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Event:
HC KT 7
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Randle throws a head kick that misses.
Milfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Milfort looks to move away, Randle throws a big counter combo but Milfort just gets out of the way.
Antoine Milfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milfort throws a jab but it's blocked by Randle.
Milfort throws a hook but Randle avoids it easily.
Milfort keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randle.
Randle slips a straight right by Milfort.
Randle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milfort throws out the jab.
Milfort misses with a wild body shot.
Milfort checks the leg kick nicely there.
Milfort digs a good body shot into Randle's ribs.
Milfort throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle walks into a jab.
Milfort swings widly with a right hand
and Randle counters with a series of strikes. Milfort will be more careful next time no doubt.
Milfort lands with a kick to the temple. Randle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Lue Randle has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randle throws a hook but Milfort avoids it easily.
Randle punishes Milfort's body with a nice straight punch.
Milfort misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Randle to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Milfort misses with a hook
enabling Randle to counter with a crisp jab.
Milfort connects with a high kick.
Milfort feints and then cracks Randle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randle down.
Milfort misses with a hook
and Randle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randle slips a jab from Milfort.
Milfort throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Randle to counter with a crisp jab.
Milfort keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Milfort cracks a nice hook into Randle's ribs.
Randle slips under a jab.
Milfort loads up on a big right hand but Randle slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Randle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Milfort throws a poor cross that misses
and Randle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milfort looks to score with a jab to the body but Randle is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milfort misses with a body shot.
Randle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Milfort just manages to avoid it.
Milfort connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Milfort throws a sloppy head kick and Randle moves out of range easily. #T2#
The fighters circling - Milfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Milfort pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Milfort. Those never looked like landing.
Milfort misses with a straight right.
Milfort scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Milfort drops his hands momentarily and Randle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Randle slips under a jab.
Randle is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Randle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Milfort coming out on top.
Jab from Randle.
Milfort misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randle moves away.
Randle throws a big counter combination but Milfort scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Randle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Milfort lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Milfort misses with a wild body shot.
Randle half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Milfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lue Randle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Milfort blocks a jab.
Milfort swings widly with a right hand
and Randle counters with a series of strikes. Milfort will be more careful next time no doubt.
Milfort thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milfort.
Milfort misses with an uppercut
and Randle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milfort moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Randle moves out of range of the strikes.
Milfort has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randle misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milfort throws a series of punches but Randle avoids them all with ease.
Randle is looking to counter punch.
Randle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milfort is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randle.
Randle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Milfort fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.#T1#
Randle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milfort.
Antoine Milfort seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Milfort swings widly with a right hand
and Randle counters with a straight right hand.
Milfort chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Milfort throws a head kick that misses.
Randle walks into a straight right hand from Milfort.
Milfort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randle.
A swing and a miss from Milfort.
Randle tests Milfort's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Randle lands an overhand right.
Milfort throws an off balance right hand
and Randle counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Randle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Milfort throws a lazy head kick
and Randle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Milfort misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Randle counters with a two punch combo.
Nice shot by Milfort.
Randle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milfort throws the left hand but Randle avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Randle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Randle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Milfort. Milfort obviously looking to wear him down.
Milfort with the inside leg kick.
Randle blocks a head kick by Milfort.
Milfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randle circles away quickly and effectively.
Milfort misses with a left hand
and Randle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Randle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milfort pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randle is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randle defending well as Milfort loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Randle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Milfort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randle.
Randle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Milfort throws a looping overhand right but Randle ducks down to avoid it.
Milfort throws a hook but Randle avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antoine Milfort will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lue Randle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Milfort throws a looping overhand right but Randle ducks down to avoid it.
Milfort throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Milfort.
Milfort throws a quick inside leg kick.
Randle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Milfort is predictable there
and Randle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Milfort defending well as Randle loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Milfort lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Randle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Randle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Milfort rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Milfort connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Milfort fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milfort connects with a looping right hand.
Milfort cracks Randle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Randle throws a series of punches but Milfort moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randle lands a head shot.
Milfort throws a lazy uppercut
and Randle counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Milfort lands a two punch combo.
Randle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Milfort. Milfort obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Randle finds it's target.
A nice leg kick from Milfort, right into the meat of the thigh.
Milfort scores with the left hand. Randle knows he should have avoided that one.
Milfort lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Milfort with a jab.#ROC2#Randle is rocked!
Milfort weaves into range and cracks Randle right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Randle goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Milfort is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoine Milfort!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Antoine Milfort waved his t-shirt featuring Hawaii Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Randle. Those never looked like landing.
Budluvski throws a nice looking combination but Randle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randle tries to counter by clinching up but Budluvski breaks away and moves out of range.
Randle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budluvski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Budluvski looks for the body kick but Randle saw that one coming.
Randle moves in looking to clinch but Budluvski pushes him off.
Randle is looking to clinch but Budluvski is avoiding it.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randle moves away.
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Randle checks it well.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch but Budluvski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budluvski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Budluvski. Those never looked like landing.
Randle lands with a kick to the temple. Budluvski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Randle throws a leg kick but Budluvski moved away.
Budluvski scores with a body shot.
Randle wants to clinch.
Budluvski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Randle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Budluvski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski wants to counter the offense by Randle and move into the clinch position.
Budluvski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski misses the jab.
Randle throws a nice looking combination but Budluvski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randle tries to clinch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Randle both land. Nice combination.
Randle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the body from Budluvski misses #CL#
and Randle counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randle.
Randle misses with a punch on the inside.
Randle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Randle tries to clinch but Budluvski is having none of it. #T2#
Randle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Budluvski can pounce on him.
Budluvski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randle misses with a two punch combination.
Budluvski wants to counter with a clinch but Randle pushes him away.
Budluvski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Randle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Budluvski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budluvski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Randle counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Randle drives through and clinches with Budluvski against the ropes.
#BC#
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randle fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Randle moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Budluvski.
Randle scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Budluvski.
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 Lue Randle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Randle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randle blocks a jab.#CL2#
Budluvski gets a clinch.
Budluvski throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Randle is looking to clinch but Budluvski is avoiding it.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randle was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randle rather than just go for the knockout.
Budluvski swats away the attempt to clinch by Randle.
Randle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Randle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Budluvski on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Budluvski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Randle is able to avoid easily.
Randle tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Randle both land. Nice combination.
Randle scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budluvski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lue Randle is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL2#
Budluvski rushes Randle and presses him up against the ropes.
Randle has had enough of the clinch but Budluvski keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Budluvski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randle tries to clinch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Randle tries to clinch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randle ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Randle moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Budluvski, as that shot connected.
Budluvski is looking to score with low kicks.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budluvski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randle doesn't manage to clinch there - Budluvski circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Randle scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Budluvski has closed the distance and engaged Randle in a clinch.
Budluvski misses with a body punch.
Budluvski misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Budluvski misses with a punch on the inside.
Randle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Randle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski throws a head punch that misses.
Budluvski misses with the head strike.
Randle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Budluvski backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Budluvski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Budluvski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Budluvski.
Randle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Randle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Budluvski misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darwin Budluvski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Randle tries to clinch there but Budluvski circles away.
#CL#
Randle instigates a clinch.
Budluvski misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Budluvski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Budluvski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Randle breaks from the clinch.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut.
Randle tries to counter by clinching up but Budluvski breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Budluvski throws a hook but Randle avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Randle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Randle's legs.
Nice body kick there by Randle.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut. Randle saw that one coming.
Randle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Randle closes the distance and clinches.
Lue Randle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Randle's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Budluvski prevents Randle from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Budluvski breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Randle instigates a clinch.
Budluvski misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Randle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randle wants to clinch.
Budluvski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Randle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budluvski throws out the jab.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Budluvski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Budluvski lands a nice shot to the body.
Randle wants to clinch.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Randle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Budluvski misses with a double jab.
Randle throws a solid leg kick but Budluvski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Randle.
Randle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Randle is looking to clinch but Budluvski is avoiding it.
Budluvski swats away the attempt to clinch by Randle.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a straight right. #CL#
Randle clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski misses with a right hand #CL#
and Randle counters by clinching up.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Randle uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Darwin Budluvski just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Randle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R4#
Randle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Randle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randle fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Randle moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Budluvski breaks from the clinch.
Budluvski takes a swing at Randle's ribcage but misses.
Randle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Budluvski manages to circle out of the way.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Budluvski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Budluvski throws a hook to the side of Randle's head but Randle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budluvski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Randle.
Randle is looking to clinch.
Randle dodges the punch combination from Budluvski.
Budluvski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Budluvski misses with a hook
#CL#
and Randle moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Budluvski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randle doesn't manage to clinch there - Budluvski circles away.
Budluvski misses with a looping right.
Randle wants to clinch up but Budluvski keeps it at a distance.
Budluvski fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Randle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lue Randle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budluvski working hard to break the clinch.
Budluvski working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Budluvski breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Budluvski misses.
Randle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Budluvski eats them both and turns towards Randle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Budluvski gets a clinch.
Budluvski is trying to force a seperation but Randle has the dominant position.#T2##BC#
Randle breaks from the clinch.
Randle tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Budluvski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Randle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Budluvski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Budluvski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Randle manages to break the clinch.
Randle wants to clinch.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick.
Budluvski throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Randle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Randle tries to clinch up.
Randle moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Randle tries to clinch up but Budluvski circles away and keeps his distance.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randle moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Budluvski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Budluvski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 37:39
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 37:39
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Budluvski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darwin Budluvski made sure he mentioned Hawaii Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
HC KT 5
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Randle misses with a body shot.
As Randle backs off Maykit throws a huge counter combo but Randle manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Randle clinches up with Maykit and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Maykit breaks from the clinch.
Maykit checks a low kick from Randle.
Maykit unleashes a big counter combination but Randle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Maykit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Randle darts in and clinches Maykit up against the ropes.#BC#
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Randle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Randle clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Randle manages to break the clinch.
Randle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Randle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Maykit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Randle clinches up with Maykit and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Maykit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Randle clinches.
Randle misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Randle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Maykit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randle.
Maykit throws a counter combo.
Maykit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randle.#CL#
Randle has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Maykit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Randle closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Maykit breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Randle moves into range and clinches up with Maykit.
Randle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Randle pushes Maykit up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maykit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Randle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maykit can turn it around.#BC2#
Maykit breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Randle rushes Maykit and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Maykit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randle throws a nice looking combination but Maykit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Randle forces Maykit back against the ropes and clinches.
Randle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maykit can do to turn this around?#BC#
Randle manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle misses with a lunging right hand
and Maykit counters with a one-two to the body.
Randle takes a swing at Maykit's ribcage but misses.
As Randle backs off Maykit throws a huge counter combo but Randle manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Randle rushes Maykit and presses him up against the ropes.#T1##BC2#
Maykit manages to break the clinch.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Randle clinches up with Maykit and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right from Randle. #BC#
Randle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Randle moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Maykit breaks from the clinch.
Randle misses with the combination.
#CL#
Randle has managed to clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Maykit breaks from the clinch.
Lue Randle is winning the standup battle so far.
Randle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maykit circles away quickly and effectively.
Maykit is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Randle closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randle swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Randle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maykit, pushing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Maykit breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
Randle instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Maykit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Randle forces Maykit back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Maykit breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Randle has closed the distance and engaged Maykit in a clinch.
