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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Ryan Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Ryan Roberts has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Ryan Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thompson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roberts checks a leg kick.
Roberts throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thompson's head.
It looks like Benny Thompson has been cut.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Roberts moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roberts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thompson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Roberts throws a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roberts circles away quickly and effectively.
Whack! Roberts lands a heavy head kick that drops Thompson. The ref tackles Roberts to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Thompson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Joey Ryan Roberts!
Joey Ryan Roberts 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong misses with a lunging right hand
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like King Kong has been cut.
Kong misses with a hook.
Kong throws a right hand that misses
and Christ counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong avoids the body shot from Christ.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ misses with a straight right.
Kong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kong slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Kong looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Christ looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christ scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christ moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kong connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Christ.
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Kong throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Christ bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Christ has knocked Kong down with a huge combo! Christ steps away and waves a wobbly Kong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christ grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kong takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Christ cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesus Christ!
Jesus Christ very nearly forgot to thank Pinoy Fightwear (90% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mean Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mean Machine was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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280 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giant Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mean Machine!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monster scores with a hook to the body. Machine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monster shoots in looking for a takedown but Machine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Monster shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giant Monster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine trying to control but Monster is working from the bottom.
Machine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Machine seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machine advances to mount.
Monster is trying to escape the mount.
Machine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monster is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine wants to control the pace but Monster is squirming around nicely.
Monster can't escape the position.
Machine looking to ground and pound but Monster is blocking nicely.
Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monster is looking to escape.
Machine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster is working to get back to half guard.
Machine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Monster holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Machine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Machine there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Monster has worked his arm free - good work by Monster!
Monster is looking to regain half guard here but Machine keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monster struggling a bit here.
Monster holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Machine misses with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monster is looking for a sweep.
Monster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machine on the ground.
Machine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monster, who protects the arm well.
Monster is looking to regain half guard here but Machine keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mean Machine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monster has Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Machine tries to pull guard but Monster holds him up against the cage and eventually Machine drops back down to his feet.
Monster pulls guard successfully.
Monster wants to stand up but Machine is controlling him.
Monster wants to improve his position but instead Machine has moved into half guard.
Machine trying to pass the guard but Monster defending well.
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster is in trouble now - Machine has advanced to mount!
Monster sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Monster is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Monster tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg.
Machine wants to take a breather but Monster is having none of it.
Monster has a hand on Machine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Machine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Monster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Machine controlling his opponent.
Machine throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Machine trying to control but Monster is having none of it.
Machine content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monster is looking to escape.
Machine thowing shots but they're missing.
Machine working for a guillotine from mount but Monster is in no mood to give up.
Monster reaches up to try and control the position but Machine seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Monster rolls and tries to escape and now Machine has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine misses with an elbow to the head.
Monster covering up well under a series of strikes from Machine.
Monster is trying to break free.
Machine is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Monster is defending well though. Machine let's go of the attempt for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine missing with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monster is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mean Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Machine looking to score a takedown here. Monster is defending well but Machine drives through and ends up in Monster's guard.
Monster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monster controlling the position.
Machine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machine pushes down on Monster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machine is pressing down on Monster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Monster is holding on for now.
Machine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monster defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
Machine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monster keeps working.
Machine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monster is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster is not content to let Machine control the position.
Machine stands up out of the half guard.
Machine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monster.
Machine tries to clinch
and Monster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machine is pressed up against the cage. Monster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machine down to the mat. Machine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Monster looks to land a combination but Machine avoids it well.
Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Monster. No joy for Machine on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine has a takedown stuffed.
Giant Monster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Monster gets a clinch.
Monster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machine or not.
Monster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monster stuffs the takedown attempt from Machine. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Monster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machine moves into the clinch.
Machine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Monster smiles and moves away.
Machine shoots for a takedown but Monster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monster circles away.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine leaves Monster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machine slaps away a takedown attempt from Monster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Monster moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monster looks to land a combination but Machine avoids it well.
