Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FREAKSHOW 15 OPENWEIGHT ROAD
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1#
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wahwah.
Rhodes misses with a left hand
and Wahwah counters with a body kick that stops Rhodes in his tracks momentarily.
Wahwah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhodes.
Crunch! Wahwah slams his shin into Rhodes's torso.
A telegraphed right hand from Wahwah misses the target.
Rhodes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhodes walks into a left hand.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wahwah to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Wahwah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Rhodes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wahwah works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wahwah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wahwah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhodes throws a right hand that misses
and Wahwah counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rhodes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wahwah's hands.
Wahwah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhodes throws a right hand that misses
and Wahwah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Rhodes there.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes throws a jab when Wahwah was well out of range.
Wahwah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes throws a hook but Wahwah avoids it easily.
Rhodes connects with the punch.
Rhodes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wahwah avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Wahwah is looking to counter the offense by Rhodes and move into the clinch.
Wahwah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhodes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhodes throws a sloppy body shot
and Wahwah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Wahwah moves into the clinch.
Rhodes wants to break free but Wahwah has control.
Wahwah lands an uppercut.
Wahwah avoiding damage.
Wahwah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wahwah trying to control the position but instead, Rhodes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wahwah into the ropes.
Wahwah taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wahwah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Rhodes working hard to break the clinch.
Wahwah lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Rhodes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wahwah misses with a right hand
and Rhodes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Wahwah has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rhodes throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wahwah counter with a right hand.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
Rhodes scores with a hook to the body. Wahwah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhodes throws the left hand but Wahwah avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Wahwah.
As Rhodes backs away, Wahwah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Wahwah.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Wahwah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Wahwah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhodes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Wahwah has closed the distance and engaged Rhodes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahwah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Wahwah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wahwah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wahwah moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Rhodes lands a glancing blow to the side of Wahwah's head.
Rhodes misses with a lunging right hand
and Wahwah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wahwah throws a right hand that Rhodes ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhodes also avoids with ease.
Rhodes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wahwah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wahwah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Wahwah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T5#
Wahwah tries to move into range but Rhodes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Rhodes.
Wahwah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Wahwah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wahwah.
It looked like Wahwah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wahwah misses with an uppercut
and Rhodes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhodes throws a jab when Wahwah was well out of range.#KD#
Wahwah lands a big right hand that sends Rhodes crashing to the mat! Wahwah stays standing though and waves Rhodes back to his feet!#ROC#Rhodes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Artemis Rhodes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahwah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhodes! But no joy.
Rhodes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Wahwah saw that one coming.
Wahwah misses with a left hand
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
Rhodes takes a swing at Wahwah's ribcage but misses. #T6#
Rhodes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wahwahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rhodes lands a slapping body shot.
Rhodes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rhodes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wahwah's hands.
Nice defenses there by Wahwah.
Artemis Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wahwah misses with a body kick.
Rhodes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wahwah slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Wahwah saw that one coming.
Rhodes moves forwards but Wahwah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhodes throws a right hand that misses
and Wahwah counters with a crisp right that sends Rhodes to the canvas! Wahwah follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Wahwah!

Event: FREAKSHOW 12
Date: Apr 02, 2025

#R1#
A lazy left from Thorsby finds it's target.
Thorsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsby. Rhodes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhodes scores with the left hand. Thorsby knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhodes slips under a jab.
Thorsby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
Rhodes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorsby throws out the jab.
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsby's shoulder, as Thorsby tries to avoid the shot.
Thorsby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Thorsby.
Nice shot lands for Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Thorsby saw that one coming.
Rhodes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhodes.
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!
Rhodes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rhodes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Thorsby's head but Thorsby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorsby misses with a low kick. #T1#
Thorsby slips under a jab from Rhodes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
Thorsby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thorsby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Thorsby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhodes.
Thorsby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorsby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Thorsby's head but Thorsby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorsby lands with a nice body kick.
Thorsby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thorsby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorsby.
Rhodes fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Thorsby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
and Thorsby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Thorsby is looking to slow Rhodes down with leg kicks.
Thorsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhodes throws out the jab.
It seemed like Thorsby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhodes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thorsby thuds a left hand into Rhodes's body.
Thorsby slips a jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thorsby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rhodes's hands.
Thorsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhodes.
Thorsby staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Thorsby.
Rhodes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorsby.
Rhodes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsby.
Thorsby is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rhodes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thorsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsby misses the body punch
and Rhodes counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Thorsby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Thorsby releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thorsby jabs Rhodes right on the nose. Rhodes blinks but takes it well.
Thorsby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsby. Rhodes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhodes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thorsby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rhodes if he has to take too many more of those.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorsby! But no joy.
Thorsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhodes throws out the jab.
