Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Benedetti
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Vera staying out of range there.
Vera throwing a counter right hand but Randy manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Randy lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Vera sprawling to the canvas. Randy follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Vera hang on? #CUT2#It looks like Marco Vera has been cut.
Vera is refusing to be controlled, as Randy sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Randy is looking for a kimura but Vera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Randy to get the leverage.
Randy trying to control from Vera's half guard. Vera has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vera wants to stand but Randy is controlling the position.
Randy trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
Randy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Randy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Randy wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving. #T1##ES#
Vera wriggles free and stands up.
Randy thuds a left hand into Vera's body.
Randy looks to land a left hand but Vera moved out of range nicely.
Randy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vera.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Randy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randy throws a hook but Vera blocks it.
Randy takes a swing at Vera's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Randy lands with a straight right. Vera didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Vera misses the target.
Randy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randy fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vera throwing a counter right hand but Randy manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Randy misses its intended target.
Vera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vera misses the shot to the body.
Vera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Randy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vera tries to clinch up
and Randy counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Vera is rocked!
Vera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Randy needs to keep his hands up - Vera had a free shot at his head there.
Vera looks to land a left hand but Randy moved out of range nicely.
Randy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab by Vera.
Vera scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Randy is rocked!
Randy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vera counters with a crisp right that sends Randy to the canvas! Vera follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Vera!

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Randy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boma counters with a left to the body.
Randy tests Boma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boma throwing a counter right hand but Randy manages to avoid it.
Randy missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Randy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Randy misses.
Randy misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Randy throws a right hand that misses
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A big right from Randy misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Boma moves out of range as Randy strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Boma misses.
Randy looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range.
Boma lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Randy moves away and avoids it.
Boma looks to land a left hand but Randy moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Randy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Randy throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.#T2#
Randy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Randy cracks Boma with an uppercut from hell and Boma crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Randy's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#Boma is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Randy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oh Boma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Randy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boma can't keep his opponent in guard - Randy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Randy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Randy is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Randy wants to work for an arm triangle but Boma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boma seems to have got his legs back now.
Randy prevents Boma from improving his position.
Boma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boma.
Boma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Boma is looking for a triangle but Randy pushes his legs off easily.
Randy trying to control but Boma is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Randy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boma is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boma showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Randy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boma pushing down on Randy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Randy wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Boma stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Randy to get to his feet.
Boma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Man Randy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Randy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Randy misses with a right hand
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Randy is rocked!
Randy throws a poor cross that misses
and Boma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Randy is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
Randy tries to get into range but Boma steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Randy! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Boma scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Boma!
Norman Boma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hatfield
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rahman clinches.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Randy controlling the action here for a moment.
Rahman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rahman digs a right hand underneath Randy's ribcage. Randy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Randy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Randy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman takes a shot to the head.
Randy misses with a body punch.
Randy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman. #BC#
Randy breaks from the clinch.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Randy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Randy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman tries a body shot but Randy blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Randy fails to land.
Rahman scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Macho Man Randy has been cut.#T1#
Randy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rahman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rahman.
Rahman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Randy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Randy scores with a shot to the side of Rahman's head.
Randy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Randy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Randy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Randy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Randy moves away and avoids it.
Rahman throws a combination that misses
and Randy counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Rahman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randy misses the jab.#T2#
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
and Randy counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Rahman rushes Randy and presses him up against the cage.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Rahman breaks from the clinch.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman lands with a straight right. Randy didn't see that one coming.
Randy moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
Rahman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Randy's head backwards.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randy slips a jab from Rahman.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Randy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rahman closes the distance but Randy moves to the side #KD#
and Randy counters with a left hand that sends Rahman to the canvas! #ROC#Rahman is rocked!#T3#
Randy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rahman is still in real trouble! Can Randy finish him?
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahman seems to have recovered his senses.
Randy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Randy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randy controls Rahman momentarily but Rahman frees himself. #SU2#
Rahman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Randy, up you get! #T4#
Randy lands with a shot to the body.
Rahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randy.
Rahman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Randy takes one to the side of the head.
Rahman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Randy is avoiding it.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Randy scores with a counter punch that sends Rahman to the canvas! Randy smells blood - he's punishing Rahman with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rahman has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Randy!
A relieved looking Macho Man Randy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Abdul Rahman was interviewed post fight and said 'How you say in english...my bad? Is it? Yes, my bad.'.

