Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 116
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Calderon throws a body punch but De Rabat moves out of range.
Calderon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Rabat's head.
De Rabat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Rabat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calderon.
De Rabat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Rabat shoots and misses
and Calderon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Rabat takes one on the button.
Calderon scores with the left hand. De Rabat knows he should have avoided that one.
De Rabat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Calderon misses with a left hand
and De Rabat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Rabat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calderon's waist but Calderon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Rabat off to one side.
De Rabat backing away here, and Calderon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Rabat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calderon's waist but Calderon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Rabat off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augier De Rabat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calderon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rabat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Rabat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calderon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Junior Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
De Rabat slips a straight right by Calderon.
De Rabat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Calderon. That one must have hurt.
Calderon scores with a push kick.
De Rabat shoots for a double leg takedown but Calderon sprawls well. He's pushed De Rabat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calderon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Calderon throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Rabat dives in and grabs Calderon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calderon pushes down on De Rabat's head and hops out.
Calderon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Calderon lands a really nice looking cross but De Rabat seems unphased. #ROC2#De Rabat is rocked!
Calderon is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches De Rabat flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! De Rabat is out cold! Calderon holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Calderon!
Junior Calderon is the new featherweight champion!
Augier De Rabat was interviewed post fight and said 'hanc cladem fortiorem me et humiliorem reddet'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 101
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Calderon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Rabat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Calderon moves out of range as De Rabat strikes.
De Rabat misses with a wild body shot.
De Rabat avoids the head kick by Calderon.
De Rabat misses with a body kick.
Calderon tries to clinch up.
De Rabat keeps the fight on the outside.
De Rabat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Rabat scores with a leg kick.
Calderon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Rabat.
Calderon slaps away a takedown attempt from De Rabat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Rabat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Rabat throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Rabat looks for a takedown but Calderon sprawls well.
De Rabat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1##TD2#
De Rabat feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
De Rabat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Rabat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Rabat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rabat trying to control the position from guard on top but Calderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calderon 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.
De Rabat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Rabat works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
De Rabat trying to control the action but Calderon is working from the bottom.
De Rabat controlling the action here.
Calderon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calderon tries to get to full guard but De Rabat has control of the leg.
De Rabat trying to mount his opponent but Calderon defends it.
De Rabat is trying to control. Calderon 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.
De Rabat trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
De Rabat throws a jab but it's blocked by Calderon.
A cross from De Rabat lands.
De Rabat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Rabat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calderon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Rabat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Rabat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calderon momentarily.
Calderon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Rabat fails with the takedown.
We've been informed that De Rabat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Junior Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augier De Rabat.
A big right from De Rabat misses.
Calderon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Calderon.
De Rabat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rabat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calderon as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Calderon moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Calderon scores with a hook to the body.
Calderon lands a shoulder strike.
Calderon scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Calderon lands with a right to the head.
Calderon is pushing De Rabat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Calderon stalling against the cage.
Calderon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Augier De Rabat will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
De Rabat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Calderon is out of range.
Calderon throws a quick counter head kick but De Rabat was just out of range.
Calderon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calderon connects with the punch.
Calderon misses with a body shot
and De Rabat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Rabat ducks under a wild hook from Calderon.
Calderon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calderon looks to land a left hand but De Rabat moved out of range nicely.
Calderon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calderon tries to clinch but De Rabat is having none of it.
Calderon lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon throws an off balance right hand
and Calderon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Calderon clinches up with De Rabat and pushes him back against the cage.
Calderon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calderon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
De Rabat misses with the head strike.
Calderon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Rabat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calderon prevents it.
Calderon lands a nice shot to the body.
Calderon is struggling to control the position.
De Rabat can't get the takedown.
Junior Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augier De Rabat.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calderon.
Calderon pushes De Rabat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calderon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calderon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Calderon struggles to land a body shot inside as De Rabat controls his hands.
Calderon pushes De Rabat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calderon lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Calderon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Calderon struggles to land a body shot inside as De Rabat controls his hands.