#BC#
Randle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Randle closes the distance and pushes Maykit back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Maykit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randle scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Randle moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##BC#
Randle manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Randle gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Randle breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Randle moves into the clinch.#BC#
Randle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Randle has Maykit up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Maykit manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Randle darts in and clinches Maykit up against the ropes.#T2##BC2#
Maykit breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Randle forces Maykit back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Maykit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Randle. That snapped Maykit's head back.
#CL#
Randle has closed the distance and engaged Maykit in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Maykit breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Randle moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Maykit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Randle drives through and clinches with Maykit against the ropes.
#BC#
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R4##CL#
Randle clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Randle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Randle forces Maykit back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Maykit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Maykit tries to keep at a distance but Randle has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Maykit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Randle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Randle misses with a body punch.
#T1##BC#
Randle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Randle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maykit prevents a body shot from Randle. #BC2#
Maykit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Randle moves into range and clinches up with Maykit.#BC2#
Maykit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randle lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Randle has closed the distance and engaged Maykit in a clinch.
#BC2#
Maykit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL#
Randle gets a clinch.
Lue Randle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maykit prevents a body shot from Randle. #BC#
Randle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Randle has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Maykit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Randle darts in and clinches Maykit up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Maykit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Randle clinches up against the ropes.
Woodie Maykit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Maykit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lue Randle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Randle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 40:36
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 40:36
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lue Randle!
Lue Randle 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. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 9
Date: Jan 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lue Randle!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Randle. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Lalla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Lalla scores with a takedown into Randle's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (0) Randle
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lalla has managed to get both his arms back between Randle's legs - danger averted.
Lalla stays in close to Randle's body and controls the position. #T1#
Randle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lalla preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Randle holds on and takes a little breather.
Lalla advances to half guard.
Randle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lalla is keen to just control but Randle is a slippery customer.
Randle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Randle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Randle wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Lalla trying to control the action but Randle is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Randle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Randle keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Lalla passes Randle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Randle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Randle being controlled here, momentarily.
Lalla passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Randle is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
Lalla passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (0) Randle
Randle is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Lalla with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Randle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lalla can't control as he wanted to and Randle manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Lalla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randle keeps working.
Randle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Lalla wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving.
Randle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Randle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lalla pulls his head out easily.
Randle is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Randle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Lalla moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (8) vs (0) Randle#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lalla working away.#SUB#
Randle wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Lalla has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Randle's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Randle is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Lalla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jaro Lalla!
After the fight, Jaro Lalla was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HC Kickboxing 3
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Danilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randle misses with a body shot.
Randle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danilov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danilov tries to clinch up.
Randle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Randle.
Randle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Randle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danilov throws a head kick but Randle moves out of range.
Randle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randle has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Danilov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Danilov does no damage.
Danilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randle throws a series of punches but Danilov moves out of range.
Randle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Randle throws an overhand right that lands on Danilov's shoulder, as Danilov tries to avoid the shot.
Danilov throws a right hand that misses
and Randle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danilov tries to clinch but Randle is having none of it.
Randle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Danilov's head.
Randle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danilov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randle misses with a looping left.
Danilov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Danilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danilov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danilov throws a low kick but Randle moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Randle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
Randle takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danilov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randle thinks about the counter body kick.
Danilov lands a head shot.#T2#
Randle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Randle.
Danilov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Randle misses with a looping right.
Danilov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randle throws a sloppy head kick and Danilov moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Danilov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danilov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randle misses with a leg kick.
Danilov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Randle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danilov tries to clinch but Randle is having none of it.
Randle lands with a slapping head kick.
Danilov moves out of range of the leg kick from Randle.
Randle throws a sloppy head kick and Danilov moves out of range easily.
Danilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randle checks a low kick from Danilov.
Randle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Danilov finds it's way through Randle's defenses.
Danilov throws a hook but Randle avoids it easily.
Danilov misses with a few strikes there.
Randle takes one on the button.
Danilov avoids the body shot from Randle.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Randle pushes Danilov away with a front kick.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randle.
Danilov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Randle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danilov throws a head kick that Randle semi-blocks.
Randle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Danilov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov misses with a body kick.
Randle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Randle is just out of range.
Randle throws a fast counter high kick but Danilov manages to duck under it in time.
Danilov throws a series of punches but Randle moves out of range. #T1#
Randle misses with a body kick.
Danilov misses with a double jab.
Randle lands with a slapping head kick.
Danilov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruslan Danilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danilov throws a leg kick that misses.
Danilov misses with a body shot.
Danilov misses with the combination.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danilov tries to clinch up but Randle circles away and keeps his distance.
Danilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randle counters with a nice uppercut.
Randle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov is looking for a counter combo.
A left and a right from Danilov both land. Nice combination. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Randle throws a series of punches but Danilov avoids them all with ease.
Danilov dodges the punch combination from Randle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danilov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Danilov misses. #CL#
Danilov has managed to clinch.
Randle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Danilov working aggressively here.
Randle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Danilov leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Danilov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Danilov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randle circles away quickly and effectively.
Randle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Randle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randle throws a head kick that misses.
Danilov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danilov throws a right hand that misses
and Randle counters with a one-two to the body.
Danilov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Danilov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Danilov throws a punch but it's blocked by Randle.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, Randle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Danilov has Randle pushed against the ropes.
Danilov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Randle up against the ropes.#T1#
Danilov gets through Randle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Danilov has Randle pressed against the ropes, preventing Randle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Danilov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov misses with the head strike.
Randle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Randle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with the head strike.
Randle wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Danilov tries a body shot but Randle blocks it.
Danilov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Danilov looking to slow down the pace here.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but Randle blocks with his arms.
Danilov lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Danilov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randle avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Randle misses with a low kick.
Randle misses with a body kick.
Danilov throws a big counter combination but Randle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Danilov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Danilov takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Danilov clearly takes 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. This is the final round!#R4#
Randle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danilov moves out of range as Randle throws a body kick.
Randle misses with a body kick.
Randle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Danilov moves in looking to clinch but Randle pushes him off.#CL#
Danilov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Randle is trying to break the clinch but Danilov is controlling him.
Danilov has Randle pushed against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danilov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov looking to stall.
Randle is trying to push Danilov away but Danilov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Danilov taking a breather. #T1#
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Randle is trying to break free.
Danilov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Lue Randle has been cut.#BC#
Danilov breaks from the clinch.
Danilov tries to clinch but Randle moves out of range.
Randle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Danilov rushes Randle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Randle has had enough of the clinch but Danilov keeps him there for the moment.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Randle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Danilov rushes Randle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Danilov scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Danilov.
#T2#
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
Danilov is trying to stall.
Danilov has Randle pressed against the ropes, preventing Randle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Danilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Danilov lands a left hand.
Lue Randle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Danilov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danilov tries to work over Randle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danilov effectively controlling the action here.
Ruslan Danilov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danilov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Danilov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Danilov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ruslan Danilov!
Ruslan Danilov wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Ruslan Danilov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
H31
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Randle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Christ slips a jab from Randle.
Christ throws a big counter combination but Randle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Randle looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Lue Randle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ scores with a body shot.
Randle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Randle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Christ eats them both and turns towards Randle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Christ checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christ seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Christ lands the left hand.
Randle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christ is out of range.
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randle circles away quickly and effectively.
Christ tries to work over Randle's front leg with a kick but Randle checks it.
Randle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Randle throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Randle lands with a right hand.
Randle misses with a two punch combination.
Christ lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christ keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christ connects with a jab.
Nice body kick from Christ.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Randle.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randle.
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randle misses the shot to the body.
Christ moves out of range of the body kick.
Christ seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Randle misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A jab from Randle misses.
Randle throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Christ counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Randle to the mat! Christ runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Randle is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ scores with a big combo that sends Randle crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Randle flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Christ jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerman Christ!
Jerman Christ tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
H28
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Randle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Randle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kurosaki is able to avoid easily.
Kurosaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurosaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Randle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kurosaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Randle's sensitive parts.
Ichigho Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki defending well as Randle loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randle unleashes a big counter combination but Kurosaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randle on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Kurosaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Kurosaki misses
and Randle counters with a series of strikes. Kurosaki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kurosaki throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#It looks like Lue Randle has been cut.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Randle ducked under it nicely.
Randle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a few strikes there.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randle defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Randle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
A cross from Kurosaki lands.
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!
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurosaki. That snapped Randle's head back.
#T2#
Randle misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Randle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Randle walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ichigho Kurosaki!
Ichigho Kurosaki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
H25
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Randle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Pealike does it's job there.
Pealike tries to close the distance and clinch but Randle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pealike throws a right and a left that Randle avoids nicely.
Pealike connects with a single shot there.
Pealike lands a jab to Randle's midsection.
Randle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pealike.
Pealike comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pealike throws a poor cross that misses
and Randle counters with a stiff right hand.
Pealike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Randle misses the target.
Pealike misses with a hook to the body
letting Randle counter with a right hand.
Pealike 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!
Pealike connects with a high kick.
Pealike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pealike misses with a head kick.
Pealike tries to land a body kick
and Randle counters with a straight right hand.
Randle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Pealike throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Randle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pealike is looking to clinch but Randle is avoiding it.
Pealike lands with a kick to the temple. Randle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pealike throws a wild body kick that Randle sees coming a mile off.
Pealike tries to clinch but Randle moves away
and Randle counters with a nice uppercut.
Pealike tries to bum rush Randle with a series of wild strikes but Randle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randle slips under a jab.
Pealike throws a combination that misses
and Randle counters with a stiff right hand.
Randle lands a two punch combo.
Pealike misses with a double jab.
Randle misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Randle finds it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Pealike throws a predictable looking body shot
and Randle counters with a nice uppercut.
Pealike avoids a kick to the body.
Randle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pealike turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pealike misses with a straight right.
Pealike connects with the punch.
Pealike lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randle circles away quickly and effectively.
Randle misses with a body shot.
Pealike misses the jab.
Pealike throws a head kick that misses.
Pealike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Randle scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Pealike misses
and Randle counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Pealike darts in and clinches Randle up against the ropes.
Pealike misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Randle.
Pealike misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Lue Randle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pealike throws a head kick but Randle moves out of range.
Pealike on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pealike swinging wildly here.
Pealike misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randle cracks Pealike with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Randle misses.
Pealike takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pealike throws an off balance right hand
and Randle counters with a nice uppercut.
Pealike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pealike throws an overhand right that lands on Randle's shoulder, as Randle tries to avoid the shot.
Pealike fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pealike scores with a punch to the head.
Pealike tries to clinch
and Randle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randle looks to score with a jab to the body but Pealike is just out of range.
Lue Randle is winning the standup battle so far.
Pealike throws an off balance right hand
and Randle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Randle tries to bum rush Pealike with a series of wild strikes but Pealike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pealike swinging wildly here.
Randle misses with a looping left.
Randle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Randle misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Randle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Randle.
Pealike tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pealike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randle misses with a few strikes there.
Pealike looks to clinch
and Randle counters with a right hand to the body.
Randle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pealike can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Pealike clinches up with Randle and pushes him back against the ropes.
Randle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T2#
Pealike lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pealike pushes Randle back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Pealike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pealike slips a jab and a cross from Randle.
Randle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Randle lands with a hook. Pealike tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pealike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randle.
Randle ducks right into an uppercut from Pealike.
Pealike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
Pealike misses with an uppercut
and Randle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pealike avoids the body shot from Randle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pealike lands a nice looking body shot.
Randle misses with a jab to the body
and Pealike counters with a nice uppercut.
Pealike doesn't manage to clinch there - Randle circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that second round.
That's time! Randle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pealike wants to clinch.
Randle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Pealike.
As Pealike looks to move away, Randle throws a big counter combo but Pealike just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Pealike has managed to clinch.
