Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 137 -
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Cool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Cool persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been hearing reports that Cool has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Cool takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cool fails with the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Cool closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Da Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva wants to control but Cool is keeping busy.
Cool prevents Da Silva from improving his position.#SUB#
Cool maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Da Silva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cool has cracked it and Da Silva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cool!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Cool!

Event: OFK 131 - Graves Vs plutov
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Man blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Da Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Da Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Man tries to land a front kick but Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Man misses with a head kick.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man moves out of range of the body kick.
Man tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Man somewhat.#T1#
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
Man throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Da Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man fails with the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Man dives in and grabs Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man is breathing heavily.#T2#
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva defends it nicely.
Da Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Da Silva wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Da Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Man looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
It appears Man was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Man could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva as he jumps to the side.
Man tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it. #T4#
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Da Silva.
Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Man misses with a body shot
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Man shoots for a takedown but Da Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Da Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Da Silva.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Da Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Man tries to clinch there but Da Silva circles away.
A jab from Da Silva finds it's way through Man's defenses.
Da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Man avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Joao Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Silva circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.#T1#
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Da Silva lands with a right hand.
Man has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Da Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws a counter high kick but Da Silva was just alert enough to avoid it.
Man shoots in but Da Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Da Silva lands a head shot.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Da Silva swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Silva counters with a body kick.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Da Silva.
Man tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da Silva. #CL#
Man moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Silva tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch. #T4#
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Da Silva cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Man tries to clinch up but Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Man appears to be looking for a big counter.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Man slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Da Silva against the cage but Da Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva 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.
Man thinks about countering with a head kick.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
As Da Silva looks to move away, Man throws a big counter combo but Da Silva just gets out of the way.
Man takes one on the button.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva to the ground. Da Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Da Silva connects with a leg kick.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva throws a push kick but Man slaps the foot to one side.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
Man tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Man shoots in.
Man blocks the body kick.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva to the ground. Da Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man tries to clinch up.#T2#
Man fails with the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Da Silva against the cage but Da Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Da Silva with a nice cross.
Joao Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Da Silva lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Man moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Man blocks a jab.
Man slips under a jab.
Man misses with a takedown
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Da Silva misses with a hook.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Man checks a leg kick.
Da Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man dives in and grabs Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Da Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
John Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joao Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Da Silva!

Event: OFK 121 - Ky Jr vs Tomori
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Da Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DiAngelo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
DiAngelo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Da Silva cracks DiAngelo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Da Silva throws a hook but DiAngelo blocks it.
DiAngelo fails with the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Da Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Da Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva cracks DiAngelo with a right hand to the side of the head.
DiAngelo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DiAngelos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
DiAngelo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico DiAngelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Da Silva with a hook.
Da Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DiAngelo counters with a low kick, right behind Da Silva 's knee.
DiAngelo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Silva lands a head shot.#TD#
DiAngelo gets a double leg takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva 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.
DiAngelo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
DiAngelo wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
DiAngelo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says DiAngelo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Da Silva screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with DiAngelo! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nico DiAngelo!

Event: WCF WNF 69: Yueng vs Baker
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Moon scores with a four punch combination!
Moon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moon connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Justin coming out on top.
Moon throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Justin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Justin passes Moon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Justin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moon sees it coming and defends easily.
Justin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Justin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Justin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Justin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Justin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Justin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Justin working the head and body with strikes.
Justin prevents Moon from standing back up.
Justin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Justin there. #T2#
Justin winds up and cracks Moon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moon has hold of Justin's hands but Justin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moon taking some punishment here, with Justin in his half guard.
Justin working Moon over with strikes.
Justin stalling.
Justin working the head and body with strikes.
Justin lands with a punch from half guard.
Justin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Justin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Justin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Justin throwing shots but Moon is blocking nicely.
Justin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Justin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Justin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moon wants to get back to his feet.
Justin controlling the action here.
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. Justin connects with a nice short shot to Moon's temple. #T4#
Justin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Justin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Justin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Justin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Justin slows the pace down in half guard.
Justin is nestled in close to Moon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liger Justin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Moon throws out a loose jab but Justin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon fails to land with a series of punches.
Moon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Justin closes the distance and clinches up with Moon, looking for a takedown. Justin pushes Moon against the cage but Moon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Justin misses with a wild body shot.
Moon loads up on a big right hand but Justin slips the punch.
Justin blocks a jab.
Justin fails to land the takedown.
Ty Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justin throws a jab when Moon was well out of range.
Justin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moon can do to turn this around?
Justin blocks a head kick by Moon.
Moon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moon throws a head kick but Justin moves out of range.
Justin throws a series of punches but Moon moves out of range.
As Justin backs off Moon throws a huge counter combo but Justin manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon throws a nice looking combination but Justin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Justin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moon ducks under a wild hook from Justin.
Moon tries to counter with a clinch but Justin shakes him off and moves away.
Justin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moon throws a series of punches but Justin moves out of range.
Liger Justin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Moon wants to land a leg kick but Justin is out of range. #TD#
Justin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Justin lands strikes from half guard.
Justin content to control rather than advance.
Justin throwing shots but Moon is blocking nicely.
Moon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Justin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Justin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moon defending well though.
Justin moves into full mount! Moon won't be happy about that!
Justin controlling from mount. #T2#
Justin landing shots from mount.
Justin with a couple of short strikes.
Moon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justin cracks Moon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Justin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Justin lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Justin has control of Moon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Justin is landing with some decent strikes but Moon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Liger Justin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Justin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Justin with good strikes from the mount here!
Justin controlling from the full mount.
Justin lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Moon is rocked!
Justin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Moon in real trouble here! The ref calls for Moon to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liger Justin!

