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Event:
Royal Fighting Championship 1
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Rand has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rand tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Johnson catches Rand right on the button with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Rand shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyce Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ward Rand.#CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Tyce Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Rand is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rand is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Johnson rushes Rand and presses him up against the cage.
Rand takes a shot to the head.
Rand tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rand gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rand shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rand. Rand gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Johnson closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Rand out cold! Rand corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyce Johnson!
An out of breath Tyce Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
IHOF V: Vendetta
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Grappler Worldwide stuffs the takedown attempt from Rand. Rand gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grappler Worldwide. Rand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rand doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Grappler Worldwide counters with a shoot takedown. Rand fights it but they end up in guard.
Grappler Worldwide distracts Rand with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Grappler Worldwide thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grappler Worldwide is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grappler Worldwide got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rand has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grappler Worldwide has managed to get both his arms back between Rand's legs - danger averted.
Grappler Worldwide advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Grappler Worldwide thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Grappler Worldwide in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rand is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Greatest Grappler Worldwide!
The Greatest Grappler Worldwide thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IHOF IV: The Ides of March
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rand scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nakamura gets full guard.
Rand wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Rand should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Rand stops Nakamura from standing up.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Rand postures up.
Rand stands and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is not content to let Rand control the position.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Nakamura is letting Rand control him for a moment.
Nakamura is trying to improve his position.
Nakamura is working hard here to advance position.
Rand scores with a couple of short elbows.
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura tries to buck Rand off but Rand is having none of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakamura gets back to half guard.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura gets full guard.
Nakamura looking to control.
Nakamura being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura lands with an overhand left.#T3##TD2#
Rand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Nakamura bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Rand closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Rand is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakamura is just riding it out for now. Rand eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Rand has control of the leg. #T4#
Nakamura gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Rand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rand is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakamura has wrist control.
Rand looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shinsuke Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Nakamura gets a takedown into half guard.
Rand trying to control from the bottom.
Shinsuke Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nakamura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rand sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Rand is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Rand is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Rand wants to get back to full guard but Nakamura has passed into side control.
Rand stops Nakamura from passing to mount.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rand can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Nakamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rand has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Nakamura tries for a kimura but Rand is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rand sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rand lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Rand is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura is just content to waste time from the top position. Rand takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rand looking to control.
Nakamura cracks Rand with a solid left hand.
Rand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB2#
Rand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakamura is aware though and is defending well.
Nakamura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nakamura'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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nakamura shoots in and drives through. Rand sprawls well.
Shinsuke Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Rand drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rand looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rand wants to control but Nakamura passes easily into half guard.
Rand is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Nakamura seems to be working for a kimura but Rand defends the submission attempt.
Nakamura trying to control from Rand's half guard. Rand has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rand working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsuke Nakamura dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Rand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Rand gets caught napping as Nakamura dives in and scores a takedown. Rand manages to retain guard.
Rand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rand can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakamura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Rand wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rand has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rand moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Nakamura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rand looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rand looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rand! #REVB#
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura is trying to work for a sweep but Rand has mounted him!#SUB2#
Rand working for a guillotine from mount but Nakamura is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Nakamura regains half guard.
Nakamura trying to hold on to Rand's head to control him but Rand postures up.
#SUB2#
Rand is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakamura has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakamura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Rand stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Rand from controlling successfully.
Rand is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but Rand defends easily.
Rand trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rand got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rand has managed to get both his arms back between Nakamura's legs - danger averted.
Nakamura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Nakamura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ward Rand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinsuke Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinsuke Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakamura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Shinsuke Nakamura!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Shinsuke Nakamura!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Shinsuke Nakamura!
Shinsuke Nakamura wins by unanimous decision!
Shinsuke Nakamura thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IHOF 1.0
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nakamura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rand to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Nakamura scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rand connects with the punch.#TD2#
Rand throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nakamura was covering up waiting for the punch and Rand finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rand throws a big elbow that misses.
