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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Rand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Rand tries to sprawl but Marcus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marcus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rand can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marcus working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Danir Rand has been cut.
Rand has hold of Marcus's hands but Marcus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marcus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marcus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marcus working Rand over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus slips a nice elbow through Rand's hands, connecting with Rand's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marcus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marcus slips a nice elbow through Rand's hands, connecting with Rand's forehead.#T1#
Marcus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marcus lands a nice short elbow.
Marcus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rand looks winded!
Marcus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rand!
Marcus raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Rand is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Danir Rand's cut even more.
Marcus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rand is still in real trouble! Can Marcus finish him?#CUT#
Danir Rand's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Danir Rand's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Simon Marcus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Rand connects with a looping right hand.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rand.
Lester went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rand throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danir Rand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand with a jab.
Rand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lester.
We've been informed that Rand has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice defenses there by Lester.
Rand misses with a right hand
and Lester counters with a left and a right that stings Rand.
Rand misses the shot to the body.
Lester throws a big counter combination but Rand scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rand lands a right hook to the body.
Rand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Rand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lester doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Rand.#T1#
Rand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rand misses with a straight left.
Lester staying out of range there.
Lester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
As Rand looks to move away, Lester throws a big counter combo but Rand just gets out of the way.
Rand scores with a nice head shot.
Rand lands a body shot.
Rand misses with a body shot.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rand punishes Lester's body with a nice straight punch.
Rand misses with a straight left.
Rand throws a jab when Lester was well out of range.
Rand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Rand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick by Rand misses
and Lester counters with a series of strikes. Rand will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rand connects with a nice looking jab.
Rand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rand lands a jab to the head.
Rand throws a head kick that misses.
Lester throws a big counter combination but Rand scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lester moves away from the strike by Rand.
Lester seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rand lands a nice looking body shot.
Lester staying out of range there.
Rand misses with a straight left.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lester moves out of range as Rand strikes.#T3#
Rand misses with a hook to the body
and Lester counters with a left and a right that stings Rand.
Rand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rand fails to land with a series of punches.
Lester appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rand is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Rand misses.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester staying out of range there.
Lester went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lester slips under a jab.
Lester throws a big counter combination but Rand scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rand.
Lester seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rand throws a sloppy head kick
and Lester counters with a one-two to the body.
A lazy left from Rand finds it's target.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lester slips a jab from Rand.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rand misses with a wild body shot.
Lester went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester throws a big counter combination but Rand scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rand lands with a cross.
Rand darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rand getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rand misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Rand misses the target.
Rand throws an off balance right hand
and Lester counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danir Rand dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rand throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a series of strikes. Rand will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rand throws a body kick that misses
and Lester counters with a one-two to the body.
Lester defending well as Rand loads up on a big left hand.
Rand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rand throws out the jab.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rand with a hook.
Rand misses with a body shot
and Lester counters with a series of strikes. Rand will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rand throws a hook to the side of Lester's head but Lester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack Lester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rand throws out a powerful jab.
Rand throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
Lester appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Rand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rand looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
Lester went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rand connects with a looping right hand.
Danir Rand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rand lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Rand finds it's target.
Rand scores with a hook.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rand throws out the jab.
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.
Lester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Rand.
Lester throws a big counter combination but Rand scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rand misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Lester appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Rand works Lester's body with a nice hook.
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 throws a right hand that misses
and Lester counters with a series of strikes. Rand will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rand connects with a body shot that sends Lester's belly button to the back.
Lester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rand, as that shot connected.
Lester looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rand scores with a shot to the body.
Rand bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lester in his tracks.
Rand with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Rand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lester is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lester might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rand throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
Rand connects with a body shot that sends Lester's belly button to the back.
Rand throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range.
Rand throws out a powerful jab.
Lester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rand bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lester's head.
Rand scores with a hook.#T4#
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lester appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Lester is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rand loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Rand tries a head kick but it misses.
As Rand looks to move away, Lester throws a big counter combo but Rand just gets out of the way.
Rand swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lester.
Rand takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Lester is looking for a counter combo.
Rand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lester momentarily.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rand throws out the jab.
Rand lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danir Rand 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rand lands with a shot to the body.
Rand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rand lands a lovely overhand right.
Lester walks into a stiff left hand from Rand.
Rand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester ducks right into an uppercut from Rand.
Lester avoids the body shot from Rand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Rand.
Lester walks into a stiff left hand from Rand.
Rand misses with a hook to the body
and Lester counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Rand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rand throws a head kick that misses.
Rand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rand.
Donk. Rand catches Lester right on the button with a cross.
Rand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
Rand tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rand scores with a jab. Lester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rand misses with a head kick.