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

#R1#
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutherford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
Kirk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rutherford manages to circle out of the way.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kirk!
Rutherford takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Kirk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutherford circles away.#CL#
Kirk has Rutherford up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirk stalling the fight.
Kirk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rutherford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rutherford blocking some punches. #T1#
Kirk lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Kirk pulls guard. #SUB#
Rutherford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirk holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford preventing the sweep.
Rutherford trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for a triangle here but Rutherford uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kirk gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Kirk actively working from the bottom here.
Kirk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rutherford.
Rutherford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kirk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rutherford is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Rutherford moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kirk.
Rutherford working away.
Kirk sneaks back into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Kirk looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kirk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutherford pulls his head out easily.
Kirk trying to hold on to Rutherford's head to control him but Rutherford postures up.
Kirk gets full guard.
Kirk trying to keep a closed guard but Rutherford is proving a slippery customer.
Rutherford wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Rutherford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Kirk working for a triangle but Rutherford defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kirk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rutherford uses it to pass to side control.
Kirk is looking for a sweep.
Kirk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rutherford's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirk moves into full guard. #SUB#
Kirk looking for a guillotine here but Rutherford defends easily.
Kirk wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rutherford is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gilmat Kirk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutherford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kirk's head.
Kirk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutherford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kirk ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Kirk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Kirk shoots and misses
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown but Rutherford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Steven Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirk.
Kirk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rutherford blocking some punches. #T1##BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford misses with a looping right.
Kirk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gilmat Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutherford circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilmat Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutherford tries to sprawl out of it but Kirk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutherford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutherford's waist but Rutherford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirk off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kirk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rutherford manages to circle out of the way.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Steven Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirk wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford thinks about the counter body kick.
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirk. #T2#
Rutherford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A leg kick checked by Kirk.
As Rutherford looks to move away, Kirk throws a big counter combo but Rutherford just gets out of the way.
Rutherford is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Kirk.
Kirk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kirk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Kirk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kirk.
Rutherford is adopting a defensive guard.
Kirk throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirk landing with the ground and pound.
Kirk postures up.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutherford has wrist control.
Kirk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rutherford manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Rutherford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutherford has managed to get both his arms back between Kirk's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Rutherford content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Rutherford avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kirk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutherford passes into side control.
Kirk tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rutherford presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rutherford avoids the attempt from Kirk to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Event: SMASH:14.5
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Brownie missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brownie throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Dall slips under a jab.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Brownie's knee but Brownie avoids it well.
Brownie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brownie throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Brownie misses.
Brownie throws a right and a left that Dall avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Brownie misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Brownie lands the left hand.
Brownie lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Dall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1##CL2#
Brownie moves into range and clinches up with Dall.
Brownie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dall misses with the head strike.
Dall working aggressively here.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Brownie controls the action.
Brownie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brownie stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall.
Dall pushes Brownie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Brownie.
Dall tries to pull guard but Brownie won't allow it.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Brownie.
Brownie missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Brownie has Dall pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brownie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dall tumbling to the mat - Brownie dives into Dall's guard.#T2#
Dall tries to strike from the bottom.
Dall is striking from the bottom but Brownie uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Brownie sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Brownie seems content to control.
Brownie is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brownie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brownie's back!
Dall throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Brownie breaks Dall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Brownie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brownie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Brownie connects with a couple of short punches.
Brownie chips away with some ground and pound.
Dall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Brownie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brownie is working Dall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall striking off his back but it's not causing Brownie any problems.
Brownie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brownie landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Dall is rocked!
Brownie lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Dall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brownie postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dall covers up, he's hurt! Brownie keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Brownie and the ref steps in to end the fight! Brownie can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Brownie!
A very excited looking Shaun Brownie rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SYN 821 Crosby vs. Krison
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Keskinen misses the shot to the body.
Hawke scores with a jab to the head.
Keskinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawke appears to be looking for a big counter.
Keskinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawke throws a series of punches but Keskinen avoids them all with ease.
Hawke misses with a double jab.
Hawke scores with a three punch combo!
Keskinen loads up on a big right hand but Hawke slips the punch.
Keskinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Keskinen 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.#CL2#
Keskinen moves into the clinch.
Keskinen scores with a shot to the side of Hawke's head.
Keskinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keskinen misses with a punch to the body.
Hawke tries to break free but Keskinen pushes him back against the cage.
Keskinen misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Hawke manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Hawke fails to land with a series of punches.
Keskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawke manages to avoid it.
Keskinen clobbers Hawke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Warren Hawke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hawke.
Keskinen lands a jab to Hawke's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Hawke.
Hawke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keskinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawke avoids the body shot from Keskinen.
Keskinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keskinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawke throws a right hand that Keskinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Keskinen also avoids with ease.
Keskinen wants to clinch up but Hawke keeps it at a distance.
Keskinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hawke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Keskinen cracks Hawke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Keskinen tries to clinch but Hawke is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keskinen throws a big shot that misses.
Hawke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Keskinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawke finds it's way round the side to connect with Keskinen's head.
Hawke misses with a low kick as Keskinen jumps back.
Hawke throws a nice looking combination but Keskinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawke misses with the combination.
Keskinen slips under a jab.#CL2#
Keskinen drives through and clinches with Hawke against the cage.
Keskinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawke lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Keskinen.
Hawke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keskinen with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Hawke manages to pull guard. #T3#
Keskinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keskinen is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Hawke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keskinen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hawke.
You can see the frustration on Hawke's face as Keskinen controls the position.
Keskinen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hawke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Keskinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Keskinen controls the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Keskinen decides to stand back up. Keskinen steps back and let's Hawke get back to his feet.
Keskinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawke.
Keskinen misses with an uppercut.
Keskinen tests Hawke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawke manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Hawke.
Hawke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keskinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Keskinen.
Keskinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawke.
Hawke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawke keeps the fight on the outside.
Keskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawke moves away.
Keskinen lands the left hand.
Keskinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keskinen misses with the combination.
Hawke ducks under a wild hook from Keskinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Veikko Keskinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Keskinen clinches up with Hawke and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keskinen.
