avoids the head kick by Yuldashev.
Good standup being displayed there by Yuldashev as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Rutger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yuldashev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutger backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutger.
Yuldashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutger goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch.
Crunch! Yuldashev slams his shin into Rutger's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuldashev feints and then cracks Rutger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutger down. #CL#
Yuldashev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yuldashev digs a right hand underneath Rutger's ribcage. Rutger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yuldashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Yuldashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger tries to break free but Yuldashev pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rutger.
Rutger is trying to break the clinch but Yuldashev has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Rutger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuldashev throws an off balance right hand
and Rutger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temirbek Yuldashev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Yuldashev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yuldashev staying out of range there.
Rutger lands a nice hook to Yuldashev's body. Yuldashev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yuldashev lands a body shot.
Rutger throws a good cross that connects.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Yuldashev ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rutger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutger digs a good hook to Yuldashev's body.
Yuldashev throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Yuldashev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Rutger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Yuldashev misses
and Rutger counters with a leg kick.
Rutger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuldashev manages to avoid it.
Rutger throws a one two combo.
Yuldashev cracks Rutger with a good jab.
A big left from Yuldashev misses.
Yuldashev throws a head kick but Rutger moves out of range. #T2#
Rutger moves out of range as Yuldashev throws a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rutger staying out of range there.
Rutger tests Yuldashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Rutger. Beautiful body shot.
Yuldashev misses with a jab to the body
and Rutger counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yuldashev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Yuldashev connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuldashev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yuldashev misses with a head kick.
Yuldashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutger.
Yuldashev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuldashev throws out the jab.
Rutger blocks a jab.
Rutger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Yuldashev defending well as Rutger loads up on a big left hand.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yuldashev with the inside leg kick.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev.
Rutger lands a head shot.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Yuldashev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Yuldashev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Rutger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rutger 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 71
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Wife scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Rufus Rutger has been cut.
Wife throws a big shot that misses.
Wife throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Wife misses the target.
Wife misses with a hook. Rutger ducked under it nicely.
Rutger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wife.
Rutger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife.
Wife misses with an uppercut. Rutger saw that one coming.
Wife seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Rutger takes the fight into the clinch.
Wife is trying to break the clinch but Rutger is controlling him.
Wife swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wife.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wife's elbow.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wife.
Rutger misses with a punch on the inside.
Wife throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutger. #T1##BC#
Wife breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Wife misses its intended target.
Wife misses with a right hand
and Rutger counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger misses with a body shot.
Wife just misses with a punch to the body.
Wife rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wife is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutger as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Wife is rocked!
Wife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.
Wife misses with a left hand
and Rutger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Wife catches Rutger right on the button with a cross.
Wife swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wife takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Rutger missing with a left hand there. Wife was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rutger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wife's head.
Wife misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutger counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Wife fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wife throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wife.
Rutger tries a quick counter leg kick but Wife is wise to it.
Wife swings widly with a right hand
and Rutger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wife looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
Rutger moves out of range as Wife strikes.
Wife misses with a hook
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wife misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Rutger counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wife! Rutger lets Wife back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Wife is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wife rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutger counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Wife out cold! What a finish! Rutger is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rufus Rutger!
Rufus Rutger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2
Date: Jan 03, 2022

#R1#
Rutger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rutger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutger wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Scott throws a quick counter head kick but Rutger was just out of range.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutger punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott misses with a hook.
Rutger walks into a stiff left hand from Scott.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
Rutger stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Rutger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rutger blocks a jab.
Rutger misses with a body shot. #T1#
Scott misses with a hook.
Rutger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Scott looks for the body kick but Rutger saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
Scott misses the jab.
Rutger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Rutger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutger takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Rutger lands with a nice body punch.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Scott.
Scott misses with a hook to the body
and Rutger counters with a one-two to the body.
Scott throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Rutger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Scott.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutger lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scott.
Jab, jab by Rutger - just one landing.
Rutger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scott rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Rutger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutger lands an overhand right.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Rutger slips a straight right by Scott.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutger! But no joy.
Scott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutger slips a jab from Scott.
Rutger tried to score with a low kick but Scott checks it.
Scott misses with a hook. Rutger ducked under it nicely.
Rutger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Rutger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the body from Scott misses
and Rutger counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott lands with a right hand.
Rutger drops his hands momentarily and Scott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scott throws a jab when Rutger was well out of range.
Scott misses with a hook. Rutger ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Scott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Rutger.
Scott thuds his right hand into Rutger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutger misses with a wild body shot.
Rutger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutger circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Rutger.
Scott throws a series of punches but Rutger avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Rutger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Scott misses.
Scott misses with a hook.
Rutger lands with a nice body punch.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Scott.
