PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 627 p4p, 1997 weight class) and Jon Rambo (ranked 71 p4p, 212 weight class). Shima's entrance music is The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. A fine choice. 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 Jon Rambo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Shima
vs
Rambo

167 cm
24
160
21 - 7 - 0

180 cm
30
149
14 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambo moves in looking to clinch but Shima pushes him off.
Shima misses with a double jab.
Rambo throws a leg kick
and Shima counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rambo slips a jab and a cross from Shima.
A big left from Shima misses.
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo.
Rambo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jon Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo looks for a takedown but Shima sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo looks for a takedown but Shima sprawls well.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shima throws a series of punches but Rambo avoids them all with ease.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambo moves away.
Rambo flicks out a counter leg kick but Shima steps away.
Shima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
Rambo dodges the punch combination from Shima.
Rambo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.

Rambo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shima manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Shima has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rambo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Shima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Nice takedown defense from Shima. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shima tries to bum rush Rambo with a series of wild strikes but Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shima misses with a left hand
and Rambo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rambo shoots in looking for a takedown. Shima tries to sprawl out of it but Rambo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rambo takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shima misses with the combination.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
As Shima backs off Rambo throws a huge counter combo but Shima manages to avoid it all.
Shima misses with a few strikes there.
Rambo flicks out a counter leg kick but Shima steps away.
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shima lands with a good body shot.
Rambo tried to score with a low kick but Shima checks it.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Rambo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Rambo does no damage.
Shima swats away the attempt to clinch by Rambo.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rambo thows a leg kick but Shima checks it
and Shima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shima looks to land a combination. Rambo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shima misses with the combination.
Rambo with the counter takedown but Shima avoids it easily.
Rambo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Rambo shoots for a takedown but Shima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Shima coming out on top.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.

Shima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rambo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo wants to stand but Shima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rambo wants to stand and escape but instead Shima has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Shima decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rambo, up you get!
No joy there for Shima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Shima scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rambo scores with a takedown into Shima's guard.

Shima has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rambo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rambo working hard to break the clinch.

Rambo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Shima circles away easily
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand.
Rambo throws a leg kick but Shima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo tries to clinch
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambo.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shima throws a right and a left that Rambo avoids nicely.

Rambo has closed the distance and engaged Shima in a clinch.

Shima breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Shima swings for the body but Rambo moves out of range.

Rambo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Rambo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rambo is trying to break free.

Shima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima checks a leg kick.
Rambo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Shima digs a good hook to Rambo's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Shima circles away easily
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Shima throws a one two combo.
Rambo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Shima keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Shima, which made it look bad.

Rambo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shima to the mat! Shima manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo prevents Shima from getting back to his feet.
Rambo is pushing down on Shima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shima is fighting to maintain full guard but Rambo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shima wants to stand back up but Rambo manages to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima prevents Rambo from moving into mount.
Shima being controlled for a moment.
Shima holds on to Rambo's head and controls the position momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima can't do much from the bottom here.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rambo.
Shima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tetsuo Shima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rambo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Rambo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shima is just riding it out for now. Rambo eventually gives up the hold.
Rambo is trying to control. Shima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo.
Shima is looking for a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
After winning the bout, Tetsuo Shima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.