Hawke can't find room to land a body shot as Keskinen controls the action.
Keskinen misses with a knee strike.
Keskinen landing knees to the body.
Hawke avoiding damage as Keskinen throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Keskinen throws an elbow but misses.
Hawke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hawke is trying to pull guard but Keskinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keskinen blocks a body shot from Hawke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keskinen stops a takedown attempt from Hawke.
Nice body punch from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a knee to the head.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but Hawke blocks with his arms. #T1#
Keskinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawke blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Hawke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Hawke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keskinen defends well.
Keskinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Keskinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Keskinen controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hawke has his foot on Keskinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keskinen works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Keskinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Hawke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keskinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keskinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Keskinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keskinen has managed to get both his arms back between Hawke's legs - danger averted.
Keskinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More stalling from Keskinen.
Hawke keeping moving, preventing Keskinen from controlling successfully.
Keskinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Hawke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Keskinen has picked Hawke up and slammed him! Hawke can't keep hold of the triangle and Keskinen manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Hawke is looking to reverse the position.
Hawke wants to get back to his feet but Keskinen drags him back down.
Keskinen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hawke is trying to get back to his feet.
Hawke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Keskinen wants to control but Hawke is keeping him busy.
Keskinen wants to stand but Hawke is controlling his arm.
Hawke is pushing Keskinen's head away, looking to escape. Keskinen manages to hold on to the position though.
Hawke is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keskinen prevents Hawke from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Keskinen misses.
Hawke is looking for a counter combo.
Hawke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keskinen.
Keskinen is looking to clinch but Hawke is avoiding it.
Hawke throws a series of punches but Keskinen avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keskinen! But no joy.
Hawke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keskinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawke takes a swing at Keskinen's ribcage but misses.
Hawke looks to land a combination but Keskinen avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keskinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keskinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keskinen throws a shot from downtown. Hawke moves away and avoids it.
Keskinen jabs Hawke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Keskinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Keskinen ducks under a wild hook from Hawke.
Keskinen lands a jab to Hawke's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Hawke. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keskinen! But no joy.
Hawke misses with a two punch combination.
Hawke avoids the body shot from Keskinen.
Hawke keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Keskinen pushes Hawke up against the cage in a clinch.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawke avoids it.
Hawke avoids a wild elbow strike from Keskinen.
Keskinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Hawke avoids the damage to the body.
Veikko Keskinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keskinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskinen tries a knee to the head but Hawke blocks it.
Hawke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Hawke tries to circle away but Keskinen has him pinned against the cage.
Hawke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keskinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawke's defenses.
Hawke is trying to push Keskinen away but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawke takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keskinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawke's face.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Keskinen as the two fighters clinch.
Keskinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Keskinen working aggressively here.
Keskinen misses with a knee strike.
Hawke 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.
Keskinen has Hawke pressed against the cage, preventing Hawke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Hawke.
Keskinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Hawke successfully pulls guard.
Keskinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Hawke striking off his back but it's not causing Keskinen any problems.
Hawke being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Keskinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keskinen has managed to get both his arms back between Hawke's legs - danger averted.
Keskinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Keskinen content to stall in guard here.
Keskinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawke wants to hit a sweep here but Keskinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hawke there!
Hawke is working to get back to half guard.
Keskinen controlling the pace for now.
Hawke is looking to get to half guard.
Keskinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Warren Hawke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hawke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Veikko Keskinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hawke is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Keskinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawke throwing hammer fists to the chest of Keskinen. What's that going to do exactly?
Hawke is trying to escape the mount.
Hawke is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keskinen looking to control but Hawke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keskinen controlling the position easily from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFK 111 - Plutov Vs Holloway
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
A punch combination from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Adebayo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Silva's waist but Da Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adebayo off to one side. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva enables Adebayo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adebayo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adebayo won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.
Da Silva is looking to stand up but Adebayo isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebayo content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adebayo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adebayo slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Da Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Adebayo is controlling well.
Adebayo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Adebayo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Adebayo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adebayo controls the pace.
Da Silva looking to control.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adebayo is one step ahead there.
Adebayo slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adebayo prevents Da Silva from improving his position.#T3#
Adebayo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Da Silva!
Adebayo controlling his opponent.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adebayo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Da Silva keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Adebayo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva is still trying to improve position.
Adebayo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafiki Adebayo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Adebayo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Da Silva throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Adebayo fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Adebayo with a series of wild strikes but Adebayo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adebayo shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adebayo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Adebayo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Adebayo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Da Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Adebayo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Da Silva wants to control but Adebayo postures up.
Da Silva tries to bench press Adebayo off him but Adebayo keeps the position.
Adebayo just content to control the position.
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Da Silva is trying to control Adebayo's posture but Adebayo avoids it.
Adebayo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Silva is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face as Adebayo controls the position.
Adebayo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adebayo moves into full mount!
Adebayo controlling his opponent. #T3#
BOOM! Adebayo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebayo prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.
Adebayo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva wants to control but Adebayo is having none of it.
Adebayo controlling from mount. #T4#
Adebayo prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.
Adebayo controlling the position easily from mount.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Adebayo pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adebayo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Rafiki Adebayo will probably get the nod.
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#
Adebayo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD#
Adebayo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Silva sprawls well initially but Adebayo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Silva wants to control but Adebayo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adebayo trying to control the pace.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Adebayo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebayo trying to control the pace.
Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Adebayo preventing the sweep.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Adebayo stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Adebayo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Adebayo is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adebayo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Adebayo saw that one coming.
Adebayo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva as he jumps to the side.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafiki Adebayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Adebayo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Silva looks to land a combination. Adebayo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Adebayo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Adebayo shoots in.
Adebayo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Da Silva catches Adebayo right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Adebayo fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Adebayo avoids it.
Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Adebayo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adebayo somewhat.
Rafiki Adebayo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adebayo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adebayo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adebayo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Adebayo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to avoid it but Adebayo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva to the ground. Da Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rafiki Adebayo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Silva throws a head kick but Adebayo moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a combination. Adebayo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Rafiki Adebayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Adebayo ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Adebayo's shoulder, as Adebayo tries to avoid the shot.
Adebayo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Da Silva.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Da Silva.
Joao Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adebayo misses with a takedown
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adebayo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joao Da Silva!