Thorsby slips a jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes checks a low kick from Thorsby.
Thorsby lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Thorsby avoids them all with ease.
Thorsby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Thorsby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Rhodes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsby throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsby. Rhodes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorsby throws a looping overhand right but Rhodes ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhodes misses the target.
Rhodes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thorsby's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Thorsby throws a lazy right hand but Rhodes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorsby moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Thorsby lands a really nice looking cross but Rhodes seems unphased.
Thorsby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thorsby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhodes has time to react.
Rhodes throws a right hand that Thorsby ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorsby also avoids with ease.
Rhodes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhodes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhodes scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Rhodes does it's job there.#T5#
Thorsby throws a head kick that Rhodes semi-blocks.
Thorsby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rhodes if he has to take too many more of those.
Thorsby takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rhodes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thorsby tries a low kick but Rhodes avoids it.
It looked like Rhodes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhodes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Thorsby throws out a counter right but Rhodes avoids it with no problem.
Thorsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhodes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorsby. That snapped Rhodes's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhodes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rhodes avoids the body shot from Thorsby. #T6#
Thorsby loads up on a big right hand but Rhodes slips the punch.#KD#
Rhodes cracks Thorsby with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thorsby looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Rhodes finish him? #ROC#Thorsby is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Thorsby is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhodes finish him?
Thorsby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorsby seems to have recovered his senses.
Rhodes misses the jab.
Thorsby slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorsby.
Rhodes drops Thorsby with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rhodes follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemis Rhodes!
After the big win, Artemis Rhodes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Wrestler Wayfare and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: FREAKSHOW 9
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Son tries to score with a low kick but Rhodes moves his leg out of the way.
Son fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhodes.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Son! But no joy.
Rhodes lands with a hook. Son tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Luka Son has been cut.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Son.
Rhodes loads up on a big right hand but Son slips the punch.
Rhodes lands a body shot.
Son throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Rhodes counters with a crisp right hand that drops Son! Rhodes lets Son back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Son is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Son covering up! Rhodes comes in with a big uppercut and Son goes doooown! He's slumped up against the ropes, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Artemis Rhodes!
After the big win, Artemis Rhodes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Wrestler Wayfare and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: FREAKSHOW 6
Date: Feb 19, 2025

#R1#
Rhodes dodges the punch combination from Jaska.
Rhodes throws a good cross that connects.
Rhodes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Jaska moves out of range.
Rhodes lands with a shot to the body.
Jaska looks winded!
Rhodes connects with a stiff jab that staggers Jaska - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes gave a mention to Wrestler Wayfare in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Taistelu Jaska stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'.

Event: FREAKSHOW 2
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Durant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhodes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durant misses with an uppercut. Rhodes saw that one coming.
Rhodes throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
Durant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhodes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durant misses with a leg kick
and Rhodes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Durant lands with a shot to the body.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Durant saw that one coming.
Durant scores with the left hand. Rhodes knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Durant.
Durant throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
Durant punishes Rhodes's body with a nice straight punch.
Durant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Durant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rhodes has knocked Durant down with a huge combo! Rhodes steps away and waves a wobbly Durant back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Durant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rhodes's head.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durant misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Rhodes.#CUT2#Tom Durant's cut is getting worse.
Rhodes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durant tries to work over Rhodes's front leg with a kick but Rhodes checks it. #T1#
Rhodes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
Durant takes one to the chin there.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durant jabs at Rhodes's body.
Rhodes takes a swing at Durant's ribcage but misses.
Rhodes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durant.
Durant pushes Rhodes away with a front kick.
Durant jabs Rhodes right on the nose. Rhodes blinks but takes it well.
Durant scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhodes should have avoided that one.
Artemis Rhodes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhodes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhodes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Durant cracks Rhodes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durant throws a head kick but Rhodes moves out of range.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Rhodes looks to move away, Durant throws a big counter combo but Rhodes just gets out of the way.#T2#
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durant throws a series of punches but Rhodes avoids them all with ease.
Rhodes misses the body punch
enabling Durant to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Durant is out of range.
Durant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Durant connects with an inside leg kick.
Durant throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rhodes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Tom Durant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Durant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhodes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Durant.
Rhodes blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Rhodes misses.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Durant throws a looping overhand right but Rhodes ducks down to avoid it.
Rhodes throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
Durant misses with a left hand
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
Durant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhodes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Durant staying out of range there.
Durant quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Durant misses with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhodes, as that shot connected. #CUT2#Jeez, Tom Durant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
Rhodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Durant is just out of range.
Rhodes jabs Durant right on the nose. Durant blinks but takes it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview.

Event: CCC 90
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Fedetenko tries to move into range but Rhodes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rhodes lands with a shot to the body.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Fedetenko's head but Fedetenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko staying out of range there.
