Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 100
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Bhoy throws a body punch but Rand moves out of range.
Bhoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rand misses with a takedown attempt - Bhoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bhoy throws a sloppy body shot
and Rand counters with a series of strikes. Bhoy will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Rand shoots in and bounces Bhoy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bhoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bhoy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Rand pushes Bhoy off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rand lands the left hand.
Rand throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rand shoots in for a takedown but Bhoy shows good takedown defense.
Rand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Bhoy.
Bhoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bhoy throws a counter combo.#T1#
Bhoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rand was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhoy.
Rand lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bhoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Rand is just out of range.
Rand takes a swing at Bhoy's ribcage but misses.
Rand tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bhoy swivels and escapes.
Bhoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Rand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rand moves in looking to clinch but Bhoy pushes him off.#TD#
Bhoy tries to sprawl but Rand drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bhoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bhoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bhoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bhoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Bhoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rand's guard. #REVB#
Rand keeping moving, preventing Bhoy from controlling successfully.
Rand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bhoy is controlling him.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Bhoy from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bhoy throwing strikes from guard but Rand blocks nicely.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Bhoy from controlling successfully.
Bhoy pushes down on Rand's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rand tries to get to full guard but Bhoy has control of the leg.
Rand pushes Bhoy off looking to stand but Bhoy dives back in and keeps control.
Rand tries to get to full guard but Bhoy has control of the leg.
Bhoy is looking to take a break and control but Rand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Rand is trying to maintain the position but Bhoy is very close to passing his half guard.
Bhoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Rand has been cut.
Bhoy slows the pace down in half guard.
Rand trying to control but Bhoy postures up.
Bhoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Rand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bhoy working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rand is trying to stand up here but Bhoy is controlling him well. #SUB#
Rand looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bhoy pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bhoy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bhoy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#Rand is rocked!
Bhoy is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rand goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Bhoy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phat Bhoy!
Danny Rand was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is, ill be back. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 89
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1##TD#
Rand closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Plugger did well to prevent Rand getting side control.
Rand is looking to take a break and control but Plugger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rand looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Plugger is controlling Rand's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rand tries to stand and escape but Plugger is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand controlling the action here.
Rand is nestled in close to Plugger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plugger is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Rand trying to control from half guard but Plugger is working away.
Rand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plugger on the ground.#SUB2#
Plugger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rand seems to be looking for submissions.
Rand lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Plugger trying to hold on to Rand's head to control him but Rand postures up.
Plugger gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Rand drops back looking for a leg! Plugger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plugger manages to kick Rand off! Rand jumps back into Plugger's guard.
Plugger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Plugger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rand looking to sit in guard and control but Plugger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Plugger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Plugger trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
Plugger is stalling in the full guard.
Rand can't keep his opponent in guard - Plugger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
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. Plugger connects with a nice short shot to Rand's temple.
Rand wants to get back to full guard.
Rand trying to hold on to Plugger's head to control him but Plugger postures up.
Plugger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rand is looking for a sweep. Plugger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plugger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Plugger wants to control the pace but Rand is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Plugger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rand can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4#
Plugger trying to control but Rand is having none of it.
Plugger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rand is looking to get to half guard.
Rand wants to hold on but Plugger pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Plugger has hold of Rand's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rand manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The referee warns Rand that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#Rand is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pull Plugger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Plugger keeps the fight on the outside.
Rand throws a head kick that half lands.
Rand is looking to clinch but Plugger is avoiding it.
Plugger dodges the punch combination from Rand. #TD#
Rand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Plugger is trying to improve his position.
Plugger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger regains half guard.#SUB2#
Plugger looking for submissions off his back.
Plugger tries to roll over but Rand keeps him under control.#T1#
Plugger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rand is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Rand wants to work for an arm triangle but Plugger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rand in particular looking to stall.
Plugger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Plugger is holding on to half guard well.
Plugger missing with punches from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Plugger tries to roll over but Rand keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rand is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plugger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Plugger looking for submissions off his back.
Plugger is looking for a sweep. Rand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pull Plugger has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Plugger is defending against the submission attempts here by Rand. #SUB2#
Plugger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Rand is pressing down on Plugger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plugger is holding on for now.
Rand looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Plugger trying to control but Rand postures up.
Plugger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Plugger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plugger trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Plugger is defending against the submission attempts here by Rand. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rand thows a huge punch but Plugger dodges it nicely.
Plugger is controlling Rand's trapped leg to prevent Rand from advancing to side control.
Rand is trying to control. Plugger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Plugger 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.
Plugger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plugger.#SUB2#
Plugger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rand connects with a couple of short punches.
Rand looking to pass the guard.
Plugger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Rand dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Plugger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rand tries to clinch there but Plugger circles away.
Rand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plugger.
Plugger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rand lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rand.
Rand sizes up Plugger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rand lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danny Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Rand shoots in and bounces Plugger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand wants to pass the guard but Plugger is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Plugger trying to keep a closed guard but Rand is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Plugger has momentary wrist control but Rand slips an elbow through the middle.
Plugger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Plugger looking for a triangle here. Rand is fighting it but it looks tight! Plugger pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rand is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pull Plugger!
The defeated Danny Rand had this to say: 'It is what it is, ill be back. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 83
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rand is defended easily by Courtial.
Courtial throws a series of punches but Rand moves out of range.
Rand misses with a few strikes there.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand shoots in for a takedown but Courtial shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rand throws a right hand that Courtial ducks under and follows up with a left that Courtial also avoids with ease.
Courtial looks to land a body kick but Rand moved away.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Rand's ribs.
Rand tries to clinch but Courtial moves out of range.
Rand throws a combination that misses
and Courtial counters with a low kick, right behind Rand 's knee.
Courtial throws a push kick but Rand slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Rand misses
and Courtial counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Courtial throws a head kick that Rand semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Danny Rand has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial scores with a sloppy right hand. Rand should have avoided that one. #ROC#Rand is rocked!
Rand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Courtial finish him?
Courtial throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch but Courtial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Courtial keeps the fight on the outside.
Rand misses with a wild body shot.
Rand seems to have recovered his senses.
Rand closes this distance looking for a takedown but Courtial circles away.
Courtial 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.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Rand.
Rand wants to clinch.
Rand tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Rand moves out of range easily.
Courtial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Courtial throws a counter high kick but Rand was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rand misses with a kick to the body.
Courtial dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rand. That did some damage!
Courtial lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rand circles away quickly and effectively.
Courtial darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Rand throws a leg kick
and Courtial cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rand fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whack! Courtial lands a heavy head kick that drops Rand. The ref tackles Courtial to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rand was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Godefroy Courtial!
The defeated Danny Rand had this to say: 'It is what it is, ill be back. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Matthison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matthison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matthison cracks Rand with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Matthison trying to control the position but Rand is working away.
Rand sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matthison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthison frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rand really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
Matthison wants to control the pace but Rand is squirming around nicely.
Rand wants to control but Matthison is having none of it.
Rand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matthison pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Matthison is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rand has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rand regains half guard.
Rand has his hands clasped together around Matthison's back. He's all about the action.
Matthison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Matthison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rand tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Matthison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rand defends it well.
Matthison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rand regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Rand is looking for a triangle but Matthison pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Matthison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rand has his foot on Matthison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matthison works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Matthison throws a strike but Rand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Matthison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthison works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Matthison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matthison is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Matthison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rand has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthison has managed to get both his arms back between Rand's legs - danger averted.
Rand looking for a sweep. Not yet Rand, not yet.
Matthison trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Rand has his foot on Matthison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matthison works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rand is breathing heavily.
Matthison wants to control from the top but Rand keeps moving.
Matthison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rand's head.
Matthison is working Rand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matthison preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Matthison 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! #REVR#
Matthison looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthison keeping moving, preventing Rand from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Matthison dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Matthison shoots in for a double leg but Rand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthison is fending him off so far but Rand persists. Nope, Matthison circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthison has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Rand instigates a clinch.
Rand unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matthison tries to break free but Rand pushes him back against the cage.
Rand comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matthison takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rand shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matthison defends it nicely.
Matthison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Rand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthison.
Rand lands the left hand.
Matthison has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rand.
Matthison shoots in for a takedown but Rand shows good takedown defense.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Matthison.
Rand thumps Matthison with a low kick.
Matthison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rand as he avoids it easily.
Matthison is breathing heavily.#TD#
Rand fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matthison sprawls well initially but Rand persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matthison tries to get to full guard but Rand has control of the leg.
Rand wants to free his trapped foot but Matthison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matthison gets full guard.#T2#
Matthison wants to stand and escape but Rand is having none of it.