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

#R1#
Dall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Armstrong finds it's way through Dall's defenses.
Armstrong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Armstrong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armstrong circles away quickly and effectively.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dall moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Armstrong punishes Dall's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Armstrong 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.#T1#
Armstrong throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall thows a body kick. Armstrong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Armstrong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dall rather than just go for the knockout.
Armstrong throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Armstrong thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall misses with a double jab
and Armstrong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Armstrong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Armstrong, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Armstrong scores with a body shot.
Armstrong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Dall misses.
Armstrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armstrong throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Armstrong connects with a jab.
Dall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Dall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armstrong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Armstrong jabs at Dall's body.
Armstrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Armstrong.
Dall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armstrong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall throws a leg kick but Armstrong moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armstrong! But no joy.
Dall misses with a wild combination.
Armstrong with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Armstrong backs up against the cage.
Armstrong lands a really nice looking cross but Dall seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Armstrong digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Armstrong throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Armstrong.
Nice jab there from Armstrong.
Armstrong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall looks to throw a body kick
and Armstrong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armstrong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armstrong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dall moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Dall.
Armstrong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armstrong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Armstrong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Armstrong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dall with a body shot.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Armstrong lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Dall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws a head kick that misses
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall throws a head kick that half lands.
Armstrong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall at a distance.
Armstrong stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Armstrong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Armstrong lands with a right hand.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tim Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Armstrong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Dall is rocked!
Dall misses with a left hand
and Armstrong counters with a good low kick that Dall was not able to check.
Dall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dall misses with a jab to the body
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Dall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Dall out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Armstrong!