Calderon is working De Rabat over against the cage.
Calderon lands a nice shot to the body.
Calderon scores with a shot to the side of De Rabat's head.
Calderon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Rabat backwards.
Calderon pushes De Rabat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calderon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calderon works on De Rabat's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Calderon - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Come on Calderon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De Rabat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Calderon pulls his leg out and moves away.
De Rabat avoids the body shot from Calderon. #CL#
Calderon gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Calderon.
Calderon lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Rabat backwards.
Calderon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Junior Calderon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Calderon effectively controlling the action here.
Calderon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Calderon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD2#
De Rabat feints and as Calderon raises his hands in defense, De Rabat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Calderon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Calderon tries to get out of the position.
Calderon keeping moving, preventing De Rabat from controlling successfully.
Calderon has control of De Rabat's left arm, preventing De Rabat from doing any damage.
De Rabat tries to stand but Calderon is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Rabat throws a big right hand that misses.
De Rabat advances to half guard. #T1#
De Rabat tries to pass to full mount but Calderon defends it.
Calderon is not content to let De Rabat control the position.#SUB2#
De Rabat is working for a kimura but Calderon is defending it quite comfortably.
De Rabat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rabat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderon keeps working.
De Rabat wants to pass to mount but Calderon is defending the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junior Calderon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calderon cracks De Rabat with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Rabat has a takedown stuffed.
Augier De Rabat seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
De Rabat tries to keep at a distance but Calderon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Calderon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calderon. #T3#
Calderon misses with a punch to the body.
De Rabat misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Calderon.
Still in the clinch, Calderon scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Rabat can't break the clinch.
Calderon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Rabat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Calderon scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Calderon scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Calderon displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Rabat up against the cage.
Calderon pushes De Rabat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Rabat goes for a takedown in the clinch but Calderon prevents it.
Calderon slows down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rabat is looking to break free of the clinch but Calderon has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Calderon clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
De Rabat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calderon throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Rabat.
De Rabat throws a body kick that misses.
De Rabat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Calderon in his tracks.
De Rabat walks into a straight right hand from Calderon.#ROC#De Rabat is rocked!
De Rabat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Calderon is looking to counter with head kicks.
De Rabat is still on wobbly legs! Can Calderon finish him?#CL#
Calderon closes the distance and clinches.
Calderon pushes De Rabat against the cage. Calderon is working some dirty boxing. Calderon pushes off with a quick right hook! De Rabat goes down! De Rabat tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Calderon moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Calderon!
The defeated Augier De Rabat had this to say: 'hanc cladem fortiorem me et humiliorem reddet'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 86
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
De Rabat lands with a shot to the body.
Denise Kormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rabat cracks Kormier with an open hand slap.
Kormier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Rabat checks a low kick from Kormier.#TD#
Kormier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Rabat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Rabat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rabat is keeping the position for now.
De Rabat has control of Kormier's left arm, preventing Kormier from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Rabat is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
De Rabat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kormier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Rabat manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kormier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Rabat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kormier trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rabat is controlling Kormier's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kormier looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Rabat has Kormier pulled in close to control his posture.
Kormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
De Rabat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kormier trying to control but De Rabat is working from the bottom.
Kormier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Rabat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Rabat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kormier's guard. #REVB#
Kormier trying to keep a closed guard but De Rabat is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
De Rabat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kormier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Rabat manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
De Rabat pulls Kormier in close to prevent any damage.
Kormier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Rabat pulls Kormier in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Rabat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kormier is one step ahead there.
De Rabat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kormier manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
De Rabat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Rabat postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rabat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Kormier tries for a takedown but De Rabat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Rabat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Rabat slaps away a takedown attempt from Kormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denise Kormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rabat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kormier misses with a takedown
and De Rabat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denise Kormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Rabat scoring well with a low kick there.
De Rabat feints and then cracks Kormier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kormier down. #T1#
De Rabat works the jab nicely.