Event: SMASH: Dankovich vs Bonaparte
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Randy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Randy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Randy as Lawrence shoots in.
Randy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Randy throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.#TD#
Lawrence bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Randy tries to buck Lawrence off but Lawrence is having none of it.
Randy is trying to control Lawrence's posture but Lawrence avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence lands a nice forearm strike.
Lawrence lands a few punches from side control.
Randy struggling a bit here.
Lawrence cracks Randy with a big elbow.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randy keeps working. #T1#
Randy is looking to reverse the position.
Randy can't do much from the bottom here.
Randy is looking to reverse the position.
Lawrence working the head and body with strikes.
Lawrence working away.
Randy tries to buck Lawrence off but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence is chipping away with strikes.
We've been hearing that Lawrence has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lawrence working the head with strikes.
Lawrence cracks Randy with a big elbow.
Randy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lawrence controls the position from side control.
Lawrence in side control lands a decent elbow.
Randy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Randy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lawrence is thwarting Randy's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawrence lands a nice short elbow.
Lawrence looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Randy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lawrence is thwarting Randy's attempts to control the position.
Lawrence has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Randy has hold of Lawrence's hands but Lawrence slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lawrence scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Randy actively working from the bottom here.
Lawrence drops an elbow to the side of Randy's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lawrence is nestled in close to Randy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Lawrence is keen to just control but Randy is a slippery customer.
Lawrence lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Randy is working from the bottom.
Lawrence is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Randy is working away.
Lawrence takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randy is trying to stand.
Lawrence with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lawrence wants to control but Randy is keeping him busy.
Randy moves into full guard.
Lawrence lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Randy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Randy pulls Lawrence in close to his closed guard and prevents Lawrence from doing any damage or advancing position.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
Lawrence scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Randy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence cracks Randy with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Good shot there by Lawrence.
Lawrence defending well as Randy loads up on a big left hand.
Lawrence misses with a low kick.
Lawrence throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randy's waist but Randy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawrence off to one side.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randy.
Lawrence takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence dives in and grabs Randy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randy pushes down on Lawrence's head and hops out.
Randy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lawrence or perhaps it was just good defense by Randy, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malachi Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Lawrence scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Randy looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
Randy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Randy misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
Randy is looking for the big counter here.
Lawrence walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Randy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Macho Man Randy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence slips a straight right by Randy.
Malachi Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Randy.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randy can do to turn this around?#T2#
Lawrence throws an off balance right hand
enabling Randy to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Lawrence closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Randy quickly recovers to half guard.
Lawrence lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Lawrence.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Randy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lawrence working Randy over with strikes.
Randy is staying active underneath Lawrence, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Randy looking for submissions off his back.
Randy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Randy wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Lawrence cracks Randy with a solid left hand.
Lawrence passes Randy's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Randy looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawrence frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lawrence landing strikes from the mount.
Randy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lawrence working Randy over with strikes. #ROC#Randy is rocked!
Lawrence takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randy is still in real trouble! Can Lawrence finish him?
Malachi Lawrence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawrence is keen to just control but Randy is a slippery customer.
Lawrence looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Randy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lawrence is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lawrence works his foot free and advances to mount.
Randy wants to control but Lawrence is having none of it.#T4#
Randy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Randy covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malachi Lawrence!
Malachi Lawrence looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'OOH YEAH, I Just Destroy Macho Man Randy Savage. I Can Hear All WWE Fans Crying, I Just Gave Him Real Wrestling. Not Fake Bullshit Like WWE'.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Randy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Randy.
Buddha moves out of range of the strikes.
Buddha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buddha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randy.
Buddha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha takes a swing at Randy's ribcage but misses.
Randy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buddha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Randy.
A slow jab from Buddha misses its intended target. #T1#
Randy misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Randy misses with a straight left.
Buddha digs a good hook to Randy's body.
Randy misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a nice body kick.
Buddha thuds a left hand into Randy's body.
Randy looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Randy tests Buddha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buddha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A combination from Randy does no damage.
Randy misses with a left hand
and Buddha counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Randy. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Buddha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Randy misses with a hook
letting Buddha counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Randy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Randy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Randy throws an off balance right hand
and Buddha counters with a thumping low kick.
Randy seems to have got his legs back now.
Randy throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Buddha gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Buddha!
A relieved looking Samson Buddha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Barkley
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
The Bouncer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Bouncer throws the left hand but Randy avoids the punch easily.
The Bouncer tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Randy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Bouncer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Randy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Bouncer misses the jab.
The Bouncer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randy moves away.
The Bouncer misses with a hook. Randy ducked under it nicely.
The Bouncer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Randy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Randy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Randy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Bouncer has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Randy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB#
Randy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Randy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Bouncer has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Bouncer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Randy is controlling him well.
The Bouncer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Randy tries to advance to mount but The Bouncer denies him.
Randy taking a break here but The Bouncer is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Randy stalling away here and it's allowed The Bouncer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #ES2#
The Bouncer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Randy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The Bouncer moves out of range of the strikes.
The Bouncer throws a low kick, looking for Randy's leg but Randy calmly moves out of range.
The Bouncer misses with a lunging right hand
and Randy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
Benny The Bouncer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Bouncer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Bouncer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Bouncer there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Bouncer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Randy throws a lazy right hand but The Bouncer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Bouncer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Randy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Bouncer's head backwards.#T3#
The Bouncer lands an overhand right.
The Bouncer slips a straight right by Randy.
The Bouncer slips a straight right by Randy.
The Bouncer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randy.
The Bouncer misses with a wild body shot.
Randy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Randy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
Randy connects with a crisp jab.
The Bouncer throws a body shot but no joy.
The Bouncer scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Randy.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for The Bouncer.#T4#
The Bouncer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randy scores with a decent looking hook.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Bouncer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randy counters with a nice uppercut.
The Bouncer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Randy misses the target.
The Bouncer throws an overhand right that lands on Randy's shoulder, as Randy tries to avoid the shot.
Randy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Bouncer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randy scrambles back to his feet.
Randy blocks a head kick by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randy on the side of the head.
The Bouncer misses with a hook
and Randy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Bouncer throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Randy counters with a right hand that sends The Bouncer tumbling to the canvas! Can Randy finish him? He dives into The Bouncer's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#The Bouncer is rocked!
Randy wants to control from the top but The Bouncer keeps moving.
The Bouncer is still in real trouble! Can Randy finish him?
Randy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Randy 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.
The Bouncer keeping moving, preventing Randy from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Macho Man Randy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Randy throws a jab but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer seems to have recovered his senses.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut
and Randy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Bouncer takes a swing at Randy's ribcage but misses.
Randy slips a jab and a cross from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
The Bouncer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Bouncer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Randy scores with a counter punch that sends The Bouncer to the canvas! Randy smells blood - he's punishing The Bouncer with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! The Bouncer has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Randy!
A very excited looking Macho Man Randy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Benny The Bouncer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit man!'.