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

#R1#
Rutherford throws a body punch but Doyle moves out of range.
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Rutherford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doyle, pushing him back against the cage.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Doyle working aggressively here.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doyle tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doyle doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutherford works Doyle's body with a nice hook.
Rutherford throws an overhand right that lands on Doyle's shoulder, as Doyle tries to avoid the shot.
Doyle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutherford under the eye.
Rutherford wants to clinch
and Doyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doyle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doyle just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Rutherford scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford takes one to the chin there.
Doyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Doyle misses with a two punch combination.
Rutherford punishes Doyle's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a lazy uppercut
and Doyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Doyle looks to land a left hand but Rutherford moved out of range nicely.
Doyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutherford.
Doyle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doyle misses with a wild body shot.
Doyle missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Doyle finds it's target.#T3#
Doyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doyle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doyle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Doyle misses with a body punch
and Rutherford counters with an outside leg kick.
Doyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Doyle misses its target.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
Rutherford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the body from Doyle misses #CL2#
and Rutherford moves into the clinch.
Doyle pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Doyle.
A right handed body shot lands from Doyle.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Doyle. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Doyle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Doyle.
Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
A short right from Doyle.
Doyle tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Doyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Doyle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rutherford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doyle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Rutherford misses. #CL2#
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Doyle tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford is trying to force a seperation but Doyle has the dominant position.
Doyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Good body shot from Doyle.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Doyle. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doyle looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Doyle is looking to clinch.
Doyle scores with a kick to the body.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
Doyle throws a right hand that misses
and Rutherford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutherford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Doyle.
Doyle scores with a jab to the body.
Doyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford wants to counter with a clinch but Doyle pushes him away.#CL2#
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Doyle blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
It looked like Doyle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doyle swings widly with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Doyle misses.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Doyle tries to land a leg kick but Rutherford saw it coming and moves away.
Doyle slips a jab from Rutherford.
Doyle takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
Doyle throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Doyle only half commits.
A low kick lands for Doyle.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doyle moves away.
Doyle is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rutherford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutherford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doyle misses with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doyle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Doyle misses with a looping right.
Doyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Rutherford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doyle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford motions for Doyle to come forward. Rutherford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doyle misses with a body shot. #CL#
Rutherford gets tackled into the cage by Doyle. Doyle maintains the clinch.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands. #T4#
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doyle to score with a decent uppercut.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch but Doyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutherford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutherford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Doyle tries to keep at a distance but Rutherford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Doyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Doyle. #BC2#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Rutherford tries to score with a low kick but Doyle moves his leg out of the way.
Doyle misses with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with an inside leg kick.
Doyle scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Doyle.
Well Doyle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

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

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

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

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Doyle.
Well Doyle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

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

#R1#
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dinklage with a nice calf kick.
Dall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dall throws a right hand that Dinklage ducks under and follows up with a left that Dinklage also avoids with ease.
Dinklage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
Dall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall looks to land a combination but Dinklage avoids it well.
Dinklage tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dinklage checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Dall tries to keep at a distance but Dinklage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Dinklage controls the action.
Dinklage blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Dall prevents Dinklage from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
Dinklage throws a head kick that misses.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dinklage throws a right hand that Dall ducks under and follows up with a left that Dall also avoids with ease.
Dall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dinklage cracks Dall with a good jab.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinklage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
Dinklage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Dinklage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinklage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinklage with a jab.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Dinklage.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall misses with a double jab.
Dinklage is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dinklage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dall keeps Dinklage at a distance using the push kick.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there #CL2#
and Dinklage moves into the clinch.
Dinklage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall jumps guard but Dinklage stands there with Dall around his waist. Dall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dall - that landed with a thud. #T3##TD#
Dall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dinklage uses from the top position.
Dall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dinklage manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dinklage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinklage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dinklage is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall is controlling him.
Dall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dall is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinklage has wrist control.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall.
Dinklage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dall postures up in Dinklage's guard and throws a big left but Dinklage blocks it.
Dall won't allow Dinklage to get back to his feet.
Dall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Dall throws an elbow that misses. Dinklage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dall's guard. Nice move by Dinklage!#REVB#
Dinklage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dall thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU2#
Dinklage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dall, up you get!
Dall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice combination there by Dinklage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinklage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinklage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dall throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice body kick there by Dinklage.
Dall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinklage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dall scrambles back to his feet.
Dinklage circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dall drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dinklage follows Dall to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!

Event: DMMA 24: Rocksaw vs Jimenez
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Nassau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ty Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Ty Moon has been cut.
No joy there for Moon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nassau is out of range and Moon settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Moon. Those never looked like landing.
Moon misses with a leg kick.
Nassau wants to clinch up but Moon keeps it at a distance.
Nassau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moon throws a nice looking combination but Nassau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassau scores with a hook to the body. Moon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moon lands a glancing blow to the side of Nassau's head.
Nassau misses with a double jab.
Moon misses with a combination
and Nassau counters with a big left hand that crumples Moon! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Narayan Nassau!
Narayan Nassau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 104 - Shamrock Vs Power
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Mbappe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva defends it nicely.
Mbappe looks for a takedown but Da Silva sprawls well.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Da Silva with a jab.
Mbappe blocks a jab.
Mbappe shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.
Da Silva follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Mbappe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mbappe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Mbappe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Mbappe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Mbappe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva is trying to control the position but Mbappe postures up. #SUB#
Mbappe drops back looking for a leg! Da Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Silva manages to kick Mbappe off! Mbappe jumps back into Da Silva's guard.
Mbappe controlling from the top position. #T2#
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Mbappe postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow.
Mbappe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mbappe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mbappe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mbappe is one step ahead there.
Mbappe 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.
Mbappe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Da Silva is looking to stand up but Mbappe isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Mbappe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Da Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Da Silva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mbappe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mbappe controlling Da Silva's posture.
Da Silva postures up in Mbappe's guard and throws a big left but Mbappe blocks it.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Da Silva throws a strike but Mbappe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Mbappe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mbappe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mbappe chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mbappe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mbappe drops back looking for a leg! Da Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Silva manages to kick Mbappe off! Mbappe jumps back into Da Silva's guard.
Mbappe landing some decent shots from guard.
Mbappe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mbappe scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Da Silva is rocked!
Mbappe works over Da Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Silva is still in real trouble! Can Mbappe finish him?#SUB#
Mbappe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mbappe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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!
Mbappe gets to his feet and stands over Da Silva, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Da Silva felt that one! Mbappe unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Da Silva from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Mbappe!

