Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 7
Date: Jul 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Rosa lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.#TD#
Dela Rosa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rutten's guard.
Dela Rosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dela Rosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutten is retaining full guard.
Dela Rosa wanted to stand there but Rutten had control of the position. #SU#
Dela Rosa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dela Rosa avoids the head kick by Rutten. #TD2#
Rutten drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rutten looks winded!#SUB#
Dela Rosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dela Rosa working for a triangle but Rutten defends it easily. #T1#
Rutten is working Dela Rosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Dela Rosa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rutten stacks Dela Rosa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rutten!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
It looks like Rutten is going to stand back up.
Dela Rosa trying to control here. #SUB#
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rutten seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dela Rosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rutten is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Dela Rosa tries to get to full guard but Rutten has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Dela Rosa'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.
Rutten looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rutten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dela Rosa gets full guard.
Dela Rosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Rosa, not yet. #SUB#
Dela Rosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutten working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dela Rosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dela Rosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dela Rosa looking for a guillotine here but Rutten defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Dela Rosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Dela Rosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rutten trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dela Rosa working for a triangle but Rutten defends it easily. #SUB#
Dela Rosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutten defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rutten scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dela Rosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Dela Rosa up and slammed him! Dela Rosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutten working the head and body with strikes.
Dela Rosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rutten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Rutten wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dela Rosa, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Rutten are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dela Rosa tries to buck Rutten off but Rutten is having none of it.#T2#
Dela Rosa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rutten tries for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Dela Rosa tries to buck Rutten off but Rutten is having none of it.
Rutten working away.
Dela Rosa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa is pressing down on Rutten's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rutten trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dela Rosa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Dela Rosa up and slammed him! Dela Rosa can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control!
Ronald Dela Rosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Rutten tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Dela Rosa looks to move to half guard but instead Rutten has passed into mount! Damn!
Rutten trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
Dela Rosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dela Rosa is working hard here to advance position.
Dela Rosa gets back to half guard.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dela Rosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dela Rosa.
Rutten postures up and lands a big shot to Dela Rosa's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten wants to control from the top but Dela Rosa keeps moving. #SUB#
Dela Rosa looking for a guillotine here but Rutten defends easily.
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 Ronald Dela Rosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
That's time! Dela Rosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rutten manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dela Rosa on his heels. He'll look to pass Dela Rosa's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dela Rosa is looking for a triangle here but Rutten uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Rutten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rutten thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep.
Dela Rosa is not content to let Rutten control the position.
Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dela Rosa is looking to control Rutten's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dela Rosa avoid being mounted?
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rutten is trying to control the action in half guard but Dela Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rutten lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Rutten scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Rutten seems to be looking for submissions.
Dela Rosa is staying active underneath Rutten, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rutten is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Dela Rosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Dela Rosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rutten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dela Rosa has his feet on Rutten's thighs here. He's pushed Rutten off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rutten screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Dela Rosa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rutten shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boryska's guard.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Boryska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rutten trying to control but Boryska is working from the bottom.
Rutten preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rutten throwing strikes from guard but Boryska blocks nicely.
Boryska wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Boryska is looking to stand up but Rutten isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boryska slaps away a takedown attempt from Rutten, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Boryska shoots in and bounces Rutten off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boryska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Rutten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boryska defends it easily.
Boryska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Boryska trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Boryska sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rutten's guard.
Boryska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Boryska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Boryska is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutten wants to improve his position but Boryska is controlling well. #SUB#
Boryska seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Rutten trying to control from the bottom.
Rutten wants to improve his position but Boryska is controlling well.
Boryska not doing much here.
Rutten is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rutten is defending against the submission attempts here by Boryska.
Rutten keeping hold of Boryska's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rutten is trying to control but can't.
Boryska thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutten is trying to maintain the position but Boryska is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rutten looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rutten tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boryska counters with a left and a right that stings Rutten.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A cross from Boryska lands.
Boryska scores with a body shot.
Boryska throws a head kick but Rutten moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Boryska dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rutten goes for a double leg but Boryska avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boryska continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Boryska on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Piotr Boryska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten misses with a takedown
and Boryska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boryska cracks Rutten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rutten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boryska counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boryska lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska scores with a nice head shot.
Boryska looks to land a combination but Rutten avoids it well.
Boryska lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Piotr Boryska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Boryska does no damage. #T1#
Rutten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boryska.#CUT#It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.#TD#
Boryska closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boryska is thwarting Rutten's attempts to control the position.
Boryska missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rutten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boryska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boryska throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rutten is not content to let Boryska control the position.
Rutten is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Boryska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rutten defending well though.
Rutten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boryska stalling away here and it's allowed Rutten to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boryska wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Boryska's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boryska throws an elbow that misses. Rutten uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boryska's guard. Nice move by Rutten!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boryska trying to keep a closed guard but Rutten is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Rutten is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Rutten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rutten with a nice head shot there.
Boryska keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Boryska pulls Rutten in close to prevent any damage.
Piotr Boryska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boryska keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Boryska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Boryska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES#
Boryska kicks Rutten off and gets to his feet.
Rutten shoots and misses
and Boryska counters with a straight right hand.
Piotr Boryska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Rutten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Boryska slams his shin into Rutten's torso.#TD#
Rutten gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rutten working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Boryska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rutten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boryska connects with the punch.
Boryska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten tries to clinch up but Boryska circles away and keeps his distance.
Boryska throws a quick counter head kick but Rutten was just out of range.
Boryska throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boryska throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boryska misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boryska checks a leg kick.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Boryska.