Randle avoiding damage as Pealike throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Randle breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pealike lands a high kick!
Nice body punch from Randle.
The fighters circling - Pealike throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pealike missing with a left hand there. Randle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randle throws the left hand but Pealike avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Pealike misses the body punch
and Randle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pealike moves in looking to clinch but Randle pushes him off.#CL2#
Pealike rushes Randle and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Randle breaks from the clinch.
Randle lands a jab to Pealike's midsection.
Pealike wants to clinch up but Randle keeps it at a distance.
Pealike throws a lazy uppercut
and Randle counters with a nice uppercut.
Pealike throws a right hand that misses
and Randle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pealike closes the distance but Randle moves to the side
letting Randle counter with a right hand.
Pealike wants to clinch but Randle slips to the side
and Randle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pealike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randle thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pealike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Randle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Pealike misses.
Pealike tries to clinch up
letting Randle counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Pealike closes the distance and clinches.
Pealike keeps control of Randle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Randle wants to get back to striking at distance but Pealike won't allow it.
#BC#
Randle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pealike punishes Randle's body with a nice straight punch.
Randle misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Pealike has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Pealike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pealike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lue Randle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Randle, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lue Randle!
Our winner, Lue Randle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
020 NINE
Date: Aug 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Randle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Randle misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Randle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Dudley. #CUT#It looks like Lue Randle has been cut.#TD2#
Randle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Randle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudley 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.
Randle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle preventing the sweep.
Dudley is working hard here to advance position.
Randle wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Dudley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dudley tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet. #SUB2#
Randle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Randle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dudley working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Randle wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Dudley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Randle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dudley to keep the fight standing.
Dudley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Randle avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Randle.
A hook to the body from Dudley.
Randle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Randle.
Randle blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Randle blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Randle in his tracks for a moment.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Randle prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Our sources have told us that Dudley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Randle blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley prevents Randle from breaking the clinch.
Randle blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Randle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dudley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randle swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
Randle tries to counter with a clinch but Dudley shakes him off and moves away.
Dudley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randle.
A left lands for Dudley.
Randle throws out a leg kick but Dudley moves out of range and Randle only half commits.
Dudley stuffs the takedown.
Dudley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dudley moves out of range as Randle strikes.
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dudley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Dudley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Randle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Randle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Randle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Randle presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
Randle looking to secure an arm triangle but Dudley defends it well.
Dudley wants to control but Randle is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lue Randle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Randle looks to land a combination but Dudley avoids it well.
As Randle tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Randle manages to avoid the attempt.
Randle throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Randle in a clinch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Randle is looking for a takedown.
Randle tries to break the clinch but Dudley is controlling the position.
Randle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Randle's defenses.
Randle blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Randle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dudley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dudley'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.#T1#
Randle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudley is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Randle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Randle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dudley defends well.
Dudley wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Randle trying to keep a closed guard but Dudley is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Randle has an active guard here but Dudley has managed to pass into half guard.
Randle trying to control from the bottom.
Dudley controlling the action here.
Dudley is nestled in close to Randle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lue Randle has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Dudley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Randle defending well though.
Dudley controlling the pace.
Randle trying to control but Dudley postures up.
Randle tries to get to full guard but Dudley has control of the leg.
Randle is looking to control Dudley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Randle avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Randle closes the distance and clinches.
Randle takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Randle is trying to push Dudley away but Dudley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Randle tries to score a body lock takedown but Dudley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Randle.
Randle is looking for a takedown.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Randle's defenses.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Randle blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Randle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dudley prevents it.
Randle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dudley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lue Randle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randle.
Dudley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dudley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Randle closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Randle is trying to drag Dudley to the mat but Dudley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Lue Randle's cut even more.
Randle blocks an elbow strike.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randle can do to turn this around?
Randle blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Randle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dudley smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Dudley on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Dudley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Randle is trying to drag Dudley to the mat but Dudley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Randle.
Randle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dudley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Randle avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley. #CUT#The cut above Lue Randle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Randle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dudley gets underhooks to prevent Randle's takedown attempt.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Randle shrugs off.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Randle takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Lue Randle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lue Randle's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damian Dudley!
After the big win, Damian Dudley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
020 Grappling 2
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lue Randle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Murhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Murhapuro tries to pull guard but Randle holds him up against the cage and eventually Murhapuro drops back down to his feet.
Murhapuro fails to pull guard.
Randle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murhapuro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murhapuro told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Murhapuro is trying to pull guard but Randle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lue Randle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ispa Murhapuro.
Randle stops a takedown attempt from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murhapuro jumps guard but Randle stands there with Murhapuro around his waist. Murhapuro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Murhapuro is fighting off a takedown attempt but Randle is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Murhapuro to the mat. Murhapuro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Randle (2) vs (0) Murhapuro
Randle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Randle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Murhapuro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Murhapuro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Murhapuro! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Randle (2) vs (4) Murhapuro
Randle tries to buck Murhapuro off but Murhapuro is having none of it.#T1#
Randle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Randle desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Randle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murhapuro pulls his head out easily.
Murhapuro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Randle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Randle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhapuro defends well.
Murhapuro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Randle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Randle trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Randle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murhapuro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murhapuro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Randle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Randle working a defensive guard here.
Murhapuro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Randle has his foot on Murhapuro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murhapuro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Randle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Murhapuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murhapuro has managed to get both his arms back between Randle's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Randle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murhapuro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Randle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Randle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Randle looking to control.
#SUB#
Randle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murhapuro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murhapuro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Randle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhapuro is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Randle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murhapuro defends it easily.#SUB#
Randle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murhapuro is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB#
Randle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Randle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Randle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murhapuro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murhapuro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Randle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhapuro defends well.#SUB#
Randle is looking for a triangle but Murhapuro pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Randle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murhapuro controls the pace.#SUB#
Randle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murhapuro looking to pass the guard.
Murhapuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Randle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T7##SUB#
Randle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murhapuro defends it easily.
Murhapuro trying to move into half guard but instead Randle has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randle (4) vs (4) Murhapuro
Randle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Randle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murhapuro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randle (4) vs (6) Murhapuro#SUB#
Randle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murhapuro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Randle wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8##SUB#
Randle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murhapuro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Randle trying to keep a closed guard but Murhapuro is proving a slippery customer.
Murhapuro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Randle trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Randle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Murhapuro won't allow Randle to sweep him here. #SUB#
Randle has his foot on Murhapuro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murhapuro works his way back into a safe position though.
Randle keeping full guard, as Murhapuro tries to pass.
Murhapuro trying to control but Randle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Randle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Randle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhapuro defends well.#T10#
Randle keeping full guard, as Murhapuro tries to pass. #SUB#
Murhapuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murhapuro has managed to get both his arms back between Randle's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Randle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murhapuro 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 Randle. Score +3 for passing guard: Randle (4) vs (9) Murhapuro
Randle gets back to half guard.
Randle tries to roll over but Murhapuro keeps him under control.#T11#
Randle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murhapuro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murhapuro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Randle (8) vs (9) Murhapuro#SUB#
Randle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Murhapuro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Randle's arms. #SUB#
Randle is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Murhapuro with him. Murhapuro is trying to defend but Randle has an arm under the chin now! Murhapuro grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lue Randle!
A very excited looking Lue Randle rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
020 Tokyo 2
Date: Aug 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Randle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackadder.
Blackadder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randle.
Randle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randle. Blackadder does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Blackadder.
Blackadder with a jab.
Blackadder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blackadder throws a right hand that misses
and Randle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 020 Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Blackadder throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Blackadder throws an overhand right that lands on Randle's shoulder, as Randle tries to avoid the shot.
Randle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackadder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Randle.
Randle moves in looking to clinch but Blackadder pushes him off.
Blackadder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
Blackadder thuds his right hand into Randle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Randle is looking to clinch.
Blackadder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackadder.
Randle slips a straight right by Blackadder.
Randle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blackadder is able to avoid easily.
Randle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randle fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackadder misses the jab.
Blackadder jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Randle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blackadder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Randle is in Blackadder's guard.
Randle preventing the sweep.
Randle throws a strike but Blackadder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Randle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blackadder 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 Randle.#T2#
Randle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Randle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Blackadder stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Randle misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Blackadder misses. #T3#
Randle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blackadder misses with a body shot.
Blackadder looks to throw the jab but Randle is out of range.
Blackadder misses with a right hand
and Randle counters with a series of strikes. Blackadder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Blackadder.
Blackadder misses with a left hand
and Randle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackadder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randle.
Randle looks to land a combination. Blackadder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackadder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackadder there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Blackadder.
Blackadder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Blackadder misses its intended target.
Blackadder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randle was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackadder.#T4#
Blackadder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackadder lands a really nice looking cross but Randle seems unphased.
Blackadder just misses with a punch to the body.
Randle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Randle tries to land a leg kick but Blackadder saw it coming and moves away.
Randle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackadder misses with an uppercut.
Randle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blackadder moves forwards but Randle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blackadder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackadder swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Randle counters with a single leg into guard. Blackadder didn't expect that.
Randle throws a big right hand that misses.
Randle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Randle throwing strikes from guard but Blackadder blocks nicely.
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 Lue Randle will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Randle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Randle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blackadder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Randle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackadder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blackadder wants to get back to his feet but Randle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blackadder seems keen to control Randle's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle passes Blackadder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Randle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Randle throwing shots but Blackadder is blocking nicely. #T1#
Ground and pound from Randle.
Blackadder wants to improve his position but Randle is controlling well.
Randle working Blackadder over with strikes.
Randle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blackadder wants to get back to his feet.
Blackadder 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.
Randle working Blackadder over with strikes.
Randle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lue Randle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Randle is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blackadder still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blackadder has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Randle is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Randle is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Blackadder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Blackadder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edmund Blackadder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randle cracks Blackadder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blackadder misses with a right hand #TD#
and Randle counters with a shoot takedown. Blackadder fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Randle throws a big right hand that misses.
Randle throws an elbow that misses. Blackadder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randle's guard. Nice move by Blackadder!#REVB#
Randle looking for a sweep. Not yet Randle, not yet. #SU2#
Blackadder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Randle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blackadder connects with a looping right hand.
Randle walks into a straight right hand from Blackadder.
Randle slips a straight right by Blackadder.
Randle fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackadder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Blackadder misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Randle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Randle.
Randle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randle tries to pull guard but Blackadder won't allow it.
Randle misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Randle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackadder loads up on a big right hand but Randle slips the punch.
Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackadder sizes up Randle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Blackadder misses.
Randle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackadder's waist but Blackadder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Randle off to one side.
Blackadder now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackadder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Randle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackadder takes a swing at Randle's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edmund Blackadder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Randle throws a hook but Blackadder blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Blackadder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackadder.
Blackadder throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackadder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Randle looks to throw the jab but Blackadder is out of range.
Blackadder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackadder looks to score with a jab to the body but Randle is just out of range.
A slow jab from Randle misses its intended target.
Blackadder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Blackadder does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackadder misses with a body shot.
Blackadder lands a jab to Randle's midsection.
Blackadder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randle.
Blackadder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Blackadder jabs Randle right on the nose. Randle blinks but takes it well.
Blackadder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Randle.
Randle lands a nice shot to the body.
Randle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Blackadder misses.
Blackadder throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Randle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackadder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blackadder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackadder throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Randle to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmund Blackadder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Randle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackadder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackadder looks to land a right hand but Randle moved out of range.
Blackadder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Randles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Blackadder misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Randle moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Blackadder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackadder.
