Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC 322
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Rawlings tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez misses with a body shot
and Rawlings counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rawlings.
Rawlings takes one on the button.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanchez defending well as Rawlings loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rawlings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Rawlings throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Rawlings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawlings feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rawlings doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Rawlings knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rawlings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawlings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rawlings 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.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
and Sanchez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rawlings! He's just covering up as Sanchez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Sanchez!
A relieved looking Steve Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Reno Rawlings had this to say: '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 241
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1##TD#
Rawlings feints and as Sila raises his hands in defense, Rawlings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rawlings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawlings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Sila keeps moving.
Rawlings advances to half guard.
Rawlings is stalling here. Sila is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rawlings seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sila has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rawlings is trying to buck Sila off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila gets to mount! Rawlings was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sila pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T1#
Rawlings is looking to improve his position but Sila isn't that keen on the idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Rawlings's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings is trying to reverse the position but instead Sila has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Rawlings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rawlings breaks Sila's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Rawlings throwing strikes but missing.
Rawlings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rawlings throws an elbow that misses. Sila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rawlings's guard. Nice move by Sila!#REVB##SUB#
Rawlings looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sila passes into half guard.
Rawlings wants to control but Sila passes into side.
Rawlings is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Rawlings is working hard here to advance position.
Rawlings manages to get back to half guard.
Sila trying to mount his opponent but Rawlings defends it. #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.
Sila prevents Rawlings from improving his position.#SUB#
Rawlings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sila pulls his head out easily.
Rawlings regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sila preventing the sweep.
Rawlings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Rawlings working for a triangle but Sila defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlings is trying to hold Sila in close to prevent damage but Sila has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Afa Sila will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sila lands a leg kick that knocks Rawlings off balance momentarily.
Rawlings slips under a jab from Sila.
Sila misses with a left hand
and Rawlings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawlings takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sila throws a front kick aimed at Rawlings's knee but Rawlings avoids it well.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Rawlings checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sila throws a leg kick that misses.
Sila tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rawlings closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rawlings lands in his opponent's guard.
Rawlings is standing up over Sila. Sila looks to escape but Rawlings dives into side control. #T1##REVB#
Rawlings throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rawlings postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rawlings 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.
Rawlings throwing strikes but Sila manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rawlings is looking to reverse the position.
Rawlings looking for a sweep but Sila has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rawlings is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rawlings tries to hold on but Sila pushes him away. #T2#
Rawlings sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rawlings trying to hold on to Sila's head to control him but Sila postures up. #SUB#
Rawlings looking for submissions off his back.
Rawlings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sila is working away from the top position though.
Rawlings is trying to control but Sila passes into side control!
Rawlings is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rawlings manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sila's best efforts.
Rawlings is looking to escape.
Rawlings wants to get back to full guard.
Rawlings wants to control but Sila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rawlings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rawlings.
Afa Sila has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rawlings is looking for a triangle but Sila pushes his legs off easily.
Sila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rawlings is trying to control the position but Sila postures up. #SUB#
Sila avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rawlings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sila wants to pass the guard but Rawlings is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sila misses with an uppercut
letting Rawlings counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawlings misses the target.
Sila throws out a counter right but Rawlings avoids it with no problem.
Sila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Rawlings misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Afa Sila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sila looks to land a left hand but Rawlings moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Rawlings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rawlings swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sila counters with a nice body kick.
Sila scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Rawlings.
Sila was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rawlings connects with a body shot.
Rawlings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sila.
Rawlings moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlings's shoulder, as Rawlings tries to avoid the shot.
Rawlings connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sila misses with a low kick as Rawlings jumps back.
Rawlings takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Sila tests Rawlings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rawlings checks a low kick from Sila.
Rawlings slips under a jab.
Rawlings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown but Sila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rawlings just misses with a punch to the body.
Sila throws out a counter right but Rawlings avoids it with no problem.
A bone on bone clash there as Rawlings blocks the leg kick.
Sila avoids a kick to the body.
Rawlings tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rawlings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sila.
Sila swings widly with a right hand
and Sila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sila slips a jab and a cross from Rawlings.
Sila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sila misses with an uppercut. Rawlings saw that one coming.#T2#
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Sila throws a leg kick that misses.
Rawlings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rawlings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawlings takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Afa Sila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rawlings moves out of range of the leg kick from Sila.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Rawlings attempts a counter takedown but Sila avoids it well and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sila. Rawlings shrugs it off though.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Sila.
Sila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rawlings is able to avoid easily.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Sila moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawlings scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Sila.
Rawlings drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sila sprawls and moves away.
Rawlings tries to work over Sila's front leg with a kick but Sila checks it.
Sila throws a body punch but Rawlings moves out of range.
Rawlings feinted with a counter takedown.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawlings avoids a kick to the body.
Sila throws a looping overhand right but Rawlings ducks down to avoid it.
Sila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sila misses with an uppercut.
Rawlings throws a big counter combination but Sila scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Sila throws a lazy body kick
and Rawlings counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Rawlings. Those never looked like landing.
Rawlings falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sila misses with a body shot.
Sila misses with a right hand
and Rawlings counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Sila.
Rawlings closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reno Rawlings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sila throws a body kick that misses
enabling Rawlings to counter with a crisp jab.
Sila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sila 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Afa Sila!
In his post fight interview, Afa Sila gave a big smile as he said 'To All My Samoans, Tongan, Maoris And My Other Pacific Island Homies. This Victory Is For All Of You USO '.
Reno Rawlings spoke after the fight, saying '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.

Event: CEFC 316
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
The Zealot gets caught napping as Rawlings dives in and scores a takedown. The Zealot manages to retain guard.
Rawlings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Zealot keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings distracts The Zealot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rawlings throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Zealot wants to stand but Rawlings is controlling the position.
The Zealot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rawlings manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rawlings has his foot on The Zealot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Zealot works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
The Zealot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Zealot wants to stand but Rawlings has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB2#
Rawlings looking for subs off his back but The Zealot has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rawlings controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rawlings trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Zealot seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rawlings gets back to full guard.
Rawlings looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawlings, not yet.
The Zealot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
The Zealot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rawlings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Zealot has managed to get both his arms back between Rawlings's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rawlings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rawlings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Zealot's guard. #REVB#
The Zealot keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rawlings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rawlings trying to control but The Zealot is working from the bottom.
Rawlings throwing strikes but missing.
Rawlings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Zealot is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Hilo Ippon Squad inform me that Rawlings has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The Zealot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawlings.
The Zealot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Zealot looks to land a combination but Rawlings avoids it well.
Masada The Zealot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rawlings throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rawlings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Zealot doesn't seem bothered though.
Rawlings throws a looping overhand right but The Zealot ducks down to avoid it.
Rawlings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Zealot fails to land with a series of punches.
Rawlings scores with a three punch combo!
Rawlings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rawlings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Zealot connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The Zealot misses with a body shot.
Rawlings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
And Rawlings tries to counter it with a takedown but The Zealot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The Zealot misses with a wild body shot.
Rawlings misses the jab.
As Rawlings looks to move away, The Zealot throws a big counter combo but Rawlings just gets out of the way.
The Zealot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Zealot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.
Rawlings moves out of range as The Zealot strikes.
A slow jab from The Zealot misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Rawlings there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Rawlings.
Rawlings is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Zealot.#T1#
Rawlings scores with a punch to the head.
The Zealot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Zealot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rawlings back to the cage. The Zealot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rawlings drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rawlings staying out of range there.
The Zealot misses the body punch
and Rawlings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Zealot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlings moves away.
The Zealot throws an off balance right hand
and Rawlings counters with a straight right hand.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rawlings throws a shot from downtown. The Zealot moves away and avoids it.
Rawlings is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Zealot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from The Zealot finds it's target.#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!
The Zealot just misses with a punch to the body.
The Zealot walks into a stiff left hand from Rawlings.
Rawlings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masada The Zealot is winning the standup battle so far.
Rawlings scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Zealot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlings.
Rawlings feints the counter takedown.
The Zealot throws an off balance right hand
and Rawlings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Zealot throws a series of punches but Rawlings moves out of range.
The Zealot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rawlings stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Zealot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Zealot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
The Zealot swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Rawlings counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rawlings is stalling in the full guard.
Rawlings passes The Zealot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rawlings controlling the action here.
Rawlings thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Zealot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rawlings. #T4#
Rawlings throwing shots but The Zealot is blocking nicely.
Rawlings thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rawlings missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reno Rawlings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rawlings stalling away here and it's allowed The Zealot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rawlings stands and throws The Zealot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Zealot tries to improve position but can't.
Rawlings happy to just control the position for now.
Rawlings tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Reno Rawlings will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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 Zealot misses with a body shot.
Rawlings looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Zealot throws a big shot that misses.
Rawlings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawlings dodges the punch combination from The Zealot.
Rawlings looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Zealot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rawlings connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Zealot scrambles back to his feet.
The Zealot leaves Rawlings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rawlings.
Rawlings needs to keep his hands up - The Zealot had a free shot at his head there.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Zealot enables Rawlings to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Zealot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Zealot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
The Zealot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rawlings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Zealot is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings postures up in The Zealot's guard and throws a big left but The Zealot blocks it.
Rawlings distracts The Zealot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Zealot trying to control the position. #T2#
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawlings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rawlings passes The Zealot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rawlings is looking to take a break and control but The Zealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Zealot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rawlings passes to full mount!
Rawlings looking to control but The Zealot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Rawlings raining down hammerfists from mount.
Masada The Zealot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawlings trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Zealot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rawlings trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rawlings pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
The Zealot wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rawlings.
The Zealot takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rawlings lands a couple of good shots and The Zealot has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rawlings misses with punches from the back.
The Zealot covering up well and avoiding damage.
Rawlings is punishing The Zealot with some ground and pound.
Reno Rawlings is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlings is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rawlings is continuing to stall.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reno Rawlings!
In his post fight interview, Reno Rawlings gave a big smile as he said '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.