Rutger blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Rutger misses its intended target.
Rutger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Rutger.
Rutger with the inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutger. #T4#
Rutger scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Rutger. Those never looked like landing.
Scott throws a leg kick but Rutger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott tries a low kick but Rutger avoids it.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Scott explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rutger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Rutger moved out of range nicely.
Rutger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutger.
Rutger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott misses with a hook. Rutger ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rufus Rutger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a looping left.
Scott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rutger counters with a straight right hand.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.
A slow jab from Rutger misses its intended target.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Rutger moved out of range.
Scott throws the left hand but Rutger avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Rutger misses.
Rufus Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Scott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutger.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Rutger slips a straight right by Scott.
Scott throws out a loose jab but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger blocks a head kick by Scott.
Scott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutger misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Rutger. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutger.
Rutger throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger flicks out a counter leg kick but Scott steps away.
Scott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Scott misses.
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Rutger.
Rutger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutger lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scott, as that shot connected.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Rutger moved out of range nicely.
Rutger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Rutger scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scott 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.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutger.
Rutger connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Scott fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rutger is out of range.
Scott throws a series of punches but Rutger moves out of range.
Scott misses with a jab to the body
and Rutger counters with an outside leg kick.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutger.
Rutger tries to score with a low kick but Scott moves his leg out of the way.
Rutger misses with the combination.
Rutger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott lands with a kick to the temple. Rutger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutger wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
A big left from Scott misses.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutger.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rutger avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
A big right from Scott misses.
Rutger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Scott misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutger. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
Rutger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rutger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutger slips a straight right by Scott.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Rutger moves away and avoids it.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Rutger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Rutger lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott looks to land a combination but Rutger avoids it well.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Scott slips a jab from Rutger.
Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutger can pounce on him.
Scott misses with an uppercut. Rutger saw that one coming.
Rutger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scott throws the left hand but Rutger avoids the punch easily.
Scott throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutger lands a jab to the nose.
Scott cracks Rutger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scott tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutger throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Rutger moves forwards but Scott connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Rutger misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rufus Rutger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Rutger misses its intended target.
Scott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutger lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rutger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutger! But no joy.
Rutger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scott moves out of range as Rutger strikes.
Scott throws a push kick but Rutger slaps the foot to one side.
Rutger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Scott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scott looks to land a combination but Rutger avoids it well.
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Rutger connects with a nice looking jab.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
Rutger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutger slips under a jab from Scott.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Rutger moves away and avoids it.
Rutger throws out a counter right but Scott avoids it with no problem.
Scott throws the left hand but Rutger avoids the punch easily.
Scott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutger momentarily.
Rutger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Rutger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Rutger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rutger slips a jab from Scott.
Good shot there by Rutger.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutger.
Nice uppercut there from Rutger.
Scott avoids the head kick by Rutger.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Rutger.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutger.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Scott.
Rutger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scott is out of range and Rutger settles back down.
Rutger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutger.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rutger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
Rutger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Scott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutger.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Rutger.
Rutger throws a leg kick but Scott moved away.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Rutger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scott misses with a body shot.
Scott looks to land a body kick but Rutger moved away.
Scott throws a jab when Rutger was well out of range.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutger.
Rutger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Scott with a body shot.
Scott connects with a jab.
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutger throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Rutger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rutger avoids a kick to the body.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rutger lands with a hook. Scott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scott throws a head kick but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger scores with a hook.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Rutger moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott blocks a leg kick.
Rutger lands the left hand.
Rutger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scott at a distance.
Scott misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Rutger connects with a jab.
Rutger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scott is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scott slips a straight right by Rutger.
Rutger defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Rutger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Scott takes one to the side of the head.
Scott misses the jab.
Rutger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Rutger blocks the body kick.
Scott throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutger lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Pohaku Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutger staying out of range there.
Rutger feints a jab promting Scott to slip. Rutger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ENIGMA 61
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Dos Anjos defending well as Rutger loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rutger scores with a jab. Dos Anjos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Dos Anjos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutger misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
Rutger looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Anjos stuns Rutger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dos Anjos backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Rutger finds it's target.
Rutger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dos Anjos under the eye.
Rutger throws a solid leg kick but Dos Anjos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rutger.
Rutger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDos Anjos.
Dos Anjos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutger.
Rutger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Anjos at a distance.
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Rutger misses with a hook to the body
and Dos Anjos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dos Anjos cracks a nice hook into Rutger's ribs.
Dos Anjos is looking to land body kicks.
Rutger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rutger tries to work over Dos Anjos's front leg with a kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
Rutger is looking to score with low kicks.
Rufus Rutger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Anjos misses with a looping right.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rutger enables Dos Anjos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rutger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dos Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Anjos is really struggling to control Rutger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rutger managing to control the position.