Event: SMASH: Storm vs Furioto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Randy misses with a hook. Killer ducked under it nicely.
Randy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Killer misses with a combination
and Randy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer misses with a combination
and Randy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Randy.#ROC#Killer is rocked!
Randy is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
Killer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Randy fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy tries to clinch but Killer is having none of it.
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randy circles away quickly and effectively.
Killer misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Randy takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Randy or not.
Randy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer blocks a body shot from Randy.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Randy effectively controlling the action here.
Randy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Randy can't break the clinch.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Randy looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Man Randy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Killer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Randy blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Killer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Randy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Randy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randy misses with a straight left.
Randy wants to clinch.
Randy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killer doesn't seem bothered though.
Killer misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Killer tries to bum rush Randy with a series of wild strikes but Randy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randy checks a low kick from Killer.
Randy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randy throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
Randy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Killer moves away from the strike by Randy.
Killer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Killer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killer misses with an uppercut
and Randy counters with a stiff right hand.
Killer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer throws a series of punches but Randy avoids them all with ease.
Randy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Killer misses with a combination
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big left from Randy misses.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Randy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Killer looks to land a right hand but Randy moved out of range.
Killer throws a right hand that Randy ducks under and follows up with a left that Randy also avoids with ease.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randy was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Randy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
Killer stalks Randy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Randy's face. Randy staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killer dominated that round.
That's time! Randy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Randy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
Killer misses with a right hand
and Randy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killer misses with a lunging right hand
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killer is still on wobbly legs! Can Randy finish him?
Killer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randy on the side of the head.
Killer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Randy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killer seems to have recovered his senses.
Killer lands with a nice combination. Randy backs away looking to recover.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Randy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randy throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Randy's shoulder, as Randy tries to avoid the shot.
Buzz Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killer works over Randy's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer throws a series of strikes that have Randy backpedaling.
Randy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Randy blocks a low kick nicely.
Randy feinted with a counter takedown.
Killer throws a series of punches but Randy avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Randy misses its target.
Killer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Killer walks into a stiff left hand from Randy.
Buzz Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Randy counters with a big right hand! Oh Killer is in trouble here! Randy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Randy!
Macho Man Randy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nascimento 5
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Sven darts in and clinches Randy up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Randy.
Randy misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Randy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Randy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Sven avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Randy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sven gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Randy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy looking to control. #SUB#
Randy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sven passes into half guard. #T1#
Randy tries to roll over but Sven keeps him under control.
Randy is trying to maintain the position but Sven is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Randy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sven pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Randy looking for submissions off his back.
Randy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Randy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Sven postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Randy to stand up.
Sven throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Sven throws an off balance right hand
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Sven. Those never looked like landing.
Randy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jayden Sven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sven misses with a right hand
and Randy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Sven rushes Randy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Sven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sven misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sven lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sven pushes Randy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sven misses with a body punch.
Sven lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Randy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sven to keep the fight standing.
Sven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sven struggles to land a body shot inside as Randy controls his hands.
Sven lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sven lands a nice shot to the body.
Sven controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Sven - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
Randy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Sven.
Sven cracks Randy with a nice body shot.
Randy is looking to control Sven's arms but Sven gets an underhook and turns him. Now Randy has his back to the cage.
Sven taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sven.
Randy misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Sven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sven misses with a body punch.
Randy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randy's elbow.
Randy fails to pull guard.
Sven lands with a light punch inside.
Sven has a couple of punches blocked by Randy.
Sven digs a right hand underneath Randy's ribcage. Randy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Randy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sven backwards.
A short left from Randy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden Sven dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sven throws a combination that misses
and Randy counters with a nice uppercut.
Randy misses with a hook to the body
and Sven counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Randy is rocked!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sven in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Randy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sven drops Randy with a big left hand! Randy is injured, injured bad! Sven jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Sven!

Event: SMASH: Hakekia vs Kentas
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Sven is looking to clinch but Randy is avoiding it.
Sven throws a poor cross that misses
and Randy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sven misses with an uppercut
and Randy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sven.
Randy throwing a counter right hand but Sven manages to avoid it.
Randy looks to throw the jab but Sven is out of range.
Randy throws an overhand right that lands on Sven's shoulder, as Sven tries to avoid the shot.
Sven throws out a counter right but Randy avoids it with no problem.
Randy moves out of range of the strikes.
Sven misses with a wild combination.
Sven lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sven throws a poor cross that misses
and Randy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sven lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sven throws an overhand right that lands on Randy's shoulder, as Randy tries to avoid the shot.
Sven cracks a nice hook into Randy's ribs.
Randy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Sven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randy moves away.
Sven throws a body shot but no joy.
Randy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Randy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Randy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jayden Sven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sven wants to clinch.
Sven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randy circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Sven does it's job there.
Sven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sven throws a jab but it's blocked by Randy.
Randy throwing a counter right hand but Sven manages to avoid it.
Sven fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sven works Randy's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Sven as he connects with a hook.
Sven moves into range and connects with a jab.
Randy staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sven manages to circle out of the way.
Randy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sven.
A counter left hand to the body from Randy misses its target.
Sven misses with a hook
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Randy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sven throws a jab but it's blocked by Randy.
A little feinted left hand from Randy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for Sven.#CL2#
Sven darts in and clinches Randy up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Randy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Randy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Randy misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Randy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sven backwards.
Sven stalling the fight.
Sven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sven.
A right handed body shot lands from Sven.
Randy jumps guard but Sven stands there with Randy around his waist. Randy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randy's elbow.
Sven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randy tries to pull guard but Sven holds him up against the cage and eventually Randy drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sven.
Randy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sven as Randy tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Randy fails to land.
A short uppercut from Sven. #T4##TD#
Randy jumps into guard, dragging Sven to the mat. #SUB#
Randy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Randy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sven is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Randy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sven has picked Randy up and slammed him! Randy can't keep hold of the triangle and Sven manages to pass to side control!
Randy trying to control but Sven flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sven controlling the position well here. Randy rolled but Sven kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Randy is really stuck here.
Randy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sven controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden Sven dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sven lands a slapping body shot.
Sven throws a jab but it's blocked by Randy.
Randy is looking to counter the offense by Sven and move into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sven in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randy moves away.
Sven throws a one two combo.
Sven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randy moves away.
Randy is looking to counter the offense by Sven and move into the clinch.
Sven misses with an uppercut.
Sven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Randy moves out of range as Sven strikes.
Sven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Randy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sven throws a looping overhand right but Randy ducks down to avoid it.
Randy throwing a counter right hand but Sven manages to avoid it.
Sven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Sven closes the distance and pushes Randy back into the cage.
Sven swings wildly with an uppercut but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Randy prevents a body shot from Sven.
Randy trying to control the position but instead, Sven has worked for underhooks and has pushed Randy into the cage.
Randy blocks a body shot from Sven.
Randy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sven walks away with a smile on his face. Randy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sven lands with a good body shot.
Sven paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Randy keeps the fight on the outside.
Sven lands with a straight right. Randy didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Sven misses.
Sven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sven.
An attempted straight right counter from Randy misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sven!
Sven paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Randy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Sven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Randy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sven loads up on a big right hand but Randy slips the punch.
Randy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sven works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Randy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sven throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Randy lands a stunning uppercut that sends Sven to the mat! #ROC#Sven is rocked!
Randy is trying to control. Sven wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sven is still in real trouble! Can Randy finish him?#SUB#
Randy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Randy is looking for a kimura but Sven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Randy to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Randy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sven is just riding it out for now. Randy eventually gives up the hold.
Sven seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Randy seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Randy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Randy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sven defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Randy is trying to work for a kimura but Sven is defending well.
Sven has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Randy is working for a kimura but Sven is defending it quite comfortably.
Sven trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Randy is looking for a kimura but Sven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Randy to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden Sven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sven throws a combination that misses
and Randy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randy tries to move into range but Sven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Sven drives through and clinches with Randy against the cage.
Randy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Randy.#TD#
Randy jumps guard.
Randy working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Randy working for a triangle but Sven defends it easily. #SUB#
Randy looking for subs off his back but Sven has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sven trying to mount his opponent but Randy defends it.
Sven prevents Randy from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sven is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Randy!
Randy is trying to reverse the position but instead Sven has taken his back - oops!
Randy tries to roll but Sven sticks to his back.
Sven doesn't have the hooks in and Randy manages to turn into his guard.
Sven is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Macho Man Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Randy tries to roll over but Sven keeps him under control.
Randy trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Randy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sven is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Randy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Randy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Randy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sven is working away from the top position though.
Sven is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jayden Sven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randy is looking to control Sven's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Randy avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Randy looking for submissions off his back.
Randy tries to get to full guard but Sven has control of the leg. #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.#SUB#
Randy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sven pulls his head out easily.
Randy has a hand on Sven's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sven takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Randy tries to reverse the position but Sven maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randy is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Randy is desperately trying to improve his position but Sven has a good base and remains in mount.
Randy is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayden Sven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sven 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayden Sven!