Giant Monster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mean Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Machine blocks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mean Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mean Machine!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MR Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MR Tyson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, MR Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson drives through and clinches with Hogan against the cage.
Hogan can't get the takedown.
Tyson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hogan.
Hogan 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.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan stands up over Tyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson tries to strike from the bottom.
Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyson 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.
Hogan postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hogan postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson's brow.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hogan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hogan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tyson is rocked!
Hogan prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hogan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyson looks winded!
Hogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tyson is still in real trouble! Can Hogan finish him?
Hogan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tyson covers up, he's hurt! Hogan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hogan and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hogan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pinoy Fightwear (90% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Time Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Commander Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Time Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Commander Rambo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bomb misses with a series of wild punches.
Bomb misses with a takedown
and Rambo counters with a single leg into guard. Bomb didn't expect that.
Rambo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rambo postures up in Bomb's guard and throws a big left but Bomb blocks it.
Bomb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rambo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bomb trying to control the position here.
Rambo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomb wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bomb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rambo is one step ahead there.
Rambo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rambo throwing strikes but missing.
Bomb keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rambo won't allow Bomb to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rambo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo preventing the sweep.
Rambo throws a strike but Bomb rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Bomb is proving a slippery customer.
Bomb throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely.
Bomb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bomb connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo pulls Bomb in close to his closed guard and prevents Bomb from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bomb works over Rambo with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is looking to sweep but instead, Bomb has passed into half guard.
Bomb looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rambo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bomb 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.
Bomb is nestled in close to Rambo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bomb looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rambo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rambo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bomb.
Rambo is staying active underneath Bomb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bomb.
Bomb lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bomb is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.
Bomb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rambo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bomb.
Rambo trying to control but Bomb postures up.
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. Bomb connects with a nice short shot to Rambo's temple.
Bomb thows a huge punch but Rambo dodges it nicely.
Bomb is trying to work for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.
Bomb missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bomb working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Time Bomb 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.
Bomb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rambo sprawls well. Rambo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bomb gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo misses with a takedown
and Bomb moves into the clinch.
Rambo wants a takedown.
Bomb is looking for a takedown.
Bomb is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rambo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time Bomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rambo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rambo working a defensive guard but Bomb manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bomb lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rambo tries to improve position but can't.
Bomb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bomb is chipping away with strikes.
Rambo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bomb is trying to get an arm triangle but Rambo is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomb prevents Rambo from escaping the position.
Rambo is not content to let Bomb control the position.
Bomb landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rambo is not content to let Bomb control the position.
Bomb postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Bomb looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rambo is avoiding damage well.
Bomb working the strikes but Rambo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bomb slips a nice elbow through Rambo's hands, connecting with Rambo's forehead.
It looks like Commander Rambo has been cut.
Time Bomb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bomb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rambo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bomb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomb is looking to work some ground and pound but Rambo has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rambo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rambo defending against the ground and pound.
Bomb lands an elbow.
Bomb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rambo stops Bomb from passing to mount.
Bomb sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rambo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Time Bomb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Commander Rambo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Horrible takedown by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Bomb which made him look bad.
Bomb stuffs the takedown.
Rambo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bomb is fending him off so far but Rambo persists. Nope, Bomb circles away and we're back to standing.
Time Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Commander Rambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo throws a series of punches but Bomb moves out of range.
Bomb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt - Bomb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bomb closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rambo's guard.
Bomb lands a couple of elbows.
Bomb throws a big right hand that misses.
Bomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bomb throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb won't allow Rambo to sweep him here.
Bomb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bomb cracks Rambo with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bomb throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely.
Rambo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bomb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bomb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rambo manages to get himself to full guard.
Rambo is trying to keep Bomb in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rambo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bomb trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Bomb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bomb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bomb stays in close to Rambo's body and controls the position.
Bomb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Bomb tries to pass.
Bomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomb controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rambo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bomb lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomb stopping the sweep attempt from Rambo.
Commander Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Time Bomb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Bomb from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Time Bomb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bomb 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Time Bomb!
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