Dos Anjos trying to control but Rutger is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dos Anjos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Anjos throws a strike but Rutger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dos Anjos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dos Anjos is working hard here to advance position.
Dos Anjos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dos Anjos wants to control the position but Rutger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos is trying to control but can't.
Rutger prevents Dos Anjos from improving his position.
Rutger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Dos Anjos trying to control from the bottom.
Dos Anjos is trying to control but Rutger passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Anjos is trying to improve his position.
Rutger controlling from side mount.
Dos Anjos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dos Anjos tries to get to full guard but Rutger has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Rutger seems content to control.
Dos Anjos is trying to get back to full guard.
Rutger stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rutger misses with a combination
and Dos Anjos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dos Anjos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutger scoring well with a low kick there.
Dos Anjos connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rufus Rutger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Anjos moves away.
Dos Anjos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Anjos checks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries for a takedown but Rutger circles away easily
and Rutger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
Dos Anjos tried to score with a low kick but Rutger checks it.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dos Anjos blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Rutger blocks the low kick.
Rutger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rutger wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rutger misses the target.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Dos Anjos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutger connects with a jab.
Rutger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutger throws out the jab.
Rutger misses with a double jab.
Dos Anjos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up.
Rutger lands the left hand.
Dos Anjos throws a looping overhand right but Rutger ducks down to avoid it.
Rutger works the jab nicely.
Dos Anjos scores with a hook to the body. Rutger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dos Anjos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
Rutger scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutger looks to throw the jab but Dos Anjos is out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy head kick
and Rutger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Rutger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutger lands a slapping body shot.
Rutger throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
It looked like Dos Anjos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice takedown defense from Rutger. No joy for Dos Anjos on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Dos Anjos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutger connects with a body shot that sends Dos Anjos's belly button to the back.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when Rutger was well out of range.
Rutger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dos Anjos is out of range and Rutger settles back down.
Dos Anjos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rutger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Anjos somewhat.#TD#
Dos Anjos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rutger was covering up waiting for the punch and Dos Anjos finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rutger is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rutger won't allow Dos Anjos to sweep him here.
Rutger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rutger stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos controlling the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dos Anjos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutger's guard. #REVR#
Octavio Dos Anjos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutger is controlling Dos Anjos's posture.
Dos Anjos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutger wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dos Anjos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutger keeping moving, preventing Dos Anjos from controlling successfully.
Dos Anjos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dos Anjos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dos Anjos throwing strikes from guard but Rutger blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Rutger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rutger misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
Rutger defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Rutger moves out of range.
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown but Rutger shows good takedown defense.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Rutger moves away and avoids it.
Dos Anjos darts in looking for a takedown but Rutger gets double underhooks and turns Dos Anjos into the cage.
Rutger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Anjos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Anjos tries a body shot but Rutger blocks it.
Rutger scores with a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos misses with the head strike.
A short right from Rutger.
A nice left hand lands by Rutger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Anjos.
Rutger lands a body shot.
Dos Anjos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Rutger.
Rutger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutger misses with the head strike. #T1#
Rutger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Anjos's elbow.
Dos Anjos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rutger pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Dos Anjos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutger misses the jab.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutger feints and then cracks Dos Anjos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Anjos down.
Dos Anjos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rutger lands a lovely overhand right.
Dos Anjos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rutger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Anjos somewhat.
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rutger!
Rutger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch
and Rutger counters with a straight right hand.
Octavio Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rufus Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutger.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Rutger dips to his left and cracks Dos Anjos with an uppercut!
Dos Anjos throws an off balance right hand
and Rutger counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Dos Anjos is rocked!
Rutger sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dos Anjos's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dos Anjos's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rufus Rutger!
Rufus Rutger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SICKNESS IV
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Christ lands a jab to Rutger's midsection.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ unleashes a big counter combination but Rutger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutger misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Rutger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rutger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rutger misses with a right hand
letting Christ counter with a right hand. #T1#
Rutger throws a leg kick
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Rutger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rutger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Christ releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutger wants to clinch
and Christ counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutger moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Christ looks to land a right hand but Rutger moved out of range.
Christ throws a right hand that Rutger ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutger also avoids with ease.
Rutger defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Rutger tries to move into range but Christ moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christ misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Rutger misses its target.
Rutger misses with a left hand
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Rutger is out of range.
Rutger throwing a counter right hand but Christ manages to avoid it.#T3##CL#
Rutger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Christ lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christ tries to break the clinch but Rutger is controlling the position.
Rutger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christ wants to break free but Rutger has control.
Rutger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rutger throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Christ looks to move away, Rutger throws a big counter combo but Christ just gets out of the way.