Rand sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rand trying to control but Matthison is working from the bottom. #SU#
Rand gets to his feet. Matthison looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Rand clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rand unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matthison lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3##TD#
Rand has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Matthison regains guard immediately.
Rand won't allow Matthison to sweep him here. #SU#
Rand stands up from Matthison's guard - Rand perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthison under the eye.
Rand throws a right hand that Matthison ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthison also avoids with ease.
Matthison tries to counter with a clinch but Rand shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Matthison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rand to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rand's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Matthison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rand gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Rand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matthison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Rand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthison pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Matthison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rand trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Rand dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matthison.
Matthison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from Rand finds it's way through Matthison's defenses. #CL#
Rand clinches up with Matthison and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rand.
Matthison looking for a takedown.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Matthison.
Matthison takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand lands an uppercut.
Rand lands a nice elbow.
Rand has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matthison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Matthison is trying to drag Rand to the mat but Rand just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matthison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rand pushes Matthison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matthison's face. #ROC#Matthison is rocked!
Matthison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rand gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Rand breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rand!
Matthison is still on wobbly legs! Can Rand finish him?
Danny Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Matthison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthison tries for a takedown but Rand circles away easily
and Rand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Rand pushes Matthison up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rand.
Rand pushes Matthison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Rand has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matthison clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Matthison is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Rand works over Matthison's head and body with a nice combination.
Rand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matthison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rand but Rand pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Rand moves into range and clinches up with Matthison.#T3#
Rand scores with a knee to the head. #TD#
Rand works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rand postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Rand stands up and waves to Matthison to follow him.
Rand cracks Matthison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rand throws a nice head kick!
Matthison slips a jab and a cross from Rand.
Matthison shoots in looking for a takedown but Rand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matthison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rand lands a high kick!
Rand throws a series of punches but Matthison avoids them all with ease. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matthison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthison can do to turn this around?
Rand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthison seems to have recovered his senses.
Rand avoids the head kick by Matthison. #TD#
Rand decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rand is keen to just control but Matthison is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rand is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matthison works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthison working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Rand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rand 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Rand!
After the big win, Danny Rand made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SSSD 25: Cartwright vs ST
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Draper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Draper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Draper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rand wants to counter the offense by Draper and move into the clinch position.
Rand throws a leg kick but Draper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Draper gets a clinch. #BC#
Draper breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Rand closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rand lands in his opponent's guard.
Draper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rand wants to stand but Draper is controlling the position. #SUB#
Draper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Draper passes Rand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rand missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Draper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rand is in trouble now - Draper has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Draper has control of Rand's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rand regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Draper working for a guillotine from mount but Rand is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Draper goes for an armbar but Rand turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rand. #SUB#
Draper is looking for a triangle but Rand pushes his legs off easily.
Draper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rand looking to pass the guard.
Rand pushes down on Draper's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Draper is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rand throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rand throwing shots but Draper is blocking nicely.
Rand is thwarting Draper's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rand winds up and cracks Draper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Draper is looking to improve his position.
Draper wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Rand 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. #SUB2#
Draper is defending against the submission attempts here by Rand. #T3#
Draper is trying to maintain the position but Rand is very close to passing his half guard.
Draper tries to roll over but Rand keeps him under control.
Rand is looking to take a break and control but Draper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rand wants to work for an arm triangle but Draper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Draper wants to control but Rand is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rand is looking for a kimura but Draper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rand to get the leverage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rand throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Draper wants to control but Rand is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Draper tries to roll over but Rand keeps him under control.
Rand trying to control from half guard but Draper is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Draper is looking to clinch but Rand is avoiding it.
Rand wants to clinch.
Rand misses with a few strikes there.
Draper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Draper pushes Rand up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Rand has managed to clinch.
Draper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rand pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Rand dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Draper doesn't manage to clinch there - Rand circles away.
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch but Draper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draper wants to clinch up but Rand keeps it at a distance.
Rand connects with the punch.#CL#
Draper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Draper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rand after a bit of a struggle.
Rand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rand is looking for a takedown.
Draper wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Draper gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rand looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Draper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rand doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Draper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Draper seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Draper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rand is just riding it out for now. Draper eventually gives up the hold.
Rand wants to get back to full guard.
Rand tries to kick Draper off but Draper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rand gets back to full guard.
Draper is looking to pass into half guard but Rand pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rand is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rand won't allow Draper to sweep him here.
Draper being controlled here, momentarily.
Draper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rand is controlling him.
Draper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Draper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draper is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draper trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
Rand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rand trying to keep a closed guard but Draper is proving a slippery customer.
Draper pushing down on Rand's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Draper trying to mount his opponent but Rand defends it.
Rand regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rand 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.#SUB#
Draper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rand manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Draper has Rand in his guard.#REVB#
Draper working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Rand is fighting to break Draper's control of his arms but Draper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Draper keeping moving, preventing Rand from controlling successfully.
Rand throwing strikes but missing.
Rand wants to control from the top but Draper keeps moving.
Draper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rand trying to control but Draper is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Draper is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny 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!#R3##TD#
Rand gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rand keeping full guard, as Draper tries to pass. #SUB#
Draper 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.
Draper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Draper from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Draper passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Draper seems to be working for a kimura but Rand defends the submission attempt.
Rand trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Draper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura but Rand is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Draper to get the leverage.
Rand is trying to stand back up but Draper is controlling him #SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rand defends it well. #SUB#
Draper wants to work for an arm triangle but Rand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Rand is defending against the submission attempts here by Draper. #SUB#
Draper is working for a kimura but Rand is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Rand is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Draper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Draper's back!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Rand working for a choke but Draper is defending well.
Rand trying to control.
Rand not allowing Draper to control his hands.
Draper tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3##SUB2#
Rand working for a guillotine from mount but Draper is in no mood to give up.
Draper tries to hold on but Rand pushes him away.
Draper regains half guard.
Draper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Draper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Draper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rand is controlling him.
Draper pulls Rand in close to prevent any damage.
Draper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Draper keeping moving, preventing Rand from controlling successfully.
Draper keeping full guard, as Rand tries to pass.
Draper wants to sweep here but Rand controlling him for the moment.
Rand is looking to work some ground and pound but Draper has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draper controlling the position.
Draper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Rand as Draper shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sterling Draper clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Draper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rand. #TD2#
Rand shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rand showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Draper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rand seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rand is trying to control. Draper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Rand controlling the action here.
It looks like Rand is going to stand back up.
Draper trying to control from the bottom.
Draper wants to get back to full guard but Rand has passed into side control.#SU2#
Rand decides to stand back up. Rand steps back and let's Draper get back to his feet.
Draper tries to close the distance and clinch but Rand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Rand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Rand misses.
Draper fails with the takedown.
Draper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rand.
Rand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Rand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rand swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Draper moves into the clinch.
Draper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Draper is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rand throws a punch but it's blocked by Draper.
Rand wants to stall.
Rand trying to land knees to the body.
Rand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rand is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rand gets underhooks to prevent Draper's takedown attempt. #T3#
Draper wants a takedown but no success here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rand scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Rand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Rand. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Draper forces Rand back against the ropes and clinches.
Rand prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rand stalling in the clinch but Draper improves position.
Draper is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Draper blocks it with crossed arms.
Rand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draper gets underhooks to prevent Rand's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rand.
Draper can't get the takedown.
Rand tries to land knees in the clinch but Draper avoids the damage to the body. #T4##TD#
Draper lands a takedown into guard.
Danny Rand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Draper wants to control from the top but Rand keeps moving.
Rand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Draper looking to sit in guard and control but Rand gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rand trying to control the position from guard on top but Draper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Draper's guard.
Draper trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rand is looking to stand up but Draper won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Rand dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Draper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Draper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Draper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rand gets underhooks to prevent Draper's takedown attempt.
Draper is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Rand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rand lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sterling Draper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rand with the inside leg kick.
Rand throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rand defends well and Draper ends up having to push Rand into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rand looking to stall.
Rand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Draper is defending well for now.
Draper tries for a takedown but Rand manages to get underhooks.
Draper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rand gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1##BC2#
Rand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Rand.
Rand throws a leg kick but Draper checks it.
Rand throws a right hand that Draper ducks under and follows up with a left that Draper also avoids with ease.
Draper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Draper tries to clinch but Rand is having none of it.
Rand swats away the attempt to clinch by Draper.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rand.
Danny Rand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draper just misses with a punch to the body.
Rand is looking to clinch.
Draper keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Draper tries to clinch up but Rand circles away and keeps his distance.
Rand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Draper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Draper passes Rand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rand is trying to get back to full guard.
Draper prevents Rand from standing back up.