Blackadder throws an overhand right that lands on Randle's shoulder, as Randle tries to avoid the shot.
Blackadder misses with a straight right.
Blackadder jabs Randle right on the nose. Randle blinks but takes it well.
Blackadder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randle.
Randle feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Blackadder misses.
Randle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackadder circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackadder misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackadder. Randle does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Randle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Randle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Randle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Randle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackadder checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blackadder! But no joy.
Blackadder misses with a straight right.
Randle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randle throws a body punch but Blackadder moves out of range.
Randle throws a shot to the body.
Randle ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder.
Blackadder throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Blackadder punishes Randle's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackadder loads up on a big right hand but Randle slips the punch.#T4#
Randle moves away from the strike by Blackadder.
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Randle moves away from the strike by Blackadder.
Randle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Randle stalks Blackadder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blackadder's face. Blackadder staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackadder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Randle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blackadder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Randle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blackadder connects with a single shot there.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackadder.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Blackadder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blackadder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edmund Blackadder!
Our winner, Edmund Blackadder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
020 Helsinki 1
Date: Jul 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Bowes.
Randle lands with a right hand.
Randle cracks Bowes with a good jab.
A jab from Bowes misses.
Randle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Bowes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bowes.
Bowes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Randle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowes.#CL2#
Bowes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowes misses with a hook
and Randle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bowes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bowes sprawls well. Bowes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randle gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
A punch combination from Randle misses.
Bowes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Randle with a body shot.
Bowes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the liver by Randle. Beautiful body shot.
Bowes looks to land a right hand but Randle moved out of range.
Bowes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randle.
Bowes lands a nice looking body shot.
Bowes connects with a right hand. Randle shakes it off.
Randle slips under a jab from Bowes.
Bowes misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Randle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randle is thwarting Bowes's attempts to control the position.
Bowes moves into full guard.
Bowes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bowes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randle distracts Bowes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Randle stopping the sweep attempt from Bowes.
Randle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle being controlled here momentarily.
Bowes wants to stand but Randle is controlling the position. #T3#
Randle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bowes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bowes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Bowes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Randle scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bowes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bowes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bowes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Bowes looking to control.
#SUB2#
Bowes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bowes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randle is one step ahead there.
Randle working some strikes from top position.
Randle trying to control but Bowes is working from the bottom.
Bowes trying to keep a closed guard but Randle is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bowes holds on and takes a little breather.
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 Lue Randle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Randle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowes.
It looked like Randle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowes misses with a left hand
and Randle counters with a left and a right that stings Bowes.
Henry Bowes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowes needs to keep his hands up - Randle had a free shot at his head there.
Bowes lands a lovely overhand right.
Bowes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bowes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Randle has closed the distance and engaged Bowes in a clinch.
Randle scores with a shot to the side of Bowes's head. #BC#
Randle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randle throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowes! But no joy.
Bowes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bowes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Bowes throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Randle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bowes is looking to control Randle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bowes avoid being mounted?
Bowes is controlling Randle's trapped leg to prevent Randle from advancing to side control.
Randle 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#
Bowes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Randle seems to be looking for submissions.
Bowes wants to control but Randle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bowes is looking to improve his position.
Bowes wants to get back to his feet.
Bowes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Randle scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Bowes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Randle seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Randle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bowes defends it well.
Randle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bowes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Randle is working away from the top position though.
Bowes has hold of Randle's hands but Randle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Randle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Randle trying to mount his opponent but Bowes defends it. #T3#
Randle is nestled in close to Bowes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bowes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bowes moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Bowes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bowes controlling the position.
Randle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bowes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randle.
Randle trying to control but Bowes is working from the bottom.
Bowes is trying to control the position but Randle postures up.
Randle stopping the sweep attempt from Bowes.#T4#
Randle trying to control but Bowes is working from the bottom.
Bowes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Randle postures up in Bowes's guard and throws a big left but Bowes blocks it.
Bowes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randle's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Randle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bowes has passed into half guard!
Randle tries to roll over but Bowes keeps him under control.
Randle trying to control from the bottom.
Bowes wants to take a breather but Randle is having none of it.
Bowes controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bowes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Randle at a distance.
Bowes misses with a hook. Randle ducked under it nicely.
Randle connects with a looping right hand.
Randle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bowes.
Randle fails to land with a series of punches.
Randle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bowes at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowes.
Randle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowes circles away.
Bowes throws a lazy uppercut
and Randle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Randle tried to score with a low kick but Bowes checks it.
Bowes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Randle with a body shot.
Randle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Bowes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Randle in his tracks.
Randle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Randle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowes.
Randle misses with the combination.
Bowes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Randle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Randle.
Randle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Bowes. Beautiful body shot.
Randle slips a straight right by Bowes.
Henry Bowes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Randle clinches up against the cage.
Randle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bowes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bowes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bowes scores with a shot to the side of Randle's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Randle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Randle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowes misses with the head strike.
Randle blocks a body shot from Bowes.
Bowes has a couple of punches blocked by Randle.
Randle tries for a takedown but Bowes manages to get underhooks.
Bowes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bowes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Randle.
Randle tries to pull guard but Bowes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Randle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Bowes looking to stall.
Bowes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowes lands with a short shot to the head.
Bowes tries to work over Randle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bowes misses with a punch to the body.
Bowes looking to slow down the pace here.
Randle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bowes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bowes taking a breather.
Randle blocks an uppercut.
Bowes misses with some punches.
Bowes working aggressively here.
#T4#
Bowes misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Randle has picked Bowes up - he's going for a ride! Randle dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bowes pushes Randle off looking to stand but Randle dives back in and keeps control.
Randle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Randle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Randle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Randle with good strikes from the mount here!
Randle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bowes's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Bowes.
I think Randle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lue Randle!
After the fight, Lue Randle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
020 Tokyo 1
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Randle misses.
Christ looks for a takedown but Randle sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Randle misses the target.
Christ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Randle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Randle walks into a stiff left hand from Christ.
Randle scores with a hook.
Randle throws a leg kick but Christ sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christ tries to counter by closing the distance.
Randle lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randle defends well and Christ ends up having to push Randle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lue Randle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerman Christ.
Christ is looking to clinch.
Randle misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Christ as Randle shoots in.#T1#
Christ throws a series of punches but Randle avoids them all with ease.
Christ tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Randle swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Randle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ moves to clinch but Randle breaks away
and Randle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randle misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Christ shoots and misses
and Randle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christ thinking.
Jerman Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randle throws a front kick aimed at Christ's knee but Christ avoids it well.
Randle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Randle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Randle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Christ counters with a nice body shot.
Christ throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
Christ misses with a takedown
and Randle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randle is looking to clinch.
Christ shoots for a double leg takedown but Randle sprawls well. He's pushed Christ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randle stuffs the takedown attempt from Christ. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ misses with a few strikes there.
Christ takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Randle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Randle feints and as Christ raises his hands in defense, Randle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Christ escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randle.
Randle working some strikes from top position.
Randle cracks Christ with a solid left hand.
Randle chips away with some ground and pound.
Randle cracks Christ with a solid left hand.
Christ wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Christ can do anything to dispel that myth.
Randle connects with a couple of short punches.
Randle trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Randle throwing strikes from guard but Christ blocks nicely.
Christ wants to stand but Randle is controlling the position. #T4#
Christ looking for a sweep. Not yet Christ, not yet.
Randle trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randle wants to pass the guard but Christ is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Christ is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randle is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Christ is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randle is aware though and is defending well.
Christ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christ has control of Randle's left arm, preventing Randle from doing any damage.
Randle throwing strikes but missing.
Randle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Christ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christ works the jab nicely.
Christ doesn't manage to clinch there - Randle circles away.
Christ has his takedown stuffed
and Randle counters with a straight right hand.
Christ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Randle tries to avoid it but Christ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Randle to the ground. Randle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lue Randle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerman Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Randle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Randle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Christ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randle. #T1#
Christ keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lue Randle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christ has hold of Randle's hands but Randle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Randle trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle is thwarting Christ's attempts to control the position.
Christ is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Randle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Randle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Randle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christ defending well though.
Christ tries to roll over but Randle keeps him under control.
Christ pushes Randle off looking to stand but Randle dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Randle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head.
Randle prevents Christ from improving his position.
Christ 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.
Randle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Christ trying to control but Randle postures up.
Randle trying to mount his opponent but Christ defends it.
Randle prevents Christ from standing back up.
#SUB#
Randle is working for a kimura but Christ is defending it quite comfortably.
Christ trying to control but Randle postures up.
#T3#
Christ keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Randle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christ is refusing to be controlled, as Randle sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ controlling the position well.
Randle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Randle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randle 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.
Randle 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.
Randle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Randle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Christ in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Randle throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Christ because Randle loaded up on that one.
Randle unloading with bombs!
Randle trying to control but Christ is having none of it.
Randle is landing with some decent strikes but Christ is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Christ is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Randle is landing with some decent strikes but Christ is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Randle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#Christ is rocked!
Randle postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Christ bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Randle and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle!
After the fight, Lue Randle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
020 FIVE
Date: Jun 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Blackadder misses with a hook. Randle ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Randle shoots in and gets a takedown into Blackadder's guard.
Blackadder keeping moving, preventing Randle from controlling successfully.
Blackadder is adopting a defensive guard.
Randle wants to control from the top but Blackadder keeps moving.
Blackadder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randle is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackadder has wrist control.
Randle is working Blackadder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randle throws an elbow that misses. Blackadder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randle's guard. Nice move by Blackadder!#REVR#
Randle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackadder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Randle is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SU#
Blackadder gets to his feet. Randle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Randle tries to clinch but Blackadder moves out of range.
Randle 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.
Blackadder misses with a body punch
and Randle counters with a right hand to the body.
Blackadder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blackadder misses with a left hand
and Randle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackadder misses the shot to the body.
Randle throws a hook but Blackadder blocks it.
Blackadder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackadder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Randle to score with a decent uppercut.
Blackadder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randle fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Randle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackadder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blackadder misses with a left hand
and Randle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackadder misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Randle counters with a takedown into side control.
Blackadder sneaks out the side door and pushes Randle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blackadder misses with a straight right.
Randle fails to land with a series of punches.
Randle scores with a jab. Blackadder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackadder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackadder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Randle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blackadder misses with a hook to the body
and Randle counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from Randle finds it's target.#T3#
Randle throws a nice looking combination but Blackadder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackadder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blackadder throws a hook but Randle avoids it easily.
Randle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Randle lands with an overhand left.
Randle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Randle moves forwards but Blackadder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edmund Blackadder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackadder connects with a right hand. Randle shakes it off.
Randle throws a front kick aimed at Blackadder's knee but Blackadder avoids it well.
Randle shoots for a takedown but Blackadder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blackadder misses with a straight left.
Blackadder throws a shot from downtown. Randle moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Blackadder throws the left hand but Randle avoids the punch easily.
Randle is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Blackadder misses.
Randle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Randle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blackadder has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Randle is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackadder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Randle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blackadder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blackadder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Randle.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Randle.
Randle is trying to break the clinch but Blackadder is controlling him.#BC#
Blackadder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackadder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackadder swings widly with a right hand
and Randle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lue Randle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Blackadder.
Blackadder throws a shot from downtown. Randle moves away and avoids it.
Randle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Randle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackadder throws a jab but it's blocked by Randle.
Randle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Randle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Randle ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder.
Blackadder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Randle rushes Blackadder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Randle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Randle manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackadder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Randle.
Randle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blackadder is avoiding damage well.
