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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Stojanov (ranked 2328 p4p, 4025 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 127 p4p, 204 weight class). Stojanov comes into the arena with Strapo - Sebaklam blaring out of the sound system. John Rambo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lukas Stojanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo throws a shot to the body.
Rambo throws a lazy head kick
and Stojanov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stojanov.
Stojanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rambo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stojanov, into his guard.
Rambo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stojanov, up you get!
Rambo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stojanov will feel that in the morning.
Rambo misses with a head kick.
Rambo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stojanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stojanov lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Stojanov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stojanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rambo tries to stand but Stojanov is controlling from the bottom.
Stojanov working for a triangle but Rambo defends it easily.
Stojanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stojanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rambo defends well.
Rambo gets to his feet - Stojanov follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo slaps away a takedown attempt from Stojanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Rambo has knocked Stojanov down with a huge combo! Rambo steps away and waves a wobbly Stojanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Lukas Stojanov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Rambo misses.
Stojanov attempts a counter takedown but Rambo avoids it well and moves away.
Stojanov blocks a head kick by Rambo.
Rambo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stojanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stojanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stojanov.
Stojanov is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rambo is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rambo pushes Stojanov off looking to stand but Stojanov dives back in and keeps control.
Stojanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Stojanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rambo is just riding it out for now. Stojanov eventually gives up the hold.
Stojanov works his way into full mount!
Stojanov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rambo is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojanov is looking for a triangle but Rambo pushes his legs off easily.
Stojanov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stojanov is looking for a triangle but Rambo pushes his legs off easily.
Rambo gets to his feet - Stojanov follows without any prompting.
Rambo scores with a jab to the head.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses.
Stojanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rambo throws a head kick but Stojanov moves out of range.
Rambo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rambo lands a big head kick that sends Stojanov tumbling to the mat! Rambo takes a step backwards and waves Stojanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stojanov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo throws a head kick that misses.
Stojanov attempts a counter takedown but Rambo avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Rambo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Stojanov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stojanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Rambo, which made it look bad.
Stojanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stojanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Stojanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stojanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stojanov.
Stojanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stojanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Stojanov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stojanov.
Stojanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stojanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Stojanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stojanov is trying to work for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.
Stojanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stojanov is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rambo is trying to stand back up but Stojanov is controlling him
Stojanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stojanov is trying to work for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.
Stojanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stojanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojanov is looking for a kimura but Rambo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stojanov to get the leverage.
Rambo is trying to stand back up but Stojanov is controlling him
Stojanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rambo is looking to escape.
Stojanov is looking for a kimura here.
Stojanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stojanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stojanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stojanov wants to pass to mount but Rambo is defending the position.
Stojanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stojanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stojanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo is trying to stand back up but Stojanov is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Stojanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Stojanov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Rambo.
John Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stojanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rambo swivels and escapes.
Rambo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stojanov.
Nice takedown defense from Rambo. No joy for Stojanov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Stojanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stojanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rambo as he avoids it easily.
Rambo pushes Stojanov away with a front kick.
A head kick by Rambo misses
and Stojanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rambo's guard.
Rambo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stojanov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stojanov wants a takedown.
Stojanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rambo after a bit of a struggle.
Rambo manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
Stojanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo looks to land a combination. Stojanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rambo looks to land a left hand but Stojanov moved out of range nicely.
Stojanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rambo throws a right hand that Stojanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Stojanov also avoids with ease.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rambo looks to throw the jab but Stojanov is out of range.
Rambo throws a nice head kick!
Rambo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stojanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rambo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stojanov.
A countering left hand to the body from Rambo misses.
Stojanov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stojanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stojanov will feel that in the morning.
Stojanov avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
John Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stojanov slips a jab and a cross from Rambo.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stojanov attempts a counter takedown but Rambo avoids it well and moves away.
Rambo misses with a few strikes there.
Rambo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stojanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stojanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rambo but Rambo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rambo throws out a counter right but Stojanov avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo scores with a sloppy right hand. Stojanov should have avoided that one.
Stojanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rambo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rambo kicks Stojanov off and gets to his feet.
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Rambo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stojanov misses with a looping left.
Stojanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo.
Stojanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rambo sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo misses with a kick to the body.
Stojanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stojanov staying out of range there.
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
Stojanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Stojanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rambo.
Rambo misses with the body kick
and Stojanov counters with a takedown into side control.
Stojanov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rambo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukas Stojanov!
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energy
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hype
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