Kormier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kormier shoots in for a takedown but De Rabat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Rabat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Rabat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Rabat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Rabat. Kormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Rabat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD2#
De Rabat gets the takedown into side control.
De Rabat grinds an elbow into Kormier's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rabat working the body and head with strikes.
De Rabat is staying tight to Kormier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Kormier takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Kormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Rabat wants to control but Kormier is keeping him busy.
De Rabat working the head with strikes.
De Rabat takes a little break here. Kormier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Kormier is trying to control De Rabat's posture but De Rabat avoids it.
De Rabat wants to control but Kormier is keeping him busy.
Kormier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kormier manages to get back to half guard.
Kormier gets back to full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kormier is trying to keep De Rabat in close.
Kormier looking for a sweep. Not yet Kormier, not yet.
Kormier can't keep his opponent in guard - De Rabat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kormier trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rabat is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kormier still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kormier has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
You can see the frustration on De Rabat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rabat tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Kormier fails with a takedown attempt.
De Rabat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat jabs Kormier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Rabat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kormier.
De Rabat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kormier tries to clinch up
and De Rabat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
De Rabat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kormier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Rabat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Rabat lands a high kick!
De Rabat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kormier is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Rabat throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Rabat thuds a left hand into Kormier's body.
De Rabat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Rabat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by De Rabat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Rabat.
Kormier dives in for a single leg takedown but De Rabat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denise Kormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kormier tries to pull guard but De Rabat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kormier tries to score a body lock takedown but De Rabat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Rabat struggles to land a body shot inside as Kormier controls his hands. #BC2#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Rabat. That's going to slow Kormier down.
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!
Kormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kormier gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Rabat. #T3#
De Rabat slips a jab and a cross from Kormier.
Kormier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from De Rabat finds it's target.
De Rabat connects with a solid leg kick.
Kormier fails with the takedown.
De Rabat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kormier. That did some damage!
Kormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Rabat pinned against the cage. De Rabat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
De Rabat connects with an inside leg kick.
De Rabat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kormier shoots in looking for a takedown. De Rabat tries to sprawl out of it but Kormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Rabat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
De Rabat looking to score a takedown here. Kormier is defending well but De Rabat drives through and ends up in Kormier's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rabat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A nice leg kick from De Rabat, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Rabat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Rabat counters with a stiff right hand.
Augier De Rabat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kormier shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rabat sprawls well. He's pushed Kormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Rabat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Rabat connects with a jab.
Kormier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Rabat's waist but De Rabat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kormier off to one side.
De Rabat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kormier with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denise Kormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rabat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kormier on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
De Rabat shoots in and gets a takedown into Kormier's guard.
Kormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rabat is stalling in the full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
De Rabat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
De Rabat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Rabat is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that De Rabat has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The adventures of De Rabat the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kormier has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but De Rabat has passed into side control.
Kormier is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
De Rabat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Rabat working away.#SUB2#
De Rabat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kormier has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Kormier is trying to get back to half guard.
De Rabat in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Rabat trying to control the action but Kormier is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rabat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kormier has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kormier is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Rabat is controlling him well.
De Rabat happy to just control the position for now.
De Rabat scoring with punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rabat looks up at the clock and then as Kormier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, De Rabat smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
De Rabat moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Kormier darts in looking for a takedown but De Rabat gets double underhooks and turns Kormier into the cage.
Kormier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kormier tries a knee to the head but De Rabat blocks it. #TD#
Kormier pulls guard effortlessly.
De Rabat tries to free his leg and advance position but Kormier is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kormier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Rabat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Kormier working a defensive guard here.
De Rabat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
De Rabat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kormier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kormier has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
De Rabat wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kormier is posturing up here but De Rabat has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kormier tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kormier has to tap! Slick submission there by De Rabat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augier De Rabat! Augier De Rabat retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Augier De Rabat thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 68
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
De Rabat tests Gorilla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gorilla shoots and misses
enabling De Rabat to counter with a crisp jab.
De Rabat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Gorilla moves into the clinch.