Fedetenko throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedetenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhodes scores with a hook to the body. Fedetenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhodes misses with a straight right.
Rhodes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Fedetenko saw that one coming.
Rhodes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedetenko avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a right hand
and Fedetenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fedetenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhodes. #T1#
Rhodes throws a jab when Fedetenko was well out of range.
Fedetenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fedetenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhodes swings widly with a right hand
and Fedetenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
Fedetenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhodes has time to react.
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Fedetenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Fedetenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedetenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedetenko is looking to counter the offense by Rhodes and move into the clinch.
Rhodes throws a lazy uppercut
and Fedetenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Artemis Rhodes has been cut.
Fedetenko slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Fedetenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rhodes.
Fedetenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Rhodes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhodes throws a combination that misses
and Fedetenko counters with a straight right hand.
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhodes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedetenko manages to avoid it.
Rhodes cracks Fedetenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Fedetenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Rhodes. That snapped Fedetenko's head back.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Fedetenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rhodes swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Fedetenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko misses with the head strike.
Fedetenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards. #T3#
Fedetenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedetenko lands with a left to the head.
Fedetenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Rhodes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhodes moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhodes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rhodes scores with a jab.
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Fedetenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes loads up on a big right hand but Fedetenko slips the punch.
Rhodes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fedetenko slips under a jab.
Rhodes throws a shot from downtown. Fedetenko moves away and avoids it.
Fedetenko slips under a jab.
Rhodes takes a swing at Fedetenko's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Fedetenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhodes throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Fedetenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Rhodes toppling to the canvas! Rhodes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fedetenko finish him?!#ROC#Rhodes is rocked!
Rhodes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fedetenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhodes misses with a combination
and Fedetenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rhodes looks winded!
Fedetenko fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rhodes to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rhodes looks to clinch but Fedetenko throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rhodes taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko!
Our winner, Vladamir Fedetenko, 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: CCC 82
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Thompson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rhodes's head.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Rhodes does no damage.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhodes misses with a looping right.
Rhodes looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Rhodes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thompson throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Rhodes scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rhodes lands a nice hook to Thompson's body. Thompson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Rhodes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Rhodes pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Rhodes. That snapped Thompson's head back. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Thompson to work.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rhodes prevents it.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhodes is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Rhodes controls the action.
Thompson tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Rhodes tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rhodes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Thompson keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Rhodes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhodes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rhodes! But no joy.#CL#
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Thompson. #BC2#
Rhodes breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Rhodes swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rhodes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rhodes is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Rhodes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Rhodes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rhodes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Rhodes defending well.
Thompson prevents Rhodes from standing back up.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rhodes is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Thompson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Thompson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rhodes quickly recovers to half guard.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson controlling the action here.
Ricky Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhodes wants to get back to his feet.
Rhodes is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Rhodes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Rhodes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rhodes! #T1#
Thompson tries to control but Rhodes wriggling away.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rhodes because Thompson loaded up on that one.
Rhodes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rhodes because Thompson loaded up on that one.
Thompson 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.
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount.
Thompson scoring with strikes but Rhodes is staying in there.
Thompson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rhodes is squirming around, avoiding Thompson's attempts to control the action.
Thompson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rhodes is in a horrible position here. Thompson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson looking to ground and pound but Rhodes is blocking nicely.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhodes can do to turn this around?
Thompson landing strikes from the mount.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodes is looking to escape.
Rhodes's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Thompson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rhodes's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Thompson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
BOOM! Thompson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thompson landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#Rhodes is rocked!
Thompson connects with a bit shot that sees Rhodes covering up! More strikes from Thompson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thompson is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Thompson thanked Hype Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CCC 75
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Rhodes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ilmarinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Rhodes's head.
Rhodes throws a shot from downtown. Ilmarinen moves away and avoids it.
Ilmarinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rhodes manages to circle out of the way.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Ilmarinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ilmarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen throws out a loose jab but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rhodes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Sisu Ilmarinen has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Rhodes.
Ilmarinen misses with the combination.
Rhodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rhodes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ilmarinen on the side of the head.#CUT2#Sisu Ilmarinen's cut is getting worse.
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!
and Rhodes counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ilmarinen! He's just covering up as Rhodes starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance 🔥 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CCC 64 : Creenshaw vs Pyssy
Date: Aug 16, 2024

#R1#
Bjorkman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rhodes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjorkman looks to land a right hand but Rhodes moved out of range.
Rhodes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bjorkman throws a nice looking combination but Rhodes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bjorkman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bjorkman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Bjorkman connects with a nice looking jab.
Bjorkman staying out of range there.
We've been told by Bjorkman's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rhodes misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjorkman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bjorkman with a jab.