Event: Nfld 35
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Tepes Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes Iii punishes Randy's body with a nice straight punch.
Randy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice combination. Randy backs away looking to recover.
Tepes Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a series of punches but Randy avoids them all with ease.
Randy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tepes Iii defends it well.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Randy checks it well.
And Randy tries to counter it with a takedown but Tepes Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy head kick
letting Randy counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii throws a right hand that misses
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Tepes Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Randy goes for a double leg but Tepes Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tepes Iii continues to drive forward.
Tepes Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Randy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii looks to throw a body kick
and Randy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Randy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Tepes Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Randy if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii. #T2#
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook
and Randy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes Iii throws a lazy right hand but Randy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes Iii throws a body punch but Randy moves out of range.
Tepes Iii misses with a looping left.
Randy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Randy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Tepes Iii scores with the left hand. Randy knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Tepes Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a looping right.
Randy needs to keep his hands up - Tepes Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Randy moves away from the strike by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Randy is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Randy misses.
A low kick from Tepes Iii misses
enabling Randy to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Vlad Tepes Iii's cut is getting worse.
Randy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Randy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Tepes Iii tries a low kick but Randy avoids it.
Randy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Randy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Randy is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Randy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Randy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randy down.
Tepes Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Tepes Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes Iii.
A nice side step and Randy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tepes Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Tepes Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tepes Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Randy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Randy on the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Randy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tepes Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Randy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tepes Iii is looking to chop away at Randy's legs.
Tepes Iii works Randy's body with a nice hook.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tepes Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Randy is rocked!
Tepes Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Randy. Randy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Randy is still on wobbly legs! Can Tepes Iii finish him?
Randy is holding his hands too far apart here. Tepes Iii throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Randy is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Vlad Tepes Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld live 32
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Silver misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Randy counters by clinching up.
Silver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Randy lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Randy pulls guard successfully.
Silver throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Randy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silver is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Randy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silver throws a strike but Randy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Randy preventing the sweep.
Silver trying to keep a closed guard but Randy is proving a slippery customer.
Randy stops Silver from standing up.
Silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randy is one step ahead there.
Silver has Randy pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Randy trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Silver wants to sweep but no luck.
Randy wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
Silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randy is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Randy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Randy drops back looking for a leg! Silver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silver manages to kick Randy off! Randy jumps back into Silver's guard.
Randy wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Randy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silver manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Randy has Silver in his guard.#REVR#
Randy controls Silver momentarily but Silver frees himself. #SUB2#
Randy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Randy on the ground.#SUB2#
Randy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silver is aware though and is defending well.
Silver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randy is trying to keep Silver in close.
Silver throws a big elbow that misses.
Silver postures up in Randy's guard and throws a big left but Randy blocks it. #SUB2#
Randy is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Silver postures up in Randy's guard and throws a big left but Randy blocks it.
Silver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
Silver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Randy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silver is looking to work some ground and pound but Randy has wrist control.
Randy looking for a sweep. Not yet Randy, not yet. #SUB2#
Randy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silver defends it easily.
Silver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silver throws a big elbow that misses.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Randy is on top in guard. #REVB#
Silver is pulling down on Randy's head. It's preventing any offense from Randy, at least for the moment.#T4#
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silver is pulling down on Randy's head to control his posture.
Silver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silver tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Randy has gone for a leg lock! Silver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Randy's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Randy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silver defends it easily.#SUB2#
Randy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silver defends well.
Silver throwing strikes from guard but Randy blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Randy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Man Randy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Randy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Randy throws out a counter right but Silver avoids it with no problem.
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Randy moves away and avoids it.
Silver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Randy at a distance.
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Silver misses.
Randy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silver scores with the left hand. Randy knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver throws a hook to the side of Randy's head but Randy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randy unleashes a big counter combination but Silver bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Silver - just one landing. #T1#
Silver throws a right hand that misses
enabling Randy to counter with a crisp jab.
Silver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silver throws a lazy uppercut
and Randy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Randy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Randy checks a leg kick.
Silver misses with a hook. Randy ducked under it nicely.
Silver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Randy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Randy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Silver lands a nice shot that snaps Randy's head back.
Terry Silver is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Randy tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Randy back against the cage.
Silver tries to work over Randy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver swats away the attempt to clinch by Randy.
Silver throwing a counter right hand but Randy manages to avoid it.
Randy slips a jab from Silver.
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randy wants to counter the offense by Silver and move into the clinch position.
Terry Silver 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.#CL2#
Silver tries to keep at a distance but Randy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Randy avoids it.
Silver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randy backwards.
Randy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Randy lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Silver lands with a short shot to the head.
Randy blocking some punches.
Silver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Randy.
Silver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver lands a left hand.
Randy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silver walks away with a smile on his face. Randy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Randy is rocked!
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Randy ducks down to avoid it.
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
And Randy tries to counter it with a takedown but Silver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Randy staying out of range there.
Silver misses with a hook. Randy ducked under it nicely.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Randy circles away. #T4#
Randy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silver on the side of the head.
Silver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randy counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Randy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silver throws a lazy uppercut
and Randy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Randy tries for a takedown but Silver circles away easily
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
Randy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver.
Silver sets himself, and Randy steps forward looking for the clinch! Silver avoids it this time.
Randy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Silver dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Randy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silver lands a right hand.
Terry Silver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Randy.
Randy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Randys head.
Randy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silver or not.
Randy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy tries to score a body lock takedown but Silver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Randy fails to land.
Silver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silver misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Randy drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Randy has his feet on Silver's thighs here. He's pushed Silver off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silver screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macho Man Randy!
An out of breath Macho Man Randy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 40
Date: Apr 27, 2023