Event: CEFC 311
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Rawlings scores with a decent looking hook.
Rawlings throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Rawlings bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rawlings sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Santana is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rawlings advances to mount.
Santana tries to reverse the position but Rawlings maintains control.
Rawlings postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Santana looks a forlorn figure.
Santana is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santana blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rawlings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santana is looking to escape.
Rawlings misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T1#
Santana is squirming around, avoiding Rawlings's attempts to control the action.
Rawlings unloads with some shots from mount but Santana bucks and avoids them well.
A nice elbow there by Rawlings.
Santana regains half guard.
Santana trying to control but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings thows a huge punch but Santana dodges it nicely.
Santana is looking for a sweep. Rawlings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rawlings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rawlings has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rawlings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Santana is looking for a sweep. Rawlings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rawlings 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.
Rawlings wants to free his trapped foot but Santana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rawlings is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Santana wants to control but Rawlings is keeping busy.
Rawlings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Santana tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
Rawlings not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rawlings trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Santana looking to control. #T3#
Rawlings preventing the sweep.
Santana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawlings's guard. #REVB#
Rawlings wants to sweep here but Santana controlling him for the moment.
Santana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santana trying to control but Rawlings is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rawlings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santana defends well.
Santana not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rawlings looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawlings, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Rawlings looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santana passes into side control. #SU2#
Santana decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Santana throws the left hand but Rawlings avoids the punch easily.
Santana throws a series of punches but Rawlings avoids them all with ease.
Santana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santana misses the body punch
and Rawlings counters with an inside leg kick.
Rawlings takes a swing at Santana's ribcage but misses.
Rawlings moves out of range of the body kick.
Rawlings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santana.
Rawlings throws a looping overhand right but Santana ducks down to avoid it.
Santana with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana wants to land a leg kick but Rawlings is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Santana stuffs the takedown.
Santana throws a hook but Rawlings avoids it easily.
Santana throws the left hand but Rawlings avoids the punch easily.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
Santana is looking to chop away at Rawlings's legs.
Santana works Rawlings's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Rawlings shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santana is trying to defend but Rawlings finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santana is concentrating on defense, preventing Rawlings from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana is trying to control but Rawlings passes into side control!
Rawlings has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Santana!
Santana is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rawlings scoring with strikes but Santana is staying in there.
Rawlings landing punches.
Santana tries to hold on but Rawlings pushes him away.
Rawlings tries to control but Santana wriggling away.
Santana is desperately trying to improve his position but Rawlings has a good base and remains in mount.
Santana wants to hold on but Rawlings pushes him away.
Santana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rawlings lands with some strikes.
Santana is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Rawlings content just to control the position here.
Rawlings lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rawlings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santana can do to turn this around?
Rawlings raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rawlings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santana's guard. #REVR#
Rawlings tries to free his leg and advance position but Santana is retaining full guard.
Santana pulls Rawlings in close to his closed guard and prevents Rawlings from doing any damage or advancing position.
Santana is continuing to stall.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving. #T3#
Santana wants to sweep here but Rawlings controlling him for the moment.
Santana is trying to keep Rawlings in close.
Santana has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santana controls Rawlings momentarily but Rawlings frees himself.
Rawlings working some strikes from top position.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santana is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rawlings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Rawlings is looking for a triangle but Santana pushes his legs off easily.
Santana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rawlings is proving hard to escape from.
Santana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Santana trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rawlings manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Santana controls Rawlings momentarily but Rawlings frees himself.
Rawlings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rawlings throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Santana throws out a loose jab but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rawlings misses the target.
Rawlings moves out of range as Santana strikes.
Santana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Antonio Santana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Rawlings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Rawlings.
Santana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rawlings counters with a left to the body.
Santana looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlings is just out of range.
Rawlings is looking to counter punch.
Rawlings blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santana but Santana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rawlings. #T1#
Santana swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Rawlings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santana is pulling down on Rawlings's head to control his posture.
Santana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santana pulls Rawlings in close to his closed guard and prevents Rawlings from doing any damage or advancing position.
Santana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlings is one step ahead there.
Santana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rawlings manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Rawlings looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawlings, not yet. #SUB#
Rawlings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Rawlings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santana advances to half guard. #SUB#
Rawlings looking for submissions off his back.
Santana trying to control the action but Rawlings is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rawlings looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in Doherty's Gym inform me that Santana has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Santana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rawlings keeps working.
Rawlings gets back to full guard.
Antonio Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santana wants to control from the top but Rawlings keeps moving.
Santana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawlings wants to sweep but no luck.
Santana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rawlings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santana defends well.
Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Rawlings.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Santana stands up and waves to Rawlings to follow him. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santana throws out a loose jab but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawlings on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rawlings throws a body punch but Santana moves out of range.
Rawlings checks a leg kick nicely.
Rawlings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rawlings counters with a nice body kick.
Santana missing with a left hand there. Rawlings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Antonio Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawlings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Santana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana throws a solid leg kick but Rawlings takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santana.
Rawlings throws a big counter combination but Santana scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reno Rawlings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
Santana walks into a straight right hand from Rawlings.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Santana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rawlings 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reno Rawlings!
Post fight, an emotional Reno Rawlings said '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 236
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Rawlings moves out of range as Santana throws a body kick.
Rawlings appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Santana lands a head shot.
A big right from Santana misses. #TD2#
Rawlings closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Rawlings is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santana sees it coming and defends easily.
Santana gets back to full guard.
Santana wants to sweep but no luck.
Rawlings wants to pass the guard but Santana is keeping the position.
Santana is pulling down on Rawlings's head. It's preventing any offense from Rawlings, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawlings won't allow Santana to sweep him here. #T1#
Rawlings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
Rawlings passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rawlings advances to mount.
My spies in Hilo Ippon Squad inform me that Rawlings has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rawlings working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Santana wants to hold on but Rawlings pushes him away.
Rawlings wants to take Santana's back here but Santana is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rawlings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santana is looking to escape.
Santana is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana tries to hold on but Rawlings pushes him away.
Santana working to try and regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rawlings wants to finish this one by submission but Santana is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rawlings.
Santana tries to hold on but Rawlings pushes him away.
Rawlings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santana is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Rawlings looking to secure an arm triangle but Santana defends it well.
Santana manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rawlings looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rawlings is looking to take a break and control but Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Santana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santana is staying active underneath Rawlings, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rawlings tries to pass to full mount but Santana defends it.
Santana is positioning himself well to prevent Rawlings advancing to mount.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but Santana defending well. #ES#
Santana has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rawlings is on him like a limpet, forcing Santana back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Santana.
Santana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rawlings has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlings misses with some punches. #BC2#
Rawlings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Santana misses with a body shot.
Rawlings goes for a double leg but Santana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santana continues to drive forward.
Santana thumps Rawlings with a low kick.
Santana throws a big shot that misses.
Rawlings avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Rawlings shoots in and gets a takedown into Santana's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santana keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings wants to pass the guard but Santana is keeping the position.
Santana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rawlings drops back, looking for a kneebar! Santana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Santana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Santana! #REVR#
Santana taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reno Rawlings will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Santana scores with a nice head shot.
Santana misses with a body shot.
Rawlings is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santana with a body shot.
Santana looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlings is just out of range.
Santana throws a leg kick which misses Rawlings's front leg but catches the back leg as Rawlings tries to avoid it.
Rawlings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santana scoring well with a low kick there.
Rawlings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Santana works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Antonio Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlings staying out of range there.
Santana throws a sloppy body shot
and Rawlings counters with an outside leg kick.
Santana throws a head kick but Rawlings moves out of range. #T1#
Santana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rawlings takes a step back to recover.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Rawlings releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Santana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlings can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Rawlings.
Rawlings moves away from the strike by Santana.
Santana throws a body punch but Rawlings moves out of range.
Rawlings walks into a straight right hand from Santana.
Rawlings lands a jab to Santana's midsection.
Santana throws a hook but Rawlings avoids it easily.
Santana throws a leg kick
and Rawlings counters with an outside leg kick.
Santana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Antonio Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana looks to throw a body kick
and Rawlings counters with a right hand to the body.
Santana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rawlings counters with a nice body shot.
Rawlings scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
Santana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rawlings takes a step back to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Santana.
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Rawlings misses with a wild body shot.
Santana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rawlings counters with a right hand to the body.
Santana avoids the body shot from Rawlings.
Rawlings throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawlings slips a jab from Santana.
Rawlings walks into a jab.
Rawlings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santana.
Antonio Santana is winning the standup battle so far.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Rawlings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Santana.
Rawlings throws a head kick that misses.
Rawlings shoots in looking for a takedown. Santana tries to sprawl out of it but Rawlings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santana throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santana misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawlings is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rawlings throws a big shot that misses.
Santana misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rawlings.
Antonio Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.#T4#
Santana loads up on a big right hand but Rawlings slips the punch.
A nice side step and Rawlings releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rawlings counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawlings.
Rawlings lands with a kick to the temple. Santana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Santana misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Rawlings counters with a takedown into side control.
Rawlings trying to control the action but Santana is working from the bottom.
Reno Rawlings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santana is looking to regain half guard here but Rawlings keeps moving and retains side control.
Santana is trying to get back to his feet.
Santana is not content to let Rawlings control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Santana dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Santana misses with a looping right.
Santana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rawlings fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santana checks a leg kick.
Rawlings throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rawlings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santana tries to avoid it but Rawlings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santana to the ground. Santana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santana thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rawlings checks a leg kick.
Rawlings takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rawlings walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rawlings shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santana misses with a shot to the body
and Rawlings counters with a stiff right hand.
Rawlings slips a straight right by Santana.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target. #T1#
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
Santana avoids the body shot from Rawlings.
Santana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rawlings. Rawlings obviously looking to wear him down.
A left lands for Santana.#ROC#
Rawlings is rocked!
Rawlings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawlings is still on wobbly legs! Can Santana finish him?
Santana lands a nice hook to Rawlings's body. Rawlings takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santana throws the left hand but Rawlings avoids the punch easily.
Rawlings seems to have recovered his senses.
Rawlings takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santana misses with a body shot #TD2#
so Rawlings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rawlings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
Santana has Rawlings pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Santana wants to sweep but no luck.
Rawlings's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rawlings slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Santana wants to control but Rawlings is keeping busy.
Santana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawlings wants to pass the guard but Santana is defending well.
Santana tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.#T3#
Santana is controlling Rawlings's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Rawlings looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
Santana wants to sweep but no luck.
Santana controlling the position.
Santana keeping full guard, as Rawlings tries to pass.
Santana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santana seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
Rawlings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Santana's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Rawlings is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Santana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santana is trying to improve his position.
Santana prevents Rawlings from improving position.
Santana can't do much from the bottom here.