Draper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rand keeps working. #SUB#
Draper wants to work for an arm triangle but Rand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rand is trying to get back to full guard.
Rand is trying to stand back up but Draper is controlling him #SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Rand manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Draper stands and throws Rand's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Draper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Draper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rand tries to bench press Draper off him but Draper keeps the position. #SUB#
Draper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Draper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Draper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sterling Draper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Rand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Draper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Draper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rand can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Draper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Draper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Draper is trying to get an arm triangle but Rand is defending well. #SUB#
Draper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rand, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rand manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Rand.
I think Rand has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Rand!
Danny Rand is the new featherweight champion!
Danny Rand gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SSSD 22
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Draper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rand did well to prevent Draper getting side control.

Rand manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Draper keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Draper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rand after a bit of a struggle.
Rand scores with a hook to the body.
Draper is trying to drag Rand to the mat but Rand just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Draper tries for a takedown but Rand manages to get underhooks.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Draper.#BC2#
Draper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Draper throws a body shot but no joy.
Draper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Draper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rand looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Draper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Draper tries for a kimura but Rand is defending well.
Rand tries to escape but Draper is in control. #T1#
Rand struggling a bit here.
Rand is trying to improve his position.#ES#
Rand throws Draper to one side and escapes!
Draper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Draper throws a jab but it's blocked by Rand.
Draper connects with a crisp jab.
Draper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Draper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Draper goes for a double leg but Rand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rand continues to drive forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Draper misses with a looping left.
It looked like Rand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Rand misses.
Draper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rand defends well and Draper ends up having to push Rand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rand is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Draper rushes Rand and presses him up against the cage.
Rand is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Draper pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Draper wants a takedown but no success here.
Rand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rand is trying to maintain a safe position but Draper gets an underhook and turns Rand into the cage.#TD2#
Draper is trying to trip Rand. He has hold of a leg but Rand is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Draper persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draper stops Rand from standing up.
Draper advances to half guard.
Draper trying to pass the guard but Rand defending well.
Rand is looking for a sweep. Draper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Draper is working for a kimura here but Rand manages to reverse the position and he's now in Draper's guard. #SUB2#
Rand got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rand has managed to get both his arms back between Draper's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rand drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rand jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Draper seems keen to control Rand's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Draper looking for a guillotine here but Rand defends easily.
Draper wants to sweep here but Rand controlling him for the moment.
Draper managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Draper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rand is aware though and is defending well.
Rand slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Rand is looking to take a break and control but Draper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Rand decides to stand back up. Rand steps back and let's Draper get back to his feet.
Draper misses with a hook.
Rand connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Rand darts in and clinches Draper up against the cage.
Draper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rand gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Draper wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Draper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Rand turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
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! #SUB#
Rand thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Danny Rand will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Draper avoids the head kick by Rand.
And Draper tries to counter it with a takedown but Rand pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Draper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rand keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rand shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Draper but Draper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Draper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Draper paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Draper takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Draper works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Draper advances to half guard.
Rand wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Draper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rand defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Draper seems to be working for a kimura but Rand defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Draper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rand regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draper tries to free his leg and advance position but Rand is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Draper 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! #REVR#
Draper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rand stops Draper from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Draper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rand's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rand's back!
Well, with Draper on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rand is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Draper doesn't have the hooks in and Rand manages to turn into his guard.
Rand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Draper keeping moving, preventing Rand from controlling successfully.
Draper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rand is controlling him.
Rand trying to control the position from guard on top but Draper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draper is looking to stand up but Rand isn't so interested in that idea.
Draper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Draper is working for a kimura but Rand is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Rand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Draper prevents Rand from standing back up. #SUB#
Rand looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Draper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Draper is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rand still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rand has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Draper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Draper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rand is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Draper is trying to stand back up but Rand is controlling him
Draper tries to get to full guard but Rand has control of the leg.
It looks like Rand is going to stand back up.
Rand working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Draper holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Rand seems to be looking for submissions.
Draper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sterling Draper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rand. #CL2#
Draper closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Draper gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rand regains guard. #SUB2#
Draper 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! #REVR#
Rand taking a break here but Draper is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rand tries to pass the half guard into mount. Draper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rand's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rand's back!
Rand turns into Draper and is now in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Draper 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! Rand rolls with it to try and escape but Draper cranks on the arm and Rand is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sterling Draper!
Sterling Draper is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Sterling Draper 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.
The defeated Danny Rand had this to say: 'It is what it is, ill be back. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Rand gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nouveau to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nouveau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nouveau wants to pass the guard but Rand is keeping the position.
Rand lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nouveau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand looking to pass the guard.
Rand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nouveau has his foot on Rand's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rand works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Rand trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Nouveau has his feet on Rand's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. Rand sprawls well.
Rand tried to counter with a leg kick but Nouveau avoided it.
Rand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nouveau moves away.
Rand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nouveau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rand lands a head kick!
Rand misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Nouveau drives through and clinches with Rand against the cage.
Rand trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Nouveau manages to break the clinch.
Rand tries to clinch
and Nouveau counters with a three punch combo that has Rand backing up. Rand nods at Nouveau to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Rand is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Rand. No joy for Nouveau on that attempt.
Rand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oh Rand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Nouveau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rand seems to have got his legs back now.
Nouveau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nouveau dives in and grabs Rand's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rand pushes down on Nouveau's head and hops out.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.#CL#
Rand pushes Nouveau up against the cage in a clinch.
Rand tries to land knees in the clinch but Nouveau avoids the damage to the body.
Nouveau jumps guard but Rand turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nouveau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nouveau avoids it.#BC2#
Nouveau breaks from the clinch.
Nouveau ducks under a wild hook from Rand.#TD2#
Nouveau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rand sprawls well initially but Nouveau persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Nouveau trying to control the action but Rand is working from the bottom.
Nouveau is controlling the pace.
Rand trying to control here.
Nouveau working the head and body with strikes.
Nouveau passes to full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rand is squirming around, avoiding Nouveau's attempts to control the action.
Nouveau lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Rand is desperately trying to improve his position but Nouveau has a good base and remains in mount.
Rand is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Nouveau is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rand to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rand shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Nouveau swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rand is now in Nouveau's guard. A big mistake from Nouveau there, giving up the dominant position!
Rand throwing strikes from guard but Nouveau blocks nicely. #ES2#
Nouveau pushes Rand off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rand lands with a nice combination. Nouveau backs away looking to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Theodore Nouveau will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nouveau throws out the jab.
Rand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rand throws out a loose jab but Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nouveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Nouveau is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rand's half guard.
Theodore Nouveau has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau trying to control the action but Rand is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Nouveau decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1#
Rand stuffs the takedown attempt from Nouveau. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet.
Nouveau tries to clinch but Rand moves out of range.
Rand scores with a head kick. Nouveau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rand throws a wild body kick that Nouveau sees coming a mile off.
Nouveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rand throws out the jab. #CL2#
Nouveau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nouveau as Rand tries to tie him up.
Nouveau has Rand pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Nouveau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Rand tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Rand gets tackled into the cage by Nouveau. Nouveau maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Nouveau breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Nouveau closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rand to the mat! Rand manages to get full guard.

Rand wriggles free and stands up.
Danny Rand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rand closes the distance and clinches.
Rand looking to stall.
Nouveau tries to throw a body punch but Rand avoids it by throwing Nouveau back against the cage.
Rand looking to slow down the pace here.
Rand prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rand trying to control the position but instead, Nouveau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rand into the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Rand fails to land.
Rand prevents the takedown attempt.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Rand trying to stall but Nouveau improves his position.
Nouveau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rand backwards. #BC2#
Nouveau manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nouveau.
Rand struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Nouveau is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nouveau working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Nouveau tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nouveau has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Nouveau is working to tighten his grip on Rand's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rand has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nouveau is really squeezing tight and eventually Rand passes out! Nouveau breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im coming for you, girls'.
The defeated Danny Rand had this to say: 'It is what it is, ill be back. '.

Event: SSSD 13: Rand vs Elliot
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Rand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Rand gets a clinch.
Rand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Elliot's face.
Elliot lands a knee to the body.
Rand has Elliot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Elliot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rand as Elliot tries to tie him up. #BC#
Rand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rand closes the distance and clinches.
Elliot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Elliot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Elliot trying to stall but Rand improves his position.
Elliot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rand or not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rand takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Elliot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Rand breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elliot stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Elliot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Elliot tries to close the distance and clinch but Rand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Elliot.
Rand tests Elliot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Elliot clinches. #BC#
Rand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elliot tries to clinch but Rand moves out of range. #CL#
Rand has closed the distance and engaged Elliot in a clinch.