De Rabat is pressed up against the cage. Gorilla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Rabat down to the mat. De Rabat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Gorilla closes the distance and pushes De Rabat back into the cage.#TD2#
Gorilla is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. De Rabat can't fight it off and eventually Gorilla manages to take the fight to the floor. De Rabat looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gorilla trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorilla landing with the ground and pound.
Gorilla wants to pass the guard but De Rabat is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gorilla being controlled here momentarily.
De Rabat looking for a sweep. Not yet De Rabat, not yet.
Gorilla sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gorilla wants to pass the guard but De Rabat is keeping the position.
De Rabat wants to sweep but no luck.
De Rabat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gorilla postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Rabat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Rabat throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Gorilla counters with a shoot takedown. De Rabat fights it but they end up in guard.
De Rabat keeping moving, preventing Gorilla from controlling successfully.
Gorilla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Rabat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gorilla stopping the sweep attempt from De Rabat.
De Rabat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Gorilla slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gorilla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gorilla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Rabat looking for a sweep. Not yet De Rabat, not yet.
Gorilla trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gorilla throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Rabat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gorilla's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Gorilla closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
De Rabat trying to control but Gorilla postures up.
Gorilla slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. De Rabat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gorilla throws a big right hand that misses.
De Rabat is controlling Gorilla's posture.
Gorilla wants to control from the top but De Rabat keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rabat looking for a sweep. Not yet De Rabat, not yet.
Gorilla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Rabat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magilla Gorilla dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gorilla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gorilla tries to clinch there but De Rabat circles away.
De Rabat is looking to score with low kicks.
Gorilla ducks under a wild hook from De Rabat.
Magilla Gorilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rabat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gorilla has his takedown stuffed
letting De Rabat counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Gorilla clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Gorilla has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics De Rabat uses from the top position.
De Rabat is looking to pass into half guard but Gorilla pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gorilla is in guard.#REVB#
De Rabat is pulling down on Gorilla's head to control his posture. #T1#
Gorilla looking to pass the guard.
Gorilla throws an elbow that misses. De Rabat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gorilla's guard. Nice move by De Rabat!#REVR#
De Rabat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rabat trying to control the position but Gorilla is working away.
Gorilla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gorilla is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Gorilla is not content to let De Rabat control the position.
Gorilla is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Gorilla can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorilla is looking to reverse the position.
Gorilla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gorilla is trying to get back to full guard.
Gorilla gets back to full guard.
De Rabat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gorilla's guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gorilla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Rabat's guard. #REVB#
Gorilla passes De Rabat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Rabat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gorilla throws an elbow that misses. De Rabat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gorilla's guard. Nice move by De Rabat!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorilla has control of De Rabat's left arm, preventing De Rabat from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Augier De Rabat will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Rabat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
De Rabat throws a body punch but Gorilla moves out of range.
Gorilla throws a hook but De Rabat blocks it.#CL2#
Gorilla moves into the clinch.#BC#
De Rabat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorilla wants to clinch
and De Rabat counters with a nice leg kick.
De Rabat looks to land a right hand but Gorilla moved out of range.
De Rabat misses with a body shot.
Gorilla is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Rabat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Rabat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Rabat wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Gorilla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Rabat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
De Rabat trying to control the position.
Gorilla trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorilla preventing the sweep.
De Rabat keeping moving, preventing Gorilla from controlling successfully.
De Rabat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gorilla scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Rabat keeping full guard, as Gorilla tries to pass.
De Rabat is adopting a defensive guard.
Gorilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rabat is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gorilla moves to clinch but De Rabat breaks away
and De Rabat counters with a left to the body.
Gorilla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
De Rabat throws out a loose jab but Gorilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorilla 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.
Gorilla has his takedown stuffed
and De Rabat counters with a straight right hand.
Augier De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magilla Gorilla.
Gorilla wants to clinch but De Rabat slips to the side
and De Rabat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from De Rabat tenderised Gorilla's leg. Gorilla is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from De Rabat misses.
Gorilla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Rabat fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gorilla just manages to avoid it.