Randle is trying to ground and pound but Blackadder uses the momentary lack of control by Randle to regain half guard. #T1#
Blackadder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blackadder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Randle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blackadder passes into side control.
Randle is looking to regain half guard here but Blackadder keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Blackadder decides to stand back up. #T2#
A big left from Blackadder misses.
Randle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blackadder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randle moves away.
Randle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Randle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Randle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackadder.
Randle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackadder.
Blackadder misses with an uppercut. Randle saw that one coming.
Randle ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder.
Blackadder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blackadder at a distance.
#T3#
Randle takes a swing at Blackadder's ribcage but misses.
Blackadder looks to throw the jab but Randle is out of range.
Randle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lue Randle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackadder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackadder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackadder misses the target.
The fighters circling - Blackadder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackadder just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackadder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackadder scores with the left hand. Randle knows he should have avoided that one.
Randle tries to clinch
and Blackadder counters with a straight right hand.
Randle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Randle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackadder blocks a jab.#T4#
Randle just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackadder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
Randle throws a counter combo.
Randle avoids the body shot from Blackadder.
Blackadder throws a lazy right hand but Randle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackadder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randle was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackadder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackadder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randle lands a nice shot to the body.
Randle staying out of range there.
Blackadder sets himself, and Randle steps forward looking for the clinch! Blackadder avoids it this time.
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Blackadder loads up on a big right hand but Randle slips the punch.
Randle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Randle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edmund Blackadder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Randle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackadder throws out the jab.
Blackadder throws out a powerful jab.
Randle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blackadder connects with a body shot that sends Randle's belly button to the back.
Blackadder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randle moves away.
Randle staying out of range there.
Blackadder works Randle's body with a nice hook.
Blackadder misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Randle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blackadder napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blackadder bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackadder misses with a straight left.
Blackadder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Randle goes for a double leg but Blackadder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blackadder continues to drive forward.#T1#
Blackadder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randle.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackadder misses the target.
Randle misses with a series of wild punches.
Randle digs a good hook to Blackadder's body.
Randle moves away from the strike by Blackadder.
Blackadder throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Randle throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackadder.
Blackadder misses the jab.
Randle fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackadder swings for the body but Randle moves out of range.
#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Randle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackadder looks to land a left hand but Randle moved out of range nicely.
Randle moves out of range as Blackadder strikes.
Randle flicks out a counter leg kick but Blackadder steps away.
Blackadder throws an overhand right that lands on Randle's shoulder, as Randle tries to avoid the shot.
Blackadder sets himself, and Randle steps forward looking for the clinch! Blackadder avoids it this time.
Randle misses with a wild body shot.
Randle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Randle looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackadder is just out of range.
Randle lands with an uppercut that bounces Blackadder off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randle misses with a body punch
and Blackadder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Randle ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder.
A little jabbing left from Randle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randle misses the shot to the body.
Blackadder lands with a cross.
Randle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackadder.
Blackadder moves out of range as Randle strikes.
Blackadder missing with a left hand there. Randle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randle moves forwards but Blackadder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Randle misses with a low kick.
Blackadder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randle was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackadder.
Randle is looking to score with low kicks.
Randle connects with a body shot that sends Blackadder's belly button to the back.
Randle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackadder but Blackadder pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Randle shoots for a takedown but Blackadder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blackadder is looking to counter punch.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Randle.
Blackadder lands a glancing blow to the side of Randle's head.
Randle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackadder misses with a right hand
and Randle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Blackadder misses.
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!
Blackadder misses with an uppercut.
Randle slips a jab from Blackadder.
Randle tests Blackadder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackadder ducks under a wild hook from Randle.
Randle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackadder throws out the jab.
Randle avoids the body shot from Blackadder.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Blackadder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blackadder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edmund Blackadder!
After winning the bout, Edmund Blackadder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
020 TWO
Date: May 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Randle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackadder.
Blackadder misses with an uppercut.
Blackadder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackadder wants it to stay on the feet.
Randle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blackadder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blackadder leaves Randle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Randle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Randle 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.
Blackadder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randle moves to clinch but Blackadder breaks away
and Blackadder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackadder misses with a left hand
and Blackadder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randle moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Blackadder throws a shot from downtown. Randle moves away and avoids it.
Randle misses with a body kick.
Blackadder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blackadder checks a low kick from Randle.
Blackadder throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Randle moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Randle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randle doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackadder circles away.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Randle looks to land a left hand but Blackadder moved out of range nicely.
Randle lands a lovely overhand right.
Randle misses with a straight right.
Blackadder missing with a left hand there. Randle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Blackadder misses.
Randle fails to land the takedown.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Randle.#T2#
Randle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackadder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Randle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackadder throws a jab but it's blocked by Randle.
Randle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackadder.
Randle throws a looping overhand right but Blackadder ducks down to avoid it.
Blackadder lands a right hook to the body.
Randle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blackadder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randle somewhat.
Randle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackadder throws out the jab.
Randle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackadder.
Blackadder defending well as Randle loads up on a big left hand.
Blackadder works Randle's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Randle or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackadder, which made it look bad.
Blackadder misses with a body shot.
Blackadder tests Randle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randle throws a leg kick but Blackadder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blackadder misses with a jab to the body
letting Randle counter with a right hand.
Blackadder connects with a body shot that sends Randle's belly button to the back.
Randle defending well as Blackadder loads up on a big left hand.
Randle fails with the takedown.
Blackadder misses with a straight right.
Randle takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Blackadder coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Blackadder.#T4#
Blackadder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blackadder defends well and Randle ends up having to push Blackadder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randle thuds his right hand into Blackadder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Edmund Blackadder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Randle instigates a clinch.
Blackadder scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Blackadder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randle throws a leg kick but Blackadder checks it.
Blackadder looks to score with a jab to the body but Randle is just out of range.
Randle slips under a jab.
Blackadder lands a lovely overhand right.
Blackadder lands a really nice looking cross but Randle seems unphased.
Randle lands a nice looking body shot.
Randle tries to clinch up but Blackadder circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Blackadder dominated that round.
That's time! Blackadder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Blackadder lands an overhand right.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch but Blackadder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randle tries to move into range but Blackadder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Randle cracks Blackadder with a good jab.
Blackadder stuns Randle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blackadder throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Blackadder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randle can do to turn this around?
Blackadder takes a swing at Randle's ribcage but misses.
Randle tries a low kick but Blackadder avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Blackadder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randle throws a series of punches but Blackadder moves out of range.
Blackadder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackadder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randle throws a right hand that Blackadder ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackadder also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Blackadder misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randle! But no joy.
Edmund Blackadder is winning the standup battle so far.
Randle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackadder looks to score with a jab to the body but Randle is just out of range.#T1#
Blackadder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randle.
Randle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blackadder misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Randle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Randle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randle stops Blackadder from standing up.
Randle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Randle throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackadder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Randle throws a big right hand that misses.
Randle wants to control from the top but Blackadder keeps moving.
Randle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackadder is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Randle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blackadder pulls Randle in close to his closed guard and prevents Randle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Randle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Randle landing with the ground and pound.
Blackadder keeping moving, preventing Randle from controlling successfully.
Blackadder is pulling down on Randle's head. It's preventing any offense from Randle, at least for the moment.#T3#
Randle connects with a couple of short punches.
Randle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blackadder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randle's guard. #REVR#
Randle is trying to keep Blackadder in close.
#SU#
Blackadder gets to his feet - Randle follows without any prompting.
Blackadder just misses with a punch to the body.
Randle misses with a left hand
and Blackadder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackadder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Randle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blackadder dodges the punch combination from Randle.
Blackadder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randle tries to clinch but Blackadder moves out of range.
Blackadder throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackadder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randle throws a looping overhand right but Blackadder ducks down to avoid it.
Blackadder misses the body punch
and Randle counters with a straight right hand.
Randle looks to land a combination but Blackadder avoids it well.
Randle dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big left from Randle misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lue Randle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blackadder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
Randle wants to counter the offense by Blackadder and move into the clinch position.
Blackadder scores with a body shot.
Randle avoids the body shot from Blackadder.
Randle avoids the body shot from Blackadder.
Randle swinging wildly here.
Blackadder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blackadder moves away from the strike by Randle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackadder throws a right hand that misses
and Randle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackadder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randle on the side of the head.
Blackadder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Randle takes one to the chin there.
Randle with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Blackadder to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Blackadder throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackadder swings widly with a right hand
and Randle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Blackadder.
Blackadder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackadder with a nice cross.
Blackadder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
Randle throws a counter combo.
Randle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackadder misses the target.
Blackadder sets himself, and Randle steps forward looking for the clinch! Blackadder avoids it this time.
Blackadder digs a good body shot into Randle's ribs.
A big left from Blackadder misses.
Randle slips under a jab.
It looks like Blackadder has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Randle slips a straight right by Blackadder.
Randle moves out of range as Blackadder strikes.
Randle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Blackadder circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackadder. Randle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackadder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
Blackadder misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackadder looks to score with a jab to the body but Randle is just out of range.
Randle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackadder.
Blackadder misses with an uppercut.
Blackadder misses with a body shot.
Randle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blackadder cracks Randle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Randle loads up on a big right hand but Blackadder slips the punch.
Randle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackadder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackadder throws out the jab.
Randle throws a right and a left that Blackadder avoids nicely. #T3#
Blackadder connects with a jab.#TD2#
Randle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Randle is just content to waste time from the top position. Blackadder takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Randle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackadder swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Blackadder has his feet on Randle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Randle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackadder throwing a counter right hand but Randle manages to avoid it.
Blackadder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randle moves away.
Blackadder lands with a good body shot.
Randle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackadder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Randle.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackadder throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Randle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Blackadder misses its intended target.
Randle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Randle misses the jab.
Randle ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder.
Blackadder misses with an uppercut. Randle saw that one coming.
Blackadder lands a lovely overhand right.
Randle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackadder misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blackadder looks to throw the jab but Randle is out of range.
Randle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackadder.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Blackadder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blackadder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Blackadder!
Edmund Blackadder thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
JDNC Las Vegas 3
Date: Nov 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Couturier misses with a low kick.
Couturier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couturier tries to counter with a clinch but Randle shakes him off and moves away.
Randle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Randle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Couturier is looking to improve his position.
Randle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randle works over Couturier with some ground and pound from guard.
Couturier keeping full guard, as Randle tries to pass.
Couturier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Randle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randle chips away with some ground and pound.
Randle chips away with some ground and pound.
Randle passes Couturier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Couturier wants to control but Randle is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Randle is looking for a kimura but Couturier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Randle to get the leverage.
Randle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Randle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Randle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Couturier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Randle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Couturier wants to improve his position but Randle is controlling well.
Randle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Randle working Couturier over with strikes. #T2#
Couturier is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Randle 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.
Randle wants to take a breather but Couturier is having none of it.
Randle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Couturier is trying to get back to full guard.
Randle is looking to take a break and control but Couturier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Couturier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Randle connects with a nice short shot to Couturier's temple.
Couturier is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couturier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randle.
Couturier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randle.
Randle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Randle moves into full mount! Couturier won't be happy about that!
Couturier tries to hold on but Randle postures up.
Randle landing punches.
Randle lands a big shot there that rocks Couturier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Randle landing shots from mount.
Randle 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.#T4#
Randle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Randle is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Couturier is surviving well by controlling Randle's body position as best he can.
Randle unloading with bombs!
Randle working Couturier over with strikes here.