Rand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elliot.
Elliot has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rand seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Elliot can turn it around.
A short body shot lands from Elliot as the two fighters clinch.
Rand misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rand.
Rand prevents Elliot from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Elliot.
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!
Elliot is looking to control Rand's arms but Rand gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elliot has his back to the cage.
Elliot misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Elliot misses with the head strike.
Rand drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Elliot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Rand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rand tries to land a knee to the head but Elliot blocks with his arms.
Rand is looking to take this one to the mat.
Elliot has Rand pressed against the cage.
Elliot tries to throw a body punch but Rand avoids it by throwing Elliot back against the cage.
Elliot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rand's elbow.
Elliot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rand pushes Elliot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elliot leaning his opponent against the cage.
Elliot misses with some punches. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rand tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Elliot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rand managing to block the knees to the body from Elliot. #BC#
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elliot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Elliot wants to clinch up but Rand keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Rand looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Rand gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Rand closes the distance and pushes Elliot back into the cage.
Elliot is trying to break the clinch but Rand is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Elliot.
Elliot misses with a body punch. #T4#
Rand slowing the pace effectively.
Elliot stops a takedown attempt from Rand.
Elliot tries to circle away but Rand has him pinned against the cage.
Elliot throws a punch but it's blocked by Rand.
Elliot tries to throw a body punch but Rand avoids it by throwing Elliot back against the cage.
Elliot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elliot.
Elliot crunches a lovely knee into Rand's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Rand has clasped his hands together around Elliot's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Elliot tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Elliot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rand landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Elliot working to try and regain half guard.
Elliot is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Danny Rand will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rand moves in looking to clinch but Elliot pushes him off.
Elliot throws a sloppy head kick and Rand moves out of range easily. #CL#
Rand moves into the clinch successfully.
Elliot is struggling to control the position.
Rand tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elliot throws a punch but it's blocked by Rand.
Elliot swings wildly with an uppercut but Rand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elliot is trying to break free.
Elliot tries to throw a body punch but Rand avoids it by throwing Elliot back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand lands an elbow just above Elliot 's eye. #BC#
Rand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rand misses with a few strikes there.
Rand throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elliot's waist but Elliot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rand off to one side.
Danny Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rand gets tackled into the cage by Elliot. Elliot maintains the clinch. #T1#
Rand is working for takedown but Elliot is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Rand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elliot working aggressively here.
Rand lands an uppercut.
Rand has Elliot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Elliot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rand scores a nice knee to the body.
Elliot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rand tries to score a body lock takedown but Elliot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elliot shoots in looking for a takedown but Rand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elliot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Rand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Rand moves into range and clinches up with Elliot.
Rand lands a good knee to the midsection. Elliot won't want to take too many of those.
Elliot working aggressively here.
Elliot misses with a punch to the body.
Elliot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rand avoids it.#BC#
Rand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Elliot clinches. #T2#
Elliot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rand's elbow.
TS Elliot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Elliot tries to land knees in the clinch but Rand avoids the damage to the body.
Elliot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rand smiles and moves away.
Rand slips a jab and a cross from Elliot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rand fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Elliot scores with a jab.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Elliot enables Rand to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Elliot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Elliot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rand controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rand trying to control but Elliot is working from the bottom.
Rand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elliot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Rand works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rand is keen to just control but Elliot is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rand is working for a kimura but Elliot is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Rand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elliot defends it well. #SUB2#
Elliot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rand pulls his head out easily.
Rand wants to pass to mount but Elliot is defending the position. #T4#
Rand passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rand raining down hammerfists from mount.
Elliot tries to lock up and control but Rand gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Rand is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Elliot to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Elliot shrugs it off.
Elliot wants to control but Rand is having none of it.#SUB#
Rand is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rand extends the arm and Elliot is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Rand!
Danny Rand is the new featherweight champion!
Danny Rand decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SSSD 7
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Keller forces Rand back against the cage and clinches.
Keller tries to pull guard but Rand forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Rand manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Keller pushes Rand up against the cage in a clinch.
Keller jumps guard but Rand turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Keller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Keller manages to end up in side control.

Rand bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rand shoots for a takedown but Keller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Keller takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Keller lands a takedown into guard.
Rand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Rand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rand swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Keller 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! #REVR#
Keller tries to bench press Rand off him but Rand keeps the position. #SUB#
Rand goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Keller rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rand's guard! Nice work there by Keller!
Rand pulls Keller in close to his closed guard and prevents Keller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Keller stops Rand from standing up. #T2#
Rand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Keller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rand is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Keller, into his guard. #REVR#
Rand throws a big right hand that misses.
Keller 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.
Rand trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Keller is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Rand content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Keller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rand has picked Keller up and slammed him! Keller can't keep hold of the triangle and Rand manages to pass to side control!
Keller on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Keller is looking to reverse the position.
Rand controlling the position. #SU#
Rand stands up. #T4#
Rand wants to clinch.
And Keller tries to counter it with a takedown but Rand pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keller swats away the attempt to clinch by Rand.
Keller throws a lazy right hand but Rand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Keller rushes Rand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Keller jumps guard.
Rand trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Keller is working an open guard so Rand takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Keller moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Danny Rand will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rand looks to clinch #TD2#
and Keller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Rand kicks off Keller and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Keller rushes Rand and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Rand manages to break the clinch.
Rand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rand scores with a nice right hand.
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!#CL2#
Keller closes the distance and clinches.
Rand missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rand is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Keller decides to pull guard. #SU#
Rand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Keller. No joy for Rand on that attempt. #CL2#
Keller moves into range and clinches up with Rand.
Keller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rand walks away with a smile on his face. Keller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Rand wants to clinch up but Keller keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Rand drives through and clinches with Keller against the cage.
Keller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Keller.
Rand working Keller over with knees to the body.#BC#
Rand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keller swats away the attempt to clinch by Rand.#CL2#
Keller rushes Rand and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rand tries to pull guard but Keller won't allow it.
Rand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keller.
Rand goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Keller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rand is trying to keep an underhook but Keller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Danny Rand overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rand wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Rand tries to get to full guard but Keller has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Keller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rand is looking to get back to is feet but Keller passes into side control. #T3#
Rand is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Keller is controlling him well.
Rand regains half guard.#SUB2#
Keller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Keller seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rand wants to control but Keller passes into side.
Rand throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Rand is looking to reverse the position.
Keller works to advance to full mount. Rand defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rand wants to control but Keller is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brock Keller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rand throws a head kick that Keller semi-blocks. #TD#
Rand shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rand will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Keller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rand pulls his head out easily.
Keller 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.#SUB2#
Keller looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rand pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rand with a couple of short strikes.#T1##SUB#
Rand has hold of Keller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Keller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rand throwing strikes here but Keller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rand wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rand can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keller is looking to escape. #T2#
Keller is working to get back to half guard.
Rand is trying to control here but Keller has managed to regain half guard.
Rand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU#
Rand stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Keller blocks a head kick by Rand.
Danny Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rand darts in looking for a takedown but Keller gets double underhooks and turns Rand into the cage.
Keller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rand defends it well.#BC#
Rand breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keller.#T3##CL2#
Keller closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Keller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Keller manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Keller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rand regains half guard.#SUB2#
Keller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rand sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Keller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rand has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Keller is working for a kimura but Rand is defending it quite comfortably.
Keller stops Rand from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Rand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rand 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: BFC 23:Butcher vs. Matsuzaka 2
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanaani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rand doesn't seem bothered though.
Rand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rand tries to land a front kick but Kanaani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kanaani lands with a right hand.
Kanaani scores with a shot to the body.
Rand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rand tries a head kick but it misses.
Rand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kanaani thuds a left hand into Rand's body.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanaani.
A punch lands to the side of Rand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kanaani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rand gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanaani slips a jab from Rand.
Kanaani punishes Rand's body with a nice straight punch.
Kanaani works Rand's body with a nice hook.
Kanaani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kanaani lands a jab.
Kanaani with a nice cross.#T1#
A big left from Rand misses.
Kanaani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kanaani lands a jab.
Rand throws a jab when Kanaani was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kanaani.
Kanaani scores with a punch to the head.
Danny Rand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rand throws a body kick that misses.
Rand misses with a hook. Kanaani ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Rand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kanaani lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kanaani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rand rather than just go for the knockout.
Rand scores with a head kick. Kanaani tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Kanaani ducks down to avoid it.
Rand throws a lazy right hand but Kanaani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kanaani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Kanaani finds it's way through Rand's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanaani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kanaani scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Rand misses its intended target. #T2#
Rand tries to clinch but Kanaani moves out of range.