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 Antonio Santana.
I think Santana 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEFC 306
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Bakiyev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rawlings. That's going to slow Bakiyev down.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlings.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
Rawlings half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Rawlings has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bakiyev loads up on a big right hand but Rawlings slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Rawlings on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawlings takes one on the button.
Bakiyev misses with a right hand
and Rawlings counters with a nice body shot.
Bakiyev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev missing with a left hand there. Rawlings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawlings cracks Bakiyev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Rawlings moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rawlings misses the target.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Rawlings.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the nose.
Rawlings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakiyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakiyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawlings fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bakiyev checks it well.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Rawlings slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Rawlings misses the target.
Bakiyev slaps away a takedown attempt from Rawlings, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Bakiyev misses.
Rawlings changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawlings appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bakiyev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rawlings.
A nice side step and Bakiyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlings moves away.
Rawlings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlings throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bakiyev scores with a hook.
Bakiyev walks into a straight right hand from Rawlings.#T3#
Rawlings missing with a left hand there. Bakiyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawlings looks to land a right hand but Bakiyev moved out of range.
Rawlings takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakiyev catches Rawlings with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Rawlings moves out of range.
Bakiyev misses with a body punch
and Rawlings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawlings shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Rawlings moves out of range.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakiyev ducks right into an uppercut from Rawlings.
Rawlings throws a lazy right hand but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Rawlings tries to work over Bakiyev's front leg with a kick but Bakiyev checks it.
Bakiyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rawlings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Bakiyev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Rawlings.
Bakiyev slips a straight right by Rawlings.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rawlings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlings.
It looked like Rawlings was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bakiyev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rawlings throws a series of punches but Bakiyev avoids them all with ease.
Bakiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakiyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakiyev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawlings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Rawlings's ribs.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Rawlings ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev with a nice cross.
Rawlings misses with a wild body shot.
Rawlings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev. #T1#
Bakiyev lands an overhand right.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rawlings misses the target.
Rawlings throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rawlings might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rawlings throws a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakiyev throws a looping overhand right but Rawlings ducks down to avoid it.
Bakiyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rawlings stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Bakiyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bakiyev digs a good hook to Rawlings's body.
Rawlings misses with a hook
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Bakiyev misses its intended target. #T2#
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Rawlings scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rawlings moves out of range as Bakiyev strikes.
Bakiyev misses with a hook. Rawlings ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bakiyev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rawlings counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Rawlings.
Rawlings has his takedown stuffed
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand. #T3#
Rawlings throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawlings goes for a double leg but Bakiyev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bakiyev continues to drive forward.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Rawlings's defenses.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlings is just out of range.
Rawlings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Bakiyev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bakiyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakiyev lands a nice hook to Rawlings's body. Rawlings takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bakiyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rawlings doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakiyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rawlings shoots in looking for a takedown but Bakiyev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawlings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Rawlings avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rawlings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakiyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rawlings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawlings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rawlings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rawlings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rawlings connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rawlings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakiyev pinned against the cage. Bakiyev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bakiyev misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakiyev checks a low kick from Rawlings.
Rawlings looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakiyev is just out of range.#T1#
Bakiyev throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rawlings to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rawlings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakiyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rawlings with a jab.
Rawlings throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Rawlings moves out of range.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawlings goes for a double leg but Bakiyev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bakiyev continues to drive forward.
Bakiyev connects with the punch.#T2#
Rawlings avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Rawlings's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
A swing and a miss from Rawlings.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawlings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakiyev moves away.
Rawlings's corner calls for a 1-2. Rawlings obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Rawlings misses with a leg kick
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Bakiyev - just one landing.
Bakiyev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rawlings counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Rawlings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakiyev.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakiyev as he connects with a hook.
Rawlings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Rawlings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Bakiyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rawlings lands a jab.
Bakiyev lands with a shot to the body.
Rawlings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawlings swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Bakiyev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rawlings doesn't seem phased though.
Rawlings fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reno Rawlings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rawlings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakiyev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakiyev 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
A relieved looking Toktogulovich Bakiyev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Reno Rawlings stepped up to the mic, saying '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 84
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1##TD#
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Davis is working for a kimura but Rawlings is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rawlings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis. #SUB#
Rawlings is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis working over Rawlings with some ground and pound. Rawlings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rawlings gets back to full guard.
Davis works over Rawlings with some ground and pound from guard.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rawlings tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davis with a nice head shot there.
Davis 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.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis scoring with some ground and pound.
Rawlings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there. #T3#
Rawlings has his hands on Davis's head, controlling the position.
Rawlings has momentary wrist control but Davis slips an elbow through the middle.
Davis distracts Rawlings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rawlings wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rawlings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davis trying to control but Rawlings is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Davis looking to control but instead Rawlings has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rawlings keeps working.
Rawlings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewen Davis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rawlings circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rawlings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davis misses with a hook. Rawlings ducked under it nicely.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Rawlings misses.#TD2#
Rawlings closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Davis actively working from the bottom here.
Davis wants to control but Rawlings is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rawlings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rawlings's back!
Davis missing with strikes from the back. #T1#
Rawlings tries to escape but Davis has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Davis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rawlings defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rawlings rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rawlings is controlling Davis's trapped leg to prevent Davis from advancing to side control.
Ground and pound from Davis.
Rawlings is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Rawlings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rawlings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rawlings taking some punishment here, with Davis in his half guard. #SUB#
Davis seems to be looking for submissions.
Rawlings is looking to improve his position.
Rawlings blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
Rawlings is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davis scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Davis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Rawlings is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rawlings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rawlings gets full guard.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rawlings's head.#T4#
Davis cracks Rawlings with a solid left hand.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Davis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rawlings's head.
Davis passes Rawlings's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis wants to take a breather but Rawlings is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rawlings defends it well.
Ewen Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Rawlings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewen Davis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##TD#
Davis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rawlings is trying to defend but Davis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Davis winds up and cracks Rawlings with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rawlings tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Rawlings moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Rawlings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rawlings controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Davis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rawlings's head.
Davis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davis content to stall in guard here.
Davis preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Davis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis postures up and lands a big shot to Rawlings's brow.
Rawlings can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Rawlings wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rawlings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rawlings.
Davis is working Rawlings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rawlings keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis stands and throws Rawlings's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Rawlings is looking to regain half guard here but Davis keeps moving and retains side control.
Davis cracks Rawlings with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rawlings tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
Davis trying to control the action but Rawlings is working from the bottom.
Davis is putting a hurting on Rawlings here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewen Davis clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Rawlings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Rawlings slips the punch.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Rawlings let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rawlings rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawlings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Davis lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis slips under a jab from Rawlings.
Nice straight punches there by Rawlings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rawlings.
Ewen Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlings avoids the head kick by Davis.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Rawlings scores with a jab to the body.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Rawlings's head but Rawlings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rawlings with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davis to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Davis clinches.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Rawlings controls his hands. #TD2#
Rawlings has clasped his hands together around Davis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Davis defending against the ground and pound.
Davis tries to bench press Rawlings off him but Rawlings keeps the position.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Davis struggling a bit here.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
Rawlings tries to score with some ground and pound. Davis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Davis wants to control but Rawlings postures up.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
What's Davis going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rawlings misses with the ground and pound.
Davis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rawlings working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rawlings misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rawlings lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davis down.
Rawlings working the body and head with strikes.
Rawlings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
Davis is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Davis is looking for a sweep.
Rawlings lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davis defending against the ground and pound.
Davis is trying to control Rawlings's posture but Rawlings avoids it.
Rawlings working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlings creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Davis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Rawlings are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Davis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice sprawl there from Rawlings as Davis shoots in.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Davis tries for a takedown but Rawlings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rawlings throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Rawlings stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewen Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rawlings has time to react.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawlings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rawlings is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis cracks a nice hook into Rawlings's ribs.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rawlings let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Rawlings closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rawlings passes to full mount! #T1#
Rawlings connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rawlings prevents Davis from getting the reversal.
Rawlings raining down shots from the mount!
Davis is looking to improve his position but Rawlings isn't that keen on the idea.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Rawlings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
My spies in IC&E Academy inform me that Rawlings has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Davis is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Davis wants to control but Rawlings is having none of it.
Rawlings lands a couple of good shots and Davis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rawlings scores with strikes from the back.
Davis trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Rawlings lands punches and elbows.
Rawlings scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Davis is looking for a way out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rawlings's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3#
Davis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rawlings throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Davis turns into Rawlings and is now in his guard.
Davis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
Rawlings looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawlings, not yet.
Rawlings keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Rawlings is trying to control the position but Davis postures up. #T4#
Davis won't allow Rawlings to sweep him here.
Rawlings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rawlings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Davis looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reno Rawlings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewen Davis!
Ewen Davis retains his welterweight title!
Ewen Davis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Reno Rawlings was interviewed post fight and said '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.

Event: TRFC105
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Hiller throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rawlings counters with a single leg into guard. Hiller didn't expect that. #ES#
Hiller manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rawlings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hiller doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiller doesn't manage to clinch there - Rawlings circles away.
Rawlings doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hiller misses with a head kick.
Hiller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Hiller is predictable there
and Rawlings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiller is fending him off so far but Rawlings persists. Nope, Hiller circles away and we're back to standing.
Rawlings slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Hiller is predictable there #TD2#
so Rawlings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Rawlings wants to pass the guard but Hiller is keeping the position.
Hiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rawlings is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hiller tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hiller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rawlings has picked Hiller up and slammed him! Hiller can't keep hold of the triangle and Rawlings manages to pass to side control!
Hiller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rawlings working Hiller over with strikes.
Hiller wants to improve his position but Rawlings is controlling well. #SUB2#
Rawlings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hiller is just riding it out for now. Rawlings eventually gives up the hold.
Hiller gets back to full guard.
Rawlings connects with a couple of short punches.#T2##SUB#
Rawlings avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that Rawlings has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rawlings postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rawlings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rawlings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Rawlings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rawlings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hiller working for a triangle but Rawlings defends it easily.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Hiller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Hiller wants to sweep here but Rawlings controlling him for the moment.
Hiller keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rawlings's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rawlings lands a couple of elbows.
Rawlings won't allow Hiller to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rawlings avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Rawlings lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hiller can't keep his opponent in guard - Rawlings advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hiller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rawlings is pressing down on Hiller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hiller is holding on for now.
Rawlings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hiller tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
Rawlings is pressing down on Hiller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hiller is holding on for now.
Rawlings seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hiller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rawlings trying to control but Hiller is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rawlings slips under a jab from Hiller.
It seemed like Rawlings was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hiller tries to clinch but Rawlings is having none of it.
Rawlings scoring well with a low kick there.
Rawlings missing with a left hand there. Hiller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawlings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rawlings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawlings looks to throw the jab but Hiller is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hiller checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawlings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hiller tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiller tries to bum rush Rawlings with a series of wild strikes but Rawlings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Hiller misses with a jab to the body
and Rawlings counters with a left and a right that stings Hiller.
Hiller throws a shot from downtown. Rawlings moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by Hiller misses
and Rawlings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hiller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hiller tries to bum rush Rawlings with a series of wild strikes but Rawlings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiller scores with a leg kick.
Hiller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rawlings will feel that in the morning.
Rawlings blocks a head kick by Hiller.
Rawlings throws out a counter right but Hiller avoids it with no problem.#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!
Hiller misses with a low kick.
Hiller misses with an uppercut
and Rawlings counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hiller tries to work over Rawlings's front leg with a kick but Rawlings checks it.
Hiller takes one to the chin there.
Rawlings avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Rawlings misses.
Hiller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rawlings looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiller.
Rawlings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hiller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawlings.
Hiller throws a low kick, looking for Rawlings's leg but Rawlings calmly moves out of range.
Rawlings throws out a counter right but Hiller avoids it with no problem.
Rawlings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rawlings stuns Hiller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rawlings connects with a crisp jab.
Hiller blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Rawlings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Rawlings tries to get set, Hiller tries to push him back and clinch up but Rawlings manages to avoid the attempt.
Rawlings fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Rawlings misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rawlings checks a leg kick.
Hiller looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlings is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rawlings! But no joy.
Reno Rawlings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rawlings moves out of range of the body kick from Hiller.
Hiller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rawlings goes for a double leg but Hiller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hiller continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Rawlings.
Hiller throws a quick counter head kick but Rawlings was just out of range.
Hiller slips under a jab from Rawlings.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings 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#
Rawlings moves away from the strike by Hiller.
Hiller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hiller wants to clinch but Rawlings slips to the side
and Hiller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Hiller.
Hiller tries to clinch up.
Rawlings takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Rawlings drives through with a takedown into Hiller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Hiller has his feet on Rawlings's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hiller moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Rawlings blocks an elbow strike.
Rawlings is looking to control Hiller's arms but Hiller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rawlings has his back to the cage.
Hiller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawlings blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Hiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rawlings throws a jab when Hiller was well out of range.#CL#
Rawlings gets tackled into the cage by Hiller. Hiller maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hiller.
Hiller prevents the takedown attempt.
Rawlings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rawlings avoids it.#T2#
Rawlings changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hiller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rawlings scores with a jab. Hiller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rawlings tries to work over Hiller's front leg with a kick but Hiller checks it.
Erik Hiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiller fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rawlings shoots in looking for a takedown but Hiller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawlings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erik Hiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.#T3#
Rawlings misses with a looping left.#CL#
Hiller rushes Rawlings and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Hiller.
Hiller scores with a shoulder strike.
Hiller trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Hiller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiller moves in looking to clinch but Rawlings pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Rawlings on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rawlings wants to slow Hiller down by chopping away at his legs.
Rawlings lands an overhand right.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Hiller as Rawlings shoots in.
Hiller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hiller tries to clinch there but Rawlings circles away.
Erik Hiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawlings swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiller.
Rawlings appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hiller jabs Rawlings to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Erik Hiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawlings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rawlings with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Hiller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rawlings has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Reno Rawlings!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Reno Rawlings!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Reno Rawlings!

Reno Rawlings wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Reno Rawlings stared into the camera and said '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.

Event: TRFC fn1
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Franklin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Franklin misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Rawlings closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rawlings is looking to take a break and control but Franklin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rawlings is putting a hurting on Franklin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rawlings trying to control the position but Franklin is working away.
Rawlings throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Franklin to see if he's OK.
Rawlings tries to advance to mount but Franklin denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings working the ground and pound from side control.
Franklin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Franklin gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawlings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in The Priest Hood inform me that Rawlings has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Franklin working for a triangle but Rawlings defends it easily.
Franklin is trying to keep Rawlings in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings postures up and lands a big shot to Franklin's brow. #SUB#
Franklin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rawlings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rawlings is looking to work some ground and pound but Franklin has wrist control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Rawlings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rawlings throwing strikes from guard but Franklin blocks nicely.
Rawlings engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rawlings throws a big elbow that misses.
Rawlings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rawlings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franklin's guard.
Rawlings works his foot free and advances to mount.
Franklin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Rawlings lands with some strikes.
Franklin is trying to escape the mount.
Rawlings avoids the attempt from Franklin to control.
Rawlings raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rawlings scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC2#
Franklin is rocked!
Rawlings trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
Oh Franklin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franklin is looking to get to half guard.
Franklin seems to have got his legs back now.
Rawlings fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rawlings looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Franklin tries to hold on but Rawlings pushes him away.
Rawlings working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawlings drops a big elbow. That's hurt Franklin! More shots from Rawlings and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Rawlings!
Reno Rawlings took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.

