PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disturbed - Indestructible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Black
vs
Rambo

190 cm
20
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
205 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rambo misses with a body shot.
Rambo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rambo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Rambo.
Rambo misses the shot to the body.
Black cracks the inside of Rambo's front leg.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Rambo shoots in.
Black slips a jab from Rambo.
Rambo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rambo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black controlling Rambo's posture.
Rambo throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rambo is one step ahead there.
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rambo throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Rambo being controlled here momentarily.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big right from Rambo misses.
Rambo scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Rambo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Rambo misses the target.
Black fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rambo checks it well.
Rambo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Black rather than just go for the knockout.
Black defending well as Rambo loads up on a big left hand.
Black connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rambo throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Rambo moves out of range easily.
Rambo checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rambo checks a leg kick.
No luck for Rambo with that takedown attempt.
Matt Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rambo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rambo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rambo throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black throws a body punch but Rambo moves out of range.
Black takes one to the chin there.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Rambo misses with a wild body shot.
Rambo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Rambo persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rambo.
Rambo digs a good hook to Black's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Black.
Nice defenses there by Black.
Black defending well as Rambo loads up on a big left hand.
Black is looking to chop away at Rambo's legs.
Rambo checks the leg kick.
Black tries a low kick but Rambo avoids it.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Nice body punch from Black.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rambo looks gassed!
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt.
Black throws a right hand that Rambo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rambo also avoids with ease.
Rambo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black slips a straight right by Rambo.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rambo throws out the jab.
Black throws a leg kick which misses Rambo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rambo tries to avoid it.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rambo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Black.
Rambo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Black misses with a low kick.
Black slips a jab from Rambo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Black.
Black wants to slow Rambo down by chopping away at his legs.
Black throws a head kick that Rambo semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matt Black will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rambo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Black throws a head kick but Rambo moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Black lands with a thumping leg kick.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rambo checks a low kick from Black.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rambo's sensitive parts.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rambo. That did some damage!
Black wants to slow Rambo down by chopping away at his legs.
Black buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Black. That's going to slow Rambo down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Black.
Matt Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Black, right into the meat.
Black feints and then cracks Rambo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rambo down.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Black lands a head kick!
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black lands with a kick to the temple. Rambo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Black lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Good leg kick by Black there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Black.
Rambo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Black fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rambo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rambo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Black tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rambo is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
Rambo checks a low kick from Black.
A nice inside leg kick there by Black. That's going to slow Rambo down.
Black lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rambo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rambo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Black.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Black lands but Rambo takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to work over Rambo's front leg with a kick but Rambo checks it.
Black bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rambo's head backwards.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black thows a body shot but no joy.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
Black lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black throws a nice head kick!
Rambo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Black.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Black with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rambo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Black fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rambo.
Black swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Black throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rambo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rambo thows a body shot but no joy.
Rambo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black is looking to slow Rambo down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
Black throws and low kick but Rambo moves out of range easily.
Rambo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Black lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Rambo blocks the low kick.
Black ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Black tried to score with a low kick but Rambo checks it.
Rambo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rambo somewhat.
Matt Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rambo.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Black. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Black.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rambo. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Rambo.
Rambo throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rambo. That did some damage!
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rambo checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rambo fails to land the takedown.
Black walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rambo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rambo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Black dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Black throws a low kick, looking for Rambo's leg but Rambo calmly moves out of range.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Black. That's going to slow Rambo down.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rambo's sensitive parts.
Black fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rambo.
A shot to the body from Rambo misses
and Black counters with a thumping low kick.
Rambo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Black throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Black.
Black lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rambo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Rambo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rambo's sensitive parts.
Black tried to score with a low kick but Rambo checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rambo doesn't seem bothered though.
Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black connects with a solid leg kick.
Black is looking to slow Rambo down with leg kicks.
Black misses with a head kick.
Rambo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Black.
Black tries to land a leg kick but Rambo saw it coming and moves away.
Black throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rambo.
Black turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Rambo.
Black cracks the inside of Rambo's front leg.
Black connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Black with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Black scores with a leg kick.
Black scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Black buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black connects with a solid leg kick.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Rambo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo moves out of range as Black throws a body kick.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black connects with a high kick.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Black throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Rambo is rocked!
Black throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Rambo crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Black!