Rand misses with a looping left.
Kanaani throws out a powerful jab.
Kanaani scores with a sloppy right hand. Rand should have avoided that one.
Kanaani scores with a jab.
Rand throws a leg kick that misses.
Rand looks to throw the jab but Kanaani is out of range.
Rand misses with a body kick.
Kanaani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rand drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kanaani scores with a body shot.
Kanaani is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rand had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Rand misses its intended target.
Rand takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kanaani staying out of range there.
Rand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kanaani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kanaani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Kanaani lands.
Kanaani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Kanaani swats away the attempt to clinch by Rand.
Kanaani scores with a nice strike.
Rand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rand there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kanaani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kanaani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rand.
Rand half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rand tries to clinch there but Kanaani circles away.
Kanaani throws a body shot but no joy.
Kanaani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rand misses with an uppercut.
Rand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rand just misses with a punch to the body.
Rand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kanaani misses the shot to the body.
Rand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanaani tries to clinch but Rand moves out of range.
Kanaani avoids the head kick by Rand.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut. Rand saw that one coming.
Rand gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kanaani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rand.
Kanaani scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kanaani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kanaani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rand.
Kanaani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rand misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Kanaani lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rand.
Rand looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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 Kanaani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kanaani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rand there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kanaani scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Kanaani dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rand throws a sloppy body shot
and Kanaani counters with a straight right hand.
Rand throws a shot from downtown. Kanaani moves away and avoids it.
Rand tests Kanaani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kanaani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rand looks to throw the jab but Kanaani is out of range. #TD2#
Kanaani shoots in and bounces Rand off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Rand's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rand wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rand has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kanaani makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kanaani with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rand is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kanaani keeping moving, preventing Rand from controlling successfully.
Rand throws a big right hand that misses.
Rand content to stall in guard here.
Kanaani keeping full guard, as Rand tries to pass.
Rand wants to control from the top but Kanaani keeps moving.
Rand tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanaani is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kanaani wants to stand up but Rand is controlling him.
Rand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kanaani wants to stand up but Rand is controlling him.
Rand slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rand takes a little break here. Kanaani wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Rand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kanaani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rand is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kanaani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Rand is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kanaani's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kanaani is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rand is controlling him well.
Rand wants to control but Kanaani is keeping him busy.
Rand throws a strike aimed at the side of Kanaani's head but Kanaani avoids it well.
Rand scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kanaani wants to get back to his feet.
Rand in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rand controls the position from side control.
Rand wants to control but Kanaani is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rand thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rand prevents Kanaani from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Rand dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kanaani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rand misses with a hook.
A jab from Rand misses.
Kanaani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kanaani, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Kanaani bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kanaani 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.
Kanaani landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rand manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rand missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Rand wants to work for an arm triangle but Kanaani is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanaani wants to stand back up but Rand manages to pass into side control. #SUB#
Rand thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rand trying to control the action but Kanaani is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rand misses with the ground and pound.
Rand wants to control but Kanaani is keeping him busy.
Rand throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rand is staying tight to Kanaani's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rand trying to control the position but Kanaani is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kanaani can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rand is staying tight to Kanaani's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rand goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kanaani has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rand but great work by Kanaani.
You can see the frustration on Rand's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rand manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kanaani's best efforts.
Rand trying to control here.
Rand is doing well to control the position and prevent Kanaani from advancing to side control.
Rand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Kanaani drops an elbow to the side of Rand's head. #SUB#
Rand actively working from the bottom here.
Rand trying to control from the bottom.
Danny Rand overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kanaani looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rand with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rand.
Kanaani landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanaani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kanaani postures up and lands a big shot to Rand's brow.
Kanaani stands up over Rand, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kanaani postures up.
Rand wants to sweep but no luck.
Kanaani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kanaani throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Kanaani with a nice head shot there.
Kanaani stopping the sweep attempt from Rand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kanaani working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kanaani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rand's head.#SUB#
Kanaani stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rand has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kanaani manages to get his head free but now Rand has transitioned to an armbar! Kanaani grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rand! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Rand!
After the fight, Danny Rand 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.

Event: BFC Swimmer Birthday Bash 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Rand sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cranky Smith.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Rand gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rand pinned against the cage. Rand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Rand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rand to the ground. Smith is now in Rand's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rand is keeping the position for now.
Smith won't allow Rand to get back to his feet. #T1#
Rand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Rand to get back to his feet.
Rand wants to sweep but no luck.
Rand is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture. #ES#
Rand has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Smith feints and as Rand raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rand keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Rand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Rand is retaining full guard.
Rand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him. #T2#
Rand keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up in Rand's guard and throws a big left but Rand blocks it. #SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rand has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rand is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith passes Rand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rand looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rand pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Rand is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith stops Rand from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Rand defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rand sees it coming and defends easily.
Rand is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith wants to pass to mount but Rand is defending the position. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Rand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T4#
Smith wants to control but Rand is keeping him busy.
Rand has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Rand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Rand is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rand looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cranky Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smith avoids the head kick by Rand.
Rand throws a hook but Smith blocks it.#TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Rand's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith won't allow Rand to get back to his feet.
Rand utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rand controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rand misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith prevents Rand from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rand, who protects the arm well.
Rand can't do much from the bottom here.
Rand is looking for a sweep.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Rand denies him.
Smith prevents Rand from escaping the position.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Rand wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith wants to control but Rand is keeping him busy.
Rand is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rand!
Rand really wants to buck Smith off and get back to his feet.
Rand is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rand is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Smith throws some wild stikes that Rand manages to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rand is looking to escape. #T3#
Rand just holding on.#SUB2#
Smith working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Rand looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Smith! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cranky Smith!
Cranky Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Danny Rand spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is, ill be back. '.

Event: BFC 17: Garbrandt Vs. Liszorr
Date: Aug 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand is looking to chop away at Case's legs.
Case bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rand moves away.
Rand is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rand throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Rand throws a lazy right hand but Case sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Case seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rand blocks the body kick.
Rand lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Case fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Rand.
Case lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Case misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Case.
Rand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rand tries to land a front kick but Case steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Case was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Case moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1##KD#
Case lands a big head kick that sends Rand tumbling to the mat! Case takes a step backwards and waves Rand back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rand is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Danny Rand has been cut.
Case checks a low kick from Rand.
Case fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rand just manages to avoid it.
Rand is still on wobbly legs! Can Case finish him?
Crunch! Case slams his shin into Rand's torso.
Rand seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Rand. Those never looked like landing.
Case drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch but Case swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rand misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Rand.
Rand misses with a body punch
and Case counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rand.
Case lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rand's sensitive parts.
Rand throws the kick towards the body but Case avoids it.
A slow jab from Rand misses its intended target.
Case throwing a counter right hand but Rand manages to avoid it.
Case avoids the body shot from Rand.
Case lands a jab.#T2#
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Rand scores with the left hand. Case knows he should have avoided that one.
Rand misses with a wild body shot.
Rand looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
Case shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rand with the counter takedown but Case avoids it easily.
Rand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Case scores with a body shot.
Rand throws a low kick but Case avoids it.
Case moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Case takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Case moves out of range as Rand throws a body kick.
Case swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rand misses with a lunging right hand
and Case counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Case slips a jab from Rand.
Case digs a good hook to Rand's body.
Rand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Case. #T3#
Case scores with a nice strike.
Case closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rand! Case dives in looking to finish! Rand is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Case!
A very excited looking Justin Case rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Danny Rand stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is, ill be back. '.

Event: BFC 15: Sparrow Vs. Concrete
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patch blocks a leg kick.
Patch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rand. #CL2#
Patch pushes Rand up against the cage in a clinch.
Patch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rand fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Patch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rand looks to land a left hand but Patch moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Rand.
Rand just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Patch blocks the leg kick.
Patch looks for a takedown but Rand sprawls well.
Patch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patch takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Rand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patch.
Rand lands with a nice combination. Patch backs away looking to recover.
Patch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rand throws a head kick that misses.
Patch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rand defends well and Patch ends up having to push Rand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Patch.#CL2#
Patch closes the distance and clinches.
Patch misses with some punches. #TD2#
Patch pulls Rand into guard. #SUB2#
Patch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Patch has his foot on Rand's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rand works his way back into a safe position though.
Rand trying to control but Patch is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Rand's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rand wants to stand but Patch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rand wants to control from the top but Patch keeps moving.
