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Event:
The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
James darts in and clinches Rand up against the cage.
Rand wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James works on Rand's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James lands with a left to the head.
James digs a right hand underneath Rand's ribcage. Rand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Rand is rocked!
James presses Rand against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James scores with a shot to the side of Rand's head.
Oh Rand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rand's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rand drops to his knees and James pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick James!
Rick James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ROTR:Fanalie
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rand.
Viljanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Viljanen scores with a hook.
Jouko Viljanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viljanen throws a wild body kick that Rand sees coming a mile off.
Rand looks to land a combination but Viljanen avoids it well.
Viljanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rand manages to avoid it.
Viljanen throws the left hand but Rand avoids the punch easily.
Rand throws a poor cross that misses
and Viljanen counters with an inside leg kick.
Viljanen connects with a right hand. Rand shakes it off.
Rand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viljanen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rand just manages to avoid it.
Rand misses with a straight left.
Viljanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rand on the side of the head.
Rand's corner calls for a 1-2. Rand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viljanen lands a nice hook to Rand's body. Rand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Viljanen scores with a leg kick.
Rand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rand on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rand throws a hook but Viljanen avoids it easily.
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Rand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viljanen.
Rand misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viljanen, right into the meat.
#CL#
Viljanen moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Viljanen.
Rand is trying to break free.
Viljanen keeps control of Rand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viljanen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Viljanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Viljanen.
Viljanen works on Rand's body with a couple of short punches.
Rand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viljanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viljanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viljanen leaning against his opponent.
Viljanen keeps control of Rand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viljanen digs a right hand into Rand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rand's gas tank.
Rand looks winded!
Rand is trying to push Viljanen away but Viljanen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Viljanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Rand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Viljanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Viljanen.
Viljanen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Viljanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viljanen.
Viljanen scores with a hook to the body.
Viljanen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viljanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Viljanen breaks from the clinch.
Viljanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Rand is rocked!
Viljanen flashes Rand a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Rand's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Rand crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Viljanen punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jouko Viljanen!
After winning the bout, Jouko Viljanen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ROTR: Valo VS Dum
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Draven scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Draven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Draven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rand counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Erik Draven has been cut.
Draven throws a right hand that Rand ducks under and follows up with a left that Rand also avoids with ease.
Rand throws a lazy right hand but Draven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rand lands an uppercut, right on the button! Draven tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Rand!
In defeat, Erik Draven stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board. Hit the gym, re-evaluate and come back stronger.'.
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Event:
ROTR: Valo VS Anderson
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Rand throws a head kick that misses.
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Pacquiao instigates a clinch.
Rand wants to get back to striking at distance but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Pacquiao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pacquiao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Pacquiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacquiao slips a straight right by Rand.
Rand thuds a left hand into Pacquiao's body.#CL#
Pacquiao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pacquiao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pacquiao lands a left hand.
Rand is trying to break the clinch but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
Rand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pacquiao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pacquiao lands an uppercut.
Rand is trying to push Pacquiao away but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Rand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pacquiao lands with a short shot to the head.
Rand has had enough of the clinch but Pacquiao keeps him there for the moment.
Pacquiao lands an uppercut.
Rand has had enough of the clinch but Pacquiao keeps him there for the moment.
Rand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rand is looking to break free of the clinch but Pacquiao has double underhooks.
Rand working hard to break the clinch.
Rand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pacquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pacquiao has Rand pressed against the cage, preventing Rand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands with a light punch inside.
Pacquiao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rand's efforts to push away.
Rand is trying to break the clinch but Pacquiao is controlling him.
Pacquiao lands with a left to the head.
Rand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pacquiao keeps control of Rand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Rand is looking to break free of the clinch but Pacquiao has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a right hand.
Pacquiao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pacquiao stalling the fight.
Pacquiao seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rand working hard to break the clinch.
Pacquiao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Pacquiao is struggling to control the position.
Pacquiao lands a body shot.
Rand wants to break free but Pacquiao has control.
A short right from Pacquiao on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pacquiao lands with a left to the head.
Pacquiao digs a right hand underneath Rand's ribcage. Rand let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacquiao. #ROC#
Rand is rocked!
Pacquiao throws a head punch that misses.
Pacquiao lands an uppercut.
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacquiao finish him?
Pacquiao misses with a punch on the inside.
Rand seems to have recovered his senses.
Come on Pacquiao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rand has had enough of the clinch but Pacquiao keeps him there for the moment.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rand can't break the clinch.
Pacquiao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rand working hard to break the clinch.
Pacquiao lands with a short shot to the head.
Pacquiao scores with a shoulder strike.
Rand has had enough of the clinch but Pacquiao keeps him there for the moment.