Event: TRFC96
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Rawlings looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pettaway misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rawlings! But no joy.
Pettaway misses with a hook.
Rawlings is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pettaway 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.
Rawlings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rawlings swats away the attempt to clinch by Pettaway.
It seemed like Rawlings was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rawlings or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettaway, which made it look bad.
Rawlings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a lazy uppercut
and Rawlings counters with a stiff right hand.
Pettaway throws a poor cross that misses
and Rawlings counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pettaway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
Rawlings changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pettaway wants to land a leg kick but Rawlings is out of range.
Rawlings slips a straight right by Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a hook but Rawlings avoids it easily.
It seemed like Rawlings was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rawlings feints and then cracks Pettaway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pettaway down.
Pettaway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rawlings.
Rawlings checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rawlings swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pettaway throws the left hand but Rawlings avoids the punch easily.
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
Pettaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettaway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawlings misses the target. #CL#
Rawlings gets tackled into the cage by Pettaway. Pettaway maintains the clinch.
Pettaway misses with a body punch. #T2#
Pettaway's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pettaway lands a shot to the body.
Pettaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawlings is defending well for now.
Pettaway is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rawlings's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pettaway lands an elbow that stopped Rawlings in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway trying to land knees to the body.
Pettaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pettaway.#T3#
Pettaway prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Pettaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pettaway just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawlings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettaway manages to avoid it.
Pettaway throws out a loose jab but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlings scores with a shot to the body.
Rawlings takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rawlings bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pettaway's head backwards.
Pettaway tries to clinch but Rawlings is having none of it.
Pettaway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rawlings. Rawlings circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
Pettaway looks to land a left hand but Rawlings moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Pettaway swings for the body but Rawlings moves out of range.
Rawlings throws out a counter right but Pettaway avoids it with no problem.
Pettaway misses with a straight left.
Rawlings staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Rawlings on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pettaway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pettaway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawlings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pettaway thows a leg kick but Rawlings checks it #TD2#
and Rawlings counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rawlings.
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!
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Pettaway keeps moving.
Rawlings throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Pettaway keeps moving.
Rawlings is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pettaway seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rawlings is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A left lands for Pettaway.
The fighters circling - Pettaway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pettaway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rawlings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pettaway swings widly with a right hand
and Pettaway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettaway jabs at Rawlings's body.
Pettaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rawlings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pettaway thuds a left hand into Rawlings's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings misses with a straight right.
Pettaway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rawlings just manages to avoid it.
A combination from Pettaway does no damage.
Rawlings shoots in looking for a takedown but Pettaway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawlings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pettaway just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A jab from Pettaway finds it's way through Rawlings's defenses.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut.
Rawlings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
Rawlings gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pettaway.
Rawlings slips under a jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlings moves away.
Rawlings throws out a counter right but Pettaway avoids it with no problem.
Rawlings throws a looping overhand right but Pettaway ducks down to avoid it.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pettaway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rawlings feints the counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Pettaway blocks the low kick.
Rawlings listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pettaway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawlings.
Rawlings looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Rawlings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rawlings! But no joy.#T2#
Pettaway throws the left hand but Rawlings avoids the punch easily.
And Rawlings tries to counter it with a takedown but Pettaway pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pettaway jabs at Rawlings's body.
Rawlings slips under a jab.
Rawlings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pettaway tries to clinch but Rawlings moves out of range.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Rawlings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses the jab.
A nice side step and Rawlings releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pettaway misses with a left hand
and Rawlings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawlings checks a leg kick nicely.
Pettaway throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlings's shoulder, as Rawlings tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Pettaway.#T3#
A jab from Pettaway misses.
Rawlings looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Rawlings closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pettaway quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Pettaway kicks Rawlings off and gets back to his feet.
Pettaway misses with a right hand
and Rawlings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawlings moves out of range as Pettaway throws a body kick.
Pettaway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rawlingss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
Rawlings feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawlings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettaway.
Nice shot lands for Pettaway.
Some bone on bone action there as Rawlings checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rawlings lands with a nice combination. Pettaway backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rawlings.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rawlings slows the pace down. #T4#
Pettaway takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rawlings controlling the position from side mount.
Rawlings grinds an elbow into Pettaway's temple.
Pettaway is trying to escape the position but Rawlings is controlling the position.
Rawlings looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pettaway is avoiding damage well.
Pettaway is letting Rawlings control him for a moment.
Rawlings trying to control the position but Pettaway is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pettaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawlings fails with the takedown.
Rawlings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettaway.
Rawlings slips a jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rawlings checks a leg kick.
Rawlings shoots in for a double leg but Pettaway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pettaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pettaway defends well and Rawlings ends up having to push Pettaway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Herschel Pettaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
Pettaway misses with a leg kick
and Rawlings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawlings on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rawlings scores with a hook.#T1#
Rawlings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettaway.
A countering left hand to the body from Rawlings misses.
Rawlings gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pettaway throws a front kick aimed at Rawlings's knee but Rawlings avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Rawlings on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rawlings blocks a head kick by Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a low kick.
Pettaway tries to clinch up.
Pettaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlings can do to turn this around?
Pettaway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rawlings momentarily.
A big left from Pettaway misses. #TD2#
Rawlings closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rawlings lands in his opponent's guard.
Reno Rawlings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pettaway 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.
Rawlings stands and throws Pettaway's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The strikes coming from Rawlings are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pettaway is not content to let Rawlings control the position.
The referee asks Rawlings politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rawlings prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rawlings in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rawlings throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rawlings throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rawlings is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Rawlings tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pettaway's legs.
Rawlings misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Herschel Pettaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Pettaway dodges the ground and pound from Rawlings.
Rawlings tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pettaway stops Rawlings from passing to mount.
Rawlings creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pettaway sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rawlings laying and praying for a moment but Pettaway takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but Pettaway defending well.
Pettaway is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Rawlings wants to pass to mount but Pettaway is defending the position.
Rawlings working over Pettaway with some ground and pound. Pettaway looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rawlings is keen to just control but Pettaway is a slippery customer.
Pettaway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rawlings is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings lands with a punch from half guard.
Rawlings is looking to advance position but Pettaway won't allow it.
My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that Rawlings has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rawlings trying to control from half guard but Pettaway is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlings is just content to waste time from the top position. Pettaway takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reno Rawlings.
I think Pettaway 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Herschel Pettaway!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Herschel Pettaway!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Herschel Pettaway!

Herschel Pettaway wins by unanimous decision!
Herschel Pettaway managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Reno Rawlings stepped up to the mic, saying '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.

Event: OFC 311: Jah vs Hensen
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Rawlings misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Rawlings gets the takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Rawlings's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
You can see the frustration on Tonon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tonon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rawlings working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rawlings scoring with punches from side control.
Tonon is trying to improve his position.
Tonon is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rawlings wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy.
Rawlings cracks Tonon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tonon regains half guard.#T1#
Rawlings slows the pace down in half guard.
Tonon is trying to maintain the position but Rawlings is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rawlings thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Rawlings thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Tonon is trying is best to control the position here.
Tonon trying to control but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rawlings trying to control the action but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Tonon trying to hold on to Rawlings's head to control him but Rawlings postures up.
Tonon tries to get to full guard but Rawlings has control of the leg.
Rawlings wants to control but Tonon is keeping him busy. #T2#
Tonon is looking for a sweep. Rawlings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rawlings sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tonon defending well though.
Tonon trying to control from the bottom.
Rawlings winds up and cracks Tonon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rawlings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tonon is refusing to be controlled, as Rawlings sits in half guard.
Tonon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rawlings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Rawlings controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rawlings trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Tonon has Rawlings pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Tonon is trying to control the position but Rawlings postures up. #SUB2#
Tonon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rawlings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Tonon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawlings.
Tonon is trying to control the position but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings preventing the sweep.
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Rawlings is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Rawlings is sitting in close to Tonon's body. Tonon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rawlings is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rawlings is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tonon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Reno Rawlings stepped up to the mic, saying '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.

Event: OFC 306: Luzhin vs Debble
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Rawlings smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stanfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MM eh Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Stanfield blocks a jab.
Rawlings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stanfield went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stanfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rawlings moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rawlings misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Stanfield misses the target.
Rawlings cracks Stanfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rawlings connects with a crisp jab.
Rawlings misses with a hook #KD#
and Stanfield counters with a crisp one two that drops Rawlings! Stanfield thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rawlings to his feet! Rawlings is in big trouble!#ROC#
Rawlings is rocked!
Rawlings has his takedown stuffed
and Stanfield counters with a huge left! Rawlings is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stanfield isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rawlings from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stanfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlo Stanfield!
Marlo Stanfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Reno Rawlings was interviewed post fight and said '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.

Event: OFC 302: Viral
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1#
Rawlings pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pettaway is out of range and Rawlings settles back down.
Pettaway's coach down at Fight Club FC was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pettaway's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rawlings has his takedown stuffed
and Pettaway counters with a nice body shot.
Rawlings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettaway feints a counter leg kick.
Rawlings's corner calls for a 1-2. Rawlings obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rawlings misses the jab.
Pettaway wants to slow Rawlings down by chopping away at his legs.
Rawlings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pettaway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rawlings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rawlings lands a right hook to the body.
Rawlings tests Pettaway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pettaway misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Pettaway. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Rawlings wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Rawlings closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rawlings cracks Pettaway with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Rawlings advances to full mount.
Rawlings putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rawlings trying to control but Pettaway is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rawlings cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rawlings content just to control the position here.
Rawlings lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rawlings looking to control but Pettaway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Rawlings trying to control but Pettaway is having none of it.
Rawlings lands a big shot there that rocks Pettaway but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawlings punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pettaway is trying desperately to improve position.
Rawlings is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rawlings working Pettaway over with strikes here.
Pettaway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rawlings lands a big shot there that rocks Pettaway but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Pettaway is desperately trying to improve his position but Rawlings has a good base and remains in mount.
Rawlings is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rawlings is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pettaway can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rawlings looking to control but Pettaway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rawlings landing strikes from the mount and Pettaway is in trouble!
Rawlings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pettaway is looking to escape.
Rawlings scoring with strikes but Pettaway is staying in there.
Rawlings with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Rawlings.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettaway taking shots to the head.
Rawlings landing strikes from the mount and Pettaway is in trouble!
Rawlings lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Pettaway is rocked!
Rawlings in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pettaway is still in real trouble! Can Rawlings finish him?
Rawlings trying to control but Pettaway is having none of it.
Pettaway seems to have recovered his senses.
Pettaway is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rawlings lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rawlings trying to control but Pettaway is having none of it.
Rawlings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rawlings has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pettaway's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rawlings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawlings looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Pettaway.
Rawlings fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pettaway just manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rawlings drives through with a takedown into Pettaway's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rawlings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawlings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettaway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings throwing strikes but missing.
Rawlings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Rawlings looking to sit in guard and control but Pettaway gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rawlings wants to sweep here but Pettaway controlling him for the moment.
Rawlings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pettaway's guard. #REVR#
Pettaway trying to control the position.
Rawlings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rawlings lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawlings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rawlings tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettaway is retaining full guard. #T2#
Pettaway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
Pettaway is trying to control the position but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings postures up and lands a big shot to Pettaway's brow.
Rawlings advances to half guard.
Rawlings is trying to control the action in half guard but Pettaway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rawlings thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettaway's head.
Rawlings missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rawlings is trying to control the action in half guard but Pettaway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pettaway is positioning himself well to prevent Rawlings advancing to mount.
Rawlings trying to control from half guard but Pettaway is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Rawlings's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Rawlings missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rawlings 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.
Rawlings is stalling here. Pettaway is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rawlings seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pettaway has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Pettaway tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pettaway has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rawlings misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Rawlings tries to improve position but can't.
Rawlings is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pettaway off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Rawlings is looking for the choke from the back position but Pettaway is controlling his hands well.
Pettaway staying busy and making it hard for Rawlings to control. #T4#
Rawlings missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
Pettaway defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pettaway covers up after that shot from Rawlings.
Rawlings is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Pettaway. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
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!
Even with his hooks in, Rawlings manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Good control from Rawlings.
Pettaway is trying to get back to his feet but Rawlings has full control of the position and if anything, Pettaway has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings 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#
No joy there for Rawlings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pettaway takes a swing at Rawlings's ribcage but misses.
Rawlings drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pettaway sprawls and moves away.
Rawlings uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rawlings throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pettaway.
Pettaway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rawlings misses with a low kick as Pettaway jumps back.
Reno Rawlings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlings misses the shot to the body.
Pettaway misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rawlings.
Rawlings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rawlings with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pettaway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rawlings is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlings.
Pettaway scores with a body shot.
Pettaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
As Pettaway looks to move away, Rawlings throws a big counter combo but Pettaway just gets out of the way.
Pettaway swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Pettaway slips a straight right by Rawlings.
Pettaway missing with a left hand there. Rawlings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pettaway leaves Rawlings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rawlings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawlings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Pettaway finds it's way through Rawlings's defenses.
Pettaway tries to land a front kick but Rawlings steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rawlings throwing a counter right hand but Pettaway manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rawlings or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettaway, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Pettaway.
Rawlings misses with a takedown attempt
and Pettaway counters with a nice uppercut.
Pettaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettaway.#T2#
Rawlings with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pettaway to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Rawlings decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Rawlings seems to be working for a kimura but Pettaway defends the submission attempt.
Rawlings thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettaway's head.
Pettaway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rawlings.
Rawlings is looking to pass Pettaway's guard but actually Pettaway recovers to full guard.
Pettaway is trying to control the position but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound.
Rawlings lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawlings trying to control but Pettaway is working from the bottom.
Rawlings controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pettaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herschel Pettaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawlings works over Pettaway with some ground and pound from guard.
Rawlings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rawlings preventing the sweep.
Rawlings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rawlings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rawlings stands and throws Pettaway's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pettaway is trying to work for a sweep but Rawlings has mounted him!
Rawlings scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Reno Rawlings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rawlings has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pettaway's face.
Rawlings with a couple of short strikes.
Rawlings in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rawlings trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rawlings landing strikes from the mount.
Pettaway is looking to get to half guard.
Rawlings lands a nice shot to the head.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reno Rawlings!
Reno Rawlings took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.