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Bjorkman ducks down to avoid it.
Rhodes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Bjorkman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Bjorkman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjorkman.
Bjorkman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjorkman struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhodes controls his hands. #T1#
Bjorkman misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjorkman throws out a loose jab but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjorkman lands with a cross.
Rhodes moves out of range as Bjorkman strikes.
Bjorkman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
A shot to the liver by Bjorkman. Beautiful body shot.
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Bjorkman ducks down to avoid it.
Bjorkman ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bjorkman misses with a straight right.
Bjorkman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhodes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhodes works Bjorkman's body with a nice hook.
Rhodes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bjorkman jabs at Rhodes's body.
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot. #T2##CL#
Bjorkman moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjorkman presses Rhodes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bjorkman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bjorkman struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhodes controls his hands.
Bjorkman has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Bjorkman throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Bjorkman can't find room to land a body shot as Rhodes controls the action.
Bjorkman struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhodes controls his hands.
Bjorkman working aggressively here.
Rhodes blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Bjorkman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjorkman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhodes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bjorkman lands with a good body shot.
Bjorkman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes takes one to the side of the head.
Bjorkman lands an overhand right.#T3#
Bjorkman is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bjorkman throws a series of punches but Rhodes avoids them all with ease.
Bjorkman blocks a jab.
Bjorkman swinging wildly here.
Bjorkman staying out of range there.
Rhodes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rhodes slips under a jab.
Rhodes slips a straight right by Bjorkman.
Bjorkman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhodes to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhodes dodges the punch combination from Bjorkman.
Rhodes misses with a hook. Bjorkman ducked under it nicely.
Rhodes ducks right into an uppercut from Bjorkman.
Rhodes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Bjorkman misses. #T4#
Rhodes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjorkman's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes scores with a nice strike.
Bjorkman moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Rhodes throws a right hand that misses
and Bjorkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Bjorkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjorkman.
Rhodes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bjorkman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bjorkman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rhodes in his tracks.
Bjorkman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bjorkman drops his hands momentarily and Rhodes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rhodes misses with a body shot
and Bjorkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjorkman lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes looks to land a right hand but Bjorkman moved out of range.
Bjorkman lands with a nice combination. Rhodes backs away looking to recover.
Rhodes misses with a hook. Bjorkman ducked under it nicely.
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Bjorkman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bjorkman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bjorkman.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Bjorkman.
Nice jab there from Bjorkman.
Rhodes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhodes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bjorkman in his tracks.
Bjorkman feints with a jab and clips Rhodes right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Rhodes is sent crashing into the canvas and Bjorkman leaps in for the kill! Rhodes tries to get to his feet but Bjorkman is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Rhodes is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bjorkman!
Daniel Bjorkman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CCC 49 : Namkhai vs Rhodes
Date: Jul 12, 2024

#R1#
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namkhai.
Namkhai slips a jab from Rhodes.
Namkhai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
and Namkhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhodes misses with a lunging right hand
and Namkhai counters with a nice body shot.
Rhodes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Namkhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhodes swings widly with a right hand
enabling Namkhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Namkhai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhodes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Namkhai to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Namkhai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Namkhai looks to land a right hand but Rhodes moved out of range.
Rhodes throws a poor cross that misses
and Namkhai counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Namkhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Namkhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Namkhai counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temujin Namkhai!
A relieved looking Temujin Namkhai 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: CCC 36 : Jankovic vs Spence
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Rhodes swings widly with a right hand
and Raheem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rhodes thinking.
Rhodes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Rhodes jabs Raheem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raheem! But no joy.
Rhodes misses the jab.
Raheem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Raheem unleashes a big counter combination but Rhodes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raheem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
Raheem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raheem takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Radio Raheem has been cut.
A punch combination from Raheem misses.
Rhodes's corner calls for a 1-2. Rhodes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raheem has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut
and Raheem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhodes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raheem misses the jab.
Raheem moves away from the strike by Rhodes.
Raheem throws out a counter right but Rhodes avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Rhodes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raheem. #KD#
Rhodes cracks Raheem with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Raheem looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Rhodes finish him? #ROC#Raheem is rocked!
Rhodes misses with a hook. Raheem ducked under it nicely.
Raheem is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhodes finish him?
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Raheem saw that one coming.
Raheem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhodes.
Raheem avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Raheem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raheem seems to have recovered his senses.
Raheem leaves his chin hanging out and Rhodes seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Raheem crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CCC 27 : Creenshaw vs Kruczek
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Chhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhodes works Chhu's body with a nice hook.
Rhodes scores with a sloppy right hand. Chhu should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Drangme Chhu has been cut.
Rhodes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhodes with a nice cross.
Chhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhodes is just out of range.