Rutger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christ misses with a hook. Rutger ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Rutger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutger misses with a hook.
Christ throws out a counter right but Rutger avoids it with no problem.
Rutger scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Christ.#T5#
Rutger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Rutger counters by moving into the clinch.
Rutger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christs head.
Rutger digs a right hand underneath Christ's ribcage. Christ let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Christ is trying to force a seperation but Rutger has the dominant position.
Rutger has Christ pressed against the ropes, preventing Christ from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christ can't find room to land a body shot as Rutger controls the action.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christ is trying to break free.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ misses with a body punch.
Rutger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christ's efforts to push away.
Christ prevents a body shot from Rutger. #T6##BC2#
Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Rutger misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Rutger misses with a hook
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutger throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab. #T7#
Nice jab there from Rutger.
Rutger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Rutger tries to close the distance and clinch but Christ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Christ's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rutger tries to land a leg kick but Christ saw it coming and moves away.
Christ throws out a counter right but Rutger avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Rutger coming out on top.#CL#
Rutger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T8#
A frustrated look appears on Christ's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christ lands a shot to the body.
Christ lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Christ tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christ is trying to break free.#BC2#
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Rutger closes the distance and clinches.
Christ has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Rutger fails to land.
Rutger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Christ manages to break the clinch.
Christ circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christ unleashes a big counter combination but Rutger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T9#
Rutger tries to clinch up but Christ circles away and keeps his distance.
Christ connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutger momentarily.
Rutger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
A low kick from Rutger is predictable there
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Rutger moved out of range.
As Christ looks to move away, Rutger throws a big counter combo but Christ just gets out of the way.
Rutger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christ's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Christ dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Rutger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutger slips a jab from Christ.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Rutger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutger misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Rutger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ checks a leg kick.
Christ is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutger with a body shot.#T1#
Rutger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christ checks it well.
Rutger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rutger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutger misses with a double jab
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutger misses the jab.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Rutger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rutger duly obliges.
Christ has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Christ misses the jab.
Rutger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christ throws a hook but Rutger avoids it easily.
Rutger throws a nice head kick!
Christ throws a hook but Rutger blocks it.#T3##CL#
Rutger closes the distance and clinches.
Christ can't find room to land a body shot as Rutger controls the action.
Rufus Rutger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutger blocks an uppercut.
Rutger lands a hook that snaps the head of Christ backwards. #BC2#
Christ breaks from the clinch.
Christ takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Christ is rocked!#CL#
Christ tries to keep at a distance but Rutger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutger finish him?
Christ misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutger lands a big right hand that drops Christ! The killer instinct kicks in and Rutger finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rutger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Rutger!
A victorious Rufus Rutger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BKFC 21 - Emelianenko vs Wife
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Nice jab there from Rutger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Switch. Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Switch thuds his shin into the meat of Rutger's side.
Rutger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Switch.
Switch misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Switch shoots in and gets a takedown into Rutger's guard.
Switch throws a big right hand that misses.
Rutger trying to control the position.
Switch trying to control but Rutger is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rutger holds on and takes a little breather.
Rutger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Switch.
Rutger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rutger looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Rutger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Switch being controlled here momentarily.
Switch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Switch wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Switch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rutger keeping full guard, as Switch tries to pass.
Rutger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Switch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rutger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Switch trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rutger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Switch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Switch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Switch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rutger keeping full guard, as Switch tries to pass.
Rutger looking to control.
Rutger 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#
Switch is trying to get back to full guard.
Switch trying to control from the bottom.
Rutger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Switch trying to control from the bottom.
Switch keeping hold of Rutger's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Switch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rutger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Switch is trying to control but can't.
Switch is looking for a sweep. Rutger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Switch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Switch.
Switch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Switch looking for a guillotine here but Rutger defends easily.
Rutger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rutger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Switch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Switch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Switch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Rutger has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Switch to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rutger is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Switch pulls down on the head and he's put Rutger to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kill Switch!
Post fight, Kill Switch stared into the camera and said 'Broken necks, splattered patellas, severed arteries: These are the things from which dreams are made of.'.

Event: LOM Trials 4
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL#
Kummola closes the distance and pushes Rutger back into the cage.
Come on Kummola - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Kummola uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger misses with some punches.
Rutger looking to slow down the pace here.
Kummola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Rutger stalling in the clinch but Kummola improves position.
Kummola is pushing Rutger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kummola has Rutger pressed against the cage.
Kummola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kummola misses with the head strike.
Kummola lands a nice uppercut.
Kummola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kummola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kummola is keeping busy.
Kummola stalling. #T2#
Kummola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kummola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kummola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rutger stalling in the clinch but Kummola improves position.
Kummola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rutger letting Kummola take a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9

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

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