Pacquiao stalls.
Pacquiao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rand is trying to push Pacquiao away but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Pacquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Pacquiao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao pushes Rand against the cage. Pacquiao is working some dirty boxing. Pacquiao pushes off with a quick right hook! Rand goes down! Rand tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pacquiao moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
HI 57: Dwarf Circus
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Zippo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zippo.
Zippo slips a straight right by Rand.
Rand throws a head kick that misses
and Zippo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rand throws an off balance right hand
and Zippo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zippo looks to land a right hand but Rand moved out of range.
Zippo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rand misses with a right hand
and Zippo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Rand. Those never looked like landing.
Rand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zippo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zippo connects with a looping right hand.
Zippo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rand misses with a head kick.
Rand throws a head kick that misses.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zippo slips under a jab from Rand.
Zippo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Bear's Den in the buildup to the fight.
Rand misses the shot to the body.
Zippo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rand doesn't seem bothered though.
Rand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rand throws a hook but Zippo blocks it.#T1#
Rand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zippo throws a series of strikes that have Rand backpedaling.
Zippo moves away from the strike by Rand.
Rand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zippo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zippo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rand swings widly with a right hand
and Zippo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rand misses with a double jab
and Zippo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rand looks winded!
Rand throws a head kick that misses.
Rand looks to land a combination but Zippo avoids it well.
Rand takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zippo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rand misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zippo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rand walks into a stiff left hand from Zippo.
Zippo scores with a punch to the head.
Zippo jabs Rand right on the nose. Rand blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Zippo closes the distance and pushes Rand back into the cage.
Zippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zippo lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Zippo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zippo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zippo has Rand pressed against the cage, preventing Rand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zippo lands a left hand.
Zippo lands a right hand. #ROC#
Rand is rocked!
A hook to the body from Zippo.
Zippo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Zippo finish him?
Zippo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zippo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rand pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zippo lands a right hook to the body.
Zippo pounces like a tiger and cracks Rand with a vicious hook! Rand is down but not out! Zippo follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pippo Zippo!
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Event:
ISLAND FC 25
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Rand misses the shot to the body.
Rand has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big right from Rand misses.
Rand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rand misses with an uppercut.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rand misses with a wild body shot.
Rand just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWu.
Rand throws a nice looking combination but Wu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rand throws a sloppy head kick and Wu moves out of range easily.
Wu is looking to counter the offense by Rand and move into the clinch.
Rand throws a hook but Wu avoids it easily.#CL#
Wu clinches with his opponent.
Rand tries to circle away but Wu has him pinned against the cage.
Rand wants to get back to striking at distance but Wu won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand slowing the pace effectively.
Rand tries to break free but Wu pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Wu jumps guard and drags Rand to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu is striking from the bottom but Rand uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Rand is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Wu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rand is working away from the top position though.
Rand lands strikes from half guard.
Wu tries to get to full guard but Rand has control of the leg.
Rand scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rand not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rand tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wu.
Rand lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rand is thwarting Wu's attempts to control the position.
Wu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Rand gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2#
Wu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danny Rand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wu scores with a one two! Rand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rand loads up on a big right hand but Wu slips the punch.
Rand throws a lazy head kick
and Wu counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Wu drives through and clinches with Rand against the cage.
Wu has Rand pressed against the cage, preventing Rand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rand throws a body shot but no joy.
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Rand misses
and Wu counters with a left and a right that stings Rand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wu or perhaps it was just good defense by Rand, which made it look bad. #T3#
Rand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wu.
Rand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wu feinted with a counter takedown.
Wu looks for a takedown but Rand sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pannah Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rand tries a head kick but it misses.
Rand throws a combination that misses
and Wu counters with a left and a right that stings Rand.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rand sprawls well. Rand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wu gets slowly back to his feet.
Rand lands with a hook. Wu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rand shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wu eats them both and turns towards Rand to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wu is defended easily by Rand.#T4#
Wu shoots in looking for a takedown. Rand tries to sprawl out of it but Wu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rand is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rand swinging wildly here.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rand as he jumps to the side.
Wu avoids the head kick by Rand.
Rand is looking to clinch but Wu is avoiding it.
Wu tries to counter with a takedown but Rand is quick to defend against it.
Rand throws a lazy head kick
and Wu counters with a left and a right that stings Rand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Rand dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rand's waist but Rand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wu off to one side. #TD#
Wu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rand looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wu wants to control but Rand is keeping him busy.
Rand works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU#
Wu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rand misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rand throws a sloppy head kick and Wu moves out of range easily.
Wu blocks a head kick by Rand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand scores with a hook to the body. Wu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rand slaps away a takedown attempt from Wu, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Rand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Wu takes the fight into the clinch.