As Rand looks to move away, Lester throws a big counter combo but Rand just gets out of the way.#T2#
Rand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Rand finds it's way through Lester's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rand.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rand.
Rand lands a lovely overhand right.
Rand takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Rand loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch.
Lester appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lester walks into a left hand.
Rand misses with a looping left.
Rand misses with a body shot.
Lester throws a big counter combination but Rand scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Rand missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rand lands a nice shot that snaps Lester's head back.
Rand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rand loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch.
Lester went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rand throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a three punch combo that has Rand backing up. Rand nods at Lester to acknowledge the strikes.
Rand goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lester counters with a one-two to the body.
Rand scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily.
Rand scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Rand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lester walks into a straight right hand from Rand.
Rand scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rand throws a combination that misses
and Lester counters with a two punch combo.
Lester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lester staying out of range there.
Lester seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rand throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danir Rand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rand has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danir Rand!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sands.
Rand throws a sloppy head kick
and Sands counters with a solid body kick.
Sands throws a leg kick which misses Rand's front leg but catches the back leg as Rand tries to avoid it.
Sands fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rand chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sands can pounce on him.
Sands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rand's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Danir Rand has been cut.
Sands lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sands lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rand's sensitive parts.
Rand cracks Sands with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Rand finds it's target.
Sands scores with a jab. Rand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sands connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sands lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sands throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rand.
Sands slips under a jab.
Sands lands a jab to Rand's midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sands.
Rand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rand misses with a looping right.
Sands's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sands scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Rand misses with an uppercut
and Sands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sands connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rand momentarily.
Rand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rand thuds his right hand into Sands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rand ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Rand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sands was well out of range. Poor timing from Rand.
Sands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice jab there from Rand.
Rand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rand throws out a loose jab but Sands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sands 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.
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Sands ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sands keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rand avoids the head kick by Sands.
Rand connects with a nice looking jab.
Rand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Sands connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Sands.
Rand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sands's head backwards.
Rand missing with a left hand there. Sands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sands.
Sands connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rand momentarily.
Sands lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nathan Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand is breathing heavily.
Sands lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rand looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sands's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sands scrambles back to his feet.
Sands throws a leg kick which misses Rand's front leg but catches the back leg as Rand tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Sands.
A lazy left from Sands finds it's target.#CUT2#
Danir Rand's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Rand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sands presses Rand against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rand misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Sands avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sands takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sands tries to throw a body punch but Rand avoids it by throwing Sands back against the cage.
Rand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sands wants to get back to striking at distance but Rand won't allow it.
Sands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sands.
Sands on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sands trying to control the position but instead, Rand has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sands into the cage.
Sands's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rand lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Rand.
Nice body punch from Sands.
Rand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sands is looking to control Rand's arms but Rand gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sands has his back to the cage. #T4#
Sands swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sands is leaning against Rand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Sands.
Rand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Sands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rand. Sands does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Sands.
A slow jab from Rand misses its intended target.
Sands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rand misses with a body shot.
Rand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sands throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sands explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rand is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sands has knocked Rand down with a huge combo! Sands steps away and waves a wobbly Rand back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Rand is rocked!
Rand is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sands - that will leave a mark!
Oh Rand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sands cracks Rand with a left hook right on the temple and Rand goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sands lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rand is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Sands!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Myes blocks a head kick by Rand.
Myes throws a sloppy head kick and Rand moves out of range easily.
Myes wants to clinch up but Rand keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rand has Myes up against the cage in a clinch.
Myes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Danir Rand has been cut.
Rand missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rand as Myes tries to tie him up.
Myes misses with a knee strike.
Myes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rand.
Rand is looking to break free of the clinch but Myes has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand tries to pull guard but Myes won't allow it.
Myes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rand blocks it with crossed arms.
Myes tries a knee to the head but Rand blocks it.
Rand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Myes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
Rand has had enough of the clinch but Myes keeps him there for the moment.
Myes scores with a knee to the head.
Rand lands with a right to the head.
Myes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Myes blocks an elbow strike from Rand.
Rand dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rand is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Myes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brock Myes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danir Rand.
Rand is trying to pull guard but Myes has him pressed against the cage.
Myes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rand goes for a takedown attempt but Myes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Myes wants to clinch.
Rand feints the counter takedown.
Rand scores with the left hand. Myes knows he should have avoided that one.
Brock Myes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL2#
Rand darts in and clinches Myes up against the cage.
Rand tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Myes smiles and moves away.
Rand goes for a double leg but Myes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Myes continues to drive forward.
Rand tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rand somewhat.
Rand looks winded!
Myes tries to clinch up.#CL#
Rand gets tackled into the cage by Myes. Myes maintains the clinch.