Randle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Randle cracks Couturier with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Couturier is bucking up trying to escape but Randle cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT#It looks like Jonathan Couturier has been cut.#SUB#
Randle goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Couturier is on top in guard.
Randle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randle trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Randle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couturier flicks out a counter leg kick but Randle steps away.
Couturier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Randle is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Randle misses its target.
Randle shoots in and drives through. Couturier sprawls well.
Lue Randle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Couturier does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Randle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Randle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couturier can do to turn this around?
Randle loads up on a big right hand but Couturier slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Randle blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Couturier as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Randle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couturier throws a low kick but Randle avoids it.#T1#
Randle wants to clinch up but Couturier keeps it at a distance.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randle misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Randle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Randle blocks the low kick.
Randle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Randle shoots for a takedown but Couturier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Couturier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Randle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Randle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Randle throws a jab but it's blocked by Couturier.
Couturier tries to score with a low kick but Randle moves his leg out of the way.
Randle misses the jab.
Randle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Couturier misses with a leg kick.
Couturier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randle.
Randle swings for the body but Couturier moves out of range.
Randle misses with a low kick.
Couturier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couturier slips under a jab.
Randle cracks Couturier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Couturier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Randle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Randle misses. #T3#
Couturier throws a leg kick but Randle moved away.#TD#
Randle drives through with a takedown into Couturier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Couturier looking to control.
Randle throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Randle 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.
Couturier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couturier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randle throws a big elbow that misses.
Couturier pulls Randle in to control the position. #T4#
Randle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randle landing with the ground and pound.
Randle forces his way into half guard.
Randle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randle is nestled in close to Couturier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Randle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Randle is thwarting Couturier's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Randle there. #SUB#
Randle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Couturier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Couturier throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Couturier pushes Randle up against the cage in a clinch.
Randle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Couturier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randle checks a leg kick.
Couturier misses with a low kick as Randle jumps back.
Randle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Couturier slips a jab and a cross from Randle.
Couturier only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Randle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randle.
Couturier only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Couturier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Randle attempts a counter takedown but Couturier avoids it well and moves away.
Randle has a takedown stuffed.
Couturier only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Couturier circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Randle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Couturier trying to control from the bottom.
Couturier tries to roll over but Randle keeps him under control.#SUB#
Randle in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Couturier tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Randle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lue Randle!
An out of breath Lue Randle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 9
Date: Oct 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Randle rushes Krutainis and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Randle manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Randle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Krutainis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Randle connects with a decent elbow.
Krutainis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randle working the head and body with strikes.
Randle lands a few punches from side control.
Krutainis trying his best to control but Randle has mounted him.
Krutainis is trying desperately to improve position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee warns Krutainis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Randle working Krutainis over with strikes here.
Randle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krutainis is looking to get to half guard.
Randle landing strikes from the mount and Krutainis is in trouble!
Randle working Krutainis over with strikes here.
Krutainis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Krutainis is looking to get to half guard.
Krutainis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Randle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Krutainis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Randle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Randle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Randle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Randle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Randle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randle lands a big shot there that rocks Krutainis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Randle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Randle lands a heavy elbow.
Randle prevents Krutainis from getting the reversal.
Krutainis is in a horrible position here. Randle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Randle looking to finish Krutainis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Krutainis!
Randle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Randle raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Randle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Krutainis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Randle looking to control but Krutainis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Randle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Randle dominating with strikes here.
Krutainis is in a horrible position here. Randle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Randle with a couple of short strikes.
Randle landing strikes from the mount and Krutainis is in trouble!
Randle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Krutainis hang on?
Krutainis is in a horrible position here. Randle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Randle scoring with strikes but Krutainis is staying in there.
Randle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Randle avoids the attempt from Krutainis to control.
Randle landing shots from mount.
Krutainis is breathing heavily.#T3#
Krutainis wants to hold on but Randle pushes him away.
Randle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Randle scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle landing strikes from the mount.
Krutainis is in a horrible position here. Randle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krutainis taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Krutainis is rocked!
Randle unloading with bombs!
Randle with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randle landing strikes from the mount and Krutainis is in trouble!
Krutainis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Randle slips a nice elbow through Krutainis's hands, connecting with Krutainis's forehead.
Randle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Randle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Randle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Krutainis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Randle lands with a punch from half guard.
Randle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krutainis keeps working.
Krutainis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Randle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Randle working the head and body with strikes.
Randle wants to control but Krutainis is keeping him busy.
Krutainis taking some punishment here, with Randle in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randle drops an elbow to the side of Krutainis's head.
Randle working over Krutainis with some ground and pound. Krutainis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Randle lands strikes from half guard.
Randle winds up and cracks Krutainis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle 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#
Krutainis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krutainis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Randle.
Krutainis drops his hands momentarily and Randle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gatis Krutainis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Randle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krutainis sets himself, and Randle steps forward looking for the clinch! Krutainis avoids it this time.
Randle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Randle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krutainis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krutainis tries to clinch there but Randle circles away.
Randle slaps away a takedown attempt from Krutainis, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Randle digs a good hook to Krutainis's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. Randle catches Krutainis right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Randle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krutainis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krutainis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Randle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Randle scoring with punches and elbows.
Randle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Randle lands a few punches from side control.
We've been informed that Randle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Krutainis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Krutainis tries to bench press Randle off him but Randle keeps the position.
Randle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Randle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Krutainis down.
Lue Randle has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Randle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krutainis keeps working.
Randle working the ground and pound.
Randle is working Krutainis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Randle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Randle working the head with strikes.
Randle working the ground and pound from side control.
Randle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Krutainis some visible discomfort.
Krutainis struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Randle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Randle scoring with punches and elbows.
Randle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krutainis keeps working.
Randle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Krutainis!#T3#
Krutainis is desperately trying to improve his position but Randle has a good base and remains in mount.
Randle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krutainis looks a forlorn figure.
Randle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Randle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Krutainis is in a horrible position here. Randle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Krutainis is in a horrible position here. Randle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Krutainis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Randle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krutainis is looking to escape.
Krutainis seems to have got his legs back now.
Randle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Krutainis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Randle controlling his opponent.
Randle is landing with some decent strikes but Krutainis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randle working Krutainis over with strikes here.
Randle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Krutainis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randle landing punches.
Randle postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Krutainis badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Randle around the waist but Randle pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Randle is the winner by TKO! Randle jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle!
A relieved looking Lue Randle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
JDNC Las Vegas
Date: Sep 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Chung. Those never looked like landing.
Chung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randle.
Chung has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randle moves away.
Chung throws a front kick aimed at Randle's knee but Randle avoids it well.
Chung swings widly with a right hand
and Randle counters with a nice uppercut.
Randle missing with a left hand there. Chung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chung tries to clinch but Randle moves out of range.
Randle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chung manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung works the jab nicely.
Chung with the inside leg kick.
Chung scores with a one two! Randle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Randle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randle is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
No joy there for Randle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randle misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Chung.
Randle takes a swing at Chung's ribcage but misses.
Chung throws a body punch but Randle moves out of range.
Chung thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Randle.
The fighters circling - Randle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chung tries to bum rush Randle with a series of wild strikes but Randle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randle is looking for the big counter here.
Chung is looking to slow Randle down with leg kicks.
Chung swats away the attempt to clinch by Randle.#T2#
Randle throws a right and a left that Chung avoids nicely.
Randle staying out of range there.
Chung throws a right hand that Randle ducks under and follows up with a left that Randle also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Randle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chung lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Randle as he connects with a hook.
Randle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Randle misses the target.
Chung thows a leg kick but Randle checks it
and Randle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Chung moves into range and clinches up with Randle.
Randle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Randle.
Randle cracks Chung with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Randle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Chung misses.
Chung throws a hook but Randle blocks it.
Randle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chung ducks under a wild hook from Randle.
As Randle looks to move away, Chung throws a big counter combo but Randle just gets out of the way.
Chung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch but Randle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randle.
Chung tests Randle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randle slips under a jab from Chung.
Randle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Randle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Randle blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Randle.
Chung misses with a two punch combination.
Randle cracks Chung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Randle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chung eats them both and turns towards Randle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Randle looks to land a right hand but Chung moved out of range.
Chung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
Randle misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lue Randle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chung misses with a right hand
and Randle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Randle throws out a loose jab but Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chung blocks a low kick nicely.
Chung throws a nice looking combination but Randle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randle unleashes a big counter combination but Chung bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randle throws a right and a left that Chung avoids nicely.
Randle misses with a wild combination.
Chung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Randle wants to slow Chung down by chopping away at his legs.
A cross from Randle lands.#T1#
Chung checks a low kick from Randle.
Chung scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lue Randle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Randle tries to bum rush Chung with a series of wild strikes but Chung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randle throws a combination that misses
and Chung counters with a left and a right that stings Randle.
Chung throws a body shot but no joy.
Randle throws a front kick aimed at Chung's knee but Chung avoids it well.
Randle throws a hook but Chung blocks it.
Chung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chung tries to clinch there but Randle circles away.
Chung staying out of range there.
Randle dips to his left and cracks Chung with an uppercut!#T2#
Randle throws a hook to the side of Chung's head but Chung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randle moves in looking to clinch but Chung pushes him off.
Randle misses with a wild combination.
Chung slips under a jab from Randle.
It looked like Chung was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wang Chung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chung defending well as Randle loads up on a big left hand.
Chung checks the leg kick.
Randle tries to land a leg kick but Chung saw it coming and moves away.
Randle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chung.#CL2#
Randle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Chung lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Chung manages to break the clinch.
Chung looks to land a right hand but Randle moved out of range.
Randle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randle throws a right and a left that Chung avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Chung misses the target.
Randle looks to land a right hand but Chung moved out of range.
Chung misses with a looping right.
Randle throws a hook but Chung blocks it.
Chung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randle.
Chung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Randle momentarily.
Chung takes a swing at Randle's ribcage but misses.
Chung throws a jab but it's blocked by Randle. #T4##CL#
Chung clinches with his opponent.
Randle is trying to push Chung away but Chung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Chung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randle looks to land a combination but Chung avoids it well.
Randle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chung checks it well.
Randle tries to clinch but Chung is having none of it.
Randle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randle misses with a wild combination.
Randle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch but Chung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Randle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randle misses with a two punch combination.
Randle tries to clinch but Chung is having none of it.
Chung misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Chung drops Randle with a left right combo! Chung follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#Randle is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lue Randle has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big shot lands for Chung! That's hurt Randle! Will he recover? Chung fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Chung!
Wang Chung decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 5
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Wizard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randle's waist but Randle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wizard off to one side.
Wizard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randle takes one to the side of the head.
Randle walks into a stiff left hand from Wizard.
Randle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wizard shoots in for a takedown but Randle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wizard fails to land the takedown.
Lue Randle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wizard.
Randle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wizard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle throws a low kick but Wizard moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Wizard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wizard is trying to force a seperation but Randle has the dominant position.#T1##BC#
Randle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randle misses with a leg kick.
As Randle backs off Wizard throws a huge counter combo but Randle manages to avoid it all.
Randle swats away the attempt to clinch by Wizard.
Randle lands with a straight right. Wizard didn't see that one coming.
Wizard misses with a wild body shot.
Randle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wizard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Randle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randle throws a big counter combination but Wizard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wizard misses with a double jab
and Randle counters with a three punch combo that has Wizard backing up. Wizard nods at Randle to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Randle closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#Wizard is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randle drops Wizard with a big left hand! Wizard is injured, injured bad! Randle jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle!
A victorious Lue Randle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight!