Event: OFC 296: Bloom
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Duff there.
Rawlings misses with a body kick.
Rawlings lands with a shot to the body.
Rawlings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duff.
Duff attempts a counter takedown but Rawlings avoids it well and moves away.
Rawlings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rawlings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duff.
Duff misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Rawlings was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rawlings looks to land a right hand but Duff moved out of range.
Duff attempts a counter takedown but Rawlings avoids it well and moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rawlings 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.
Duff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Rawlings fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Duff to the ground. Rawlings is now in Duff's guard.
Duff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawlings.
Duff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Duff keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rawlings not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Duff tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Rawlings connects with a nice short shot to Duff's temple.
Duff manages to get to full guard.
Rawlings tries to free his leg and advance position but Duff is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Duff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
Rawlings working some strikes from top position.
Duff trying to keep a closed guard but Rawlings is proving a slippery customer.
Duff tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rawlings's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rawlings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duff is trying to control the position but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings connects with a couple of short punches.
Rawlings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duff looking for a sweep. Not yet Duff, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings passes Duff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Duff trying to control but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rawlings slips a nice elbow through Duff's hands, connecting with Duff's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Duff tries to get to full guard but Rawlings has control of the leg.
Rawlings is taking a breather. Duff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Rawlings uses his free foot to push down on Duff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Duff.
Rawlings cracks Duff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Duff is working to get back to half guard.
Duff gets back to half guard.
Rawlings slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Rawlings there.
Duff wants to improve his position but Rawlings is controlling well.
Rawlings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rawlings slips a nice elbow through Duff's hands, connecting with Duff's forehead.#T4#
Rawlings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duff is looking to improve his position.
Rawlings is nestled in close to Duff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rawlings winds up and cracks Duff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rawlings works his way into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff is looking to get to half guard.
Rawlings landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rawlings cracks Duff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rawlings postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Duff looks a forlorn figure.
Duff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Rawlings feints and as Duff raises his hands in defense, Rawlings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rawlings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duff trying to keep a closed guard but Rawlings is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving. #T1#
Rawlings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duff looking for a sweep. Not yet Duff, not yet.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
Rawlings lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Duff looking for a guillotine here but Rawlings defends easily.
Rawlings distracts Duff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reno Rawlings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rawlings lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Rawlings looking to pass the guard.
Rawlings lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings stopping the sweep attempt from Duff.
Rawlings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duff's head.
Rawlings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff wants to sweep but no luck.
Rawlings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duff's head.#SUB#
Duff has his foot on Rawlings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rawlings works his way back into a safe position though.
Rawlings lands a couple of digs.
Rawlings distracts Duff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rawlings postures up and lands a big shot to Duff's brow.
Duff looking to control. #T3#
Duff wants to sweep here but Rawlings controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rawlings defends it easily.
Rawlings lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rawlings is working Duff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rawlings manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Duff pushing down on Rawlings's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rawlings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duff stopping the sweep attempt from Rawlings.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rawlings is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rawlings passes Duff's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Rawlings wants to take a breather but Duff is having none of it.
Rawlings landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duff is trying to get back to full guard.
Rawlings is nestled in close to Duff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rawlings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rawlings is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rawlings wants to take a breather but Duff is having none of it.
Rawlings working over Duff with some ground and pound. Duff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rawlings is nestled in close to Duff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duff tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Duff throws a right and a left that Rawlings avoids nicely.
Duff misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawlings misses the target.
Rawlings wants to land a leg kick but Duff is out of range.
Duff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rawlings sprawls and moves away.
Rawlings misses with an uppercut. Duff saw that one coming.
Rawlings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duff.
Duff blocks a jab.
Duff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rawlings misses with a looping left.
Rawlings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawlings darts in looking for a takedown but Duff gets double underhooks and turns Rawlings into the cage.
Duff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rawlings scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings avoids the head kick by Duff.
Duff ducks under a wild hook from Rawlings.
Duff takes one to the side of the head.
Rawlings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duff.
Duff throws a hook but Rawlings avoids it easily.
Reno Rawlings seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duff tests Rawlings's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Duff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rawlings.
Rawlings defending well as Duff loads up on a big left hand.
Duff missing with a left hand there. Rawlings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rawlings goes for a double leg but Duff avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duff continues to drive forward.
Rawlings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rawlings looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rawlings looks to land a left hand but Duff moved out of range nicely.
Rawlings takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rawlings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rawlings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rawlings shoots in and drives through. Duff sprawls well.
Brendan Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rawlings is defended easily by Duff.
A jab lands there for Duff.#T2#
Duff swings for the body but Rawlings moves out of range.
Duff stuffs the takedown attempt from Rawlings. Rawlings gets slowly back to his feet.
Rawlings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duff.
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!
Rawlings misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Duff misses.
Duff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Duff throws a jab when Rawlings was well out of range.
Rawlings lands a leg kick that knocks Duff off balance momentarily.
Rawlings lands a jab to the head.
Duff darts in looking for a takedown but Rawlings gets double underhooks and turns Duff into the cage.
Rawlings tries to counter with a clinch but Duff shakes him off and moves away.
Duff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rawlings to score with a decent uppercut.
Rawlings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duff scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Duff tries to sprawl but Rawlings drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rawlings not doing much here. #T3#
Duff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rawlings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rawlings's back!
Rawlings tries to roll but Duff sticks to his back.
Duff lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rawlings tries to roll but Duff sticks to his back. #SUB#
Duff looking to break Rawlings's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rawlings remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Duff will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Duff gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
What can Rawlings do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rawlings tries to break free.
Rawlings is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Rawlings keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Duff's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Duff doesn't have the hooks in and Rawlings manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Duff 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#
Rawlings tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rawlings is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rawlings trying to control here.
Rawlings is pressing down on Duff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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 Brendan Duff.
Well Rawlings 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reno Rawlings!
Reno Rawlings made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.

Event: Aspire 44: Gerrald vs Brophy
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Rawlings holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rawlings dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Rawlings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Rawlings holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rawlings defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Rawlings swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rawlings misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Rawlings's head.
Nice sprawl there from Rawlings as Smith shoots in.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rawlings fails with the takedown.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Rawlings is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rawlings. #TD2#
Rawlings darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Performance Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rawlings looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawlings pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Rawlings connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Rawlings wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rawlings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rawlings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
Rawlings takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Smith is looking to escape.#SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Rawlings is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rawlings lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Rawlings sits in half guard. #SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Rawlings is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Rawlings connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rawlings looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rawlings with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith wants to control but Rawlings is having none of it.
Rawlings lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to control but Rawlings is having none of it.
Rawlings with a couple of short strikes.
Smith can't escape the position.
Rawlings wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith wants to control but Rawlings is having none of it.
Rawlings working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rawlings wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Smith has one foot on Rawlings's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rawlings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A low kick from Smith misses #TD2#
and Rawlings counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Rawlings is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith keeping full guard, as Rawlings tries to pass.
Reno Rawlings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rawlings missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rawlings distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rawlings lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rawlings throws a big right hand that misses.
Rawlings throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Rawlings looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Rawlings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith wants to control from the top but Rawlings keeps moving.
Rawlings wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control but Rawlings is working from the bottom.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rawlings is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith pulls Rawlings in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Rawlings avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rawlings defends it easily.#T2#
Rawlings distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rawlings is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rawlings chips away with some ground and pound.
Rawlings is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rawlings postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rawlings's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rawlings stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rawlings is aware though and is defending well.
Rawlings chips away with some ground and pound.
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound.
Rawlings is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Rawlings is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlings is one step ahead there.
Smith controls Rawlings momentarily but Rawlings frees himself.
Rawlings with a nice head shot there.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Rawlings lands a couple of elbows.
Rawlings lands a couple of elbows.#T4##SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rawlings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rawlings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. #SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rawlings is aware though and is defending well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rawlings can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rawlings forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Smith misses with a looping right.
A big right from Rawlings misses.
Rawlings cracks Smith with a good jab.
Rawlings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Rawlings shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Rawlings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rawlings lands a couple of elbows.
Rawlings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rawlings defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Rawlings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith holds on to Rawlings's head and controls the position momentarily.
A lull in the action here.
Rawlings working the head and body with strikes.
Rawlings is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rawlings passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith!
Rawlings cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Rawlings dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rawlings lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rawlings dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Rawlings lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Rawlings drops a big elbow. That's hurt Smith! More shots from Rawlings and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Rawlings!
Reno Rawlings made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 35
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Rawlings throws a one two combo.
North throws a solid leg kick but Rawlings takes the impact on his shin and smiles at North.#TD2#
Rawlings decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rawlings slips a nice elbow through North's hands, connecting with North's forehead.
Rawlings is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from North's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rawlings wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
Rawlings is pressing down on North's thigh, looking to free his foot. North is holding on for now.
Rawlings performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rawlings is nestled in close to North, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
North avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rawlings.
Rawlings trying to control the pace.
North taking some punishment here, with Rawlings in his half guard.
Rawlings missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
North is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rawlings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rawlings's back!
You can see the frustration on Rawlings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rawlings tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rawlings is wriggling around trying to escape.
North with good strikes from the mount here!
Rawlings can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
North fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
North has hold of Rawlings's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rawlings manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rawlings is looking to improve his position but North isn't that keen on the idea.
North dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings is wriggling around trying to escape.
North unloads with some shots from mount but Rawlings bucks and avoids them well.
North will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
North misses with a head shot.
North lands with some strikes.
North throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T3#
North raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Rawlings is rocked!
Rawlings is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rawlings is still in real trouble! Can North finish him?
North raining down shots from the mount!
Rawlings slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
North seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rawlings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rawlings seems to have recovered his senses.
North is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rawlings is looking to improve his position.
Rawlings tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rawlings is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of North's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take North's back!
North covering up well under a series of strikes from Rawlings. #T4#
North covering up well and avoiding damage.
Rawlings keeps control of the position as North tries to break free.
Rawlings is trying to control but North is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Rawlings has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of North's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawlings trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rawlings lands a big elbow.
Rawlings working the ground and pound effectively.
Rawlings fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reno Rawlings will probably get the nod.
That's time! North's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rawlings misses with a looping right.
North tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rawlings is able to avoid easily.
Rawlings misses the shot to the body.
North throws a sloppy head kick and Rawlings moves out of range easily.
Rawlings scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
North walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rawlings checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Rawlings scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
North is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawlings pulls his head out easily.
Rawlings wants to control but North is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rawlings wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
North is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Rawlings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rawlings trying to control the action but North is working from the bottom.
North is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rawlings scoring with strikes to the body and head.
North avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rawlings.
Rawlings is looking to stall here but North recovers full guard.
North keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully.
Rawlings controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Rawlings trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
Rawlings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rawlings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
North can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rawlings controls the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rawlings working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rawlings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rawlings not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
North working for submissions but it's allowed Rawlings to get to half guard.
Rawlings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
North is trying to stand.
Rawlings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rawlings working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rawlings stalling. #SUB2#
Rawlings is working for a submission of some sort.
Rawlings lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rawlings is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. North has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done North! He waited for his chance and took it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miles North!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Miles North waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.
Reno Rawlings was interviewed post fight and said '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 28
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Rawlings drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rawlings lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Rawlings avoids them all with ease.
Rawlings misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Taylor coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Rawlings keeps it at a distance.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rawlings pinned against the cage. Rawlings gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Taylor lands.
Rawlings scores with a jab. Taylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rawlings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Rawlings takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Taylor throws a hook but Rawlings blocks it.
Rawlings takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Taylor - just one landing.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Rawlings counters with a takedown into side control.
Rawlings cracks Taylor with a big right hand but Taylor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rawlings working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawlings throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Taylor taking a bit of punishment here - Rawlings scoring with strikes.
Taylor struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings works to advance to full mount. Taylor defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rawlings scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Taylor? #ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
Rawlings postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Taylor bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rawlings and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Rawlings!
As Reno Rawlings got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: (super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) David your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.
Glen Taylor spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck all you bitches!'.