Boryska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boryska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?#T1#
Rutten shoots in looking for a takedown but Boryska manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rutten's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boryska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutten.
Boryska seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boryska lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boryska is fending him off so far but Rutten persists. Nope, Boryska circles away and we're back to standing.
Piotr Boryska is winning the standup battle so far.
Boryska throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutten.
Boryska pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rutten back to the cage. Boryska follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boryska throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten tries to clinch up
and Boryska counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Boryska lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boryska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutten.
Boryska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boryska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Boryska.
Rutten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boryska circles away.
Piotr Boryska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Rutten drops his hands momentarily and Boryska takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt - Boryska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##TD#
Boryska shoots in and bounces Rutten off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boryska engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boryska throwing strikes but missing.
Boryska looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boryska 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.
Rutten controls Boryska momentarily but Boryska frees himself. #T4#
Boryska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rutten has his takedown stuffed
and Boryska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boryska scores with a three punch combo!
Sebastian Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piotr Boryska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutten with the counter takedown but Boryska avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Boryska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boryska 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Boryska!
A very excited looking Piotr Boryska 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Mordino shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mordino is keen to just control but Rutten is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mordino is looking for a kimura here.
Mordino is trying to control the action in half guard but Rutten is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten keeping hold of Mordino's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino is thwarting Rutten's attempts to control the position.
Rutten is pressing down on Mordino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Mordino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Rutten trying to control the position here.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Rutten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mordino is controlling him.
Mordino wants to pass the guard but Rutten is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rutten clinches up with Mordino and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Rutten has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mordino is trying to keep an underhook but Rutten manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rutten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mordino defending well though. #SUB#
Rutten seems to be looking for submissions.
Rutten passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mordino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rutten landing strikes from the mount and Mordino is in trouble!
Rutten wants to get back to his feet but Mordino is holding on tight. #T3#
Mordino gets back to half guard.
It looks like Rutten is going to stand back up.
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mordino keeps working. #SUB#
Rutten seems to be working for a kimura but Mordino defends the submission attempt.
Rutten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mordino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mordino is trying to stand back up but Rutten is controlling him
Rutten is trying to control. Mordino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mordino is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mordino is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rutten is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mordino has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rutten throwing shots but Mordino is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten prevents Mordino from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rutten.
A nice side step and Mordino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Rutten dominated that 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.
#R2#
Mordino stuns Rutten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Mordino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mordino unleashes a big counter combination but Rutten bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Rutten shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rutten was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mordino struggling a bit here.
Mordino is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rutten tries for a kimura but Mordino is defending well.
Rutten trying to control the position but Mordino is working away. #T1#
Mordino struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Rutten is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mordino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rutten tries for a kimura but Mordino is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Mordino's face as Rutten controls the position.
Rutten looks up at the clock and then as Mordino takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rutten smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rutten postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rutten is looking to take a break and control but Mordino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rutten in side control, throwing shots but Mordino defends.
Rutten content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3##SUB#
Rutten tries for a kimura but Mordino is defending well.
Mordino sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mordino has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mordino wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rutten is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mordino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rutten. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mordino takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Victor Mordino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mordino darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rutten is controlling Mordino's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Rutten wants to get back to full guard.
Rutten is doing well to control the position and prevent Mordino from advancing to side control.
Mordino wants to take a breather but Rutten is having none of it.
Mordino is thwarting Rutten's attempts to control the position.
Mordino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mordino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rutten is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mordino, into his guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Rutten 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##CL#
Rutten forces Mordino back against the cage and clinches.
Rutten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mordino can do to turn this around?
Rutten wants to take the fight to the mat but Mordino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Rutten jumps guard and drags Mordino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mordino prevents Rutten from getting back to his feet.
Mordino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten 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.
Mordino looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mordino trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rutten manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Mordino.
Rutten trying to control but Mordino is working from the bottom.
Mordino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutten.
Rutten is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rutten is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rutten preventing the sweep.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Mordino keeps moving.
Rutten postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rutten has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mordino is proving hard to escape from.
Rutten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mordino trying to keep a closed guard but Rutten is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Mordino drives through with a takedown into Rutten's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mordino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rutten looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mordino passes into side control.
Rutten gets back to half guard.
Mordino sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Victor Mordino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Rutten is defending against the submission attempts here by Mordino.
Sebastian Rutten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Rutten makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rutten.
Mordino tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutten is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mordino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rutten manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mordino has Rutten in his guard.#REVR#
Rutten is pushing down on Mordino's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mordino is fighting to maintain full guard but Rutten has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sebastian Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten wants to control but Mordino is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rutten, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Rutten!
A very excited looking Sebastian Rutten 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1##TD#
De Moncey dives in and scores a takedown into Rutten's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
De Moncey drops back looking for a leg! Rutten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rutten manages to kick De Moncey off! De Moncey jumps back into Rutten's guard. #SUB#
De Moncey drops back looking for a leg! Rutten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rutten manages to kick De Moncey off! De Moncey jumps back into Rutten's guard.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten controls De Moncey momentarily but De Moncey frees himself.
De Moncey passes Rutten's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
De Moncey is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
De Moncey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
De Moncey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rutten wants to control but De Moncey is keeping busy. #SUB#
De Moncey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rutten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Moncey.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rutten manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Moncey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutten is keeping the position for now.
De Moncey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rutten is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutten controls De Moncey momentarily but De Moncey frees himself.