Patch 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.#T2#
Rand wants to stand but Patch is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rand slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Patch tries to bench press Rand off him but Rand keeps the position. #SU#
Rand has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Patch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rand. #TD2#
Patch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rand to the ground. Patch is now in Rand's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rand is on top in guard. #REVR##T3##SU#
Rand stands and steps away. Patch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Patch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Patch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rand to the mat! Rand manages to get full guard. #ES#
Rand has his feet on Patch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patch. That did some damage!
Rand misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Rand.
Patch slips a jab from Rand.
Patch shoots and misses
and Rand counters with a big head kick but Patch shrugs it off.
Patch checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand connects with an inside leg kick.#T4##CL2#
Patch closes the distance and pushes Rand back into the cage.
Patch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rand just stands there and leans against the cage.
Patch working hard to break the clinch.
Rand tries to throw a body punch but Patch avoids it by throwing Rand back against the cage.
Patch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rand tries to break the clinch but Patch is controlling the position.
Rand can't break the clinch.
Rand is looking to break free of the clinch but Patch has double underhooks. #BC#
Rand breaks from the clinch.
Rand lands a two punch combo.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rand misses with a looping left.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rand tries to break free but Patch pushes him back against the cage.
Patch stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Rand dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rand lands a glancing blow to the side of Patch's head.
Patch doesn't manage to clinch there - Rand circles away.
Rand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rand misses the shot to the body.
Patch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Patch tries to clinch but Rand moves out of range.
Patch tries to clinch up.
Rand throws a right and a left that Patch avoids nicely.
Patch feints the counter takedown.
Rand throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Rand gets tackled into the cage by Patch. Patch maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patch.
Rand connects with an inside leg kick.
Patch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Patch misses with a two punch combination.
Charlie Patch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Patch shoots in for a takedown but Rand shows good takedown defense.
Patch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patch can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Patch closes the distance and clinches.
Patch is trying to pull guard but Rand has him pressed against the cage.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Patch.#BC#
Rand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rand scores with a nice strike.
Rand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patch.
Patch unleashes a big counter combination but Rand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rand lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rand throws a head kick but Patch moves out of range.
Patch with a poor takedown
and Rand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patch.
Danny Rand is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Rand as Patch shoots in.#T2##CL2#
Patch moves into range and clinches up with Rand.
Patch blocks an elbow strike from Rand. #BC#
Rand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rand misses with a head kick.
Rand closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Patch goes for a double leg but Rand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rand continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Rand misses.
Patch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rand is looking for a counter combo.
Rand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rand defends it nicely.#CL2#
Patch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Rand can't break the clinch. #BC#
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rand sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patch somewhat.
Rand falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patch doesn't manage to clinch there - Rand circles away.
Rand lands a head kick. Patch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Danny Rand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rand throws a sloppy head kick and Patch moves out of range easily.
Rand throws a hook but Patch blocks it.
Rand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Patch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Patch.
Rand wants to get back to his feet but Patch passes into half guard. #T4#
Rand is trying to stand up here but Patch is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Patch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rand has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rand pushes Patch off looking to stand but Patch dives back in and keeps control.
Rand is trying to get back to full guard.
Rand is not content to let Patch control the position.
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!
Patch frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rand is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rand blocking the ground and pound.
Patch looking to control but Rand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Rand dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Patch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Rand misses its intended target.
That kick from Rand tenderised Patch's leg. Patch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rand throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Patch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Patch is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Rand misses.
A head kick misses from Rand. #CL2#
Patch clinches up against the cage.
Rand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand misses with an elbow over the top.
Rand is trying to force a seperation but Patch has the dominant position.
Rand working hard to break the clinch.
Patch is working for takedown but Rand is calmly controlling the position for now.
Patch pushes off an throws an elbow but Rand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Patch decides to pull guard. #T1#
Patch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rand is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Patch working for a triangle but Rand defends it easily. #SUB2#
Patch working for a triangle but Rand defends it easily.
Rand wants to stand but Patch has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Patch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rand defends well.#SUB2#
Patch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Patch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Patch has a closed guard, preventing Rand from standing up.
Rand looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Patch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Rand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Patch or perhaps it was just good defense by Rand, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Rand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Patch.#T3#
Patch shoots for a takedown but Rand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Rand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rand thumps Patch with a low kick.
Rand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rand throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Patch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rand's guard.
Patch won't allow Rand to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rand can't keep his opponent in guard - Patch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Patch is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Patch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rand defends it well.
Charlie Patch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Patch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rand's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patch stops Rand from getting back to his feet.
Patch passes to side control.
Rand tries to buck Patch off but Patch is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Patch.
Patch wants to control but Rand is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rand dodges the ground and pound from Patch.
Danny Rand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rand is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Patch asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Patch.
I think Rand 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Rand!
In his post fight interview, Danny Rand gave a big smile as he said 'I just want to say thanks to BFC for letting me run this back with Charlie, and thank Charlie for accepting the rematch. If you get another win under your belt, I'd be happy to give you a rubber match. '.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 35
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rand dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Henderson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Henderson.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Rand.
Rand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Henderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rand's head.
Rand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Rand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rand tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Henderson looks to move away, Rand throws a big counter combo but Henderson just gets out of the way.
Henderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rand.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Rand uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rand. Rand obviously looking to wear him down.
Rand lands with a right hand.
Rand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Rand is predictable there
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rand misses with a body kick.
Henderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Rand misses.
Henderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rand.
Rand moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Rand misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rand dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
Rand avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rand thuds his shin into the meat of Henderson's side.
Rand throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rand counters with a body kick.
Rand slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Rand thuds his right hand into Henderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Henderson defending well as Rand loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
Henderson throws a combination. Rand tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Rand takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rand thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Rand throws a front kick that sends Henderson stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson punishes Rand's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Henderson.#T3#
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Henderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Henderson looks to move away, Rand throws a big counter combo but Henderson just gets out of the way.
A jab lands there for Rand.
Rand throws a head kick that misses
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rand looks to land a left hand but Henderson moved out of range nicely.
Rand looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
Rand wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rand throws a leg kick but Henderson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Rand is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rand does it's job there.
Rand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Rand scores with a jab. Henderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rand misses with a straight right.
Rand throws a body kick that misses
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rand misses with a double jab
and Henderson counters with a two punch combo.
Henderson tries to move into range but Rand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rand is looking to counter punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Rand looks to land a combination. Henderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rand gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Henderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Henderson. #SUB#
Rand is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
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 Danny Rand will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rand counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rand circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Rand lands a really nice looking cross but Henderson seems unphased.
Rand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson throws a right hand that Rand ducks under and follows up with a left that Rand also avoids with ease.
Rand tries to land a front kick but Henderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Rand rushes Henderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rand tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it. #T1##BC2#
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rand on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rand throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
Rand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rand cracks Henderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Rand avoids nicely.
Rand thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Max Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rand scores with a nice body kick.
Henderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rand is looking to score with low kicks.
Henderson slips a straight right by Rand.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Rand throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Henderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and Rand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rand will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
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!
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rand backs up against the cage.
Rand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Rand avoids nicely.
Rand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Max Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Henderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rand makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Henderson really felt that one!
Rand scores with a decent looking hook.
Rand jabs Henderson right on the nose. Henderson blinks but takes it well.#T3#
A head kick misses from Rand.
Rand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Rand misses
and Henderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Rand misses with a hook.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Rand avoids nicely.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Rand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Henderson throws the left hand but Rand avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Rand. That snapped Henderson's head back.
Rand misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Rand finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson takes a swing at Rand's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rand misses the target.
Rand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rand is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Rand.
Rand wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Rand throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson feints the counter takedown.
Henderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rand's corner calls for a 1-2. Rand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rand looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Henderson punishes Rand's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Rand.
Rand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rand throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rand looks to throw the jab but Henderson is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Henderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Rand.
Rand misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Rand will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Rand tries to clinch up.
Henderson throws a head kick but Rand moves out of range.
Henderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rand to score with a decent uppercut.
Henderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rand misses with a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Henderson scores with a four punch combination!
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson lands a jab to the nose.
Rand tests Henderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rand misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Rand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rand avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Rand fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rand quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henderson.#T1#
Rand throws a head kick that half lands.
Henderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rand.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Henderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rand does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rand cracks Henderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rand misses with a straight right.
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand cracks Henderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Rand moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rand.#T2#
Rand misses with an uppercut.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rand throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rand scores with a nice head shot.
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson tries to bum rush Rand with a series of wild strikes but Rand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rand misses the shot to the body.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rand tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henderson walks into a jab.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Rand coming out on top.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Rand. #T3#
Donk. Henderson catches Rand right on the button with a cross.
Rand works Henderson's body with a nice hook.
Rand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rand throws a shot to the body.