#R1##CL#
Randy forces Dean back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Randy. #BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dean gets tackled into the cage by Randy. Randy maintains the clinch.
Randy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Randy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Randy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Randy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Randy controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Randy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Randy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Dean has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Randy is proving hard to escape from.
Dean postures up.
Dean wants to get up but he can't break Randy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Randy is looking for a triangle but Dean pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Randy looking for a guillotine here but Dean defends easily. #SUB#
Randy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Dean stands up from Randy's guard - Dean perhaps looking for a knockout.
Randy moves out of range as Dean strikes.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randy is looking to clinch but Dean is avoiding it.
A jab from Dean finds it's way through Randy's defenses.
Randy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dean to score with a decent uppercut.
Randy lands with a nice body punch.
Dean gets in close and tags Randy with a short punch that almost sends Randy to the mat! Oh Randy is in big trouble! He turns his back on Dean, trying to create some distance but Dean rushes him, striking wildly and Randy goes down! The referee tackles Dean into the cage to end the fight! Dean is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Dean!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Dean thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld 33
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Boma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Randy cracks Boma with a good jab.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Randy ducks down to avoid it.
Boma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boma slips a straight right by Randy.
Boma throws out a counter right but Randy avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Randy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Randy is thwarting Boma's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Randy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy trying to control the action but Boma is working from the bottom.
Boma is trying to stand. #T1#
Boma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Randy is working for a kimura but Boma is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Randy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boma defends it well. #SUB#
Randy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Randy is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Randy is working for a kimura but Boma is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Randy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randy.
Randy is keen to just control but Boma is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Randy is working for a kimura but Boma is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Randy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boma sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Randy is working for a submission of some sort.
Randy is just content to waste time from the top position. Boma takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Randy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boma dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Boma content to stall in guard here.
Randy is pulling down on Boma's head. It's preventing any offense from Boma, at least for the moment.
Randy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Randy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boma has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randy wants to control but Boma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Man Randy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Randy misses with a right hand
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut.
Randy throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Boma cracks Randy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Randy.
Randy moves to clinch but Boma breaks away
and Boma counters with a crisp right that sends Randy to the canvas! Boma follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Boma!
Norman Boma is the new welterweight champion!
Norman Boma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Nfld 32
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Randy throws a looping overhand right but Dean ducks down to avoid it.
Randy throws a body shot but no joy.
Dean swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Randy.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Dean got wobbled bad by a big combination! Randy presses forward with punches and knees until Dean stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Dean closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Randy!
Macho Man Randy retains his welterweight title!

Event: Nfld 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Randy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Randy lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Randy cracks Anderson with a left hook right on the temple and Anderson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Randy lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Anderson is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macho Man Randy!
Macho Man Randy is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Nfld live 23
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randy manages to avoid it.
Stardust scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Stardust fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randy manages to avoid it.
Stardust throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Randy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randy was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stardust.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust swings away with a body shot that misses
and Randy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stardust fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stardust is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randy rather than just go for the knockout.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stardust swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Randy.#T1#
Randy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Stardust.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stardust.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randy. That did some damage!
Stardust throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Randy checks it.
Stardust missing with a left hand there. Randy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stardust counters with an inside leg kick.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randy slips under a jab from Stardust.#T2#
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
Stardust throws a series of punches but Randy avoids them all with ease.
Randy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stardust misses with a hook
and Randy counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Randy.
Stardust replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Randy blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy slips under a jab.
Randy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stardust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stardust counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randy slips under a jab.
Randy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a left hand
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Stardust lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Randy throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Randy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stardust rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randy counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Randy's leg. Randy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Randy moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Randy misses the target.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stardust rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randy is looking for a counter combo.
Stardust swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Stardust wants to slow Randy down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Stardust slips under a jab from Randy.
Randy throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Randy really felt that one!
Good shot there by Stardust.
Stardust slips a jab and a cross from Randy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randy counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust lands with a nice body kick.
Stardust throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stardust lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Stardust dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stardust scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stardust throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stardust - that will leave a mark!
Stardust thows a body kick. Randy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Randy slips a jab from Stardust.
Randy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
Stardust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
Stardust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Randy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
Nice cross by Stardust.#T1#
Randy throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with an outside leg kick.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randy slips a straight right by Stardust.
Randy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Stardust throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Stardust.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Randy slips under a jab from Stardust.
Randy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stardust.
Randy scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Stardust.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Randy misses the target.
Stardust fakes the leg kick and cracks Randy in the body.
Stardust misses with an attempted mid kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stardust in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stardust feints and then cracks Randy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randy down.
Randy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stardust misses with a leg kick.
Randy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust misses with a body punch
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Randy lands with a shot to the body.
Randy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Randy fails to land with a series of punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Randy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Stardust connects with a crisp jab.
Stardust misses with a hook #KD#
and Randy counters with a beautiful punch that sends Stardust to the canvas! #ROC#Stardust is rocked!
Stardust is pulling down on Randy's head to control his posture.
Randy trying to control but Stardust is working from the bottom.
Stardust pulls Randy in to control the position.
Randy wants to pass the guard but Stardust is keeping the position.
Stardust keeping moving, preventing Randy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Randy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Randy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Randy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stardust knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Randy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Randy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ziggy Stardust will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stardust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Randy misses
and Stardust counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust dips to his left and cracks Randy with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Randy lands a lovely overhand right.
Stardust tries to land a front kick but Randy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Stardust tries a low kick but Randy avoids it.
Randy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Randy throws an overhand right that lands on Stardust's shoulder, as Stardust tries to avoid the shot.
Stardust wants to slow Randy down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Randy misses the target.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Randy.
Stardust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Randy.
Stardust swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
It looked like Randy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stardust tries a low kick but Randy avoids it.
Randy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stardust.
Randy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stardust misses with a hook to the body
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
Macho Man Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stardust throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stardust shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Randy eats them both and turns towards Stardust to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stardust thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Randy if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Stardust misses
and Randy counters with a left and a right... And another left! Stardust is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Randy!