Event: Just Bleed 25.5
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
David misses with a hook
and Rawlings counters with a straight right hand.
Rawlings connects with a looping right hand.
David looks to land a left hand but Rawlings moved out of range nicely.
Elijah David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlings slips a jab from David.
Rawlings takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
David misses with a hook. Rawlings ducked under it nicely.
Rawlings steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from David.
David throws a combination. Rawlings tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
David throws a poor cross that misses
and Rawlings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rawlings fails with a takedown attempt.
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlings manages to avoid it.
David scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Rawlings gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
David lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
David gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, David throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, David creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
David breaks the clinch.
David throws a series of punches but Rawlings avoids them all with ease.
Rawlings slips a straight right by David.
Rawlings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but David manages to avoid it.
David avoids the body shot from Rawlings.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as David sprawls well. David wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rawlings gets slowly back to his feet.
David misses with an uppercut.
David lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Rawlings needs to keep his hands up - David had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
Rawlings shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from David misses the target.
Elijah David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
A big left from David misses.
Rawlings fails with a takedown attempt.
David throws a body punch but Rawlings moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rawlings on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Rawlings lands.
David stuffs the takedown.
It looked like David wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
David scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rawlings misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from David misses its target.
David lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
David lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rawlings with a body punch. A glancing blow.
David throws a hook to the side of Rawlings's head but Rawlings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlings is just out of range.
Rawlings on the wrong end of a nice jab.
David slips a jab from Rawlings.
Rawlings misses with a takedown
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rawlings goes for a double leg but David avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as David continues to drive forward.
Rawlings throws a big shot that misses.
David fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Rawlings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
David throws a series of punches but Rawlings avoids them all with ease.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown but David shows good takedown defense.
David throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rawlings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawlings thows a left - swing and a miss!
David takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
David throws a body shot but no joy.
David tries to move into range but Rawlings moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
David looks to land a combination but Rawlings avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Rawlings.
Rawlings cracks a nice hook into David's ribs.#TD2#
David gets caught flat footed, as Rawlings shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
David kicks Rawlings off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rawlings moves out of range as David throws a body kick.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawlings.
Rawlings throws a jab but it's blocked by David.
Rawlings misses the shot to the body.
David throws a hook but Rawlings avoids it easily.
Rawlings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David blocks a jab.
David takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rawlings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from David misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David misses with a hook. Rawlings ducked under it nicely.
Rawlings is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Elijah David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Rawlings closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rawlings lands in his opponent's guard.
David keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rawlings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rawlings sitting in guard, not really doing much.
David is pulling down on Rawlings's head to control his posture.
Rawlings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rawlings landing with the ground and pound.
David keeping moving, preventing Rawlings from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rawlings with a nice head shot there.
David is adopting a defensive guard.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
David utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
David pulls Rawlings in to control the position. #T3#
Rawlings is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rawlings controlling from the top position.
Rawlings won't allow David to get back to his feet.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reno Rawlings has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
David looks to throw the jab but Rawlings is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rawlings misses.
David misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rawlings.
Elijah David is winning the standup battle so far.
David throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4##CL2#
Rawlings gets a clinch.
Rawlings blocks the elbow strike.
Rawlings goes for a takedown attempt but David pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
David jabs at Rawlings's body.
Rawlings goes for a double leg but David avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as David continues to drive forward.
David's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and David duly obliges.
David is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlings can do to turn this around?
Rawlings walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from David. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlings throws a looping overhand right but David ducks down to avoid it.
David swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
David stuffs the takedown.
Elijah David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
David misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elijah David will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
David misses with a body shot.
David bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rawlings's head.
David swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rawlings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
David missing with a left hand there. Rawlings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
David misses with a straight right.
David punishes Rawlings's body with a nice straight punch.
Rawlings tries to close the distance and clinch but David swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
David will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rawlings wants to counter the offense by David and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rawlings dives in and grabs David's left leg, looking for a takedown. David pushes down on Rawlings's head and hops out.
David rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rawlings moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Rawlings was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A slow jab from Rawlings misses its intended target.
Rawlings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from David.
David misses the shot to the body.
Rawlings dips to his left and cracks David with an uppercut!
Rawlings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rawlings takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rawlings throws a lazy right hand but David sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
David throws a lazy right hand but Rawlings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Rawlings tries to counter it with a takedown but David pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rawlings fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but David avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from David misses its target.
David slips under a jab from Rawlings.
David was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
David lands with a nice body punch.
David tries to bum rush Rawlings with a series of wild strikes but Rawlings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Rawlings.
David throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawlings fails with a takedown attempt.
Elijah David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
Rawlings has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rawlings there as he acknowledges the 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!
Rawlings is trying hard to land a takedown here. David sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rawlings dives in and grabs David's left leg, looking for a takedown. David pushes down on Rawlings's head and hops out.
Rawlings avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Rawlings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rawlings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elijah David is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
David scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
David digs a good hook to Rawlings's body. #TD2#
David gets caught napping as Rawlings dives in and scores a takedown. David manages to retain guard.
Rawlings throws an elbow that misses. David uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rawlings's guard. Nice move by David!#REVR#
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
David won't allow Rawlings to sweep him here.
David wants to control from the top but Rawlings keeps moving.
Rawlings doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Rawlings is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawlings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rawlings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
David controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but David defending well.
Rawlings wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rawlings lands a nice short elbow.
Reno Rawlings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David wants to control but Rawlings is keeping busy.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah David!
In defeat, Reno Rawlings stepped up to the mic, saying '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.

Event: Just Bleed 21
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1##CL#
Nevsky forces Rawlings back against the cage and clinches.
Nevsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nevsky misses with a punch to the body.
Nevsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawlings avoiding damage as Nevsky throws knees to the body.
Nevsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Rawlings has Nevsky pushed against the cage.
Rawlings can't get the takedown.
Rawlings stalling the fight.
Nevsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Nevsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rawlings manages to break the clinch.
Nevsky cracks a nice hook into Rawlings's ribs.
A big right from Rawlings misses.
Nevsky moves out of range as Rawlings strikes.
It looked like Nevsky was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Rawlings takes a swing at Nevsky's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Nevsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Nevsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rawlings doesn't seem phased though.
Nevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawlings misses with a takedown attempt
and Nevsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawlings blocks a head kick by Nevsky.
Nevsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Nevsky's head coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rawlings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nevsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nevsky appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rawlings tries for a takedown but Nevsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nevsky appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alexander Nevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
Nevsky slips under a jab.
Nevsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nevsky defends it nicely.#T2#
Rawlings takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nevsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rawlings counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawlings throws the left hand but Nevsky avoids the punch easily.
Nevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Nevsky sets himself, and Rawlings steps forward looking for the clinch! Nevsky avoids it this time.
Rawlings misses with an uppercut.
Rawlings takes one to the side of the head.
Rawlings swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nevsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Nevsky throws a hook to the side of Rawlings's head but Rawlings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rawlings takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rawlings shoots in looking for a takedown but Nevsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawlings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rawlings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nevsky tries to avoid it but Rawlings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nevsky to the ground. Nevsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nevsky throws a series of punches but Rawlings avoids them all with ease.
Rawlings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Nevsky finds it's target.
A head kick by Nevsky misses
and Rawlings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawlings shoots in and drives through. Nevsky sprawls well.
Nevsky wants to clinch.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Nevsky.#CL#
Nevsky has closed the distance and engaged Rawlings in a clinch.
Nevsky throws a head punch that misses.
Nevsky lands a right hand. #BC#
Nevsky manages to break the clinch.
Alexander Nevsky 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.
Nevsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Rawlings counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nevsky avoiding damage.
Nevsky digs a right hand into Rawlings's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rawlings's gas tank.
Rawlings is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nevsky is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Nevsky.
Rawlings is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Nevsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Nevsky does no damage.
Rawlings feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Nevsky clinches up with Rawlings and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nevsky.
Nevsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nevsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nevsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlings can do to turn this around?
Nevsky connects with a knee to the head.
Nevsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nevsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nevsky landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevsky misses with some punches.
Alexander Nevsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nevsky is working Rawlings over against the cage.
Nevsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevsky cracks Rawlings with a nice body shot.
Nevsky lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Rawlings displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nevsky up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nevsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rawlings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nevsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
Nevsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
Nevsky slowing the pace effectively.
Nevsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Nevsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nevsky.
Nevsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards. #ROC#
Rawlings is rocked!#T2#
Rawlings dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rawlings changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nevsky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rawlings looks to clinch #KD#
and Nevsky counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rawlings! Nevsky lets Rawlings back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rawlings is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevsky finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawlings throws a body punch but Nevsky moves out of range.
Nevsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nevsky lands with a right and another and another! Rawlings is in big trouble! Nevsky lands again and this time it's lights out for Rawlings! A quality knockout there for Nevsky.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Nevsky!
Reno Rawlings was interviewed post fight and said '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Tomasevic scores with a nice body kick.
Rawlings scores with a shot to the body.
Rawlings moves out of range as Tomasevic strikes.
Tomasevic 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.
No joy there for Rawlings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomasevic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rawlings with a nice cross.
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Tomasevic.
Rawlings on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rawlings shoots for a double leg takedown but Tomasevic sprawls well. He's pushed Rawlings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tomasevic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rawlings has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rawlings and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rawlings has his takedown stuffed
and Tomasevic counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tomasevic.
Tomasevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Rawlings lands a really nice looking cross but Tomasevic seems unphased.
Tomasevic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tomasevic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tomasevic throws a head kick that half lands.
Tomasevic lands with a cross.
Tomasevic misses with a double jab
and Rawlings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawlings looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomasevic is just out of range.
Tomasevic throws a fast counter high kick but Rawlings manages to duck under it in time.
Nice straight punches there by Rawlings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rawlings.
Rawlings shoots for a double leg takedown but Tomasevic sprawls well. He's pushed Rawlings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rawlings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawlings connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tomasevic momentarily. #T2#
Tomasevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomasevic misses with a head kick.
Mladen Tomasevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomasevic throws a head kick but Rawlings moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Tomasevic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rawlings staying out of range there.
Rawlings connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tomasevic's hands.
Tomasevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomasevic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Tomasevic misses.
A head kick misses from Tomasevic.
Tomasevic looks to land a body kick but Rawlings moved away.
Tomasevic blocks a jab.#T3#
Tomasevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomasevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rawlings stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tomasevic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Tomasevic. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick by Tomasevic misses #TD#
so Rawlings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tomasevic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rawlings dives into side control. #REVB#
Tomasevic being controlled for a moment.
Rawlings advances nicely into full mount.
Rawlings lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlings trying to control but Tomasevic is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rawlings cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tomasevic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rawlings lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rawlings tries to control but Tomasevic wriggling away.
Rawlings lands a big shot there that rocks Tomasevic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC#
Tomasevic is rocked!
Rawlings lands a big elbow.
Tomasevic is still in real trouble! Can Rawlings finish him?
Rawlings with good strikes from the mount here!
Rawlings working Tomasevic over with strikes here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Rawlings! Tomasevic is hurt baaadly! Rawlings is firing away with more strikes - Tomasevic is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Rawlings!
Reno Rawlings took some time post fight to say the following; '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) Mladen your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Ravenson is looking to clinch.
Rawlings jabs at Ravenson's body.#TD2#
Rawlings drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rawlings lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rawlings passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rawlings scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rawlings lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rawlings looks up at the clock and then as Ravenson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rawlings smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rawlings lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Ravenson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rawlings is working Ravenson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rawlings remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ravenson to see if he's OK.#T1#
Rawlings landing a few strikes.
Rawlings lands a nice forearm strike.
Rawlings wants to control but Ravenson is keeping him busy.
Rawlings is putting a hurting on Ravenson here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#
Ravenson is rocked!
Ravenson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ravenson tries to get out of the position.
Rawlings in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Ravenson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ravenson is looking to regain half guard here but Rawlings keeps moving and retains side control.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rawlings working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Check out the look on Rawlings's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rawlings lands a strong strike to the head of Ravenson. That's dazed him! Rawlings looking to finish here. Ravenson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rawlings lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Rawlings!
An intense looking Reno Rawlings took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '(super serious) I will continue to destroy all those that block my path to eternal glory. (brief pause) Your soul now belongs to Reno Rawlings. (laughs...) Master guide me to my next victim. (then disappears)'.