Event: SMASH:7
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferret was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Ferret blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Dall tries to keep at a distance but Ferret has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ferret 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.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Ferret controls the action. #TD2#
Ferret gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ferret is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferret scoring with some ground and pound.
Dall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dall trying to strike off his back.
Dall keeping full guard, as Ferret tries to pass.
Dall 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.
Ferret controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dall throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ferret trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Ferret content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dall striking from his own guard.
Dall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ferret postures up and lands a big shot to Dall's brow.
Dall trying to strike off his back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferret not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dall wants to sweep here but Ferret controlling him for the moment.
Ferret trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Ferret shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ferret was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dall wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Dall wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ferret off and has taken his back!
Dall throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dall punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ferret has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dall somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dall misses with an elbow to the head.
Dall throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T3#
Dall gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Dall throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ferret wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Dall somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dall has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ferret.
Ferret trying to control the action but Dall just sinks the hooks in.
Dall thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Dall thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ferret finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Dall throws some wild stikes that Ferret manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Ferret tries to lock up and control but Dall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dall thowing shots but they're missing.
Dall looking to finish with strikes here!
Ferret tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dall unloads with some shots from mount but Ferret bucks and avoids them well.
Ferret blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferret tries to hold on but Dall postures up.
Ferret in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dall throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dall throws a strike there. Ferret manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hyryx Dall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dall looks to land a body kick but Ferret moved away.
Ferret drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dall defends it well.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Ferret with the counter takedown but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall throws a series of punches but Ferret avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Ferret moves into the clinch.
Dall lands a nice uppercut.
Ferret takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
Dall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Dall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ferret uses from the top position.
Ferret is in close to Dall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferret wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Ferret stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.#T1#
Dall tries to strike from the bottom.
Ferret tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Ferret lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferret preventing the sweep.
Ferret controlling from the top position.
Hyryx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferret postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferret is working Dall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferret works over Dall with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferret working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ferret preventing the sweep.
Dall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ferret trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Ferret engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Ferret trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferret postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dall 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#
Dall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferret keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferret keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dall working over Ferret with some ground and pound. Ferret looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ferret wants to control but Dall is keeping busy.
Dall thows a huge punch but Ferret dodges it nicely.
Dall winds up and cracks Ferret with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Dall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferret's head.
Dall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ferret keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dall throws a strike but Ferret avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ferret working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall.
Dall postures up and lands a big shot to Ferret's brow.
Dall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dall throws a strike but Ferret rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ferret pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Dall being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferret connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Dall throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ferret postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferret is in close to Dall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dall throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Ferret trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ferret slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferret passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferret working the head and body with strikes.
Dall is not content to let Ferret control the position.
Dall is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hyryx Dall dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferret looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferret with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Hyryx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall tries to bum rush Ferret with a series of wild strikes but Ferret uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Ferret closes the distance and clinches.
Dall working aggressively here.
Ferret is trying to drag Dall to the mat but Dall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dall prevents the takedown attempt.
Hyryx Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teeth Ferret.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries to pull guard but Ferret won't allow it. #TD#
Dall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Dall is striking from the bottom but Ferret uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ferret wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Ferret with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferret stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
Ferret is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferret seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ferret's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ferret wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Teeth Ferret has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ferret trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dall can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferret advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Ferret.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferret can do to turn this around?
Dall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ferret working Dall over with strikes.
Ferret working Dall over with strikes.
Dall landing small, sideways elbows.
Dall gets full guard.
Dall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ferret is working Dall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dall throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T3#
Ferret is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Ferret from controlling successfully.
Dall tries to strike from the bottom.
Ferret passes into half guard.
Ferret scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferret scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Ferret wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
Ferret prevents Dall from improving his position.
Ferret seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dall scores with a few weak punches.
Dall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Ferret with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ferret blocks the strikes from Dall.
Dall taking some punishment here, with Ferret in his half guard.
Dall throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ferret wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Ferret blocks the strikes from Dall.
Ferret content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Ferret lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferret moves into full mount! Dall won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ferret cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ferret landing strikes from the mount and Dall is in trouble!

