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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Osana Ramirez connects with the punch.
Rand shoots in looking for a takedown but Osana Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rand shoots in looking for a takedown but Osana Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rand shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Osana Ramirez defends it nicely.
Domingo Osana Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayn Rand.
Rand has his takedown stuffed
and Osana Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rand fails to land the takedown.
Osana Ramirez lands with an uppercut that bounces Rand off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand shoots in but Osana Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Osana Ramirez misses the target.
Rand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rand there as he acknowledges the shot.
Osana Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Osana Ramirez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rand fails with a takedown attempt.
Osana Ramirez tests Rand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Osana Ramirez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Osana Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Rand doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Osana Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Osana Ramirez.
Rand has a takedown stuffed.
Domingo Osana Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Rand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osana Ramirez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Domingo Osana Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osana Ramirez jabs Rand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Osana Ramirez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Osana Ramirez lands a jab to Rand's midsection.
Osana Ramirez lands a jab.
Osana Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Rand takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Rand drives through with a takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rand working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Osana Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rand's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Rand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Osana Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Osana Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Osana Ramirez trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
Rand can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Osana Ramirez controls the pace.
Osana Ramirez wants to control from the top but Rand keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rand has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Osana Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rand has his hands on Osana Ramirez's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Osana Ramirez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rand is looking for a triangle but Osana Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Osana Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osana Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osana Ramirez forces his way into half guard.
Rand is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osana Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osana Ramirez's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Osana Ramirez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ayn Rand's cut.
That's time! Osana Ramirez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rand fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Osana Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rand looks for a takedown but Osana Ramirez sprawls well.
Rand misses with a takedown attempt
and Osana Ramirez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Domingo Osana Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayn Rand.
Rand takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Osana Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osana Ramirez cracks Rand with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osana Ramirez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Osana Ramirez. That snapped Rand's head back.
Osana Ramirez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rand tries for a takedown but Osana Ramirez circles away easily
letting Osana Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Rand is breathing heavily.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Rand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Osana Ramirez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rand doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Osana Ramirez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Osana Ramirez lands with an uppercut that bounces Rand off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Osana Ramirez.
Osana Ramirez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rand at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Osana Ramirez.
Osana Ramirez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Osana Ramirez with a nice cross.#ROC#
Rand is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Ayn Rand's cut even more.
Rand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ayn Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Osana Ramirez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Osana Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Rand should have avoided that one.
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Osana Ramirez finish him?
Osana Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rand seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab by Osana Ramirez.
Rand gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rand has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rand walks straight into a right hand from Osana Ramirez - that's dropped him! Osana Ramirez jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rand from any more punishment! Rand complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Domingo Osana Ramirez!
Domingo Osana Ramirez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DUEL 207
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Norris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rand doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris slaps away a takedown attempt from Rand, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norris thumps Rand with a low kick.
Rand walks into a stiff left hand from Norris.#CUT2#
It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut.
Rand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Norris cracks Rand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Norris lands a big head kick that sends Rand tumbling to the mat! Norris takes a step backwards and waves Rand back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Rand is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rand dives in for a single leg takedown but Norris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Rand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Ayn Rand's cut is getting worse.
Norris throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rand colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Norris as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rand is left battered and dazed whilst Norris and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Norris!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Norris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 134
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Rand shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flannerry as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Flannerry tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rand with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flannerry counters with a straight right hand.
Rand tries for a takedown but Flannerry circles away easily
and Flannerry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rand thinking.
Mickey Flannerry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayn Rand.
Flannerry throws the left hand but Rand avoids the punch easily.
Rand takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#
It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut.
Flannerry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rand is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been told by Flannerry's head coaches at Damage Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannerry connects with a jab.
Flannerry lands with an uppercut that bounces Rand off the cage and back into range.
Flannerry with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flannerry drops Rand with a big left hand! Rand is injured, injured bad! Flannerry jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Flannerry!
After the fight, Mickey Flannerry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SyFi 126
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Eskenpopoludopulos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eskenpopoludopulos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rand has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut.
Eskenpopoludopulos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rand back to the cage. Eskenpopoludopulos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rand or perhaps it was just good defense by Eskenpopoludopulos, which made it look bad.
A nice combination there by Eskenpopoludopulos.