Gorilla staying out of range there.
De Rabat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
De Rabat lands with a nice body punch.
De Rabat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gorilla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Rabat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Gorilla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorilla fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Rabat throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gorilla counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on De Rabat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Rabat is looking to regain half guard here but Gorilla keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Gorilla blocks a jab.#CL2#
Gorilla clinches up against the cage.
Gorilla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Rabat is defending well.#BC#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Rabat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gorilla has time to react.
Gorilla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Rabat throws a hook to the side of Gorilla's head but Gorilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Gorilla tries to counter it with a takedown but De Rabat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gorilla tries to clinch but De Rabat moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorilla checks a leg kick.
De Rabat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Rabat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
De Rabat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gorilla.
Gorilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Rabat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheers as Gorilla lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Rabat doesn't seem phased though.
Gorilla throws an off balance right hand
and De Rabat counters with a straight right hand.
De Rabat thows a leg kick but Gorilla checks it #TD2#
and Gorilla counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Rabat keeping hold of Gorilla's head, controlling as best he can.
De Rabat manages to get to full guard.
Gorilla trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gorilla keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Rabat's head.
Gorilla is looking to work some ground and pound but De Rabat has wrist control.
De Rabat keeping moving, preventing Gorilla from controlling successfully.
De Rabat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gorilla.
Gorilla wants to control from the top but De Rabat keeps moving.
De Rabat wants to sweep here but Gorilla controlling him for the moment. #T3#
De Rabat is trying to control the position but Gorilla postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Rabat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gorilla.
De Rabat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Gorilla moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gorilla shoots in but De Rabat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Augier De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magilla Gorilla.
De Rabat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Rabat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorilla.
De Rabat throws a low kick but Gorilla avoids it.#T4#
De Rabat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augier De Rabat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Gorilla pushes De Rabat up against the cage in a clinch.
Gorilla is working for takedown but De Rabat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gorilla wants to take the fight to the mat but De Rabat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gorilla taking a breather.
Gorilla tries to score a body lock takedown but De Rabat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Rabat tries a body shot but Gorilla blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
De Rabat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gorilla has De Rabat up against the cage in a clinch.
Gorilla keeps control of De Rabat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat had his way with Magilla Gorilla in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Good work by Gorilla as he checks the leg kick.
Magilla Gorilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorilla fails with a takedown attempt.
De Rabat fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gorilla just manages to avoid it.
De Rabat lands with a hook. Gorilla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Gorilla forces De Rabat back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat gets underhooks to prevent Gorilla's takedown attempt.
Gorilla keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Rabat's efforts to push away.
Gorilla is looking for a takedown.
Augier De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magilla Gorilla.#T1##BC#
De Rabat breaks the clinch.
De Rabat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Rabat lands a right hook to the body.
Gorilla swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Rabat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Rabat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gorilla on the side of the head.
De Rabat throws a front kick aimed at Gorilla's knee but Gorilla avoids it well.
Gorilla with the counter takedown but De Rabat avoids it easily.
De Rabat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorilla was well out of range. Poor timing from De Rabat.
Gorilla walks into a left hand.
Gorilla avoids the body shot from De Rabat.
De Rabat scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Gorilla shoots in and drives through. De Rabat sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from De Rabat misses the target.
A jab from Gorilla does it's job there.
Gorilla throws an off balance right hand
letting De Rabat counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rabat connects with a nice looking jab.
De Rabat scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Gorilla rushes De Rabat and presses him up against the cage.
Gorilla wants to take the fight to the mat but De Rabat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Gorilla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Gorilla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Rabat's guard.
De Rabat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gorilla won't allow De Rabat to sweep him here. #T3#
De Rabat has his hands on Gorilla's head, controlling the position.
De Rabat wants to sweep here but Gorilla controlling him for the moment.
Augier De Rabat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gorilla tries to free his leg and advance position but De Rabat is retaining full guard.
Gorilla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magilla Gorilla has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Rabat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorilla is one step ahead there.