Rand controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rand trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Rand controlling him for the moment.
Rand should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rand trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nakamura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nakamura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #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.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nakamura advances to half guard.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Rand says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rand is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakamura slips a nice elbow through Rand's hands, connecting with Rand's forehead.#T3##SUB#
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura but Rand is defending well.
#SUB#
Nakamura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rand gets full guard.#SUB#
Nakamura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rand has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rand passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Rand is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rand is trying to get an arm triangle but Nakamura is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shinsuke Nakamura will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Rand closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the cage.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Rand forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rand lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rand trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Rand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rand gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakamura to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Nakamura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rand has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SU2#
Rand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Rand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakamura with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinsuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rand fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nakamura sprawls well initially but Rand persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rand wants to free his trapped foot but Nakamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rand connects with a nice short shot to Nakamura's temple. #T2#
Rand wants to pass to mount but Nakamura is defending the position.
Rand wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Nakamura manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rand keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Rand has Nakamura pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rand pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nakamura tumbling to the mat - Rand dives into Nakamura's guard.#ES#
Nakamura 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.#T3##BC2#
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rand tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura cracks Rand with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Nakamura.
#BC2#
Rand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nakamura or perhaps it was just good defense by Rand, which made it look bad.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Rand shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Rand forces Nakamura back against the cage and clinches.
Nakamura tries to pull guard but Rand won't allow it.
#T4##TD#
Nakamura lands a takedown into guard.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Rand is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Shinsuke Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rand is pulling down on Nakamura's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakamura, at least for the moment.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Rand is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rand has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ward Rand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakamura is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Rand shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Nakamura kicks Rand off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Nakamura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nakamura seems to be looking for submissions.
Nakamura lands strikes from half guard.
Rand wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Rand looking for submissions off his back.
Rand is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rand is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Rand keeps moving. #SUB#
Nakamura 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. #SUB2#
Rand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakamura trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
Rand being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakamura feinted with a counter takedown.
Rand throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Rand tries to get set, Nakamura tries to push him back and clinch up but Rand manages to avoid the attempt.#T3##TD2#
Rand gets a takedown into half guard.
Nakamura is trying to escape back to his feet but Rand uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nakamura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rand wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nakamura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rand's best efforts.
Nakamura is looking to escape.
Nakamura gets full guard.#SUB#
Nakamura working for a triangle but Rand defends it easily.
#T4##SUB#
Rand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rand controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinsuke Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Shinsuke Nakamura!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Shinsuke Nakamura!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Shinsuke Nakamura!
Shinsuke Nakamura wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Shinsuke Nakamura 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:
GFO: The Special Friday
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Curt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rand circles away.
Curt throws a head kick that misses.
Rand blocks a head kick by Curt.
Curt tries for a takedown but Rand circles away easily
and Rand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rand lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Curt dives in for a single leg takedown but Rand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ward Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Curt.
Curt throws a head kick that misses.
Rand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curt throws a series of punches but Rand moves out of range.
Curt looks winded!
Curt 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 Curt off to one side.
Curt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rand counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rand lands a nice looking body kick.
Rand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rand lands with a kick to the temple. Curt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Rand closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC#
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rand throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Rand.
Rand could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Curt gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ward Rand!
The defeated Bob Curt had this to say: 'dammit'.
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Event:
GFO IX: Hudson v Montgomery
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Nakamura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rand circles away.
Rand lands a jab-cross combination.
Rand shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Rand darts in and clinches Nakamura up against the cage.
Rand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rand wants to break free but Nakamura has control.
Nakamura pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Rand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakamura, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rand tries to clinch but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rand with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Nakamura counters with a crisp one two that drops Rand! Nakamura thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rand to his feet! Rand is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Rand is rocked!#T1#
Nakamura is looking to slow Rand down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Nakamura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakamura slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Nakamura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nakamura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Nakamura drops an elbow to the side of Rand's head.