And that's the end of the fight!
Teeth Ferret comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dall 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH:7.5
Date: Jun 26, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Rossiter
Date: Jun 12, 2021

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

Steven Rutherford dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rbn.
Rbn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rbn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford tries to bum rush Rbn with a series of wild strikes but Rbn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rbn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rbn with a nice cross.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Rbn moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Rbn moves out of range.
Rbn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rbn.
Rutherford with the inside leg kick.
Rutherford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rbn throws the left hand but Rutherford avoids the punch easily.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
Rbn scores with a shot to the body.
Rutherford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rbn rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rbn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutherford with a nice calf kick.
Rbn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutherford swivels and escapes.#T1#
Rbn throws a combination that misses
letting Rutherford counter with a right hand.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rbn misses with a straight right.
Rutherford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rbn misses with a looping left.
Rbn tries for a takedown but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutherford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Rbn misses with a wild combination.
Rbn misses the jab.
Rutherford throws a shot to the body.
Rbn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Rbn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutherford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rutherford clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rbn as Rutherford tries to tie him up.
Rutherford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rbn backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutherford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rbn punishes Rutherford's body with a nice straight punch.
Rbn blocks the body kick.
Rbn tries to move into range but Rutherford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rbn moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Rbn throws a series of punches but Rutherford avoids them all with ease.
Rbn misses with a hook.
Rbn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Rutherford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutherford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutherford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rbn lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Rbn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rutherford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rutherford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rbn takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Rutherford.
Rbn scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutherford moves out of range as Rbn strikes.
Rbn throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rbn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut.
Rbn misses the jab.
Rutherford misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rbn wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford throws out a counter right but Rbn avoids it with no problem.
Rbn walks into a stiff left hand from Rutherford.#T4#
Rutherford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Rbn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Rbn scores with a takedown into Rutherford's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rbn chips away with some ground and pound.
Rutherford wants to stand but Rbn is controlling the position.
Rutherford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
John Rbn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rbn throwing strikes but missing.
Rbn postures up and lands a big shot to Rutherford's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rbn throws a strike but Rutherford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Rbn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutherford passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 802 Maluga vs. Raper
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1##CL#
Weecharangsan drives through and clinches with Hawke against the cage.
Weecharangsan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hawke walks away with a smile on his face. Weecharangsan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Weecharangsan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Weecharangsan clinches up with Hawke and pushes him back against the cage.
Weecharangsan wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chakrii Weecharangsan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Weecharangsan drags the fight down to the ground.
Weecharangsan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Weecharangsan working for a triangle but Hawke defends it easily. #SUB#
Weecharangsan looking for a guillotine here but Hawke defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawke trying to control the position from guard on top but Weecharangsan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Weecharangsan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weecharangsan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawke's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hawke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Weecharangsan has picked Hawke up and slammed him! Hawke can't keep hold of the triangle and Weecharangsan manages to pass to side control!
Hawke is trying to get back to his feet.
Weecharangsan wants to control but Hawke is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Weecharangsan tries for a kimura but Hawke is defending well.
Hawke misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Weecharangsan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Weecharangsan stalls from top position.
Hawke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Weecharangsan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hawke is not content to let Weecharangsan control the position.
Weecharangsan prevents Hawke from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hawke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hawke.
Hawke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weecharangsan's guard. #REVB#
Weecharangsan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hawke stopping the sweep attempt from Weecharangsan.#T3##SUB#
Weecharangsan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Weecharangsan is looking for a triangle but Hawke pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Weecharangsan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Weecharangsan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hawke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weecharangsan's head.
Hawke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hawke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawke told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Weecharangsan looking to control.
Weecharangsan striking off his back but it's not causing Hawke any problems. #SUB#
Weecharangsan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hawke defends well.
Hawke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weecharangsan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hawke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chakrii Weecharangsan dominated that round.
That's time! Weecharangsan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Weecharangsan has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick from Hawke misses.
Weecharangsan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawke can do to turn this around?#TD#
Weecharangsan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hawke quickly recovers to half guard.
Hawke throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Weecharangsan wants to pass to mount but Hawke is defending the position. #SUB#
Weecharangsan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weecharangsan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hawke is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weecharangsan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawke keeps working. #SUB2#
Hawke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weecharangsan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hawke! #T1#
Hawke squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Weecharangsan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hawke can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB#
Weecharangsan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hawke manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hawke is pushing Weecharangsan's head away, looking to escape. Weecharangsan manages to hold on to the position though.
Weecharangsan trying to control the action but Hawke is working from the bottom.
Weecharangsan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hawke wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Hawke explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Weecharangsan has a takedown stuffed.
Hawke throws a nice looking combination but Weecharangsan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2##TD#
Weecharangsan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hawke's guard.#ES2#
Hawke has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Weecharangsan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weecharangsan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chakrii Weecharangsan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hawke.
Hawke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weecharangsan tries for a takedown but Hawke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hawke misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Weecharangsan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Weecharangsan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hawke.#ES2#
Hawke throws Weecharangsan to one side and escapes!
Weecharangsan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawke is looking for the big counter here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weecharangsan checks a leg kick. #T3#
Hawke thumps Weecharangsan with a low kick.
Hawke scores with a punch to the head.
Weecharangsan looks to land a combination but Hawke avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Hawke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hawke misses with an uppercut
and Weecharangsan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Weecharangsan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Hawke sneaks out the side door and pushes Weecharangsan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Weecharangsan avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weecharangsan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawke swivels and escapes.#TD#
Weecharangsan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hawke on his heels. He'll look to pass Hawke's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Hawke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weecharangsan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hawke working for a triangle but Weecharangsan defends it easily.
Weecharangsan wants to control from the top but Hawke keeps moving. #T4#
Hawke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weecharangsan advances position into side control!
Hawke gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hawke is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Weecharangsan is tapping! Great win for Hawke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Warren Hawke!