Rutten wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rutten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
De Moncey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rutten dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
De Moncey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rutten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a triangle here but Rutten uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Rutten tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rutten has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Moncey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
De Moncey actively working from the bottom here.
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Moncey keeps working. #T4##SUB#
De Moncey actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rutten is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Moncey is not content to let Rutten control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.
Rutten prevents De Moncey from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bon Adrien De Moncey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Rutten closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De Moncey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Moncey tries to get to full guard but Rutten has control of the leg.
De Moncey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rutten is looking to take a break and control but De Moncey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Moncey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Moncey tries to get to full guard but Rutten has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rutten seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
De Moncey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rutten slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
De Moncey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rutten is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
De Moncey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rutten working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
De Moncey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
De Moncey actively working from the bottom here.
De Moncey is staying active underneath Rutten, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rutten takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rutten controlling the action here.
Rutten is looking to stall here but De Moncey recovers full guard. #SUB#
De Moncey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rutten is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
De Moncey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rutten is working De Moncey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rutten wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Rutten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Rutten avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Moncey keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
De Moncey looking for a guillotine here but Rutten defends easily.
Rutten would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sebastian Rutten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD#
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rutten working a defensive guard here.
De Moncey wants to pass the guard but Rutten is keeping the position.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
Rutten is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten working a defensive guard here.
De Moncey wants to pass the guard but Rutten is keeping the position.#T1#
Rutten wants to stand but De Moncey is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
De Moncey seems to be looking for submissions.
Bon Adrien De Moncey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutten is positioning himself well to prevent De Moncey advancing to mount. #T2##SUB#
De Moncey seems to be working for a kimura but Rutten defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura but Rutten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Moncey to get the leverage.
Rutten tries to get to full guard but De Moncey has control of the leg. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rutten has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
De Moncey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Rutten is defending against the submission attempts here by De Moncey. #T3##SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rutten moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Moncey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Rutten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Moncey defends well.
De Moncey advances position into side control!
De Moncey is looking to take a break and control but Rutten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
De Moncey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rutten is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Moncey off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bon Adrien De Moncey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Moncey 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bon Adrien De Moncey!
A very excited looking Bon Adrien De Moncey 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
The Highlander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutten. Rutten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
The Highlander tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by The Highlander as he connects with a hook.
Rutten tries for a takedown but The Highlander circles away easily
and The Highlander counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten looks winded!
The Highlander closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rutten out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor The Highlander!
A relieved looking Conor The Highlander thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mordino as he avoids it easily.
Mordino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten throws a counter combo.#TD#
Rutten gets caught napping as Mordino dives in and scores a takedown. Rutten manages to retain guard.
Mordino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rutten looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutten, not yet.
Mordino won't allow Rutten to get back to his feet.
Mordino trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutten swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mordino has gone for a leg lock! Rutten slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mordino's guard.#REVB#
Mordino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rutten controls the pace.#T1#
Mordino is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mordino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutten is one step ahead there.
Rutten tries to stand but Mordino is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rutten has gone for a leg lock! Mordino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rutten's guard.#REVR##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rutten wants to get back to his feet but Mordino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rutten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mordino is adopting a defensive guard.
Rutten prevents Mordino from getting back to his feet.
Rutten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Rutten drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mordino manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rutten has Mordino in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Rutten working a defensive guard here.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Mordino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Mordino pushing down on Rutten's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rutten slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rutten is trying to control the position but Mordino postures up.
Mordino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutten looking to control.
Mordino looking to sit in guard and control but Rutten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Mordino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Victor Mordino will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Rutten does no damage. #TD#
Mordino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mordino controlling from the top position.
Mordino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Rutten is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mordino being controlled here momentarily.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino stays in close to Rutten's body and controls the position. #T1#
Rutten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Mordino tries to pass.
Rutten looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutten, not yet.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Mordino looking to score a takedown here. Rutten is defending well but Mordino drives through and ends up in Rutten's guard.#SUB#
Mordino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rutten is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mordino, into his guard. #REVB#
Rutten engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Rutten wanted to stand there but Mordino had control of the position.
Rutten not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Rutten drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mordino dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mordino passes Rutten's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rutten keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rutten tries to get to full guard but Mordino has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mordino is working for a submission of some sort.
Mordino controlling the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mordino's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rutten moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mordino stays in close to Rutten's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Mordino dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mordino gets a takedown into half guard.
Mordino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Mordino is keen to just control but Rutten is a slippery customer.
Mordino is thwarting Rutten's attempts to control the position.
Mordino content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mordino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rutten works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Mordino wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Mordino wants to pass the guard but Rutten is keeping the position.
Mordino is working hard here to advance position.
Rutten is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mordino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Mordino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mordino lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Mordino looking to pass the guard.
Rutten has his hands on Mordino's head, controlling the position.
Rutten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Rutten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mordino's guard. #REVB#
Mordino is pulling down on Rutten's head. It's preventing any offense from Rutten, at least for the moment.#T3#
Rutten wants to control from the top but Mordino keeps moving.
Mordino has control of Rutten's left arm, preventing Rutten from doing any damage.
Victor Mordino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten won't allow Mordino to sweep him here.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Mordino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mordino keeping full guard, as Rutten tries to pass. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mordino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rutten controls the pace.#SUB2#
Rutten postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mordino is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rutten, into his guard. #REVR#
Mordino trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Mordino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mordino 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Mordino!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2019

#R1#
Rutten wants to clinch up but Epicity keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Epicity.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Epicity.
Epicity lands a head kick!
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity throws a one two combo.