Rhodes connects with a body shot that sends Chhu's belly button to the back.
Rhodes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhodes throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD2#
Rhodes cracks Chhu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chhu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Rhodes finish him? #ROC2#Chhu is rocked!
Rhodes lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Chhu up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Rhodes from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Chhu's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance 🔥 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SUPREME 15
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Rhodes misses the shot to the body.
Rhodes blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Rhodes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhodes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hall.
Hall slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhodes.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall digs a good hook to Rhodes's body.
Rhodes throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hall prevents Rhodes from standing back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodes keeps working. #T1#
Rhodes is looking to escape.
Hall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hall controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhodes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Rhodes.
Hall throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Hall lands a body shot.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Rhodes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rhodes throws out a powerful jab.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Rhodes has knocked Hall down with a huge combo! Rhodes steps away and waves a wobbly Hall back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Jed Hall has been cut.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hall to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hall looks to clinch but Rhodes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hall taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Artemis Rhodes waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance 🔥's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SUPREME 10
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Rhodes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rhodes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhodes throws out a powerful jab.
Hetman jabs Rhodes right on the nose. Rhodes blinks but takes it well.
Hetman misses with a body shot
and Rhodes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
A jab lands there for Rhodes.
Hetman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hetman gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rhodes gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hetman is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes retains his super heavyweight title!
Artemis Rhodes gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SCF 5: Rhodes v. Joe
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Rhodes.
Rhodes scores with a jab. Joe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Rhodes as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Cottoneye Joe has been cut.
Joe misses with a low kick.
Rhodes misses with a straight left. #KD#
Rhodes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Joe sprawling to the canvas! Joe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rhodes finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Rhodes.
Joe throws a head kick that Rhodes semi-blocks.
Rhodes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rhodes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhodes.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhodes is just out of range.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Rhodes lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Rhodes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Joe sprawling to the canvas! Joe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rhodes finish him?! #ROC#Joe is rocked!
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe throws an off balance right hand
and Rhodes counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Artemis Rhodes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance 🔥 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SCF 1: Rhodes vs. Maron
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Maron. That snapped Rhodes's head back.
Rhodes with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Rhodes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maron has time to react.
Maron tests Rhodes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maron throws out a leg kick but Rhodes moves out of range and Maron only half commits.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhodes slips under a jab from Maron.
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron scores with a nice strike.
Rhodes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maron moves away.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maron.
Maron has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes misses with a straight right.
Maron lands with an uppercut that bounces Rhodes off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Rhodes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maron. Maron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.
Maron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhodes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maron might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rhodes digs a good hook to Maron's body.
Maron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Maron is out of range.
Rhodes throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#That has opened up Mike Maron's cut even more.
Rhodes scores with a nice right hand.
Maron misses with a body shot.
Rhodes swings for the body but Maron moves out of range.
Maron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhodes.
Sloppy strikes from Maron. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maron throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Maron saw that one coming.
Maron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maron digs a good body shot into Rhodes's ribs.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Maron moves out of range.
Maron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Maron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Rhodes blocks the low kick.#T2#
Maron cracks Rhodes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maron throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhodes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Maron misses.
Maron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Maron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Maron tenderised Rhodes's leg. Rhodes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#The cut above Mike Maron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maron throws a sloppy head kick and Rhodes moves out of range easily.
Rhodes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maron misses with a hook.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maron swings for the body but Rhodes moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
Maron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rhodes finds it's way round the side to connect with Maron's head.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Maron's head but Maron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhodes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhodes takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Maron throws an overhand right that lands on Rhodes's shoulder, as Rhodes tries to avoid the shot.
Rhodes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#Mike Maron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron throws a low kick but Rhodes avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Rhodes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhodes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes is the new super heavyweight champion!
Artemis Rhodes made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview.

Event: AFC #27
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Rhodes throws a body punch but Nasty moves out of range.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
Rhodes digs a good body shot into Nasty's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Nasty.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes swings for the body but Nasty moves out of range.
Nasty slips under a jab from Rhodes.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nasty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhodes throws out the jab.
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Nasty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasty slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Nasty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nasty defending well as Rhodes loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Nasty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhodes throws a nice looking combination but Nasty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nasty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Nasty ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasty is just out of range.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nasty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rhodes connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Thug Nasty has been cut.
Rhodes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nasty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rhodes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Rhodes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nasty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Nasty's shoulder, as Nasty tries to avoid the shot.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nasty.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nasty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes misses with a straight right.
Nasty slips a jab from Rhodes.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Rhodes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nasty circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Nasty.
Rhodes misses with a straight right.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nasty was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes catches Nasty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nasty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes misses with a looping right.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nasty takes one on the button.