Eskenpopoludopulos wants to clinch but Rand slips to the side#TD#
and Rand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Eskenpopoludopulos won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Eskenpopoludopulos throws Rand to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Eskenpopoludopulos.
Rand seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Eskenpopoludopulos tries to clinch but Rand moves away #TD#
and Rand counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Eskenpopoludopulos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rand postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Eskenpopoludopulos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rand, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Rand has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eskenpopoludopulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Rand is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Eskenpopoludopulos rolls with it to try and escape but Rand cranks on the arm and Eskenpopoludopulos is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ayn Rand!
Ayn Rand managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
SyFi 119
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Resende closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rand to the mat! Rand manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Resende defends well.#SUB#
Resende got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rand has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Resende has managed to get both his arms back between Rand's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Resende is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Resende avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Resende lands a couple of digs.
Rand being controlled here, momentarily.
Resende's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Resende tries to free his leg and advance position but Rand is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resende passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Resende passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rand!
Resende controlling from the full mount.
Resende tries to control but Rand wriggling away. #T1#
Resende controlling his opponent.
Rand is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rand is working to get back to half guard.
Resende tries to control but Rand wriggling away.
Rand regains half guard.
Resende stalling.
Resende wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rand keeps working.
Resende seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Resende is working away from the top position though.#T2##SUB#
Rand looking for submissions off his back.
Resende content to control rather than advance.
Resende is trying to control. Rand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Resende tries to pass to full mount but Rand defends it.
Resende trying to control the action but Rand is working from the bottom.
Resende is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Resende is trying to work for a kimura but Rand is defending well.
Resende sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Rand looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rand actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Resende seems content to control.
Rand is refusing to be controlled, as Resende sits in half guard.
Rand wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rand is defending against the submission attempts here by Resende.
#SUB#
Rand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Resende seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rand is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wagner Resende!
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Event:
WeInSyd32
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Asznee drives through with a takedown into Rand's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Rand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asznee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Asznee forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Rand actively working from the bottom here.
Asznee tries to pass to full mount but Rand defends it.
Rand wants to improve his position but Asznee is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rand actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Asznee is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Rand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rand felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Asznee is looking to advance position but Rand won't allow it.
Rand is trying to get back to full guard.
Rand is trying to maintain the position but Asznee is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rand looking for submissions off his back.
Asznee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Asznee in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rand tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Asznee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Asznee!
Big Asznee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
WeInSyd 29
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Rand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harden works over Rand's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut.
We've been told by Harden's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rand dives in for a single leg takedown but Harden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rand has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harden pinned against the cage. Harden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rand shoots for a takedown but Harden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Harden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayn Rand.
Rand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harden counters with a straight right hand.
Rand on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Rand shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harden napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Rand in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Harden is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ayn Rand!
Ayn Rand really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
James Harden spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 25
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Gee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rand throws a sloppy head kick and Gee moves out of range easily. #CL#
Gee clinches with his opponent.
Gee lands with a short shot to the head.
Gee pushes Rand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Gee.
Gee lands an uppercut.
Gee works on Rand's body with a couple of short punches.
Rand looks winded!
Gee lands with a right to the head.
Gee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Rand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Gee.
Gee is working Rand over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gee.
#T1#
Gee lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gee.
Gee lands a left hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut.
Gee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Gee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gee.
Gee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Rand is rocked!
Gee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Gee finish him?
Gee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rand seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Gee.
#T2#
Gee lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Gee as the two fighters clinch.
Gee lands a shoulder strike.
Gee digs a right hand underneath Rand's ribcage. Rand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rands head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gee.
Gee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Rand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Gee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Gee.
Gee presses Rand against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Gee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Nice body punch from Gee - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Gee.
Gee lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Gee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gee cracks Rand with a nice body shot.
Gee lands a hook that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
A short right from Gee on the inside.
Gee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gee.
Gee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rands head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gee pushes Rand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gee.
Gee is working Rand over against the cage.#T4#
Gee lands a shoulder strike.
Gee pushes Rand against the cage and as Rand bounces back, Gee cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Gee follows up with more strikes but Rand was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Gee!