Event: Nfld live 21
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Randy moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Randy lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.#CUT#It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Randy lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Averescu.
Randy jabs Averescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Averescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Randy moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Averescu goes down! Can Randy finish him!?#ROC#Averescu is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Randy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Averescu is still in real trouble! Can Randy finish him?
Randy passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Randy tries for a kimura but Averescu is defending well.
Averescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Randy has hold of Averescu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Averescu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Randy cranks the arm and Averescu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Averescu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Macho Man Randy!

Event: Nfld live 19
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Randy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randy wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Randy tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.#T1#
Randy really wants to buck Anderson off and get back to his feet.
Randy is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops!
Anderson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Randy tries to break free.
Randy prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Anderson tightening his grip on Randy, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Randy fending off the submission attempt from Anderson. #T2#
Anderson avoiding Randy 's attempts to control his hands.
Randy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Anderson not allowing Randy to control his hands.
Anderson controlling from the back.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Randy for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
Randy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Randy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Randy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Anderson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Anderson wants to take Randy's back here but Randy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Randy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randy is still trying to improve position.
Anderson looking to control but Randy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Randy can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randy's waist but Randy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Randy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randy throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Randy actively working from the bottom here.
Randy is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Randy wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Randy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randy is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Anderson works his way into full mount!
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Randy regains half guard.
Randy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PhoQus Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Randy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Anderson manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Randy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randy wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Randy regains half guard.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Randy is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Randy is trying to get back to full guard.
Randy is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randy keeps working.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randy trying to control here. #SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Randy is defending well.
Randy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Randy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randy throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Randy avoids it really well and circles away.
Randy throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Randy sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Randy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Randy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Randy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Randy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Randy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Randy working a defensive guard but Anderson passes into half guard.
Randy tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Randy won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Randy is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him #SUB2#
Randy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randy is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount!
Macho Man Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar but Randy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Randy.
Randy tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Randy trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randy. #T3##SUB#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randy defends it easily.
Randy wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson pulls Randy in close to his closed guard and prevents Randy from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Randy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Randy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Randy.#T4#
Anderson gets to mount! Randy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Randy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 28
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Boma misses the shot to the body.
Randy misses with a double jab
and Boma counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Randy avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Good body shot from Randy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Randy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Boma 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.
Randy misses with some punches.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Randy.
Boma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Randy throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma. #T1##TD#
Randy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boma uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Randy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boma is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Randy.
Randy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Boma stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Randy misses with a takedown
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Boma moves away from the strike by Randy.
Boma flicks out a counter leg kick but Randy steps away.
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Randy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Randy lands with a shot to the body.
Randy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boma moves out of range as Randy strikes.#CL2#
Boma closes the distance and pushes Randy back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Randy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Randy blocking some punches. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Randy fails to land.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Randy backwards.
Boma tries a body shot but Randy blocks it.
Boma tries a body shot but Randy blocks it.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Randy is trying to break the clinch but Boma is controlling him.
Boma tries to work over Randy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Randy jumps guard but Boma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Man Randy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Boma.
Randy blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Randy.
Nice body punch from Boma. #TD#
Randy tightens his grip and picks Boma up, before dumping him to the ground. Boma manages to land in guard.

Boma has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Randy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Randy lands with a right to the head.
Randy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Randy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boma prevents it.
Boma blocks a body shot from Randy.
Randy blocks a body shot from Boma.
Boma lands a right hand.
Randy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boma prevents a body shot from Randy.
Boma tries to work over Randy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Randy's efforts to push away.#TD#
Randy successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Boma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Boma throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Randy is rocked!
Boma throws an overhand right that drops Randy like a sack of potatoes! Boma dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Boma!
Norman Boma is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Norman Boma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld 27
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Randy misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Randy counters by clinching up.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Randy misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Randy manages to break the clinch.
Randy scores with a nice right hand. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Randy and Anderson goes tumbling to the canvas! Randy follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
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!
Randy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Randy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Anderson's coaches at Sparks gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Randy is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randy pulls his head out easily.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Anderson is looking to control Randy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Randy is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Randy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Randy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Randy is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Randy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Randy eventually gives up the hold.
Randy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working. #SUB2#
Randy is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Anderson as he works his way to full guard.
Randy trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Anderson has Randy pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Randy from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Randy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Randy is stalling here.
Randy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Randy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Randy, as that shot connected. #KD2#
Randy drops his shoulder and cracks Anderson with a huge uppercut! Anderson goes down! Can Randy finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson keeping full guard, as Randy tries to pass.
Randy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Randy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Man Randy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Randy counters with a huge right that knocks Anderson out cold! Randy is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macho Man Randy!
Macho Man Randy is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Nfld FN 26
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Randy throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hall lands a jab to the head.
Hall throws a series of punches but Randy avoids them all with ease.
Hall tries to clinch there but Randy circles away.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Randy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Hall's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Randy as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1##CL2#
Randy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Randy breaks the clinch.
Randy scores with a decent looking hook.
Randy tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hall!
Hall swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Randy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hall's head.#CL2#
Randy has managed to clinch. #T2#
Hall letting Randy take a breather here.
Hall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Randy pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circling - Randy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Hall darts in and clinches Randy up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randy throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Hall.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Randy.
Randy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards. #BC2#
Randy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Sirus Hall has been cut.
Randy tries to move into range but Hall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Randy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Randy moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Randy fails to land.
Randy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards. #BC2#
Randy breaks from the clinch.
Hall blocks a jab.
Hall takes a swing at Randy's ribcage but misses.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Randy off the cage and back into range.
Randy lands a jab.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Randy knocks Hall out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Macho Man Randy!