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Randle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Randle keeps control of Muffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Randle is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Randle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Muffin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Randle avoiding Muffin 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Randle is cranking Muffin 's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Muffin ! He's tightened the choke and Muffin is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lue Randle!
Our winner, Lue Randle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 116 Misha vs Seppo
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Steve pushes Randle up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve has Randle pressed against the cage.
Steve working Randle over with knees to the body.
Randle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
Randle looking for a takedown. #BC#
Randle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randle misses with a body shot
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randle has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Randle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randle tries to clinch up.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve connects with a body shot.
Randle wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Randle with a poor takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve works Randle's body with a nice hook.
Randle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Randle misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve moves out of range as Randle strikes.
Steve is looking to slow Randle down with leg kicks.
Randle misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a good low kick that Randle was not able to check.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Randle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Randle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Randle tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Randle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Randle thows a leg kick but Steve checks it
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Randle's head backwards.#T2#
Steve digs a good body shot into Randle's ribs.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Randle takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steve obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randle.
Randle being controlled against the cage.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Steve gets through Randle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Steve.
Randle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve has Randle pressed against the cage, preventing Randle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Randle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Randle up against the cage.
Steve blocks a body shot from Randle. #BC2#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Randle missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve defending well as Randle loads up on a big left hand.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steve.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Randle's head backwards.
Randle has his takedown stuffed
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by Steve.
Randle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randle scrambles back to his feet.
Randle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Randle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steve counters with a nice low kick that buckles Randle's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randle takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Steve dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Steve lands a jab.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stephen Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randle rather than just go for the knockout.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Randle gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
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!
Steve lands a good knee to the midsection. Randle won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Randle misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Randle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Randle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut there from Steve.
Randle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve feints and then cracks Randle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randle down.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Randle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Randle. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randle tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Randle misses
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Randle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randle swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Randle misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
Randle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Randle tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Steve.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
#T3#
Randle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve with a nice calf kick.
Steve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Randle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Randle tries to work over Steve's front leg with a kick but Steve checks it.
Steve jabs Randle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Randle fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Steve.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Randle misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randle fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Steve has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randle throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randle misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Randle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Randle loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Steve keeps Randle at a distance using the push kick.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randle throws out the jab.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Randle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Steve counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Randle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
Randle darts in trying to clinch
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve scores with a leg kick.
Randle tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Randle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Randle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Randle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randle backing away here, and Steve unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Steve lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Steve throws a head kick that Randle semi-blocks.
#ROC2#Randle is rocked!
Steve fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Randle to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Randle looks to clinch but Steve throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Randle taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lue Randle spoke after the fight, saying 'thank you to all my supporters, love you all.'. |
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DMMA 107 Pinks vs Kersikov
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#R1#
Randle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Randle misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Voss.
Good exchange - Voss coming out on top.
Voss digs a good body shot into Randle's ribs.#CL2#
Randle moves into the clinch successfully.
Randle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voss lands a shoulder strike.
Randle tries to work over Voss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voss's elbow.
Randle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Randle as the two fighters clinch.
Voss lands a shot to the body.
Randle tries to pull guard but Voss holds him up against the cage and eventually Randle drops back down to his feet.
Voss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voss blocks a body shot from Randle. #T1#
Randle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voss lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Voss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Voss lands with a left to the head.
Voss cracks Randle with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Voss as the two fighters clinch.
Voss has Randle pushed against the cage.
Randle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Randle backwards.
Randle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Randle.
Rich Voss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Randle.
Voss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Voss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Randle can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Randle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Voss is defending well.
Voss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Voss lands a nice shot to the body.
Randle letting Voss take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voss.
Randle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voss's elbow.
Randle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Randle swings wildly with an uppercut but Voss uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Voss.
Voss lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Voss.
A left hand lands to the body for Voss.
Voss lands with a light punch inside.
Voss stalling in the clinch.
Voss lands a left hand.
#ROC#Randle is rocked!#T3#
Voss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voss pushes Randle against the cage. Voss is working some dirty boxing. Voss pushes off with a quick right hook! Randle goes down! Randle tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Voss moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Voss!
An out of breath Rich Voss thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Lue Randle was interviewed post fight and said 'thank you to all my supporters, love you all.'. |
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Event:
EFC 32
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Randle fails with a takedown attempt.
As Randle looks to move away, Eagle throws a big counter combo but Randle just gets out of the way.
Eagle lands a jab to the head.
Randle tries for a takedown but Eagle circles away easily
and Randle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randle tries to bum rush Eagle with a series of wild strikes but Eagle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eagle tries to bum rush Randle with a series of wild strikes but Randle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eagle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cali Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Eagle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle moves out of range as Randle strikes.
Eagle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randle's waist but Randle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eagle off to one side.
Eagle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Randle misses the shot to the body.
Eagle punishes Randle's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Eagle throws the left hand but Randle avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Eagle feints and as Randle raises his hands in defense, Eagle 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.
Eagle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Randle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randle controlling Eagle's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eagle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randle 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.
Randle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eagle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Randle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Randle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eagle is one step ahead there.
Eagle is looking to work some ground and pound but Randle has wrist control.
Eagle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randle's head.
Eagle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randle trying to control the position here.
Randle has momentary wrist control but Eagle slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Eagle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eagle is looking to work some ground and pound but Randle has wrist control.#SUB2#
Randle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eagle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eagle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eagle wants to pass the guard but Randle is keeping the position.
Eagle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Randle is looking for a triangle but Eagle pushes his legs off easily.
Eagle stands up over Randle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been informed that Randle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Eagle lands a couple of elbows.
Eagle trying to control but Randle is working from the bottom.
Randle is trying to control the position but Eagle postures up. #SUB2#
Randle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eagle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eagle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eagle trying to control but Randle is working from the bottom.
Eagle cracks Randle with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Randle pushes a forearm under Eagle's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Eagle is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lue Randle!
A very excited looking Lue Randle 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. |
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Event:
EFC 25
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Gray swats away the attempt to clinch by Randle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gray ! But no joy.
Lue Randle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randle misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Gray counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Gray manages to pull guard.
Randle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Gray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle landing some decent shots from guard.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Randle slips an elbow through the middle.
Randle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Gray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Gray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randle defends well.
Randle is in close to Gray 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Randle chips away with some ground and pound.
Gray has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Gray looking for a triangle here. Randle is fighting it but it looks tight! Gray pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Randle is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aron Gray !
Aron Gray is the new welterweight champion!
Aron Gray made sure to mention his sponsor, EFC Threads in his post fight interview.
The defeated Lue Randle had this to say: 'thank you to all my supporters, love you all.'. |
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Event:
EFC 20
Date: Jul 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Lawrence plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lawrence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randle circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawrence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Randle moves out of range easily. #TD#
Randle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawrence has one foot on Randle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randle fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawrence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Randle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lawrence 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randle landing with the ground and pound.
Randle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Randle trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lawrence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Randle scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Randle works over Lawrence with some ground and pound from guard.
Randle is pushing down on Lawrence 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawrence is fighting to maintain full guard but Randle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Randle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawrence with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Randle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Randle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Randle wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lawrence actively working from the bottom here.
Randle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Lawrence looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lawrence has hold of Randle's hands but Randle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Randle is just content to waste time from the top position. Lawrence takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lawrence working for a triangle but Randle defends it easily.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Randle from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Randle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lawrence manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Randle has Lawrence in his guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawrence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Randle keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Randle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been informed that Lawrence has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence passes Randle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Randle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lawrence trying to control but Randle is working from the bottom.
Lawrence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Randle keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Randle.
Lawrence postures up in Randle's guard and throws a big left but Randle blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lawrence postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Randle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lawrence , into his guard. #REVR#
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randle working some strikes from top position.
Lawrence working a defensive guard here.
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 Lue Randle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Randle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Randle throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Lawrence thows a leg kick but Randle checks it #TD#
and Randle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Randle cracks Lawrence with a solid left hand.
Randle landing some decent shots from guard.
Randle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Randle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lue Randle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawrence looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawrence , not yet.
Randle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lawrence is trying to keep Randle in close.
Randle working some strikes from top position.
Randle wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lawrence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Randle lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Lawrence had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randle defends it easily.
Randle scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Randle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Randle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawrence has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randle has managed to get both his arms back between Lawrence 's legs - danger averted.
Randle looking to sit in guard and control but Lawrence gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Randle seems keen to control Lawrence 's posture.#T2#
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randle is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence passes into half guard.
Randle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawrence scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Lawrence is pressing down on Randle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Randle is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Randle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lawrence is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randle keeps working.
Randle is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lawrence 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.
Lawrence is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but Randle defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lawrence wants to work for an arm triangle but Randle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lawrence is looking to pass Randle's guard but actually Randle recovers to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Randle misses with a two punch combination.
Randle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawrence can pounce on him.
#CL#
Randle drives through and clinches with Lawrence against the cage.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawrence prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but Randle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lawrence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randle's elbow. #TD2#
Lawrence decides to pull guard.
Randle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lawrence lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Randle controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Randle is retaining full guard.
Lawrence content to stall in guard here.
Lawrence preventing the sweep.
Randle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawrence manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence is trying to keep Randle in close.
#T2#
Randle with a nice head shot there.
Randle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawrence looking to control.
Randle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randle trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Randle is working Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randle wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Randle is really struggling to control Lawrence but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawrence is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lawrence throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence is looking to advance position but Randle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Randle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Randle lands a big shot there that rocks Lawrence but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Randle scoring with strikes but Lawrence is staying in there. #ROC#Lawrence is rocked!
Randle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lawrence is still in real trouble! Can Randle finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Randle tries to control but Lawrence wriggling away.
Lawrence is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randle lands a big elbow.
Randle loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lawrence scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Randle land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Randle stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle!
Lue Randle retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Lue Randle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Eugene Lawrence stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my fans love you all!!'. |
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Event:
EFC 17
Date: Jun 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Lawrence gets a takedown into half guard.
Lawrence prevents Randle from improving his position.
Lawrence performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lawrence wants to control but Randle is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lawrence wants to work for an arm triangle but Randle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lawrence trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle trying to hold on to Lawrence 's head to control him but Lawrence postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Randle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randle.
Randle controlling Lawrence 's posture. #SUB#
Lawrence 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.
Lawrence is looking to pass into half guard but Randle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Randle is in guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Randle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lawrence is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Randle, into his guard. #REVR#
Lawrence controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving.
Randle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lawrence drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Randle dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but Randle controlling him for the moment.
Randle scoring with some ground and pound.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Randle from controlling successfully.
Randle lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Lawrence looking for a guillotine here but Randle defends easily.
#SUB#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Randle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lawrence 's head.
Randle landing some decent shots from guard.
Randle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Randle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been informed that Randle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Randle lands a couple of digs.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lawrence holds on and takes a little breather.
Randle postures up and lands a big shot to Lawrence 's brow. #T4##SUB#
Lawrence is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randle defends well.
Randle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Randle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Randle lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Lawrence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Randle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawrence is trying to control the position but Randle postures up.
Lawrence looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Randle connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randle lands a couple of digs.
Lawrence controls Randle momentarily but Randle frees himself.
Randle distracts Lawrence with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lawrence doesn't manage to clinch there - Randle circles away.
An inside leg kick from Randle misses.
Eugene Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence tests Randle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randle tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
A jab from Lawrence does it's job there.
Randle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence walks into a left hand.
Randle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but Randle keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawrence throws a head kick that Randle semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
so Randle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lawrence bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randle's guard. #REVR##T1#
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lawrence postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Randle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lawrence , into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB#
Lawrence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randle defends well.