Nasty slips under a jab.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been informed that Rhodes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Nasty slips a jab from Rhodes.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Nasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Nasty moves out of range.
Nasty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nasty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Nasty is out of range.
Rhodes swings for the body but Nasty moves out of range.
Rhodes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Rhodes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thug Nasty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rhodes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nasty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Nasty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nasty counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nasty might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nasty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhodes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Rhodes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nasty.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes misses with a hook. Nasty ducked under it nicely.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nasty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#Thug Nasty's cut is getting worse.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nasty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhodes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nasty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Nasty's head but Nasty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nasty avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Nasty slips a jab and a cross from Rhodes.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut
and Nasty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nasty blocks a jab.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Nasty slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a lazy uppercut
and Nasty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nasty moves away.
Rhodes throws a jab when Nasty was well out of range.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Nasty.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes misses with a hook to the body
and Nasty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhodes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nasty avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Nasty saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nasty slips a straight right by Rhodes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
Rhodes throws a hook but Nasty blocks it.#T4#
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Nasty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Nasty.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes throws a right hand that misses
and Nasty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Nasty is out of range.
Rhodes looks to land a right hand but Nasty moved out of range.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasty.
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Nasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Nasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasty ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Nasty has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Nasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thug Nasty's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nasty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
and Nasty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhodes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhodes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
Nasty slips a jab from Rhodes.
Nasty slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Nasty slips a jab from Rhodes.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Nasty.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Rhodes throws out a powerful jab.
Rhodes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nasty. Nasty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Nasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes throws the left hand but Nasty avoids the punch easily.
Rhodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasty is just out of range.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nasty to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhodes jabs Nasty right on the nose. Nasty blinks but takes it well.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Nasty.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Thug Nasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nasty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Nasty ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Nasty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
Nasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nasty counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes throws a hook but Nasty blocks it.
Rhodes throws a jab when Nasty was well out of range.
Nasty throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Nasty counter with a right hand.
Artemis Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. #T3#
The fighters circling - Rhodes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nasty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nasty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut
and Nasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasty.
Nasty blocks a jab.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Nasty's head but Nasty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Nasty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhodes misses with a straight right. #T4#
Nasty slips under a jab from Rhodes.
An attempted straight right counter from Nasty misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Nasty saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Nasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Nasty is out of range.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nasty is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes just misses with a punch to the body.
Nasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nasty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhodes to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nasty avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artemis Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rhodes 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: ENIGMA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1##KD#
Rhodes lands a big uppercut and Hunt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hunt looks OK. Rhodes waves Hunt back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Rhodes misses the jab.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Rhodes pushes him away.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Rhodes.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhodes.
Hunt is looking for the big counter here.#KD#
Rhodes cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rhodes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hunt to stand back up!#ROC#Hunt is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt backs away from a small jab... but Rhodes lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hunt crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Rhodes with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Artemis Rhodes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Artemis Rhodes made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RSE 9: Bloodlust
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Rhodes lands a big uppercut and Meadows crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Meadows looks OK. Rhodes waves Meadows back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Jay Meadows has been cut.
Meadows lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meadows punishes Rhodes's body with a nice straight punch.
Meadows ducks into an uppercut from Rhodes and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artemis Rhodes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Artemis Rhodes thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ENIGMA 176
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Rhodes lands a body shot.
Rhodes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rhodes lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manhoef shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manhoef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhodes throws out the jab.
Manhoef with a poor takedown
and Rhodes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manhoef avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Some wild striking there from Manhoef.
Rhodes connects with a superb combination that knocks Manhoef out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Rhodes before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Manhoef!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance 🔥 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 84: Holly vs Ilmarinen
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sligotheroux counters with a stiff right hand.
Rhodes throws a hook but Sligotheroux avoids it easily.#CL2#
Sligotheroux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rhodes tries to break free but Sligotheroux pushes him back against the cage.
Sligotheroux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sligotheroux misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhodes controls his hands.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sligotheroux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Sligotheroux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Sligotheroux misses with the head strike.
Sligotheroux has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux stalling in the clinch but Rhodes improves position.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rhodes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sligotheroux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Sligotheroux lands with a right to the head.
Sligotheroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes. #T2#
Sligotheroux tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Sligotheroux back against the cage.
Sligotheroux throws a head punch that misses.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rhodes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sligotheroux can turn it around.
Sligotheroux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux has Rhodes pressed against the cage, preventing Rhodes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Sligotheroux lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sligotheroux working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux. #T3#
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sligotheroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhodes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rhodes tries to break the clinch but Sligotheroux is controlling the position.
Sligotheroux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sligotheroux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sligotheroux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sligotheroux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sligotheroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux working aggressively here.
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Sligotheroux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sligotheroux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sligotheroux misses with the head strike.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sligotheroux looking to stall.