Event: Nfld 25
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Calamari.
A jab lands there for Randy.
Calamari throws a big shot that misses.
Calamari loads up on a big right hand but Randy slips the punch.
Randy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Calamari.
Randy misses with a looping right.
Randy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calamari finds it's way round the side to connect with Randy's head.
Randy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calamari is fending him off so far but Randy persists. Nope, Calamari circles away and we're back to standing.
Randy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randy shoots for a takedown but Calamari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valdo Calamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Man Randy.
Calamari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Randy.
We've been hearing reports that Calamari has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calamari.
Calamari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Calamari is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Randy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Randy staying out of range there.
Randy shoots in but no luck this time.
Calamari throws a hook to the side of Randy's head but Randy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Randy misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calamari missing with a left hand there. Randy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randy moves out of range as Calamari strikes.
Calamari misses with an uppercut. Randy saw that one coming.
Randy slips under a jab from Calamari.
Randy shoots in for a takedown but Calamari shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Calamari.
Calamari feinted with a counter takedown.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari lands a nice shot that snaps Randy's head back.
Calamari throws a hook but Randy avoids it easily.
Randy works the jab nicely.
Calamari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calamari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randy.
Calamari cracks Randy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Randy throws a jab when Calamari was well out of range.#T2#
Randy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calamari tries to avoid it but Randy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calamari to the ground. Calamari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calamari.
A big right from Calamari misses.
Calamari missing with a left hand there. Randy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Randy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Calamari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Randy misses.
Calamari with a jab.
Randy looks for a takedown but Calamari sprawls well.
Randy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Calamari backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Calamari finds it's target.
Jab from Calamari.
A telegraphed right hand from Calamari misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calamari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Calamari digs a good body shot into Randy's ribs.
Calamari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Calamari.
Calamari loads up on a big right hand but Randy slips the punch.
Randy unleashes a big counter combination but Calamari bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Calamari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randy.
Calamari slaps away a takedown attempt from Randy, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Randy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Calamari is standing up over Randy. Randy looks to escape but Calamari dives into side control. #REVB#
Calamari connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Randy some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calamari landing strikes.
Calamari working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Calamari scoring with punches and elbows.
Calamari trying to control the action but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Randy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Calamari controls the position from side control.
Calamari trying to control the action but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calamari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randy keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Calamari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Randy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Calamari looks to score with a jab to the body but Randy is just out of range.
Calamari connects with a crisp jab.
Calamari ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Calamari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Randy was covering up waiting for the punch and Calamari finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Calamari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calamari has managed to get both his arms back between Randy's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Randy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Calamari throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Randy's body to avoid the submission. Randy has instead reached around Calamari's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Randy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Macho Man Randy!

Event: Nfld FN 20
Date: Sep 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Randy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Usman on his heels. He'll look to pass Usman's guard now, I'm sure.
Usman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Randy dives into side control. #REVB#
Randy trying to control the position but Usman is working away.
Usman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Randy is controlling him well.#SUB#
Randy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Usman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Randy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy prevents Usman from escaping the position.#T1##SUB#
Randy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Usman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Randy tries for a kimura but Usman is defending well.
Randy wants to stand but Usman has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Randy tries for a kimura but Usman is defending well. #SUB#
Randy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Usman wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Randy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Usman, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Randy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Usman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Randy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Randy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Usman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Randy asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Randy wants to control but Usman is keeping him busy.
Usman tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Usman has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Usman trying to get back to his feet but Randy is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Randy looking for the choke but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Randy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Usman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Randy has got his arm under Usman's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Usman has spun round into Randy's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Randy looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman is looking to stand up but Randy won't let him. #SUB#
Randy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Usman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Usman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Usman wanted to stand there but Randy had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Man Randy dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Randy lands a jab to the nose.
Usman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Usman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randy moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Usman.
Usman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Randy is out of range.
Randy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Usman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randy manages to avoid it.
Usman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Randy throws the left hand but Usman avoids the punch easily.
Randy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Usman throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Usman to the canvas! Usman doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Randy keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Randy!
RaeRae Usman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.

Event: WVT 21: McDonald v Mogg
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Tomahawk misses with an uppercut
and Tomahawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Chief Tomahawk has been cut.
Tomahawk missing with a left hand there. Randy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomahawk throws a lazy uppercut
letting Randy counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Tomahawk is rocked!
Tomahawk walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Randy! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macho Man Randy!

Event: WVT 14: Ihantala v Mogg
Date: Jul 06, 2022

#R1#
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Randy.
Good standup being displayed there by Randy as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Randy avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Randy misses with an uppercut.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
Nagibatel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Randy misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Randy tries to clinch but Nagibatel is having none of it.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Randy defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagibatel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randy throws out a powerful jab.
Randy wants to clinch.#T1#
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
Nagibatel moves out of range of the strikes.
Randy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Randy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Randy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick lands for Nagibatel.
Randy misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Randy scores with a nice right hand.
Nagibatel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Randy's head.
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!
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel drops his hands momentarily and Randy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Randy avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagibatel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randy.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Randy blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Randy.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randy has Nagibatel pushed against the cage.
Randy tries to work over Nagibatel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Randy avoiding damage.
A short left from Randy.
Randy looking to stall.
Randy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nagibatel. #TD#
Randy pulls guard. #SUB#
Randy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagibatel 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.
Nagibatel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Randy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nagibatel rolls with it to try and escape but Randy cranks on the arm and Nagibatel is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macho Man Randy!

Event: WVT 4: Maestre v Motts
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Randy connects with a jab.#KD#
Randy catches Riku napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Riku to the canvas! #ROC#Riku is rocked!#SUB#
Randy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Riku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Riku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Riku! #REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Riku has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Randy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Randy finds it's way round the side to connect with Riku's head.
Randy throws a shot to the body.
Randy throws a lazy uppercut
and Riku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randy has his takedown stuffed
and Riku counters with a left to the body.
Randy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Riku ducks under a wild hook from Randy.#CL#
Randy instigates a clinch. #TD#
Randy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Riku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Randy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Riku manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Randy has Riku in his guard.#REVB#
Riku is looking to stand up but Randy won't let him. #SUB#
Randy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riku is aware though and is defending well.
Riku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randy controls Riku momentarily but Riku frees himself.
Riku prevents Randy from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Riku gets to his feet. Randy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Macho Man Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Randy scores with the left hand. Riku knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Randy has managed to clinch.
Riku tries to work over Randy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Randy breaks from the clinch.
Lazuran Riku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Randy.
Riku with the inside leg kick.
Riku walks into a straight right hand from Randy.#KD#
Randy catches Riku napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Riku to the canvas!
Riku is still in real trouble! Can Randy finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Randy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Riku is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Randy, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Randy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riku defends it easily.
Riku seems to have recovered his senses.
Randy is trying to control the position but Riku postures up. #T3##SUB#
Randy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Randy working for a triangle but Riku defends it easily.
Riku's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Randy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Riku has picked Randy up and slammed him! Randy can't keep hold of the triangle and Riku manages to pass to side control!
Randy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Randy struggling a bit here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Riku decides to stand back up. #CL#
Randy rushes Riku and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Randy lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Riku manages to break the clinch.
Randy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Randy misses with a looping right.#TD#
Randy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riku is trying to defend but Randy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Randy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riku is just riding it out for now. Randy eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Randy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Man Randy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Randy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Riku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randy lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Randy drives through with a takedown into guard.