Rutten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epicity scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Epicity darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Rutten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epicity connects with a right hand. Rutten shakes it off.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epicity finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat. #T1##CL#
Epicity closes the distance and pushes Rutten back into the cage.#BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epicity throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Epicity lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity. #CL#
Epicity closes the distance and pushes Rutten back into the cage.#BC#
Epicity's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epicity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a solid body kick.
Epicity lands a body shot.
Epicity looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Jab from Epicity.
Epicity scores with a body shot. #T2#
Epicity lands with a cross.
Epicity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutten at a distance.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutten shoots in looking for a takedown but Epicity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rutten's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rutten throws a right and a left that Epicity avoids nicely.
Epicity's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutten under the eye.
A left lands for Epicity.
Epicity connects with a body shot.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Epicity fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutten, pushing him back against the cage.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epicity.
Epicity keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutten's efforts to push away.
Epicity stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Rutten is looking for a takedown.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Epicity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Epicity's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Epicity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epicity cracks the inside of Rutten's front leg.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
and Epicity counters with a nice body kick.
Epicity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epicity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epicity cracks the inside of Rutten's front leg.
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!
Epicity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Epicity lands a nice hook to Rutten's body. Rutten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Rutten tries for a takedown but Epicity circles away easily
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epicity feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Epicity.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Epicity shows good takedown defense.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Epicity stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epicity changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epicity pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rutten back to the cage. Epicity follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity lands with a shot to the body.
Rutten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epicity.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Epicity instigates a clinch.
Rutten has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Epicity avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Epicity.
Epicity pushes Rutten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epicity. #BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutten is trying desperately to land a takedown but Epicity is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rutten.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutten has time to react.
Rutten walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity digs a good body shot into Rutten's ribs.
That kick from Epicity tenderised Rutten's leg. Rutten is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Epicity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity lands a nice shot that snaps Rutten's head back.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Epicity lands a jab to the nose.
Epicity throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Rutten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sebastian Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Epicity digs a good hook to Rutten's body.
Epicity looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Epicity tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epicity connects with a crisp jab.
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Epicity darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutten. Rutten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Rutten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Epicity rushes Rutten and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Epicity breaks the clinch.
Epicity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Epicity.
Rutten darts in looking for a takedown but Epicity gets double underhooks and turns Rutten into the cage.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epicity finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
Jab, jab by Epicity - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat.
Epicity lands with a thumping leg kick.
Epicity buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Rutten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutten has time to react.
Rutten is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
Epicity stuffs the takedown.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Rutten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Epicity lands with a straight right. Rutten didn't see that one coming.
Epicity scores with a jab. Rutten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Epicity sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epicity.
Epicity moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Rutten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Rutten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epicity avoids it really well and circles away.
Epicity throwing a counter right hand but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epicity is looking to slow Rutten down with leg kicks.
Epicity scores with a punch to the head.
Epicity lands a head shot.
Rutten fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity lands a head kick. Rutten smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epicity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Epicity.
Rutten shoots and misses
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Epicity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epicity. Epicity obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epicity.
Nice uppercut there from Epicity.
Epicity thumps Rutten with a low kick.
Epicity lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Epicity connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Rutten drops his hands momentarily and Epicity takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Epicity scores with a leg kick.
Epicity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutten's hands.
Rutten closes the distance but Epicity moves to the side
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
Epicity moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turbo Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Epicity cracks Rutten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Epicity.
Epicity avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Epicity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutten.
Epicity lands with a kick to the temple. Rutten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Epicity scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten with a poor takedown
and Epicity counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Rutten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Epicity lands a leg kick that knocks Rutten off balance momentarily.
Epicity connects with a looping right hand.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epicity scores with a jab to the jaw.
Epicity connects with a right hand. Rutten shakes it off.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutten tries to clinch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutten.
Good exchange - Epicity coming out on top.
Epicity lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turbo Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.#T3#
Epicity moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Epicity lands a two punch combo.
Epicity lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutten at a distance.
Rutten shoots and misses
and Epicity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Epicity.
Rutten throws a poor cross that misses
and Epicity counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Epicity connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutten has time to react.
Rutten gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epicity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epicity scores with a head kick.
Epicity scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epicity lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten tries to move into range but Epicity moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Epicity tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epicity moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutten.
It looked like Epicity was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sebastian Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turbo Epicity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epicity works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epicity 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!
Turbo Epicity really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: JBL No Ceilings
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rutten.
Raga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raga but Raga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raga slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Raga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raga feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten throws out a powerful jab.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raga as he avoids it easily.
Bina Raga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.#TD#
Rutten gets caught flat footed, as Raga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Raga looking to sit in guard and control but Rutten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Raga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rutten can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raga controls the pace.
Raga trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Raga wants to pass the guard but Rutten is keeping the position.
Raga trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rutten pulls Raga in close to his closed guard and prevents Raga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rutten looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutten, not yet.
Raga trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Rutten is adopting a defensive guard.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Raga from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rutten working for a triangle but Raga defends it easily.
Raga is in close to Rutten's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Raga stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rutten has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Raga manages to get his head free but now Rutten has transitioned to an armbar! Raga grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rutten! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastian Rutten!
Sebastian Rutten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: JBL Judgement Night
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Kluba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kluba sets himself, and Rutten steps forward looking for the clinch! Kluba avoids it this time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kluba.
Rutten has his takedown stuffed
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Rutten
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kluba counters with a three punch combo that has Rutten backing up. Rutten nods at Kluba to acknowledge the strikes.