De Rabat is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gorilla throws a looping overhand right but De Rabat ducks down to avoid it.
De Rabat looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gorilla wants to clinch
and De Rabat counters with a leg kick.
De Rabat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorilla was well out of range. Poor timing from De Rabat.
Gorilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorilla wants to clinch up but De Rabat keeps it at a distance.
De Rabat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rabat with a hook.
Gorilla's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gorilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Rabat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gorilla swings for the body but De Rabat moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augier De Rabat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Rabat 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augier De Rabat!
Augier De Rabat is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Augier De Rabat thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 49
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1##TD#
De Rabat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haley is trying to defend but De Rabat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Rabat trying to control the action but Haley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Haley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Rabat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Haley looking for a guillotine here but De Rabat defends easily. #T1#
Haley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Rabat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Haley regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Rabat throwing strikes from guard but Haley blocks nicely.
Haley keeping moving, preventing De Rabat from controlling successfully.
De Rabat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Rabat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Haley is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
De Rabat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Rabat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Rabat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haley, who protects the arm well.
Haley tries to buck De Rabat off but De Rabat is having none of it.
De Rabat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haley keeps working.
De Rabat wants to control for a moment but Haley uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
De Rabat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
De Rabat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
De Rabat has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Haley defend it? De Rabat steps over the head and cranks it - Haley is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for De Rabat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Augier De Rabat!
Augier De Rabat decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Lukas Haley spoke after the fight, saying '..'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
De Rabat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and De Rabat counters with a stiff right hand.
De Rabat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Rabat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Rabat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Green tries to clinch but De Rabat is having none of it.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from De Rabat.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
De Rabat misses with a straight right.
Green throws a counter combo.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Rabat as he jumps to the side.
Augier De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
De Rabat looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
And De Rabat counters with a quick kick to the body but Green blocks it.#T1#
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Rabat tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Rabat to the ground. De Rabat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Rabat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Green's coach down at Dangerous Fight Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Green's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Green drives through with a takedown into De Rabat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
De Rabat trying to control the position here.
De Rabat keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Rabat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rabat is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green won't allow De Rabat to sweep him here.
Green looking to sit in guard and control but De Rabat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
De Rabat wants to stand but Green has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Rabat content to stall in guard here.
De Rabat continues to stall.#T3#
Green working a defensive guard here.
Green is looking to stand up but De Rabat isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Rabat thows a leg kick but Green checks it #TD2#
and Green counters with a takedown into side control.
Green trying to control the position but De Rabat is working away. #T4##SU2#
Green has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
De Rabat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green with the counter takedown but De Rabat avoids it easily.
De Rabat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
De Rabat throws a solid leg kick but Green takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Rabat.
De Rabat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Green slips a straight right by De Rabat.
De Rabat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Rabat clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green tries to clinch up
and De Rabat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Rabat misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Rabat misses with a wild body shot.
De Rabat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and De Rabat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Green gets a double leg takedown into De Rabat's guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draymond Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Green trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Rabat's guard.
De Rabat keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Green is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Green closes the distance and clinches up with De Rabat, looking for a takedown. Green pushes De Rabat against the cage but De Rabat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Rabat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Rabat lands an overhand right.
De Rabat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Rabat wants it to stay on the feet.
Augier De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.#T2#
De Rabat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
De Rabat scores with a decent looking hook.
De Rabat throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
De Rabat throws a body kick that misses.
De Rabat throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
De Rabat dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Rabat.
A big left from De Rabat misses.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Rabat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rabat misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by De Rabat.#T3#
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Rabat.
De Rabat throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
De Rabat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green closes the distance but De Rabat moves to the side
and De Rabat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Augier De Rabat is winning the standup battle so far.
De Rabat feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
The crowd cheers as De Rabat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Green doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from De Rabat.
Green moves in looking to clinch but De Rabat pushes him off.
De Rabat connects with a solid leg kick.
De Rabat throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Decent striking displayed by De Rabat there.
Green with a poor takedown
and De Rabat counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Rabat lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's 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!