Riku has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Randy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Riku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riku misses with a body shot.
Randy just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Randy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Riku on his heels. He'll look to pass Riku's guard now, I'm sure.

Riku wriggles free and stands up.
Randy on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Randy takes the fight into the clinch.
Riku doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Randy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riku is trying to break the clinch but Randy is controlling him.
Randy prevents a body shot from Riku.
Randy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riku can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Randy.
Riku leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Randy breaks from the clinch.
Randy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy lands with a nice body punch.
Randy throws a sloppy body shot
and Riku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Randy misses with a hook
and Riku counters with a right hand to the body.
Riku looks to land a left hand but Randy moved out of range nicely.
Randy misses with a body shot
and Riku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Riku tries to score with a low kick but Randy moves his leg out of the way.
Randy throws a poor cross that misses
and Riku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Riku.
Jab, jab by Riku - just one landing.
Randy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Riku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randy misses with a double jab
and Riku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Randy is rocked!
Randy throws a right hand that misses
and Riku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Randy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riku fakes the body blow, causing Randy to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Randy goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RISE 56: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Randy connects with a crisp jab.
Chubby Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noel.
Randy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Randy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Randy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Noel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Randy wants to stand up but Noel manages to regain full guard.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Randy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Randy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Noel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Randy has Noel in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Randy looking for a triangle here. Noel is fighting it but it looks tight! Randy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Noel is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Macho Man Randy!

Event: HFC 116 - Todd vs Nickel
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Jomoney loads up on a big right hand but Randy slips the punch.
Jomoney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jomoney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jomoney wants it to stay on the feet.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Randy catches Jomoney right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Randy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jomoney to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jomoney has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jomoney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jomoney connects with a couple of short punches.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Randy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jomoney is in close to Randy's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Randy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jomoney defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jomoney is in close to Randy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jomoney stands up over Randy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Jomoney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Randy is rocked!
Jomoney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Randy is still in real trouble! Can Jomoney finish him?
Jomoney postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Randy covers up, he's hurt! Jomoney keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jomoney and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jomoney can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney!

Event: HFC 105 - Babinski vs Bigg
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Jomoney.
Randy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jomoney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randy.
Randy feinted with a counter takedown.
Jomoney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Randy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jomoney swivels and escapes.
Jomoney with a nice cross.
Jomoney scores with a jab. Randy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Randy walks into a jab.#TD2#
Randy gets caught napping as Jomoney dives in and scores a takedown. Randy manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jomoney's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Jomoney got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jomoney has managed to get both his arms back between Randy's legs - danger averted.
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!
Jomoney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jomoney scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Randy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jomoney looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Randy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jomoney.
Randy is trying to control the position but Jomoney postures up.
Jomoney has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Punch Out Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jomoney distracts Randy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jomoney is working Randy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jomoney cracks Randy with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Randy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Randy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Randy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Randy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jomoney is working Randy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jomoney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Randy's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Randy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jomoney with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jomoney chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Randy is rocked!
Jomoney works over Randy with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Randy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jomoney scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Randy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jomoney defends well.
Jomoney postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Randy covers up, he's hurt! Jomoney keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jomoney and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jomoney can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney!

Event: HFC 97 - Leifsson vs Krutel
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1##TD#
Randy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Darkholme to the ground. Randy is now in Darkholme's guard.
Darkholme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkholme keeping moving, preventing Randy from controlling successfully.
Randy tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkholme is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Randy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Darkholme dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Darkholme throwing strikes from guard but Randy blocks nicely.
Darkholme wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkholme wants to pass the guard but Randy is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkholme trying to stand up but can't free himself from Randy's guard.#T1#
Randy controls Darkholme momentarily but Darkholme frees himself.
Darkholme preventing the sweep.
Darkholme would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Randy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Darkholme avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Darkholme is posturing up here but Randy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Darkholme tries to roll out but it's too tight and Darkholme has to tap! Slick submission there by Randy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macho Man Randy!

Event: HFC 89 - Tonissaar vs McGregor
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Randy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doom.
The crowd cheers as Doom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randy doesn't seem phased though.
Doom cracks Randy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Doom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Randy tries to counter it with a takedown but Doom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Randy slips under a jab from Doom.
Randy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doom throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Randy counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Doom manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randy was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
Randy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Doom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Randy back to the cage. Doom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Randy is rocked!
Randy misses the shot to the body.
Randy is still on wobbly legs! Can Doom finish him?
Doom throws a jab but it's blocked by Randy.
The fighters circling - Randy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randy seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Doom has managed to clinch.
Randy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Randy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Doom is trying to get back to full guard.
Doom punching from the bottom.
Randy wants to take a breather but Doom is having none of it. #SUB2#
Randy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doom defends it well.
Doom's coaches at Pound Town Athletics have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Randy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doom is just riding it out for now. Randy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Randy seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Randy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Randy wants to work for an arm triangle but Doom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Randy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Randy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randy. #T3##SUB2#
Randy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Randy seems to be working for a kimura but Doom defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Randy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Doom could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Randy has cracked it and Doom is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Randy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Macho Man Randy!

Event: QFC Tournament 969 Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2020

#R1#
Randy scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Randy feints and as Roberts raises his hands in defense, Randy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Randy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roberts is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roberts has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Randy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Randy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#
Randy is rocked!
Roberts lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Randy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts loads up on a big left hand. Randy felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Roberts looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Randy can't hide his disappointment, as Roberts celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!

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