Rand tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rand is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nakamura prevents Rand from improving his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nakamura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rand looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Rand throws Nakamura to one side and escapes!
Rand shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ward Rand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rand is breathing heavily.
Nakamura connects with a solid leg kick.
Rand could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rand stuffs the takedown.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rand to the mat! Rand manages to get full guard.
Rand looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura passes Rand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsuke Nakamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rand misses with a body kick.
Nakamura dives in for a single leg takedown but Rand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakamura shoots in but Rand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Rand shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nakamura is trying to defend but Rand finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Nakamura has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rand is on him like a limpet, forcing Nakamura back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakamura prevents it.
Nakamura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinsuke Nakamura.#T1#
Rand tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nakamura smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Nakamura tries to get set, Rand tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakamura manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Rand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid body kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rand throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Nakamura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rand!
Rand seems a little lost for a moment, as Nakamura dominates the positioning.
Shinsuke Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Nakamura decides to stand back up. Nakamura steps back and let's Rand get back to his feet.#T2#
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura connects with a body shot that sends Rand's belly button to the back.
Rand takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakamura showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Nakamura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3##SU2#
Nakamura stands up and beckons Rand to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rand scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nakamura manages to mount him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakamura cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nakamura looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Nakamura working for a guillotine from mount but Rand is in no mood to give up. #SU2#
Nakamura stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Rand has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nakamura has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rand is defending well.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rand stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamura. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsuke Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rand shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Rand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rand doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Rand with a poor takedown
and Rand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Nakamura moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Nakamura pulls Rand into guard.
Nakamura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Nakamura is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rand presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rand trying to stall but Nakamura improves his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Rand takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into Rand's guard.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Nakamura stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rand is wriggling around but Nakamura manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Nakamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Nakamura controlling the action here.
Nakamura is looking to advance position but Rand won't allow it.
Nakamura passes to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Rand wants to get back to his feet.
Nakamura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nakamura takes a little break here. Rand wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nakamura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rand some visible discomfort.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura controls the position.
Check out the look on Nakamura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nakamura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU2#
Nakamura stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinsuke Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinsuke Nakamura!
Our winner, Shinsuke Nakamura, 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:
GFO VI: Ozolins v Ustinov
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Steel has knocked Rand down with a huge combo! Steel steps away and waves a wobbly Rand back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Rand is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ward Rand has been cut.
OH! Rand has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Steel smells blood and charges in for the finish! Steel unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Rand sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Steel!
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Event:
GFO IV: Knox v Pereira
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Rand throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hills's waist but Hills gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rand off to one side.
Hills throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Rand stumbling backwards into the cage! Rand bounces back off the cage towards Hills, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Hills lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Hills celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Hills!
In his post fight interview, Mike Hills started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 47: New Age
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ukko misses with a leg kick
and Rand counters with a three punch combo that has Ukko backing up. Ukko nods at Rand to acknowledge the strikes.
Ukko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ukko wants it to stay on the feet.
Ukko misses with a double jab.
Ukko falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Rand counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ukko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rand.
Ukko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rand wants to control but Ukko is keeping him busy. #ES#
Ukko has one foot on Rand's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rand dodges the punch combination from Ukko.
#T1#
Rand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rand is looking to clinch but Ukko is avoiding it.
#KD#
Ukko sends Rand crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ukko is motioning to the referee to let Rand up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Rand is rocked!
Rand tries to land a front kick but Ukko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Ukko finish him?
A big left from Rand misses.
Rand seems to have recovered his senses.
Ukko lands with a right and another and another! Rand is in big trouble! Ukko lands again and this time it's lights out for Rand! A quality knockout there for Ukko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Suresho Ukko!
Suresho Ukko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SHINTO, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
McAdvar drops Rand with a beautiful combination! Rand stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McAdvar is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Rand is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ward Rand has been cut.
McAdvar throws a pinpoint strike between Rand's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Rand crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and McAdvar scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baines McAdvar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rand is defended easily by Holmes.