Event: Primal 45 Sirven v Plisskin
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawlings tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawlings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rawlings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Rawlings.
Rawlings wants to counter the offense by Del Bosque and move into the clinch position.
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Rawlings moves away from the strike by Del Bosque.
Rawlings misses with an uppercut. Del Bosque saw that one coming.
Del Bosque cracks Rawlings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rawlings circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Del Bosque is fending him off so far but Rawlings persists. Nope, Del Bosque circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Bosque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Bosque wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Del Bosque has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rawlings connects with a looping right hand.
Del Bosque takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rawlings. #T1#
Rawlings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawlings.
Rawlings throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Bosque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Bosque thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawlings dives in and grabs Del Bosque's left leg, looking for a takedown. Del Bosque pushes down on Rawlings's head and hops out.
Severo Del Bosque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
Del Bosque tries to clinch up but Rawlings circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Bosque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rawlings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rawlings! But no joy.
Del Bosque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rawlings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Bosque misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Del Bosque misses the target.
Rawlings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rawlings shoots in for a takedown but Del Bosque shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rawlings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawlings is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Del Bosque loads up on a big right hand but Rawlings slips the punch.
Del Bosque is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rawlings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque tries to clinch up.
Rawlings blocks a jab.
Del Bosque tries to clinch
and Rawlings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Bosque bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rawlings's head backwards.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Rawlings blocks it.
Rawlings tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but Rawlings ducks down to avoid it.
Rawlings with a hook.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Rawlings avoids it easily.
Rawlings is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Del Bosque with a body shot.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlings's shoulder, as Rawlings tries to avoid the shot.
Rawlings with a lazy takedown attempt
and Del Bosque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Del Bosque gets caught flat footed, as Rawlings shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rawlings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Bosque swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Rawlings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Bosque's head.
Rawlings content to stall in guard here.
Del Bosque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Bosque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawlings's guard. #REVR#
Del Bosque trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings striking off his back but it's not causing Del Bosque any problems.
Del Bosque stopping the sweep attempt from Rawlings.
Del Bosque controlling from the top position.
Rawlings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Bosque is one step ahead there. #T4#
Rawlings looking to control.
Del Bosque tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawlings is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings striking off his back but it's not causing Del Bosque any problems.
Rawlings keeping full guard, as Del Bosque tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rawlings tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rawlings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Bosque defends well.
Rawlings keeping moving, preventing Del Bosque from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Severo Del Bosque dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlings's shoulder, as Rawlings tries to avoid the shot.
Del Bosque tries to clinch but Rawlings moves out of range.
Rawlings shoots in for a double leg but Del Bosque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Del Bosque moves into range and clinches up with Rawlings.
Del Bosque misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlings drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Del Bosque gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rawlings has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Del Bosque avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Severo Del Bosque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque throws a head punch that misses.
Del Bosque throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Del Bosque fails to pull guard.
Rawlings drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Bosque pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Del Bosque fails with a takedown attempt.
Rawlings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Del Bosque darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Rawlings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rawlings lands a couple of digs.
Rawlings pushes down on Del Bosque's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Del Bosque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rawlings lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Rawlings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Del Bosque wants to improve his position but Rawlings is controlling well.
Del Bosque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rawlings slips a nice elbow through Del Bosque's hands, connecting with Del Bosque's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlings is nestled in close to Del Bosque, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Rawlings is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Bosque sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Del Bosque actively working from the bottom here.
Del Bosque trying to control but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings works his way into side control. #T3#
Rawlings lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rawlings in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rawlings just content to control the position.
Rawlings scores with a couple of short elbows.
Del Bosque is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Bosque struggling a bit here.
Rawlings controls the position from side control.
Del Bosque tries to improve position but can't.
Del Bosque wants to control but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Bosque keeps working. #T4#
Rawlings might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Del Bosque haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Del Bosque taking a bit of punishment here - Rawlings scoring with strikes.
Rawlings lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rawlings lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Del Bosque down.
Del Bosque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Del Bosque gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rawlings lands a nice short elbow.
Rawlings working over Del Bosque with some ground and pound. Del Bosque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Del Bosque won't allow Rawlings to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rawlings drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Del Bosque dives in for a single leg takedown but Rawlings sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Del Bosque clinches up against the cage.
Del Bosque stops a takedown attempt from Rawlings.
Rawlings is trying to drag Del Bosque to the mat but Del Bosque just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rawlings blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rawlings is looking for a takedown.
Severo Del Bosque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
Del Bosque misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Bosque swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Del Bosque tries to throw a body punch but Rawlings avoids it by throwing Del Bosque back against the cage.
Del Bosque gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rawlings.
Del Bosque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
Rawlings trying to stall but Del Bosque improves his position.
Rawlings has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Del Bosque after a bit of a struggle.
Rawlings pressing his opponent against the cage.
Del Bosque misses with some punches.
Rawlings blocks a body shot from Del Bosque. #T2#
Del Bosque throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Del Bosque tries a body shot but Rawlings blocks it.
Del Bosque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
Del Bosque tries a body shot but Rawlings blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawlings.
Del Bosque misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Bosque working aggressively here.
Del Bosque throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Del Bosque scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque lands an uppercut.
Del Bosque fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Bosque misses with the head strike.
Del Bosque swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawlings blocks an uppercut.
Del Bosque is pressed up against the cage. Rawlings has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Del Bosque down to the mat. Del Bosque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Del Bosque looks to throw the jab but Rawlings is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws an off balance right hand
and Del Bosque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Rawlings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Bosque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rawlings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Rawlings's shoulder, as Rawlings tries to avoid the shot.
Rawlings throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Bosque misses with a looping left.
Rawlings doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Del Bosque tries to clinch but Rawlings is having none of it.
A jab from Del Bosque misses.
Rawlings tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rawlings tries for a takedown but Del Bosque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Del Bosque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawlings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Bosque throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Bosque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawlings.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawlings misses with a looping left.
Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rawlings.

And that's the end of the fight!
Severo Del Bosque showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Del Bosque has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Primal 42
Date: Sep 15, 2016

#R1#
Rawlings connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rawlings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mancini.
Mancini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mancini takes a swing at Rawlings's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rawlings has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mancini taking a breather.
Rawlings can't get the takedown. #BC#
Mancini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mancini lands with an overhand left.
Mancini moves forwards but Rawlings connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rawlings has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mancini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rawlings's hands.
Mancini tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Mancini - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawlings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mancini.
Mancini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Mancini drops Rawlings with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rawlings! Mancini dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Mancini!