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Rabat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Rabat throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
De Rabat scores with a shot to the body.
De Rabat thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Green shoots in and bounces De Rabat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Rabat trying to control the position here.
Green is pushing down on De Rabat's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Rabat is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Green moves away from the strike by De Rabat.
Green with a poor takedown
and De Rabat counters with a straight right hand.
De Rabat swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Rabat tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Rabat to the ground. De Rabat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
Draymond Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Rabat throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from De Rabat misses.
De Rabat scores with a nice strike.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like De Rabat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries to move into range but De Rabat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
De Rabat gets caught napping as Green dives in and scores a takedown. De Rabat manages to retain guard.
De Rabat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rabat is pulling down on Green's head to control his posture. #T1#
More hug and hope from De Rabat.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rabat pulls Green in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Rabat is on top in guard. #REVR#
De Rabat is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Rabat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Rabat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Green looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Rabat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
De Rabat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Green is looking to control De Rabat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Augier De Rabat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but De Rabat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from De Rabat misses the target.
Augier De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draymond Green.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Rabat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Rabat misses with a looping left.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
De Rabat stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Green tries to clinch but De Rabat moves out of range.
Green slips a jab from De Rabat.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Rabat circles away.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Rabat connects with a single shot there.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from De Rabat.
That kick from De Rabat tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green avoids the body shot from De Rabat.
De Rabat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Green in his tracks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rabat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Augier De Rabat 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.
De Rabat scores with a nice strike.
Draymond Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from De Rabat finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augier De Rabat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Rabat, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augier De Rabat!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Augier De Rabat waved his t-shirt featuring Wrestler Wayfare's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Jackson scores with a jab. De Rabat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Rabat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Rabat.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and De Rabat moves out of range easily.
A cross from De Rabat lands.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as De Rabat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Jackson pushes De Rabat off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and De Rabat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Rabat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Rabat shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Rabat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY MONTREAL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson looks to throw a body kick
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jackson throws out a leg kick but De Rabat moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a head kick but De Rabat moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and De Rabat counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
De Rabat pounces like a tiger and cracks Jackson with a vicious hook! Jackson is down but not out! De Rabat follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Augier De Rabat!
Augier De Rabat really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 12
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
De Rabat circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Rabat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Rabat throws a big counter combination but Choi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Choi scores with a head kick.
Choi tries to clinch
and De Rabat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Choi fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Rabat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
De Rabat drives through with a takedown into Choi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
De Rabat stands and steps away. Choi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Choi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Rabat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Choi checks a leg kick. #TD#
De Rabat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
De Rabat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Rabat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
De Rabat won't allow Choi to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Choi is looking for a triangle here but De Rabat uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Choi looks winded!#SUB#
De Rabat has hold of Choi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Choi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - De Rabat cranks the arm and Choi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Choi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Augier De Rabat!
Augier De Rabat made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
De Rabat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wander circles away.#TD2#
Wander gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Rabat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wander parries the strikes from De Rabat easily there. De Rabat is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wander to escape.
De Rabat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
De Rabat decides to take the fight back to the feet.
De Rabat throws a head kick that misses
and Wander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
De Rabat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wander to the ground. De Rabat is now in Wander's guard.#T1##SU2#
De Rabat gets to his feet - Wander follows without any prompting.
De Rabat has his takedown stuffed
and Wander counters with a stiff right hand.
Wander stuffs the takedown attempt from De Rabat. De Rabat gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Wander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Franco Wander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augier De Rabat.
De Rabat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wander as he jumps to the side.
Wander went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Rabat.
Wander throwing a counter right hand but De Rabat manages to avoid it.
De Rabat wants to slow Wander down by chopping away at his legs.
Wander stuffs the takedown.
Wander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Rabat.
Wander feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
De Rabat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wander but Wander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wander stuffs the takedown.
Wander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Rabat. #TD2#
De Rabat decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Wander wants to get back to his feet.
De Rabat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
De Rabat decides to stand and escape the position.