Kluba lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Rutten swings widly with a right hand
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba misses with a wild combination.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Kluba.
A lazy left from Kluba finds it's target.
Jab from Kluba.
Kluba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kluba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rutten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kluba checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten throws a lazy head kick
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
Kluba swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutten.
Rutten tries to clinch but Kluba moves away
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rutten takes one to the side of the head.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A combination from Kluba does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Kluba. Beautiful body shot.
Rutten throws a sloppy body shot
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kluba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kluba scores with the left hand. Rutten knows he should have avoided that one.
Rutten defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Rutten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kluba defends it well.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kluba throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kluba.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Rutten has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Rutten jumps guard.
Kluba trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rutten's guard.
Rutten pulls Kluba in close to prevent any damage.
Kluba wants to get up but he can't break Rutten's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rutten 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.

Sebastian Kluba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rutten with a poor takedown
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutten fails with the takedown
and Kluba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kluba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutten momentarily.
Sebastian Kluba is winning the standup battle so far.
Kluba scores with a punch to the head.
Rutten misses with a takedown
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Rutten takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutten fails with the takedown
and Kluba counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kluba thuds his right hand into Rutten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba counters with a big right hand! Oh Rutten is in trouble here! Kluba follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
A victorious Sebastian Kluba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FNF Summer Madness IV
Date: Jul 19, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Harper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Harper is working Rutten over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Harper seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rutten is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Harper is controlling him well.
Harper landing strikes.
Rutten on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Harper connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rutten some visible discomfort.
Rutten controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten is trying to get back to his feet.
Rutten is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harper.
Rutten keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Rutten is trying to get back to full guard.
Harper throws a strike but Rutten avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Harper throws an elbow that misses. Rutten uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harper's guard. Nice move by Rutten!#REVR##SUB2#
Harper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Harper is looking for a triangle here but Rutten uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Harper is looking for a sweep.
Harper sneaks back into half guard.
Rutten wants to stand but Harper has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Harper wants to get back to full guard.
Harper is not content to let Rutten control the position.
Harper trying to control from the bottom.
Harper is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rutten seems to be looking for submissions.
Rutten is trying to control. Harper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harper wants to get back to full guard.
Harper wants to control but Rutten is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harper is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Rutten scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rutten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Harper has his foot on Rutten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutten works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Harper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Harper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harper wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutten's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Rutten wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harper controls Rutten momentarily but Rutten frees himself.
Rutten tries to stand but Harper is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Rutten's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutten dives in for a single leg takedown but Harper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harper throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Harper rushes Rutten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Harper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rutten clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Harper dominated that 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.
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rutten enables Harper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rutten manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harper wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harper works over Rutten with some ground and pound from guard.
Rutten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harper.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper landing with the ground and pound.
Harper throws a big right hand that misses.
Harper postures up. #T1#
Harper trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Harper works over Rutten with some ground and pound from guard.
Harper throwing strikes but missing.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper looking to sit in guard and control but Rutten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rutten trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Rutten is pushing down on Harper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harper is fighting to maintain full guard but Rutten has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Rutten frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harper working to try and regain half guard.
Harper tries to hold on but Rutten pushes him away.
Rutten controlling the pace for now.
Harper can't escape the position.
Rutten raining down shots from the mount!
Harper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tom Harper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rutten sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Rutten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harper wants to get back to full guard.
Rutten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harper defending well though. #SUB#
Harper is defending against the submission attempts here by Rutten.
Harper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutten's guard. #REVB#
Harper landing with the ground and pound.
Harper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper connects with a couple of short punches.
Harper throws a big right hand that misses.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harper postures up.
Harper works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Harper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harper drops an elbow to the side of Rutten's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Rutten manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Harper keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Harper has a couple of punches blocked by Rutten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tom Harper 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Harper has Rutten up against the cage in a clinch.
Harper lands with a short shot to the head.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Harper misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten is looking to control Harper's arms but Harper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutten has his back to the cage.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Harper. #TD2#
Harper gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rutten regains guard.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harper wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Rutten is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Harper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harper distracts Rutten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutten trying to control the position here.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom Harper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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.
Harper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harper trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Harper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rutten is trying to hold Harper in close to prevent damage but Harper has managed to pass into half guard.
Harper is thwarting Rutten's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Harper slips a nice elbow through Rutten's hands, connecting with Rutten's forehead.
Ground and pound from Harper.
Harper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rutten is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harper lands a nice short elbow.
Harper winds up and cracks Rutten with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rutten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Harper looks to land a strike but Rutten avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rutten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
Harper stays in close to Rutten's body and controls the position.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sebastian Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harper cracks Rutten with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harper 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: JBL 21
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Smith lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Smith rushes Rutten and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is leaning against Rutten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rutten tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rutten is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Rutten drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Rutten tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good body shot from Smith. #T1#
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutten wants a takedown.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutten wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Rutten's ribcage. Rutten let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Rutten in a clinch.
Rutten goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith tries a body shot but Rutten blocks it.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Rutten's head.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith pushes Rutten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
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!
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rutten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith digs a right hand into Rutten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rutten's gas tank.
Rutten takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Sebastian Rutten's cut is getting worse.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rutten jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith is pushing Rutten up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith lands a left hand. #T4#
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rutten missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow just above Rutten 's eye. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rutten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rutten is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
As Smith tries to get set, Rutten tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
Rutten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith digs a good body shot into Rutten's ribs.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Rutten seems unphased.
Smith jabs at Rutten's body.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rutten rather than just go for the knockout.