Sligotheroux misses with the head strike.
Sligotheroux tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux lands a shot to the body.
Rhodes working hard to break the clinch.
Sligotheroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Sligotheroux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Sligotheroux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes lands with a straight right. Sligotheroux didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Gerald Sligotheroux has been cut.
Sligotheroux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhodes is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sligotheroux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Sligotheroux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhodes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux lands a head shot.
A left lands for Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux jabs Rhodes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Sligotheroux looks to land a left hand but Rhodes moved out of range nicely.
Sligotheroux cracks Rhodes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rhodes slips a straight right by Sligotheroux.
Nice shot lands for Rhodes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sligotheroux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##CL2#
Sligotheroux moves into range and clinches up with Rhodes.
Sligotheroux trying to stall but Rhodes improves his position.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhodes is looking to break free of the clinch but Sligotheroux has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Sligotheroux throws a head punch that misses.
Sligotheroux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Sligotheroux fails to land.
Sligotheroux tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Sligotheroux working aggressively here.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Sligotheroux tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Sligotheroux back against the cage.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Sligotheroux misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sligotheroux.
Gerald Sligotheroux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Rhodes tries to break the clinch but Sligotheroux is controlling the position.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes. #T3#
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sligotheroux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Rhodes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sligotheroux is leaning against Rhodes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rhodes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sligotheroux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sligotheroux tries to stall but Rhodes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rhodes wants to get back to striking at distance but Sligotheroux won't allow it.
Sligotheroux swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sligotheroux tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Sligotheroux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux. #T4#
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Sligotheroux misses with some punches.
Sligotheroux is struggling to control the position.
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Sligotheroux misses with the head strike.
Sligotheroux tries to stall but Rhodes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Rhodes working hard to break the clinch.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Sligotheroux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerald Sligotheroux's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A jab from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sligotheroux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sligotheroux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a left hand
and Sligotheroux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sligotheroux slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
and Sligotheroux counters with a stiff right hand.
Sligotheroux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Sligotheroux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sligotheroux at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Sligotheroux slips a jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes swings widly with a right hand
and Sligotheroux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sligotheroux misses with a right hand
and Sligotheroux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Sligotheroux is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
Sligotheroux throws a shot to the body.
Sligotheroux slips under a jab from Rhodes.
It seemed like Sligotheroux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sligotheroux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Sligotheroux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rhodes misses with a right hand
and Sligotheroux counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhodes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sligotheroux slips a straight right by Rhodes.
A little jabbing left from Sligotheroux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Sligotheroux has Rhodes up against the cage in a clinch.
Sligotheroux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Sligotheroux tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Sligotheroux back against the cage.
Sligotheroux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rhodes is keeping busy.
Sligotheroux swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sligotheroux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sligotheroux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhodess head.
Artemis Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
Sligotheroux swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes is trying to force a seperation but Sligotheroux has the dominant position.
Rhodes blocking some punches. #T3#
Sligotheroux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Sligotheroux misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes blocks a body shot from Sligotheroux.
Sligotheroux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sligotheroux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhodes tries to break the clinch but Sligotheroux is controlling the position.
Sligotheroux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhodes's elbow.
Sligotheroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Rhodes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rhodes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sligotheroux! But no joy.#T4#
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
Rhodes swings widly with a right hand
and Sligotheroux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhodes needs to keep his hands up - Sligotheroux had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Sligotheroux misses.
The fighters circling - Rhodes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Sligotheroux throws out a counter right but Rhodes avoids it with no problem.
Sligotheroux ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sligotheroux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sligotheroux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sligotheroux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rhodes's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Sligotheroux!
A very excited looking Gerald Sligotheroux 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: HFC 80: 2nd round
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Rhodes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klegane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rhodes with a body shot.
Klegane moves away from the strike by Rhodes.
Klegane throws out a counter right but Rhodes avoids it with no problem.
Klegane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhodes. Rhodes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rhodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rhodes throws a lazy uppercut
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Artemis Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes lands with a nice combination. Klegane backs away looking to recover.
Rhodes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klegane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Klegane saw that one coming.
Rhodes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes throws a shot from downtown. Klegane moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Klegane takes the fight into the clinch.
Klegane tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klegane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klegane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Klegane scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klegane misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klegane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klegane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Klegane working aggressively here.
Klegane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhodess head.
Klegane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhodes backwards.
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
Klegane pushes Rhodes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klegane lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Klegane throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Klegane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klegane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klegane lands with a light punch inside.
Klegane misses with the head strike.
Klegane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klegane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klegane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klegane working aggressively here.
Rhodes takes a shot to the head.
Klegane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rhodes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klegane can turn it around.
Klegane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klegane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klegane creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rhodes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rhodes drops to his knees and Klegane pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandor Klegane!