Rand staying out of range there.
Rand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rand tries a low kick but Henderson avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
Rand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rand slips under a jab from Henderson.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Rand.
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Rand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rand misses the shot to the body.
Henderson looks for the body kick but Rand saw that one coming.
Rand is looking to counter punch.
Rand misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Henderson.
Rand lands a head kick. Henderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Max Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rand throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rand misses the target.
Henderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danny Rand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rand tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Rand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rand, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Rand!
In his post fight interview, Danny Rand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RRFC Challengers 36: Japan
Date: May 13, 2020

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Rand.
Rand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rand throws an overhand right that lands on McCullen's shoulder, as McCullen tries to avoid the shot.
McCullen swings for the body but Rand moves out of range.
McCullen with a hook.
McCullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rand was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullen.
Rand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCullen manages to avoid it.
Rand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCullen.
McCullen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rand checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rand. That's going to slow McCullen down.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
Rand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rand scores with a spinning back kick!
McCullen walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rand tries to clinch up.
Rand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by McCullen.
Rand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCullen's head.
McCullen misses the jab.
It appears Rand was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rand misses with an uppercut
and McCullen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Rand blocks a jab.
Rand misses with a hook. McCullen ducked under it nicely.
Rand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rand was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullen.
McCullen lands with a nice body punch.
Rand wants to land a leg kick but McCullen is out of range.
Rand thuds his shin into the meat of McCullen's side.
Rand lunges at McCullen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCullen's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Rand does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCullen scores with a nice head shot.
McCullen scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as McCullen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rand doesn't seem phased though.
Rand lands an overhand right.
Rand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCullen finds it's way round the side to connect with Rand's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Rand's head coaches at XceL Elite Striking and Conditioning that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from Rand.
Rand lands a nice shot that snaps McCullen's head back. #T2#
Rand scores with a nice head shot.
Rand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rand wants to clinch but McCullen slips to the side
and McCullen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullen swings for the body but Rand moves out of range.
McCullen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rand walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCullen lands with a shot to the body.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
McCullen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCullen lands with a nice body punch.
Rand misses with a double jab.
McCullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rand is just out of range.
Rand connects with the punch.
Rand looks to score with a jab to the body but McCullen is just out of range.
Rand pushes McCullen away with a front kick.
McCullen throws a right and a left that Rand avoids nicely.
McCullen connects with a leg kick. Rand looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
McCullen scores with a jab to the body.
McCullen blocks a head kick by Rand.
McCullen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rand rather than just go for the knockout.
McCullen connects with a body shot that sends Rand's belly button to the back.
McCullen throws a combination that misses
and Rand counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Rand.
McCullen misses with the combination.
McCullen slips a jab from Rand.
Rand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCullen.
McCullen tries to bum rush Rand with a series of wild strikes but Rand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
Rand feinted with a counter takedown.
McCullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rand is just out of range.
Rand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rand misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCullen throws out a counter right but Rand avoids it with no problem.
Rand misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Rand catches McCullen right on the button with a cross.
Rand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCullen slips a straight right by Rand.#T4#
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCullen misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rand lands a nice shot that snaps McCullen's head back.
Rand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCullen lands with a good body shot.
Rand throws the left hand but McCullen avoids the punch easily.
McCullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rand is just out of range.
Rand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCullen swings for the body but Rand moves out of range.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from McCullen misses.
McCullen throws a body punch but Rand moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rand throws the left hand but McCullen avoids the punch easily.
Rand missing with a left hand there. McCullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rand throws out a loose jab but McCullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from McCullen misses.
Rand lands a glancing blow to the side of McCullen's head.
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 Danny Rand will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McCullen misses with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Rand
and McCullen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rand.
Rand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCullen's head backwards.
McCullen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCullen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body kick there by McCullen.
Rand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rand.
A leg kick checked by Rand.
McCullen slips a straight right by Rand.
McCullen tests Rand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Rand does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCullen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rand wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rand throws a body punch but McCullen moves out of range.
McCullen swings for the body but Rand moves out of range.
McCullen misses with a hook.
Rand misses with a lunging right hand
and McCullen counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Rand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCullen misses with a body shot.
McCullen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McCullen jabs Rand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rand tries to clinch up but McCullen circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullen scores with a jab to the body.
McCullen keeps Rand at a distance using the push kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McCullen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rand - the referee stops the clock and McCullen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rand. McCullen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McCullen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rand catches McCullen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCullen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCullen blocks a head kick by Rand.
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!
McCullen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rand.
Rand thumps McCullen with a low kick.#T2#
Rand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rand checks a low kick from McCullen.
McCullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rand lands a head kick. McCullen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McCullen looks to land a body kick but Rand moved away.
Rand thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rand cracks McCullen with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from McCullen misses.
Danny Rand is winning the standup battle so far.
Rand displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rand avoids a kick to the body.
Rand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCullen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rand misses with a straight right.
Rand is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCullen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rand has time to react.
McCullen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rand on the side of the head.
McCullen throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen lands a nice shot to the body.
McCullen swings for the body but Rand moves out of range.
Rand throws an overhand right that lands on McCullen's shoulder, as McCullen tries to avoid the shot.
McCullen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rand with a body shot.
Rand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullen counters with a good, hard body kick but Rand shrugs it off.
Rand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McCullen is out of range.
McCullen looks to land a left hand but Rand moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Rand finds it's target.
Rand scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Rand misses.
McCullen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCullen lands a nice shot that snaps Rand's head back.
Rand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCullen needs to keep his hands up - Rand had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCullen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rand misses with a looping right.
McCullen throws a low kick but Rand moves out of range easily. #T4#
Rand just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullen misses the shot to the body.
Rand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rand fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCullen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCullen scores with a hook.
McCullen's corner calls for a 1-2. McCullen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCullen misses with a leg kick.
McCullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rand cracks the inside of McCullen's front leg.
McCullen lands a jab to the head.
Rand with a jab.
McCullen misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rand looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCullen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rand throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
Rand slips a straight right by McCullen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel McCullen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rand jabs McCullen right on the nose. McCullen blinks but takes it well.
McCullen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rand throws a hook to the side of McCullen's head but McCullen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCullen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rand with a body shot.
Rand moves in looking to clinch but McCullen pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCullen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rand, right into the meat.
Rand scores with a jab to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rand.
Rand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rand throws a body shot but no joy.
Rand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCullen wants to slow Rand down by chopping away at his legs.
McCullen defending well as Rand loads up on a big left hand.
McCullen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCullen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rand throws an off balance right hand
and McCullen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCullen throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCullen lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCullen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rand counters with a straight right hand.
McCullen throws out a leg kick but Rand moves out of range and McCullen only half commits.
McCullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rand.
McCullen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCullen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rand.
Rand scores with a one two! McCullen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rand cracks the inside of McCullen's front leg.
McCullen lands a nice shot to the body.
McCullen misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCullen!
Good shot there by Rand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Rand does it's job there.
Rand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCullen blocks a jab.
McCullen misses with a wild body shot.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Rand tries to clinch up.
Rand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCullen throws a leg kick but Rand sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Rand.
McCullen slips a jab from Rand.
McCullen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
Rand connects with a body shot that sends McCullen's belly button to the back.
Rand throws a wild body kick that McCullen sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rand misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCullen! But no joy.
McCullen blocks a head kick by Rand.
McCullen moves out of range as Rand throws a body kick.
McCullen throws out a counter right but Rand avoids it with no problem.
McCullen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rand just misses with a punch to the body.
Rand tried to score with a low kick but McCullen checks it.
McCullen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Rand drops his hands momentarily and McCullen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCullen fails to land with a series of punches.
McCullen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rand manages to avoid it.
Rand tries a head kick but it misses.
McCullen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rand.
McCullen throws the kick towards the body but Rand avoids it.
McCullen slips under a jab.
McCullen misses with a jab to the body
and Rand counters with an inside leg kick.
Rand tries to clinch but McCullen moves out of range.
McCullen walks into a jab.
McCullen jabs at Rand's body.
McCullen lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCullen.
McCullen avoids the body shot from Rand.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen misses with a hook.#T4#
McCullen lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rand pushes McCullen away with a front kick.
McCullen scores with a nice body kick.
McCullen moves out of range as Rand strikes.
McCullen throws out a counter right but Rand avoids it with no problem.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rand misses with a hook.
McCullen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCullen lands a nice shot that snaps Rand's head back.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rand's head backwards.
McCullen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCullen. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rand feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCullen's calf.
Rand throws the left hand but McCullen avoids the punch easily.