Wu tries to land knees in the clinch but Rand avoids the damage to the body.
Rand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wu looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pannah Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Rand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wu taking a breather.#BC#
Wu manages to break the clinch.
#KD2#
Rand lands a left and a right that send Wu crashing to the mat, dazed. Rand thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Wu is rocked!
Rand throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Wu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Wu manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Rand stands and steps away. Wu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wu is defended easily by Rand.
Nice uppercut lands for Rand. That snapped Wu's head back.
Wu tries to close the distance and clinch but Rand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Rand feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wu sprawling to the canvas! Wu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rand finish him?!
Oh Wu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rand throws a series of punches but Wu avoids them all with ease.
Rand looks to land a left hand but Wu moved out of range nicely.
Rand throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Wu crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Rand!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Rand lands with a good body shot.
Rand tries a head kick but it misses.
Rand fails to land the takedown.
Ljus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rand tries to clinch up
and Ljus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ljus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rand avoids the body shot from Ljus.
A telegraphed right hand from Rand misses the target.
Ljus fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Rand lands with a cross. #CL#
Ljus clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Ljus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ljus throws a nice looking combination but Rand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ljus 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.
Ljus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ljus sprawls well. Ljus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rand gets slowly back to his feet.
Ljus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Rand tries to clinch but Ljus moves out of range.
Ljus lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ljus wants to clinch up but Rand keeps it at a distance.
Ljus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ljus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rand throws a head kick but Ljus moves out of range.
Rand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rand shoots and misses
and Ljus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arnar Ljus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Rand.#CL#
Ljus closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Rand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ljus wants to get back to striking at distance but Rand won't allow it.
#BC#
Ljus manages to break the clinch.
Arnar Ljus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ljus throws a nice looking combination but Rand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Ljus has closed the distance and engaged Rand in a clinch.
Rand is trying to break free.#BC#
Ljus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Ljus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ljus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rand moves away.
Rand tries a head kick but it misses.
Ljus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ljus lands a jab to the nose.
Ljus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Rand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rand takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Rand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ljus.
Ljus stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ljus. Rand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rand throws a head kick that misses
and Ljus counters with a two punch combo.
Rand misses with a head kick.
Rand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ljus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnar Ljus 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#
Ljus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ljus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Ljus drives through and clinches with Rand against the cage.
#BC#
Ljus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ljus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ljus scores with a jab. Rand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ljus takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ljus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rand misses with a two punch combination.
Ljus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Ljus jabs Rand right on the nose. Rand blinks but takes it well.
Rand looks to score with a jab to the body but Ljus is just out of range.
Ljus throws a one two combo.
Rand throws a series of punches but Ljus moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Rand. No joy for Ljus on that attempt.
Rand throws a big counter head kick but Ljus avoids it with no problem.
Arnar Ljus is winning the standup battle so far.
Ljus shoots for a takedown but Rand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ljus misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Rand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ljus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rand can do to turn this around?
Rand dodges the punch combination from Ljus.
Ljus lunges at Rand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rand's hand. #T2#
A combination from Ljus does no damage.
Rand throws a fast counter high kick but Ljus manages to duck under it in time.
Ljus throws a shot to the body.
Rand throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ljus counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ljus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ljus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ljus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand scores with a one two! Ljus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ljus lands a nice shot that snaps Rand's head back.
Ljus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rand manages to avoid it.#T3#
Rand tries to clinch
and Ljus counters with a stiff right hand.
Rand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rand looks to throw the jab but Ljus is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ljus, as that shot connected.
Rand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ljus moves away.
Rand has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rand on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ljus throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rand colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Ljus as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rand is left battered and dazed whilst Ljus and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnar Ljus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Rand throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez tries to move into range but Rand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Jimenez moves into the clinch successfully.
Rand has had enough of the clinch but Jimenez keeps him there for the moment.
Jimenez stalling in the clinch but Rand improves position.
Rand is trying to force a seperation but Jimenez has the dominant position.
Jimenez can't break the clinch.
Rand tries to break free but Jimenez pushes him back against the cage.
Jimenez tries to land knees in the clinch but Rand avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jimenez gets a clinch.
Rand is trying to push Jimenez away but Jimenez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand can't break the clinch.
Rand is trying to break free.
Rand is trying to break free.
Rand is trying to break the clinch but Jimenez is controlling him.
Jimenez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jimenez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Jimenez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rand scores with a decent looking hook.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jimenezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jimenez tries to clinch
and Rand counters with a straight that turns Jimenez's legs to rubber! Rand pushes forward with more strikes and Jimenez goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Rand!
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