Rutten walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Sebastian Rutten's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Rutten's takedown attempt.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutten or not.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Rutten throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutten is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rutten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Rutten is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Sebastian Rutten's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruttens head.
Oh Rutten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith pushes Rutten against the cage. Smith is working some dirty boxing. Smith pushes off with a quick right hook! Rutten goes down! Rutten tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Smith moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith!

Event: Grand Prix Quater Finals
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rutten.
Rutten shoots in for a double leg but Flexen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Flexen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flexen as he avoids it easily.
Flexen is looking to counter punch.
Chris Flexen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Flexen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutten looks for a takedown but Flexen sprawls well.
Rutten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Flexen. #TD2#
Rutten closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Flexen's guard.
Rutten is fighting to break Flexen's control of his arms but Flexen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Flexen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Flexen has momentary wrist control but Rutten slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Flexen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Flexen up and slammed him! Flexen can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control!
Flexen is looking to reverse the position.
Rutten landing strikes.
Rutten tries to move to mount but Flexen blocks the move with his legs.
Flexen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flexen tries to buck Rutten off but Rutten is having none of it.
Rutten throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutten tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rutten scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Flexen is looking to reverse the position.
Rutten tries to advance to mount but Flexen denies him.
Rutten cracks Flexen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Flexen is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rutten looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rutten wants to control but Flexen is keeping him busy.
Rutten wants to stand but Flexen has his arm trapped. #T3#
Flexen gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Flexen actively working from the bottom here.
Rutten is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Flexen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutten winds up and cracks Flexen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Flexen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flexen trying to keep a closed guard but Rutten is proving a slippery customer.
Rutten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Flexen is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up. #SUB#
Flexen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutten defends it easily.
Rutten showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flexen keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rutten wants to clinch up but Flexen keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Rutten dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Flexen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rutten pushes Flexen off but Flexen dives into side control.
Rutten is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sebastian Rutten has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexen looks up at the clock and then as Rutten takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Flexen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The strikes coming from Flexen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Flexen misses with the ground and pound.
Rutten is not content to let Flexen control the position.
Rutten wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Flexen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Flexen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Flexen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Flexen prevents Rutten from escaping the position.
Rutten is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Rutten is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rutten is trying to buck Flexen off.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Rutten tries to keep at a distance but Flexen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutten prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Rutten tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flexen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rutten pulls his leg out and moves away.
Flexen throws a head kick that Rutten semi-blocks.
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutten shoots in and drives through. Flexen sprawls well.
Rutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flexen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rutten shoots in but Flexen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris Flexen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.#T4#
A head kick misses from Rutten.
Flexen lands with a kick to the temple. Rutten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Flexen shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Rutten closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Flexen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rutten uses from the top position.
Flexen trying to control the position here.
Rutten lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutten controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Flexen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Flexen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown but Flexen sprawls well. He's pushed Rutten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutten just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFlexen.
Rutten fails to land the takedown.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris Flexen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
Flexen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Flexen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sebastian Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Rutten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flexen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutten somewhat.#T1#
Rutten looks for the body kick but Flexen saw that one coming.
Flexen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Flexen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flexen misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
Flexen connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Flexen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Flexen.
Rutten wanted to stand there but Flexen had control of the position. #T2#
Flexen wants to sweep here but Rutten controlling him for the moment.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Flexen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flexen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Flexen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Flexen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flexen is keeping the position for now.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Flexen keeps moving. #T3#
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Flexen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rutten fails to land the takedown.
Flexen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten fails with the takedown
and Flexen counters with a left and a right that stings Rutten.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rutten.
Rutten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flexen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Rutten shoots and misses
and Flexen counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chris Flexen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flexen.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flexen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Rutten forces Flexen back against the cage and clinches.
Flexen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rutten. #TD#
Flexen decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Flexen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Flexen is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Flexen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flexen 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Flexen!
Chris Flexen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Was there any doubt...'.

Event: Judgement Night III
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1##TD#
Rutten shoots in and bounces Selmy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Selmy is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up.
Rutten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selmy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rutten's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rutten blocks the strikes from Selmy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selmy wants to control but Rutten is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Selmy tries to roll over but Rutten keeps him under control.
Rutten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Selmy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rutten tries to pass to full mount but Selmy defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten wants to stand up but Selmy has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Rutten is working for a kimura but Selmy is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Selmy looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Selmy wants to improve his position but Rutten is controlling well.
Selmy keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Selmy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily.
Rutten trying to control the action but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Selmy gets back to full guard.
Rutten landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Selmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.
Rutten postures up and lands a big shot to Selmy's brow. #T2#
Rutten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Selmy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rutten tries to free his leg and advance position but Selmy is retaining full guard.
Selmy tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Selmy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutten cracks Selmy with a solid left hand.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Selmy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Selmy's legs - danger averted.
Rutten working some strikes from top position.
Rutten controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Selmy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rutten controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Selmy.#SUB2#
Selmy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Selmy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Selmy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rutten sitting in guard here, content to control.
Selmy trying to control the position.
Rutten lands a couple of elbows.
Rutten slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rutten's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rutten trying to control but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Rutten wanted to stand there but Selmy had control of the position. #SUB2#
Selmy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Selmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.
Selmy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutten is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Selmy's head.
Rutten trying to control but Selmy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Selmy has his foot on Rutten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutten works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Rutten dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Rutten drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rutten preventing the sweep.
Sebastian Rutten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Selmy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Selmy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Selmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutten's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten wanted to stand there but Selmy had control of the position.