Event: DMMA 15: Lee vs Magrath
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Moon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Lehto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Moon blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
Moon misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lehto.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moon misses with some punches.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehto.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Lehto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moon misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
Moon has a couple of punches blocked by Lehto.
Moon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Moon won't want to take too many of those.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moon has a couple of punches blocked by Lehto.
Moon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've been hearing reports that Moon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lehto landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ty Moon has been cut.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moon.
Moon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehto.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon lands with a short shot to the head.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Moon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Lehto lands a knee to the head.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
Moon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lehto's elbow.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
Moon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Lehto scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head. #T3#
Lehto crunches a lovely knee into Moon's ribcage.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto blocks an uppercut.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Moon won't want to take too many of those.
Lehto connects with a knee to the head.
Lehto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moon is defending well for now.
Moon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moon managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Lehto working Moon over with knees to the body.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto landing knees to the head.
Moon misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Moon lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Moon tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Moon back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon tries to work over Lehto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moon misses with a punch on the inside.
Moon misses with some punches.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Lehto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ty Moon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Moon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moon throws a series of punches but Lehto avoids them all with ease.
Lehto defending well as Moon loads up on a big left hand.
Lehto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Moon misses with a head kick.
Lehto avoids the head kick by Moon.
Moon avoids a kick to the body.
Moon throws a sloppy head kick and Lehto moves out of range easily.
Lehto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from Lehto lands but Moon takes it in his stride.
Moon throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto avoids the head kick by Moon.
Lehto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ty Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lehto looks for the body kick but Moon saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Moon misses the target.
Moon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Moon wants to slow Lehto down by chopping away at his legs.
Moon throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Lehto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lehto.
Moon struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehto controls his hands.
Moon throws an elbow but it misses.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Moon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moon avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but Moon blocks with his arms.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Moon is blocking nicely.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Moon misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehto lands a nice knee to the body.
Moon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.#T2#
Moon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Lehto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Moon pushes off an throws an elbow but Lehto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moon's face.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Moon avoids the damage to the body.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Moon avoids the damage to the body.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Lehto blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moon throws an elbow but misses.
Moon misses with a body punch.
Lehto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Moon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto connects with a knee to the head.
Lehto working Moon over with knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Moon won't want to take too many of those.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moon blocks it with crossed arms.
Moon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moon.
Moon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehto. #T4#
Lehto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon misses with an elbow over the top.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Moon on the inside.
Moon trying to land knees to the body.
Moon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lehto.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moon is defending well for now.
Moon throws a head punch that misses.
Moon lands a nice shot to the body.
Moon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moon has a couple of punches blocked by Lehto.
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehto landing knees to the body.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Lehto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ty Moon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Moon looks to land a left hand but Lehto moved out of range nicely.
Moon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Lehto lands but Moon takes it in his stride.
Lehto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lehto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Moon throws a right and a left that Lehto avoids nicely.
Moon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehto.
Moon sets himself, and Lehto steps forward looking for the clinch! Moon avoids it this time.
Lehto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Lehto.
Moon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moon misses with a double jab
and Lehto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Moon misses with a head kick.
Moon checks the leg kick.
Moon misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Moon.
Moon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lehto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moon's sensitive parts.
Moon misses with a double jab.
Lehto throws a low kick but Moon avoids it.
Moon lands a head shot.
Lehto dodges the punch combination from Moon.
Lehto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Lehto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ty Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Moon tries to land a knee to the head but Lehto blocks with his arms.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moon.
Lehto lands a knee to the head.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto lands a knee to the head.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Moon fails to land.
Tatu Lehto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Lehto. #T3#
Lehto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moon can't find room to land a body shot as Lehto controls the action.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lehto misses with a knee to the head.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Moon avoids the damage to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moon is defending well for now.
Lehto lands a knee to the head.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moon struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehto controls his hands. #T4#
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Moon lands a left hand.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moon blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehto blocks the elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lehto.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moon working aggressively here.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon misses with the head strike.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lehto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moon blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Lehto.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tatu Lehto made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gallahger throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Kevin Gallahger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallahger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Gallahger closes the distance and clinches.
Da Silva stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva. #BC#
Da Silva breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Gallahger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallahger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Gallahger has hold of Da Silva's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Da Silva tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gallahger cranks the arm and Da Silva screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Da Silva, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kevin Gallahger!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021

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

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

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

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