Event: Primal 39
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlings was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
Rawlings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.#CL#
Rawlings has managed to clinch.
Rawlings misses with a punch on the inside.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawlings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rawlings swings wildly with an uppercut but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rawlings working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rawlings fails to land.
Rawlings throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chernokov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings prevents a body shot from Chernokov.
Rawlings working aggressively here.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rawlings tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
Chernokov tries a body shot but Rawlings blocks it.
Chernokov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rawlings is defending well for now.#T1#
Rawlings throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chernokovs head.
A short body shot lands from Chernokov as the two fighters clinch.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Rawlings controls the action.
Rawlings misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlings misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
Chernokov tries to work over Rawlings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rawlings.
Chernokov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings scores with a shot to the side of Chernokov's head.
Rawlings lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rawlings throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Rawlings controls the action.
Chernokov scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chernokov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawlings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlings.
Chernokov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands an uppercut.
Rawlings throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Rawlings tightens his grip and picks Chernokov up, before dumping him to the ground. Chernokov manages to land in guard.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving.
Rawlings connects with a couple of short punches.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chernokov is looking for a triangle but Rawlings pushes his legs off easily.
Rawlings with a nice head shot there.
Chernokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Chernokov looking for subs off his back but Rawlings has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chernokov tries to get to full guard but Rawlings has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rawlings looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chernokov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rawlings scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rawlings winds up and cracks Chernokov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Rawlings.
Ground and pound from Rawlings.
Rawlings drops an elbow to the side of Chernokov's head.
Rawlings working the head and body with strikes.
Rawlings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chernokov trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Rawlings is looking to take a break and control but Chernokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rawlings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rawlings working the head and body with strikes.
Chernokov wants to improve his position but Rawlings is controlling well.
Rawlings trying to mount his opponent but Chernokov defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov is pressing down on Rawlings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rawlings passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Chernokov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawlings pulls his head out easily.
Rawlings looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chernokov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chernokov tries to get to full guard but Rawlings has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rawlings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chernokov lands a nice shot that snaps Rawlings's head back.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rawlings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov throws a low kick but Rawlings moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Chernokov.
Rawlings shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rawlings ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawlings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rawlings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chernokov lands a slapping body shot.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Chernokov lands an overhand right.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Rawlings pushes Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rawlings fails to land.
Chernokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chernokov misses with some punches.
Rawlings blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Rawlings lands a nice uppercut.
Rawlings lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body.
Rawlings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rawlings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Chernokov throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rawlings struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Rawlings has Chernokov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chernokov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernokov. #T2#
Chernokov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawlings blocks an uppercut.
Rawlings has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Rawlings lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rawlings misses with some punches.
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chernokov works on Rawlings's body with a couple of short punches.
Chernokov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rawlings avoids it.
Chernokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawlings.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawlings uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Rawlings fails to land.
Rawlings lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rawlings has a couple of punches blocked by Chernokov.
Rawlings lands a right hand.
Chernokov tries to throw a body punch but Rawlings avoids it by throwing Chernokov back against the cage.
Chernokov scores with a shoulder strike.
Rawlings lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chernokov works on Rawlings's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Chernokov digs a right hand underneath Rawlings's ribcage. Rawlings let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
Rawlings can't get the takedown.
Reno Rawlings has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rawlings blocking some punches.
Rawlings throws a head punch that misses.
Rawlings misses with some punches.
Rawlings working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chernokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rawlings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernokov lands with a short shot to the head.
Chernokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rawlings takes a shot to the head.
Rawlings stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rawlings wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Rawlings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Chernokov tries a body shot but Rawlings blocks it.
Chernokov can't find room to land a body shot as Rawlings controls the action.
Rawlings is leaning against Chernokov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Rawlings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rawlings throws a punch but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawlings is trying to drag Chernokov to the mat but Chernokov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rawlings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rawlings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the body.
Rawlings misses with the head strike.
Rawlings working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chernokov takes a shot to the head.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rawlings fails to land.
Rawlings misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawlings swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Rawlings gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chernokov regains guard.
Rawlings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Chernokov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rawlings defends well.
Chernokov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Chernokov.
Nice uppercut there from Chernokov.
Chernokov thuds a left hand into Rawlings's body.
Chernokov wants to clinch up but Rawlings keeps it at a distance.
As Chernokov tries to get set, Rawlings tries to push him back and clinch up but Chernokov manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chernokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Rawlings changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chernokov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chernokov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chernokov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rawlings's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rawlings's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlings tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rawlings is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Chernokov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chernokov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chernokov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rawlings can't escape the position.
Chernokov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rawlings's face.
Rawlings is trying to escape the mount.
Chernokov looking to finish with strikes here!
A nice elbow there by Chernokov.#ROC2#
Rawlings is rocked!
Rawlings tries to hold on but Chernokov postures up.
Oh Rawlings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Rawlings is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chernokov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rawlings is trying to escape the mount.
Rawlings seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov with good strikes from the mount here!
Rawlings 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.
Rawlings regains half guard.
Chernokov is looking to advance position but Rawlings won't allow it.
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. Chernokov connects with a nice short shot to Rawlings's temple.
Rawlings is looking to improve his position.
Rawlings gets back to full guard. #T3#
Rawlings throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chernokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawlings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chernokov wants to pass the guard but Rawlings is keeping the position.
Chernokov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chernokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rawlings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov preventing the sweep.
Chernokov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rawlings looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawlings, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rawlings is working hard here to advance position.
Rawlings throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rawlings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chernokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rawlings manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rawlings tries to strike from the bottom.
Chernokov stopping the sweep attempt from Rawlings.
Rawlings throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rawlings keeping full guard, as Chernokov tries to pass.
Rawlings keeping moving, preventing Chernokov from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Chernokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chernokov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Primal 35
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Rawlings stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rawlings wants it to stay on the feet.
Omeruo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rawlings is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Omeruo.#CL#
Rawlings takes the fight into the clinch.
Rawlings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rawlings fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Omeruo has Rawlings pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Omeruo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rawlings tumbling to the mat - Omeruo dives into Rawlings's guard.
Omeruo stopping the sweep attempt from Rawlings.
Omeruo landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omeruo throws an elbow that misses. Rawlings uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Omeruo's guard. Nice move by Rawlings!#REVR#
Rawlings stays in close to Omeruo's body and controls the position.
Omeruo has control of Rawlings's left arm, preventing Rawlings from doing any damage. #T1#
Rawlings won't allow Omeruo to get back to his feet.
Rawlings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omeruo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rawlings trying to move into half guard but instead Omeruo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Omeruo won't allow Rawlings to sweep him here.
Omeruo distracts Rawlings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Omeruo chips away with some ground and pound.
Omeruo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rawlings looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawlings, not yet.
Rawlings controls Omeruo momentarily but Omeruo frees himself.
Omeruo is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawlings has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omeruo won't allow Rawlings to sweep him here. #T2#
Rawlings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rawlings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omeruo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlings is one step ahead there.
Omeruo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Omeruo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawlings's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Omeruo slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Omeruo.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rawlings regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawlings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Omeruo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rawlings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Rawlings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omeruo's guard. #REVR#
Omeruo 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.
Rawlings is in close to Omeruo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rawlings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Omeruo is controlling Rawlings's posture.
Rawlings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omeruo is keeping the position for now.
Omeruo trying to control the position.
Omeruo wants to stand up but Rawlings is controlling him.
Omeruo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rawlings slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Omeruo trying to control the position.
Omeruo is pulling down on Rawlings's head. It's preventing any offense from Rawlings, at least for the moment.
Rawlings throws a big elbow that misses.
Rawlings scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rawlings prevents Omeruo from getting back to his feet.
Rawlings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Omeruo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omeruo pulls Rawlings in to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rawlings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Omeruo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rawlings circles away. #CL#
Rawlings gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rawlings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omeruo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Omeruo lands a nice uppercut.
Rawlings misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rawlings.
Omeruo has Rawlings pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rawlings manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Omeruo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawlings.
Rawlings pushes Omeruo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rawlings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omeruo can do to turn this around?
Rawlings working aggressively here.
Omeruo lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omeruo blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rawlings as the two fighters clinch.
Omeruo has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlings.
Omeruo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rawlings seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Omeruo can turn it around.
Rawlings misses with a punch on the inside.
Omeruo blocks an uppercut.
Omeruo blocks an uppercut.
Rawlings swings wildly with an uppercut but Omeruo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Omeruo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rawlings. #BC2#
Omeruo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omeruo tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Omeruo.
Omeruo tries to clinch there but Rawlings circles away.
Rawlings smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rawlings scores with a crisp jab that stopped Omeruo in his tracks.
Omeruo wants to clinch.
Rawlings scores with a crisp jab that stopped Omeruo in his tracks. #T2#
Rawlings looks to land a left hand but Omeruo moved out of range nicely.
Omeruo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rawlings.
Omeruo has a takedown stuffed.
Reno Rawlings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Omeruo.
Rawlings avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rawlings wants to clinch up but Omeruo keeps it at a distance.
Rawlings takes one to the chin there.
Rawlings ducks right into an uppercut from Omeruo.
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!
Omeruo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rawlings tries to sprawl out of it but Omeruo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rawlings manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rawlings scores with a jab to the body.#T3##CL2#
Omeruo closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawlings.
Omeruo looking for a takedown.
Omeruo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Omeruo is trying to trip Rawlings. He has hold of a leg but Rawlings is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Omeruo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rawlings throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Omeruo throwing strikes from guard but Rawlings blocks nicely.
Rawlings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Omeruo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rawlings throws a big elbow that misses.
Omeruo wants to control but Rawlings passes easily into half guard.
Omeruo gets full guard.
Rawlings postures up in Omeruo's guard and throws a big left but Omeruo blocks it.
Omeruo 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.#T4#
Rawlings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Omeruo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlings is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawlings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Omeruo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Omeruo trying to keep a closed guard but Rawlings is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omeruo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Omeruo lands a jab to the nose.
Rawlings misses with an uppercut. Omeruo saw that one coming.
Rawlings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Omeruo shoots in for a takedown but Rawlings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omeruo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rawlings's waist but Rawlings gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omeruo off to one side.
Rawlings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Omeruo looks for a takedown but Rawlings sprawls well.
Rawlings seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reno Rawlings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Omeruo.#TD2#
Omeruo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rawlings is trying to defend but Omeruo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rawlings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rawlings.#SUB#
Rawlings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Omeruo lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rawlings is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rawlings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rawlings throwing strikes from guard but Omeruo blocks nicely.
Rawlings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Omeruo's guard.
Omeruo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omeruo.
Rawlings prevents Omeruo from getting back to his feet.
Rawlings won't allow Omeruo to sweep him here.
Rawlings works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rawlings thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but Omeruo defending well.
Rawlings 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.
Rawlings throwing shots but Omeruo is blocking nicely.
Rawlings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rawlings wants to take a breather but Omeruo is having none of it.
Rawlings throwing shots but Omeruo is blocking nicely.
Rawlings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omeruo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Omeruo trying to hold on to Rawlings's head to control him but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings working Omeruo over with strikes.
Rawlings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rawlings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Omeruo tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
Omeruo keeping control of the position.
Rawlings slips a nice elbow through Omeruo's hands, connecting with Omeruo's forehead.
Omeruo is not content to let Rawlings control the position.
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rawlings thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Omeruo's head.
Rawlings drops an elbow to the side of Omeruo's head.
Omeruo gets back to full guard.
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Rawlings throwing strikes from guard but Omeruo blocks nicely.
Rawlings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rawlings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Omeruo keeps moving.
Omeruo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlings is one step ahead there.
Rawlings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Omeruo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rawlings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Omeruo's guard.
Rawlings missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joseph Omeruo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawlings is looking to take a break and control but Omeruo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reno Rawlings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rawlings 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016

#R1#
Mercurious throws a hook to the side of Rawlings's head but Rawlings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercurious is breathing heavily.
Rawlings with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Mercurious counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mercurious.
Rawlings is trying to break the clinch but Mercurious is controlling him.#BC2#
Rawlings breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Rawlings looking to score a takedown here. Mercurious is defending well but Rawlings drives through and ends up in Mercurious's guard.
Rawlings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mercurious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rawlings throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlings throws a big right hand that misses.
Rawlings cracks Mercurious with a solid left hand.
Rawlings stands up over Mercurious, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlings trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercurious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rawlings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mercurious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawlings. #T1#
Rawlings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mercurious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawlings.
Rawlings lands a couple of digs.
Rawlings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mercurious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawlings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Mercurious keeps moving.
Rawlings lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mercurious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rawlings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rawlings with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rawlings with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercurious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Rawlings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rawlings distracts Mercurious with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rawlings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rawlings landing with the ground and pound.
Mercurious knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rawlings on the ground.
Rawlings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rawlings working some strikes from top position.
Rawlings with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercurious avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mercurious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawlings.
Rawlings throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Rawlings wants to pass the guard but Mercurious is keeping the position.
Rawlings landing some decent shots from guard.
Rawlings distracts Mercurious with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mercurious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawlings.
Rawlings forces his way into half guard.
Rawlings working the head and body with strikes.
Mercurious on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mercurious tries to get out of the position.
Rawlings lands with a punch from half guard.
Rawlings not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rawlings slips a nice elbow through Mercurious's hands, connecting with Mercurious's forehead.
Mercurious keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rawlings working over Mercurious with some ground and pound. Mercurious looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Rawlings not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rawlings missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rawlings thows a huge punch but Mercurious dodges it nicely.
Rawlings is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mercurious might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rawlings working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rawlings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rawlings seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mercurious does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rawlings is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rawlings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercurious keeps working.
Rawlings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawlings trying to control from half guard but Mercurious is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rawlings darts in looking for a takedown but Mercurious gets double underhooks and turns Rawlings into the cage. #TD2#
Rawlings closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rawlings landing a few strikes.
Mercurious takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rawlings misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rawlings grinds an elbow into Mercurious's temple.
Rawlings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rawlings working the head with strikes.
Rawlings misses with the ground and pound.
Rawlings cracks Mercurious with a big right hand but Mercurious just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rawlings looks up at the clock and then as Mercurious takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rawlings smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rawlings cracks Mercurious with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rawlings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercurious avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rawlings.
Rawlings cracks Mercurious with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rawlings working the head with strikes.
Mercurious parries the strikes from Rawlings easily there. Rawlings is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mercurious to escape.
Rawlings scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mercurious to see if he's OK.
Rawlings in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rawlings fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rawlings lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mercurious down.
Mercurious is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rawlings connects with a decent elbow.
Rawlings tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mercurious tries to improve position but can't.
Rawlings trying to control the position but Mercurious is working away.
Rawlings postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Rawlings throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rawlings landing strikes.
Rawlings scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reno Rawlings has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mercurious dodges the ground and pound from Rawlings.
Mercurious is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rawlings cracks Mercurious with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rawlings postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rawlings lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawlings lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#
Mercurious is rocked!
Rawlings misses with the ground and pound.
Oh Mercurious is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercurious managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rawlings.
Mercurious seems to have got his legs back now.
Mercurious is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Rawlings cracks Mercurious with a big right hand but Mercurious just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ground and pound from Rawlings seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rawlings is putting a hurting on Mercurious here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rawlings lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mercurious on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rawlings cracks Mercurious with a big right hand but Mercurious just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rawlings looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mercurious is avoiding damage well.
Rawlings works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rawlings looks up at the clock and then as Mercurious takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rawlings smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rawlings working the body and head with strikes.
Rawlings lands some shots froms side control.
Rawlings looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mercurious is avoiding damage well.
Rawlings tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Rawlings wants to control but Mercurious is keeping him busy.
Rawlings lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Rawlings are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rawlings working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawlings cracks Mercurious with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rawlings immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mercurious is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rawlings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Rawlings!
Our winner, Reno Rawlings, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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