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Selmy.#SUB2#
Selmy has his foot on Rutten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutten works his way back into a safe position though.
Selmy controls Rutten momentarily but Rutten frees himself. #T1#
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Selmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rutten postures up.
Rutten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Selmy's head.
Rutten content to stall in guard here.
Selmy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rutten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Selmy's head.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Selmy's head.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Selmy is on top in guard. #REVB#
Selmy trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Rutten wants to stand up but Selmy is controlling him.
Selmy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Selmy throws a big right hand that misses.
Selmy stops Rutten from standing up.
Selmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Selmy throwing strikes but missing.
Selmy prevents Rutten from getting back to his feet.
Selmy tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutten is retaining full guard. #T3#
Selmy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rutten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Rutten feints and as Selmy raises his hands in defense, Rutten changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Selmy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Selmy looking for a guillotine here but Rutten defends easily.
Rutten stays in close to Selmy's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Selmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Selmy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutten passes into half guard.
Selmy is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Rutten seems content to control.
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.
Selmy wants to improve his position but Rutten is controlling well.
Selmy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Selmy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Selmy!
Selmy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rutten lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Rutten 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##TD#
Rutten shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Selmy is trying to defend but Rutten finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Selmy is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Selmy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily.
Selmy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rutten's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rutten's back!#SUB2#
Selmy is persistently looking for the submission but Rutten is defending it well. #SUB2#
Selmy working for the choke.
Selmy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Selmy has got his arm under Rutten's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rutten has spun round into Selmy's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rutten wants to control from the top but Selmy keeps moving. #T1#
Rutten controls from within his opponent's guard.
Selmy wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Selmy keeps moving.
Selmy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutten is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Selmy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rutten postures up and lands a big shot to Selmy's brow.
Rutten controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Selmy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Selmy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Selmy up and slammed him! Selmy can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control!
Rutten working the body and head with strikes.
Selmy struggling a bit here.
Rutten trying to control the position but Selmy is working away.
Selmy is looking to reverse the position.
Selmy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Selmy gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Rutten is working for a kimura but Selmy is defending it quite comfortably.
Rutten working Selmy over with strikes.
Selmy tries to roll over but Rutten keeps him under control.
Rutten trying to control the action but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Rutten works his way into side control.
Selmy is being controlled here. #SUB#
Rutten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Selmy tries to bench press Rutten off him but Rutten keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Rutten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Selmy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Selmy is looking to regain half guard here but Rutten keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Rutten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Selmy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Selmy is looking to reverse the position.
Rutten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Selmy can do to turn this around?
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Selmy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rutten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baristen Selmy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastian Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutten 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Apocalypse
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Chandler throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.
Rutten misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Rutten on that attempt.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
Rutten is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt - Chandler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chandler circles away.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
Rutten goes for a double leg but Chandler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chandler continues to drive forward.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chandler sprawls and moves away.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Rutten sprawls well.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Rutten, which made it look bad.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Rutten gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Rutten manages to retain guard.
Rutten has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Rutten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rutten wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rutten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Chandler is in close to Rutten's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rutten keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass. #SUB#
Rutten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Chandler stays in close to Rutten's body and controls the position.
Rutten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chandler is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chandler but Chandler pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rutten is looking to clinch.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rutten was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chandler darts in looking for a takedown but Rutten gets double underhooks and turns Chandler into the cage.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
Rutten shoots in for a double leg but Chandler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Rutten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Chandler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Rutten bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rutten moves into full mount!
Chandler tries to hold on but Rutten pushes him away.
Chandler is looking to improve his position but Rutten isn't that keen on the idea.
Chandler taking shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten trying to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Rutten lands a couple of good shots and Chandler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1#
Rutten keeps control of the position as Chandler tries to break free. #SUB#
Rutten patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Rutten is looking for a rear naked choke here but Chandler reverses the position brilliantly into Rutten's guard!
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Rutten is keeping the position.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutten has wrist control.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Rutten trying to control the position.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler throws a strike but Rutten rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Chandler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Chandler up and slammed him! Chandler can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control!
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chandler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chandler controls the position for a moment.#SUB#
Rutten is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chandler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rutten trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Chandler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Chandler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chandler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chandler is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Chandler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chandler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Rutten connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple.
Chandler is refusing to be controlled, as Rutten sits in half guard.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Rutten dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rutten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chandler defends well and Rutten ends up having to push Chandler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutten is defended easily by Chandler.
Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten. #TD#
Rutten manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chandler on his heels. He'll look to pass Chandler's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten is looking to stand up but Chandler won't let him.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutten's guard. #REVB#
Chandler looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rutten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler passes Rutten's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rutten keeping control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
Rutten is defending against the submission attempts here by Chandler.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Rutten's head.
Chandler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sebastian Rutten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutten gets back to full guard. #T3#
Chandler wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Chandler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rutten haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rutten managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Chandler gets caught flat footed, as Rutten shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Rutten landing some decent shots from guard.
Chandler controlling Rutten's posture.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chandler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rutten tries to stand but Chandler is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rutten 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Rite of Passage
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
Wong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rutten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rutten shoots in looking for a takedown. Wong tries to sprawl out of it but Rutten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Wong as he checks the leg kick.
Wong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Wong throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
Wong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rutten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sebastian Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten darts in looking for a takedown but Wong gets double underhooks and turns Rutten into the cage.
Wong scores with a jab.
Wong slaps away a takedown attempt from Rutten, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Rutten shoots in but Wong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutten staying out of range there.