McCullen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Rand does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Rand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rand 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Rand!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Rand thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 29
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Rand connects with an inside leg kick.
Rand lands a leg kick that knocks Van Dorestad off balance momentarily.
Van Dorestad fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Dorestad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Dorestad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Dorestad goes for a double leg but Rand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rand continues to drive forward.
Rand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Van Dorestad.
Good exchange - Rand coming out on top.
Rand throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Rand's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Dorestad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rand. Rand obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Dorestad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Van Dorestad shoots in and gets a takedown into Rand's guard.#ES#
Rand pushes Van Dorestad off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rand tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Van Dorestad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Dorestad. #T1##SUB2#
Van Dorestad drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Van Dorestad as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rand screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Van Dorestad! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Guido Van Dorestad!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 27
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
A left lands for Rand.
Rand connects with a leg kick. Almeida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt - Rand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Almeida clinches up with Rand and pushes him back against the cage.
Almeida wants a takedown.
Rand scores a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Almeida gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Almeida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rand defends it well.
Rand flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Almeida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Almeida wants to control but Rand is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rand trying to control here.
Rand is refusing to be controlled, as Almeida sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Almeida seems to be looking for submissions.
Almeida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rand keeps working.
Rand desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rand is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Almeida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Almeida is stalling here. Rand is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Almeida seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rand has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Almeida is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rand wants to control but Almeida is keeping him busy.
Almeida wants to control but Rand postures up.
Rand lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Almeida down.
Almeida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida wants to control but Rand postures up.
Rand lands an elbow.
Almeida is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rand is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rand in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Rand lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Almeida hang on?
Rand landing punches.
The referee warns Almeida that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Almeida looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand won't let Almeida get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Rand working for a submission but Almeida is keeping him at bay.
Rand lands a heavy elbow.
Almeida sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Almeida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rand.
Almeida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rand scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Rand dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rand cracks Almeida with a good jab.
Almeida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rand.
Rand darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rand keeps the fight on the outside.
Rand throws a sloppy head kick and Almeida moves out of range easily.
Rand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Almeida's sensitive parts.
A jab from Rand finds it's way through Almeida's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand thuds his shin into the meat of Almeida's side.
Rand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Almeida fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rand enables Almeida to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rand manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Rand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Almeida defends it easily.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Rand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Almeida decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rand, up you get! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Almeida 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 Almeida off to one side.
Almeida tries to clinch but Rand is having none of it.
Rand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Almeida's head.
Rand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Almeida. Almeida circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rand lands a two punch combo.
Almeida tries to clinch up.
Almeida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Almeida looks to clinch
and Rand counters with a left and a right that stings Almeida.
Rand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Almeida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rand counters with a leg kick.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Almeida walks into a stiff left hand from Rand.#CL#
Rand takes the fight into the clinch.
Rand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Almeida.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Almeida.#T3#
Almeida wants to get back to striking at distance but Rand won't allow it.
Rand prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rand putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Almeida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Rand breaks the clinch.
Rand cracks the inside of Almeida's front leg.
Rand lands with a good body shot.
Rand fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Almeida.
Danny Rand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rand throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Danny Rand is winning the standup battle so far.
Rand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Rand scores with a jab to the head.
Rand lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rand scores with a leg kick.
Rand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Almeida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Almeida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Almeida has his takedown stuffed
enabling Rand to counter with a crisp jab.
Rand scores with a jab to the head.
Rand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rand lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Rand dominated that second round.
That's time! Rand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Almeida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rand.
Rand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida tries to clinch
and Rand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rand lands with a slapping head kick.
Rand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Rand.
Rand avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Almeida fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rand to the ground. Almeida is now in Rand's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rand striking off his back but it's not causing Almeida any problems.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Almeida trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
Rand is trying to control the position but Almeida postures up. #SUB#
Rand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Almeida stays in close to Rand's body and controls the position.
Almeida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danny Rand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rand scores with a head kick. Almeida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rand sprawls well. Rand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Almeida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rand scores with a kick to the body.
Rand with a hook.
Rand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Almeida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Almeida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rand wants to improve his position but Almeida is controlling well. #T3#
Rand is trying is best to control the position here.
Almeida is looking to take a break and control but Rand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #ES#
Rand pushes Almeida off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Almeida has managed to clinch.
Almeida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rand fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rand.
Almeida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Almeida moves to clinch but Rand breaks away
and Rand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good shot there by Rand.
Rand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rand jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rand connects with a right hand. Almeida shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lucio Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Rand tenderised Almeida's leg. Almeida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rand cracks Almeida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Rand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rand 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Rand!
Danny Rand decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 22
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Rand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Rand back into the cage.
Rand gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rand pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rand jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Rand shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson has been working on his balance at FIERCE - 15 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rand.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rand is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Rand circles away and we're back to standing.
Rand digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Danny Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!#TD#
Johnson shoots in and bounces Rand off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Rand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rand swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Johnson stands up and waves to Rand to follow him.
Rand lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rand misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Rand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rand thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rand misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Rand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Rand gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rand wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard. #REVB#
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!#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Johnson 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 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Johnson!
A less than humble Adam Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RRFC Challengers 25
Date: Jan 22, 2020

#R1#
Bednarek misses with a low kick. #CL#
Bednarek clinches with his opponent.
Bednarek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rand is trying to pull guard but Bednarek has him pressed against the cage.
Bednarek wants to get back to striking at distance but Rand won't allow it. #TD2#
Rand manages to pull guard.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Bednarek from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bednarek throws a sloppy strike and Rand has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bednarek is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Rand!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Rand!
After the fight, Danny Rand 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.

Event: RRFC Challengers 22
Date: Dec 30, 2019

#R1##CL#
Rand gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flores is looking to break free of the clinch but Rand has double underhooks.
Flores tries to break free but Rand pushes him back against the cage.
Flores working hard to break the clinch.
Flores is trying to push Rand away but Rand has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Flores wants to get back to striking at distance but Rand won't allow it. #TD#
Rand jumps into guard, dragging Flores to the mat. #SUB#
Rand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flores wanted to stand there but Rand had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Rand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flores defends it easily.
Rand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB#
Rand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flores doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flores manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flores is aware though and is defending well.
Flores wants to get up but he can't break Rand's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Flores avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Rand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flores tries to stand but Rand is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rand blocks a head kick by Flores.
Rand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flores sprawls well. Flores wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rand gets slowly back to his feet.
Flores throws a head kick that misses.
Flores throws a head kick but Rand moves out of range. #TD#
Rand shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flores napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flores is trying to buck Rand off.#SUB#
Rand is trying to get an arm triangle but Flores is defending well. #SUB#
Rand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Rand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Rand prevents Flores from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rand controls the position.
Flores is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rand has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Rand is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flores is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
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!
Rand is breathing heavily.
Flores is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rand asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rand works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Rand tries for a kimura but Flores is defending well.
Flores is trying to buck Rand off.
Rand scores with punches from side control.
Flores is pushing Rand's head away, looking to escape. Rand manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Rand tries for a kimura but Flores is defending well. #SUB#
Rand is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flores knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rand fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flores keeps working.
Flores wants to get back to his feet but Rand drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Rand dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Rand feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick by Flores misses #CL#
and Rand counters by clinching up. #BC#
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edgardo Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand avoids the head kick by Flores.
Rand appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Flores looks to land a combination but Rand avoids it well.
Rand fails with a takedown attempt.
Flores unleashes a big counter combination but Rand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flores can do to turn this around?#TD#
Rand shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flores manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Rand drops back looking for a leg! Flores is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flores manages to kick Rand off! Rand jumps back into Flores's guard.
Rand forces his way into half guard.
Flores is trying to escape back to his feet but Rand uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Flores taking a bit of punishment here - Rand scoring with strikes. #T1#
Flores is trying to buck Rand off.#SUB#
Rand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Rand looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Danny Rand overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rand looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rand in side control lands a decent elbow.
Flores pushes Rand away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rand gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Rand is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Flores is trying to escape and Rand transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Flores is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rand! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Rand!
In his post fight interview, Danny Rand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: QFC Tournament 944 Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Patch avoids the head kick by Rand.
Rand misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Patch closes the distance and pushes Rand back into the cage.
Patch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Patch tries to pull guard but Rand forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Patch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Patch.
Rand is trying to force a seperation but Patch has the dominant position.
Patch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rand just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rand jumps guard but Patch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patch tries to pull guard but Rand forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Patch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rand just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Patch decides to pull 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.#SUB2#
Patch has his feet on Rand's thighs here. He's pushed Rand off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rand screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Patch!

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