Event: HFC 76: Cruz vs Bashir
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Ngata slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ngata slips under a jab.
As Rhodes backs off Ngata throws a huge counter combo but Rhodes manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ngata is defended easily by Rhodes.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Ngata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhodes. Ngata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artemis Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Haki Ngata has been cut.
Ngata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Ngata moves out of range.
And Ngata responds with a good body kick, but Rhodes manages to step out the way in time.
Rhodes lands with a right hand.
Ngata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhodes defends it nicely.
Artemis Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Rhodes looks to land a right hand but Ngata moved out of range.#T1#
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Rhodes with a jab.
Rhodes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a hook but Ngata blocks it.#CL2#
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Ngata keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Ngata manages to break the clinch.
Ngata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#That has opened up Haki Ngata's cut even more.
Ngata slips under a jab.
Rhodes sets himself, and Ngata steps forward looking for the clinch! Rhodes avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhodes. Ngata does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhodes misses with a straight right. #T2#
Ngata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Ngata throws a counter combo.
Artemis Rhodes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ngata misses with a takedown attempt - Rhodes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
Rhodes connects with a body shot that sends Ngata's belly button to the back.
Rhodes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Ngata is looking for the big counter here.
Ngata blocks a jab.
Rhodes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ngata tries a low kick but Rhodes avoids it.#CL2#
Ngata forces Rhodes back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Ngata rushes Rhodes and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes loads up on a big right hand but Ngata slips the punch.
Ngata has his takedown stuffed
and Rhodes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ngata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rhodes sprawls well. Rhodes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ngata gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Rhodes.
Ngata looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ngata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#The cut above Haki Ngata's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Nice defenses there by Ngata.#T4#
Rhodes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rhodes takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Ngata saw that one coming.
Ngata moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Ngata rushes Rhodes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rhodes is trying to break free.
Rhodes is trying to push Ngata away but Ngata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ngata taking a breather.
Rhodes has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment.
Rhodes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ngata.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Rhodes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haki Ngata's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rhodes misses with a hook #CL2#
and Ngata counters by clinching up.
Ngata fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Ngata pulls Rhodes into guard. #SU#
Rhodes gets to his feet - Ngata follows without any prompting.
Haki Ngata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ngata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rhodes pinned against the cage. Rhodes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rhodes is looking to counter punch.
Ngata moves away from the strike by Rhodes.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Ngata is out of range.
Ngata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhodes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata fails with a takedown attempt.
Artemis Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Ngata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a straight left. #T1#
Rhodes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhodes connects with a single shot there.
Ngata misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Ngata moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ngata.#TD2#
Ngata jumps into guard, dragging Rhodes to the mat.
Rhodes wants to stand but Ngata is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ngata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhodes tries to stand but Ngata is controlling from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ngata can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ngata doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Ngata is working an open guard so Rhodes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ngata shoots in and drives through. Rhodes sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Rhodes as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Ngata clinches up against the cage.
Rhodes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ngata has Rhodes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhodes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ngata content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Ngata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ngata tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3##CL2#
Ngata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rhodes, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes looks to land a right hand but Ngata moved out of range.
Ngata digs a good body shot into Rhodes's ribs.
Rhodes misses with a hook.
Ngata tries to counter with a clinch but Rhodes shakes him off and moves away.
A lazy left from Rhodes finds it's target.#CUT#Haki Ngata's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL2#
Ngata instigates a clinch.
Rhodes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ngata is trying to pull guard but Rhodes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Ngata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngata dodges the punch combination from Rhodes.
Ngata looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Ngata fails to land the takedown.
Rhodes misses with a hook.
A big left from Rhodes misses. #CL2#
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ngata jumps guard but Rhodes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes is trying to break free.
Ngata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ngata has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rhodes after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Ngata jumps guard.
Rhodes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ngata's guard.#SU#
Rhodes gets to his feet. Ngata looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Artemis Rhodes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haki Ngata's cut.
That's time! Rhodes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ngata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ngata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata slips under a jab.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Ngata saw that one coming.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ngata.
Rhodes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngata.
Ngata shoots in and drives through. Rhodes sprawls well.
Rhodes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Ngata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Ngata slips a jab from Rhodes.
Ngata fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Rhodes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Artemis Rhodes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haki Ngata.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Ngata's head but Ngata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Rhodes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhodes punishes Ngata's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Ngata has closed the distance and engaged Rhodes in a clinch.
Ngata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rhodes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rhodes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rhodes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngata can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Ngata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Ngata takes the fight into the clinch.
Ngata has Rhodes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhodes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Ngata keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Ngata breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ngata or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhodes, which made it look bad.
Ngata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhodes connects with the punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artemis Rhodes!

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