Randle stands up over Lawrence , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lawrence looking to control.
Randle is in close to Lawrence 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawrence trying to control the position here.
Randle chips away with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB#
Lawrence has his foot on Randle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randle works his way back into a safe position though.
Randle cracks Lawrence with a solid left hand.
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randle landing with the ground and pound.
Randle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Randle trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Randle landing some decent shots from guard.
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence looking to control.
#SUB#
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randle is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Randle landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Lawrence is rocked!
Randle lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Lawrence is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawrence seems to have got his legs back now.
Randle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randle distracts Lawrence with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randle is in close to Lawrence 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Randle stands up over Lawrence , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randle is aware though and is defending well.
Randle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randle is working Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Randle pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lue Randle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Randle throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lawrence counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Randle has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lawrence off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lawrence dives in for a single leg takedown but Randle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Randle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Randle gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lawrence kicks off Randle and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Randle drives through and clinches with Lawrence against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lawrence .
Randle keeps control of Lawrence as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
#BC#
Lawrence 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Lawrence looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Randle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Randle 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.
Randle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawrence sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Randle's guard.
Randle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawrence 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawrence 's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Randle. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Lawrence trying to control the position but Randle manages to sink in the hooks.
Randle controlling well, preventing Lawrence from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Randle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lawrence knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lawrence for a finish. #SUB2#
Lawrence showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Randle is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lawrence . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Lawrence grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Randle connects with a big shot to the side of Lawrence 's head.
I really don't envy Lawrence right now.
Randle is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lawrence up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randle is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lawrence . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Lawrence is really stuck here.
Randle trying to control.
Randle scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Lawrence tries to escape but Randle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Randle cracks Lawrence with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lawrence from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T3#
Randle connects with a couple of big shots that have Lawrence covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Lawrence ! Randle fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle!
Lue Randle is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Lue Randle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Eugene Lawrence was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my fans love you all!!'. |
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Event:
EFC 15
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Enkhtulga. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Randle. Those never looked like landing.
Enkhtulga tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Randle misses with a double jab
and Enkhtulga counters with a two punch combo.
Randle shoots in for a double leg but Enkhtulga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Randle throws a series of punches but Enkhtulga avoids them all with ease.
Enkhtulga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Enkhtulga lands with a nice body kick.
Enkhtulga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enkhtulga doesn't manage to clinch there - Randle circles away.
Good work by Enkhtulga as he checks the leg kick.
Enkhtulga misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Enkhtulga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Randle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randle is defended easily by Enkhtulga.#CL#
Randle closes the distance and clinches.
Randle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Enkhtulga's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enkhtulga.
Randle prevents Enkhtulga from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Enkhtulga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Enkhtulga misses with a low kick.
Randle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Enkhtulga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Lue Randle has been cut.
Randle swings widly with a right hand
and Enkhtulga counters with a series of strikes. Randle will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2##CL#
Randle has managed to clinch.
Randle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Randle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enkhtulga wants to get back to striking at distance but Randle won't allow it.
#TD#
Randle manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randle controlling Enkhtulga's posture.
Enkhtulga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Enkhtulga is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Randle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Enkhtulga is looking to defend but Randle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Enkhtulga! Randle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Enkhtulga taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lue Randle!
A victorious Lue Randle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
EFC 10
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Randle as he connects with a hook.
Mcbasketball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randle.
Mcbasketball is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Randle forces Mcbasketball back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mcbasketball fails to land.
Mcbasketball swings wildly with an uppercut but Randle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Mcbasketball scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Randle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mcbasketball can't fight it off and eventually Randle manages to take the fight to the floor. Mcbasketball looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcbasketball 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.
Mcbasketball keeping full guard, as Randle tries to pass.
Randle landing some decent shots from guard.
Randle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randle's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Randle connects with a couple of short punches.
Randle wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving.
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball throws his legs up looking for a submission but Randle uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mcbasketball tries to bench press Randle off him but Randle keeps the position.
Randle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbasketball keeps working. #SUB#
Randle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcbasketball takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Mcbasketball is looking to regain half guard here but Randle keeps moving and retains side control.
Randle is looking to take a break and control but Mcbasketball is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcbasketball tries to buck Randle off but Randle is having none of it.
Randle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbasketball keeps working.
Randle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Randle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mcbasketball wants to control but Randle postures up.
Randle is looking to take a break and control but Mcbasketball is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Randle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mcbasketball takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Randle is chipping away with strikes.
Mcbasketball sneaks back into half guard.
Randle working over Mcbasketball with some ground and pound. Mcbasketball looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Mcbasketball is rocked!
Mcbasketball is trying to maintain the position but Randle is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Randle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Randle there. #T4#
Mcbasketball has hold of Randle's hands but Randle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcbasketball is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Randle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcbasketball is still in real trouble! Can Randle finish him?
Randle lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mcbasketball quite badly. Mcbasketball pulls Randle in close trying to recover. Randle postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mcbasketball on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mcbasketball doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle!
Lue Randle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
EFC7: Bell vs Kimber
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
McGregson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Randle avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Randle misses the target. #TD2#
Randle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Randle showed some decent athleticism there.
McGregson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregson is looking to improve his position.
McGregson is trying to maintain the position but Randle is very close to passing his half guard.
Randle winds up and cracks McGregson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Randle drops an elbow to the side of McGregson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle slips a nice elbow through McGregson's hands, connecting with McGregson's forehead.
McGregson has hold of Randle's hands but Randle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randle lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
McGregson actively working from the bottom here.
McGregson has hold of Randle's hands but Randle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
McGregson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Randle lands a nice short elbow.
Randle wants to pass the guard but McGregson is defending well.
McGregson is looking to control Randle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGregson avoid being mounted?
McGregson tries to get to full guard but Randle has control of the leg.
Randle is looking to advance position but McGregson won't allow it.
Randle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGregson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Randle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Randle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
McGregson looking for submissions off his back.
McGregson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Randle lands with a punch from half guard.
McGregson has hold of Randle's hands but Randle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#McGregson is rocked!
Randle lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked McGregson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Randle jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle!
A victorious Lue Randle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
EFC6: Lawrence vs Randle
Date: Feb 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Lawrence shoots for a double leg takedown but Randle sprawls well. He's pushed Lawrence 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Lawrence gets caught napping as Randle dives in and scores a takedown. Lawrence manages to retain guard.
Lawrence has momentary wrist control but Randle slips an elbow through the middle.
Randle works over Lawrence with some ground and pound from guard.
Randle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Randle is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lawrence has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Randle is looking to defend but Lawrence has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Randle! Lawrence pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Randle taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eugene Lawrence !
Eugene Lawrence is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Eugene Lawrence thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
EFC1: Thursday Night Fights
Date: Dec 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Randle throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Randle clinches.
Kahananui tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Randle avoids it.
Randle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kahananui can't break the clinch.
Kahananui landing knees to the body.
#TD2#
Kahananui pulls guard effortlessly.
Randle trying to control but Kahananui is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Randle scoring with some ground and pound.
Kahananui is trying to control the position but Randle postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle stands up over Kahananui, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kahananui will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kahananui looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Kahananui working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Randle has passed into half guard!
Kahananui regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Randle distracts Kahananui with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randle trying to control but Kahananui is working from the bottom.
Randle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Randle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kahananui is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kahananui has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kahananui trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kahananui's guard. #REVR##T2#
Randle lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Kahananui is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Randle drops back looking for a leg! Kahananui is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kahananui manages to kick Randle off! Randle jumps back into Kahananui's guard.
Randle is working Kahananui over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kahananui trying to control the position.
#T3#
Randle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Randle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kahananui 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.
Randle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Randle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Randle tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahananui is retaining full guard.
Randle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kahananui keeping moving, preventing Randle from controlling successfully.
Kahananui has momentary wrist control but Randle slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB2#
Kahananui is looking for a triangle but Randle pushes his legs off easily.
Kahananui wants to sweep here but Randle controlling him for the moment.
Kahananui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kahananui has momentary wrist control but Randle slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Kahananui is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Randle postures up and lands a big shot to Kahananui's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kahananui is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randle is aware though and is defending well.
Kahananui working a defensive guard here.
Randle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle 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#
Randle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahananui.
#TD#
Randle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kahananui sprawls well initially but Randle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kahananui manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kahananui is looking to clinch but Randle is avoiding it.
Randle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kahananui takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#It looks like Koa Kahananui has been cut.
Randle misses with a two punch combination.
Kahananui throws a series of punches but Randle moves out of range.
Randle throwing a counter right hand but Kahananui manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kahananui gets tackled into the cage by Randle. Randle maintains the clinch.
Randle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahananui can do to turn this around?#TD#
Randle successfully pulls guard.
Randle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kahananui throwing strikes from guard but Randle blocks nicely.
Kahananui is looking to work some ground and pound but Randle has wrist control.#T1#
Randle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kahananui preventing the sweep.
Randle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kahananui controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randle misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Randle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Randle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kahananui wants to control but Randle postures up.#T2#
Randle grinds an elbow into Kahananui's temple.
Kahananui tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randle cracks Kahananui with a big elbow.
Kahananui wants to control but Randle postures up.
Lue Randle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kahananui manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Randle working over Kahananui with some ground and pound. Kahananui looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kahananui wants to control but Randle is keeping busy.
Randle slips a nice elbow through Kahananui's hands, connecting with Kahananui's forehead.
Kahananui tries to get to full guard but Randle has control of the leg.
Randle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kahananui trying to hold on to Randle's head to control him but Randle postures up.
#T3#
Randle sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kahananui looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Randle in particular looking to stall.
Kahananui is trying to stand.
Randle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randle winds up and cracks Kahananui with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Randle lands strikes from half guard.
Kahananui controlling the position for now.#T4#
Randle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kahananui wants to control but Randle is keeping busy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Randle here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kahananui might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Randle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Randle drops an elbow to the side of Kahananui's head.
Kahananui tries to roll over but Randle keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Randle.
Randle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randle lands with a punch from half guard.
Kahananui trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koa Kahananui's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kahananui dodges the punch combination from Randle.
Kahananui doesn't manage to clinch there - Randle circles away.
Kahananui throws a wild body kick that Randle sees coming a mile off.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahananui tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randle defends well and Kahananui ends up having to push Randle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randle throws a right and a left that Kahananui avoids nicely. #TD#
Randle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kahananui on his heels. He'll look to pass Kahananui's guard now, I'm sure.
Randle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kahananui is keeping the position for now.
Randle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle trying to control but Kahananui is working from the bottom.
Randle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Kahananui looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randle is one step ahead there.
Randle trying to control but Kahananui is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Randle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Randle stands up over Kahananui, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Randle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Randle postures up and lands a big shot to Kahananui's brow. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Randle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Randle landing with the ground and pound.
Kahananui wants to improve his position but instead Randle has moved into half guard.
Randle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Randle lands a nice short elbow.
Kahananui wants to control but Randle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kahananui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randle pulls his head out easily.
Randle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Randle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Randle 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.
Randle working over Kahananui with some ground and pound. Kahananui looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kahananui is trying to get back to full guard.
Randle lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kahananui wants to control but Randle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Randle is working for a kimura but Kahananui is defending it quite comfortably.
Randle 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.
Randle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kahananui is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kahananui actively working from the bottom here.
Kahananui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Randle seems to be working for a kimura but Kahananui defends the submission attempt.
Koa Kahananui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kahananui wants to improve his position but Randle is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lue Randle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Randle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lue Randle!
After winning the bout, Lue Randle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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