And Rutten tries to counter it with a takedown but Wong pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wong.#CL2#
Rutten clinches up against the cage.
Rutten is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wong is defending well.
Wong wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Rutten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wong swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Rutten counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten prevents Wong from getting back to his feet.
Wong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rutten on the ground.
Wong wants to hit a switch here but Rutten passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wong there!
Rutten looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3##SUB2#
Rutten is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Rutten!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sebastian Rutten!
During a confident post fight interview, Sebastian Rutten thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated King Wong had this to say: 'Train hard, Figt harder! Will beat, next fight! I King Wong!'.

Event: Retribution for Sydney
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Belyakov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belyakov.
And Rutten tries to counter it with a takedown but Belyakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rutten has his takedown stuffed
and Belyakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten fails with the takedown
and Belyakov counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Belyakov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Belyakov circles away easily
and Belyakov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirill Belyakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
A big right from Belyakov misses. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Belyakov.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
and Belyakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belyakov.
Belyakov misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rutten.
It looked like Belyakov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutten.
Belyakov throws out a loose jab but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belyakov throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Belyakov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Belyakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belyakov throwing a counter right hand but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Belyakov connects with the punch.
Rutten has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Belyakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Belyakov.
Rutten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Belyakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Belyakov throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
A slow jab from Belyakov misses its intended target.
Rutten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Belyakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Belyakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belyakov defends it well.
Belyakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirill Belyakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belyakov.
And Rutten tries to counter it with a takedown but Belyakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Belyakov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Belyakov misses with a looping left.
Rutten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belyakov defends it well.
A combination from Belyakov does no damage.
Decent striking displayed by Belyakov there.#T4#
Belyakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belyakov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rutten fails with the takedown
and Belyakov counters with a series of strikes. Rutten will be more careful next time no doubt.
Belyakov scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belyakov looks to land a right hand but Rutten moved out of range.
Belyakov lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belyakov circles away.
Belyakov throws a right and a left that Rutten avoids nicely.
Rutten defending well as Belyakov loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Belyakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rutten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belyakov is fending him off so far but Rutten persists. Nope, Belyakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Belyakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Belyakov.
Belyakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rutten.
A little feinted left hand from Belyakov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belyakov throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belyakov misses the shot to the body.
Kirill Belyakov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Rutten misses with a takedown
letting Belyakov counter with a right hand.
Kirill Belyakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.#T1#
Belyakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten dives in and grabs Belyakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belyakov pushes down on Rutten's head and hops out.
Belyakov lands a glancing blow to the side of Rutten's head.
Rutten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belyakov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutten somewhat.
Belyakov throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Belyakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belyakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Rutten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belyakov defends well and Rutten ends up having to push Belyakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rutten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belyakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Belyakov.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belyakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Belyakov has knocked Rutten down with a huge combo! Belyakov steps away and waves a wobbly Rutten back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Rutten is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belyakov counters with a big right hand! Oh Rutten is in trouble here! Belyakov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Belyakov!
An out of breath Kirill Belyakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Final Destination
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Rutten closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rutten lands in his opponent's guard.
Rutten 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.
Rutten throws a big right hand that misses.
Rutten throws a big elbow that misses.
Rutten working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutten postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rutten lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Rutten is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brzica keeping full guard, as Rutten tries to pass. #T1#
Rutten advances to half guard.
Brzica is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rutten moves into full mount! Brzica won't be happy about that!
Rutten landing strikes from the mount.
Rutten avoids the attempt from Brzica to control.
Rutten landing punches. #CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Brzica has been cut.
Brzica tries to reverse the position but Rutten maintains control.
Brzica taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rutten cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rutten throws some wild stikes that Brzica manages to avoid easily. #T2#
Rutten putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brzica knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rutten on the ground.
Rutten is landing with some decent strikes but Brzica is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Brzica is rocked!#CUT2#
Ivan Brzica's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Brzica badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rutten around the waist but Rutten pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rutten is the winner by TKO! Rutten jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Rutten!
Sebastian Rutten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: JBL Black Friday
Date: Nov 23, 2018

#R1#
Rutten takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scanlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutten in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Scanlan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scanlan dips to his left and cracks Rutten with an uppercut!
Scanlan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scanlan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutten on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Rutten is rocked!
Scanlan drops Rutten with a big left hand! Rutten is injured, injured bad! Scanlan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Scanlan!
Jordan Scanlan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SELAH: MMA Terror
Date: Oct 12, 2018

#R1##TD#
Hill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hill wants to control but Rutten is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Hill has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rutten is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Hill tries for a kimura but Rutten is defending well.
Rutten can't do much from the bottom here.
Rutten tries to buck Hill off but Hill is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten struggling a bit here.
Rutten is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Hill's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT#
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Rutten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rutten is looking for a sweep.
Hill scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hill tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rutten's legs.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Hill working away.
Rutten is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rutten wants to control but Hill postures up.
Hill advances to mount.
Rutten tries to reverse the position but Hill maintains control.
Hill cracks Rutten with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Hill is working for a guillotine from mount but Rutten frees his head quite easily.
Hill with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#
The cut above Sebastian Rutten's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scott Hill!
Scott Hill thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SELAH: Legends in the Making
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.#TD2#
Rutten gets a takedown into half guard.
Rutten performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rutten is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rutten controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten moves to back control. #SUB2#
Rutten is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jackson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rutten has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jackson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rutten doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sebastian Rutten!
A very excited looking Sebastian Rutten 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.

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