Rand dives in for a single leg takedown but Holmes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Holmes - that will leave a mark!
Rand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holmes sprawls well. Holmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rand gets slowly back to his feet.
DeMarlon Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ward Rand.
Nice shot lands for Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holmes.
Holmes punishes Rand's body with a nice straight punch.
Rand looks winded!
A jab from Holmes does it's job there.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Holmes.
Rand should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holmes, as that shot connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holmes, right into the meat.
Holmes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rand if he has to take too many more of those.
Holmes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#KD#
Holmes drops Rand with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rand looks back up at him and smiles so Holmes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Rand is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes lands a right hook to the body.
#KD#
Holmes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rand sprawling to the canvas! Rand rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Holmes finish him?!
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Holmes has managed to clinch.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes stalling.
#BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rand crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Holmes - the referee stops the clock and Rand gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Holmes. Rand manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rand seems to have recovered his senses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Holmes - that will leave a mark!
Holmes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Holmes digs a good body shot into Rand's ribs.
Holmes thumps Rand with a low kick.
Holmes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holmes digs a right hand underneath Rand's ribcage. Rand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holmes lands a nice uppercut.
Rand has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Holmes.
Holmes is stalling here.
Holmes just leaning against Rand, taking a breather.
Holmes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
Holmes pushes Rand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Holmes breaks the clinch.
and Holmes counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rand! He's just covering up as Holmes starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeMarlon Holmes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Folton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Folton is fending him off so far but Rand persists. Nope, Folton circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Folton takes the fight into the clinch.
Folton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Folton tries to work over Rand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Folton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rand tries to circle away but Folton has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Folton tightens his grip and picks Rand up, before dumping him to the ground. Rand manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Folton throws a sloppy strike and Rand has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Folton is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Rand!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ward Rand!
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Event:
Carnage 44
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Rand takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#KD2#
Barone lands a big head kick that sends Rand tumbling to the mat! Barone takes a step backwards and waves Rand back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Rand is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ward Rand has been cut.
Rand switches off momentarily and Barone cracks him with a monster right hand! Rand topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Barone dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Barone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrea Barone!
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Event:
Carnage 37
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Rand tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rand circles away.
Rand should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Lopez closes the distance and pushes Rand back into the cage.
Rand tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez gets underhooks to prevent Rand's takedown attempt.
Rand is looking to control Lopez's arms but Lopez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rand has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rand lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez slips a jab from Rand.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rand shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopez sprawls well. He's pushed Rand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jonathan Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ward Rand.#T1#
Lopez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lopez.
Rand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rand or perhaps it was just good defense by Lopez, which made it look bad.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Rand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rand just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rand. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rand circles away.
Rand shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Lopez looks to land a combination but Rand avoids it well.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Rand.
Some wild striking there from Lopez.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Rand pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rand is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lopez is keeping busy.#TD#
Lopez jumps guard and drags Rand to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rand seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Rand tries to pass. #T3#
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Lopez pushes Rand off and gets back to his feet.
Rand is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lopez.
Rand tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Rand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Rand tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rand sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat.
Rand has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Rand goes for a takedown attempt but Lopez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lopez with a body shot.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rand is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Lopez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rand misses with a head kick.
Rand misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rand lands a head kick. Lopez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Lopez has knocked Rand down with a huge combo! Lopez steps away and waves a wobbly Rand back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Rand is rocked!
Rand shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Ward Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rand blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Rand seems to have recovered his senses.
Lopez cracks Rand's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Rand slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Lopez can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Lopez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Toddumai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Rand counters by clinching up. #TD#
Rand pulls Toddumai into guard.
#SU2#
Toddumai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rand fails with the takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Rand breaks from the clinch.
Toddumai lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Toddumai cracks Rand with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rand looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Toddumai finish him?
Rand could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! Toddumai ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rand clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alessio Toddumai!
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