De Rabat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Rabat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wander sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Rabat somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Rabat misses with a low kick.
Wander went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Rabat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wander counters with a series of strikes. De Rabat will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Rabat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wander counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De Rabat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wander defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Wander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
De Rabat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wander is fending him off so far but De Rabat persists. Nope, Wander circles away and we're back to standing.
Wander tried to counter with a leg kick but De Rabat avoided it.
Franco Wander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augier De Rabat.
De Rabat with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Rabat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Rabat with a poor takedown
and Wander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wander avoids a kick to the body.
Franco Wander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Rabat shoots in looking for a takedown. Wander tries to sprawl out of it but De Rabat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco Wander is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
De Rabat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wander but Wander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wander throwing a counter right hand but De Rabat manages to avoid it.
De Rabat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wander sprawls well. Wander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Rabat gets slowly back to his feet.
De Rabat is breathing heavily.#TD2#
De Rabat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wander manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Rabat is standing up over Wander. Wander looks to escape but De Rabat dives into side control. #T3##REVR#
De Rabat misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Rabat working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU2#
De Rabat stands up and beckons Wander to his feet.
De Rabat shoots in for a double leg but Wander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
De Rabat throws a front kick aimed at Wander's knee but Wander avoids it well.
De Rabat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wander pinned against the cage. Wander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rabat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wander counters with a three punch combo that has De Rabat backing up. De Rabat nods at Wander to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Wander dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
De Rabat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wander avoids it really well and circles away.
Wander looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
De Rabat misses with a takedown
and Wander counters with a left and a right that stings De Rabat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wander dodges the punch combination from De Rabat.
Wander is looking for a counter combo.
Wander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
De Rabat shoots for a takedown but Wander saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Franco Wander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augier De Rabat.
Wander defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Rabat.
De Rabat fails with a takedown attempt.
De Rabat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Rabat shoots in looking for a takedown. Wander tries to sprawl out of it but De Rabat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wander half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Rabat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wander stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wander wants it to stay on the feet.
De Rabat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wander's waist but Wander gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Rabat off to one side.
It looked like Wander was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Rabat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wander as he jumps to the side.
Wander looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
De Rabat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wander appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
De Rabat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wander counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wander leaves De Rabat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wander throws a quick counter head kick but De Rabat was just out of range.#TD2#
De Rabat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wander wants to get back to his feet but De Rabat is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
De Rabat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Rabat wants to control from the top but Wander keeps moving.
Wander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Rabat on the ground.
De Rabat throwing strikes from guard but Wander blocks nicely.
Wander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wander is looking to stand up but De Rabat isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Wander showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wander 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Wander!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024

#R1##TD#
De Rabat shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcfarland's guard.
Mcfarland wants to get back to his feet but De Rabat passes into half guard.
De Rabat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#REVB#
Mcfarland trying to hold on to De Rabat's head to control him but De Rabat postures up.
Mcfarland is holding on to half guard well.
De Rabat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mcfarland is looking to control De Rabat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcfarland avoid being mounted?
Mcfarland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from De Rabat there. #T1#
De Rabat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
De Rabat stands up and beckons Mcfarland to join him on the feet. #CL#
De Rabat clinches up with Mcfarland and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcfarland leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Mcfarland is fighting off a takedown attempt but De Rabat is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mcfarland to the mat. Mcfarland regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
De Rabat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Rabat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mcfarland looks winded!
De Rabat cracks Mcfarland with a big right hand but Mcfarland just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
De Rabat is staying tight to Mcfarland's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mcfarland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Rabat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
De Rabat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Mcfarland tries to bench press De Rabat off him but De Rabat keeps the position.
De Rabat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
De Rabat connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mcfarland some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Mcfarland's face as De Rabat controls the position.
Mcfarland is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but De Rabat is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mcfarland tries to hold on but De Rabat pushes him away.
Mcfarland takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB#
De Rabat 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! De Rabat extends the arm and Mcfarland is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augier De Rabat!

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