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Event:
SyFi 81
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Kilbach scores with a one two! Rand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut.
No luck for Rand with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Kilbach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilbach is keeping the position for now.
Rand wants to control from the top but Kilbach keeps moving. #SUB#
Rand drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Rand seems to have locked his on tight now - Kilbach screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Rand, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ayn Rand!
A pretty intense looking Ayn Rand took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
EFA 73 Vasilevskiy vs jurmu
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Kurma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Rand throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kurma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rand is in Kurma's guard.
Rand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurma swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rand drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kurma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rand has Kurma in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Rand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kurma throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rand gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kurma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rand is desperately trying to improve his position but Kurma has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Rand tries to hold on but Kurma postures up.
Kurma thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kurma controlling from the full mount.
Kurma tries to control but Rand wriggling away.
Kurma might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rand haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rand tries to reverse the position but Kurma maintains control.
Kurma wants to control the pace but Rand is squirming around nicely.
Kurma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rand keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kurma controlling from mount.
Rand is trying to escape the mount.
Rand wants to control but Kurma is having none of it.
Kurma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rand sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Rand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurma pulls his head out easily.
Rand wants to control but Kurma is keeping busy.
Kurma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Kurma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurma throwing strikes from guard but Rand blocks nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kurma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Rand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kurma defends it easily.
Kurma sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Rand looking for subs off his back but Kurma has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurma pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Kurma 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#
Kurma is looking to clinch but Rand is avoiding it.
Rand goes for a double leg but Kurma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kurma continues to drive forward.
Kurma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rand. That did some damage!#CL2#
Kurma takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kurma prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Kurma to work.
#BC2#
Kurma breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurma throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick by Kurma misses #TD#
and Rand counters with a single leg into guard. Kurma didn't expect that. #SUB#
Rand drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rand as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kurma screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rand! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ayn Rand!
Ayn Rand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EFA 63 Turner vs Grieg
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Rand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nuutti.#TD2#
Rand drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Rand drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rand jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nuutti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rand drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rand jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nuutti 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.#SUB2#
Rand drops back looking for a leg! Nuutti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nuutti manages to kick Rand off! Rand jumps back into Nuutti's guard. #SUB2#
Rand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuutti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Rand drops back looking for a leg! Nuutti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nuutti manages to kick Rand off! Rand jumps back into Nuutti's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rand thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nuutti is looking to stand up but Rand isn't so interested in that idea.
Nuutti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rand on the ground.
Rand looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rand is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES#
Nuutti has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rand has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Nuutti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuutti throws a head kick but Rand moves out of range.
Rand is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nuutti throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Rand counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rand.
Nuutti keeping full guard, as Rand tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Rand drops back looking for a leg! Nuutti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nuutti manages to kick Rand off! Rand jumps back into Nuutti's guard. #SUB2#
Rand drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rand jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nuutti is keeping the position for now.
Rand prevents Nuutti from getting back to his feet.
Rand won't allow Nuutti to sweep him here.
Nuutti wants to stand and escape but Rand is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rand drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rand jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rand wants to control from the top but Nuutti keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Rand drops back looking for a leg! Nuutti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nuutti manages to kick Rand off! Rand jumps back into Nuutti's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rand thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rand drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nuutti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rand has Nuutti in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Rand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuutti defends well.
Nuutti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rand has a closed guard, preventing Nuutti from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Rand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nuutti wanted to stand there but Rand had control of the position. #SUB2#
Rand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nuutti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rand has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nuutti has managed to get both his arms back between Rand's legs - danger averted.
Nuutti controlling from the top position.
Nuutti wants to control from the top but Rand keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nuutti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ayn Rand dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rand takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nuutti connects with a single shot there.
Nuutti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheers as Nuutti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rand doesn't seem phased though.
Nuutti lands with an overhand left.
Nuutti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut.
Nuutti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rand shoots in for a takedown but Nuutti shows good takedown defense.
Nuutti tests Rand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuutti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vilkas Nuutti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nuutti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nuutti scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Rand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nuutti sprawls well. Nuutti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rand gets slowly back to his feet.
Vilkas Nuutti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayn Rand.
A head kick misses from Nuutti.