Myes managing to block the knees to the body from Rand.
Myes misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myes scores with a knee to the head.
Myes with a knee to the head.
Myes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Myes throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Myes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rand is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Rand.
Myes tries to land a knee to the head but Rand blocks with his arms.
Myes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rand drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rand fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Rand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Myes closes the distance but Rand moves to the side
and Rand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rand cracks Myes with a good jab.
Rand will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Myes tries a head kick but it misses.
Rand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myes manages to avoid it.
Myes feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Myes wants to clinch but Rand slips to the side
and Rand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rand darts in looking for a takedown but Myes gets double underhooks and turns Rand into the cage.
Myes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Myes avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Rand has Myes up against the cage in a clinch.
Myes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Myes tries a knee to the head but Rand blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Rand ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rand no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Myes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.#SUB2#
Rand throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Myes escapes and throws Rand's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Myes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danir Rand's cut.
That's time! Myes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rand has a takedown stuffed.
Myes tries to clinch but Rand moves out of range.
Rand fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Rand with that takedown attempt.
Brock Myes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danir Rand.
Myes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Myes 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 darts in looking for a takedown but Myes gets double underhooks and turns Rand into the cage.
Myes throws a counter high kick but Rand was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myes misses with a head kick.
Rand is breathing heavily.#CL#
Myes clinches up with Rand and pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Myes.
Myes slowing the pace effectively.
Rand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Myes has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Myes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Rand pulls Myes into guard.
#SUB2#
Rand throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Myes escapes and throws Rand's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rand wants to control but Myes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rand is looking to reverse the position.
Rand looks to move to half guard but instead Myes has passed into mount! Damn!#SU#
Myes is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T2##CL#
Myes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rand tries to pull guard but Myes holds him up against the cage and eventually Rand drops back down to his feet.
Rand takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Myes.
Myes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Myes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rand blocks it with crossed arms.
Rand is trying to push Myes away but Myes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rand wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myes prevents it.
Rand tries to pull guard but Myes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Myes scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Myes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rand tries for a takedown but Myes manages to get underhooks.
Myes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Rand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rand has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Myes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Myes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Myes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Myes keeps control of Rand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Myes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rand is defending well for now.#TD2#
Rand has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Myes uses from the top position.
Myes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rand looking for a sweep. Not yet Rand, not yet. #T4#
Rand is trying to keep Myes in close.
#SUB2#
Rand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Myes defends it easily.#SU#
Myes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Myes instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Myes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danir Rand's cut.
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#
Myes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rand is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rand has a takedown stuffed.
Danir Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myes tries to clinch up.
Rand feints the counter takedown.
Myes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rand tries to clinch there but Myes circles away.
Myes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rand swats away the attempt to clinch by Myes.
Brock Myes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myes doesn't manage to clinch there - Rand circles away.
Myes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Myes tenderised Rand's leg. Rand is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rand is defended easily by Myes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rand.
Brock Myes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danir Rand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Myes connects with a high kick.
Myes throws a head kick that misses.
Rand looks to land a combination but Myes avoids it well.
Rand swings for the body but Myes moves out of range.
Myes 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.
A head kick misses from Myes.
Rand is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rand swats away the attempt to clinch by Myes.
A head kick misses from Rand.
Myes tried to counter with a leg kick but Rand avoided it.
Myes moves in looking to clinch but Rand pushes him off.
Rand feints the counter takedown.
Myes blocks a head kick by Rand.
Myes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rand can do to turn this around?
Rand fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Myes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Myes is looking to clinch but Rand is avoiding it.
#T2#
Myes tries to clinch but Rand is having none of it.
Rand shoots in but no luck this time.
Myes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myes 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 shoots in for a takedown but Myes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brock Myes is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Rand has managed to clinch.
Myes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myes missing with knees to the body.
Rand lands a nice uppercut.
Myes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Rand gets control of Myes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rand will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rand is trying to control the position but Myes postures up. #SU#
Myes stands up from Rand's guard - Myes perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Myes misses with a head kick.
Rand steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Myes.
Rand misses with a takedown attempt - Myes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Myes tries to clinch but Rand moves out of range.
Rand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rand darts in looking for a takedown but Myes gets double underhooks and turns Rand into the cage.
Myes lands a head kick. Rand smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Myes misses with a head kick.
Myes is looking to clinch but Rand is avoiding it.
Myes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Myes sprawls well. Myes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rand gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Rand takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Rand pushes Myes up against the cage in a clinch.
Myes misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Rand on the inside. #TD2#
Rand has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Myes uses from the top position.
Rand looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Myes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Myes, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Myes!
A very excited looking Brock Myes 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.
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