Rand takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nuutti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#
Rand is rocked!
Nuutti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rand feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Rand dives in and scores a takedown into Nuutti's guard.
Rand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nuutti is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rand thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rand stops Nuutti from standing up. #SUB2#
Rand postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nuutti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rand, into his guard. #REVR#
Ayn Rand has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Nuutti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rand has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nuutti has managed to get both his arms back between Rand's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Rand looking for a guillotine here but Nuutti defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rand looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nuutti is defending well. Rand quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nuutti has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rand celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ayn Rand!
A victorious Ayn Rand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EFA 53 Lancaster vs Pendragon
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Gomi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Rand stands up and waves to Gomi to follow him.
Rand misses with an uppercut
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut.#TD2#
Gomi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rand to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2#
Rand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rand shoots for a takedown but Gomi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Rand gets the takedown into side control.
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!#SUB2#
Rand tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well.
Rand in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Rand wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomi, who protects the arm well.
Gomi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rand is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomi has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Rand is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rand wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rand thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rand is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomi has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Rand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rand on the ground.
Gomi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Rand working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB2#
Rand is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rand tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rand has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Rand tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well. #SUB2#
Rand working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Rand working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Rand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Rand is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rand creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gomi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Rand has hold of Gomi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gomi seems comfortable defending it but Rand has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gomi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gomi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rand couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ayn Rand!
Our winner, Ayn Rand, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFA 45 Murphy vs Harris
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Jamison shoots for a double leg takedown but Rand sprawls well. He's pushed Jamison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jamison shoots for a takedown but Rand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rand throws a head kick but Jamison moves out of range.
Rand fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rand as he jumps to the side.
Rand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jamison sprawls and moves away.
Ayn Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Jamison.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jamison looks to clinch #TD#
and Rand counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jamison won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Rand has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jamison is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rand yanks on the arm and Jamison is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rand.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ayn Rand!
During a confident post fight interview, Ayn Rand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFA 37 Gomi vs Nixon
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Jack gets caught napping as Rand dives in and scores a takedown. Jack manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Rand has gone for a leg lock! Jack slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rand's guard.#REVR#
Jack 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.#SUB2#
Rand working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jack has passed into half guard!
Rand wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
Rand wants to control but Jack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Rand throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jack escapes and throws Rand's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jack is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rand will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Rand is looking to regain half guard here but Jack keeps moving and retains side control.
Rand wants to control but Jack postures up.
Jack controlling the position.
Rand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack slows the pace down. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rand tries to improve position but can't.
Jack taking a breather here.
Jack blocks the strikes from Rand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rand tries to buck Jack off but Jack is having none of it.
Jack taking a breather here.
Rand tries to strike but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jack tests Rand's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut.#T3#
Nice cross by Jack.
Rand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rand shoots and misses
and Jack counters with a one-two to the body.
Jack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rand shoots in but no luck this time.
Simple Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayn Rand.
Jack connects with a jab.#ROC#
Rand is rocked!
Ayn Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand has a takedown stuffed.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rand looks winded!
Jack connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Rand out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simple Jack!
Simple Jack bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EFA 28 Gigantus vs Winter
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Boco misses with a takedown attempt - Rand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Rand fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boco sprawls well initially but Rand persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Rand is looking for a kimura here.
Rand is nestled in close to Boco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rand has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rand 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.
Boco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boco is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Rand is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Boco is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ayn Rand!
A very excited looking Ayn Rand made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Lindham lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ayn Rand has been cut.
Rand walks into a jab.
Rand misses with a takedown attempt
and Lindham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rand tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rand somewhat.
A jab lands there for Lindham.
Lindham with a jab.
Rand shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lindham but Lindham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
William Lindham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayn Rand.
Rand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lindham jabs Rand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lindham scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nice cross by Lindham.
William Lindham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand shoots in looking for a takedown but Lindham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lindham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rand looks winded!
Lindham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lindham lands a jab to Rand's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindham as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Lindham lands a big uppercut and Rand crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rand looks OK. Lindham waves Rand back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rand's head backwards.#ROC#
Rand is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Ayn Rand's cut even more.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lindham! Rand is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Lindham!
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