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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greek Rabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mang Lam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greek Rabio looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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200 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greek Rabio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mang Lam!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabio avoids the body shot from Lam.
Rabio looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rabio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rabio scores with a shot to the body.
Lam throws a nice head kick!
Lam throws a front kick that sends Rabio stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lam clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lam.
Lam with a knee to the head.
Rabio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lam obliges.
Knees to the body from Lam.
Lam lands a good knee to the midsection. Rabio won't want to take too many of those.
Lam using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lam landing knees to the body.
Lam putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rabio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lam with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lam connects with a knee to the head.
Lam connects with a knee to the head.
Lam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rabio's face.
Rabio decides to pull guard.
Lam wants to stand but Rabio is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lam decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lam avoids it really well and circles away.
Lam closes the distance and pushes Rabio back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Lam.
Lam lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lam putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rabio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lam landing knees to the body.
Lam is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lam working Rabio over with knees to the body.
Lam lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lam obliges.
Lam working Rabio over with knees to the body.
Lam lands a good knee to the midsection. Rabio won't want to take too many of those.
Lam connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Lam.
Rabio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lam looking to throw knees to the head but Rabio is blocking nicely.
Lam working Rabio over with knees to the body.
Rabio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lam connects with a knee to the head.
Rabio tries to pull guard but Lam holds him up against the cage and eventually Rabio drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Rabio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lam crunches a lovely knee into Rabio's ribcage.
Lam with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lam misses with a knee strike.
Rabio missing with knees to the body.
Rabio decides to pull guard.
Rabio is trying to keep Lam in close.
Lam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rabio controls Lam momentarily but Lam frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rabio's guard.
Lam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rabio wants to stand and escape but Lam is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rabio gets a clinch.
Rabio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rabio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four 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.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lam obliges.
Lam crunches a lovely knee into Rabio's ribcage.
Lam using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lam is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lam working Rabio over with knees to the body.
Lam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rabio's face.
Rabio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lam looking to throw knees to the head but Rabio is blocking nicely.
Lam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rabio tries to pull guard but Lam holds him up against the cage and eventually Rabio drops back down to his feet.
Rabio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rabio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lam is trying to defend but Rabio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rabio wants to take a breather but Lam is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mang Lam dominated that round.
That's time! Rabio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rabio tries to clinch
and Lam counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rabio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Greek Rabio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lam throws a sloppy head kick and Rabio moves out of range easily.
Lam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lam has managed to clinch.
Lam landing knees to the head.
Lam scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lam obliges.
Rabio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lam lands a knee to the body.
Rabio is trying to break the clinch but Lam has him pressed against the cage.
Lam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rabio's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lam using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rabio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lam pulls his leg out and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rabio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lam counters by moving into the clinch.
Lam landing knees to the head.
Lam with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rabio is trying to force a seperation but Lam has the dominant position.
Rabio jumps guard but Lam stands there with Rabio around his waist. Rabio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Rabio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lam crunches a lovely knee into Rabio's ribcage.
Rabio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rabio's face.
Lam with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lam is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lam working Rabio over with knees to the body.
Lam working Rabio over with knees to the body.
Lam lands a knee to the head.
Lam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lam with a knee to the head.
Lam throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rabio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lam utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lam scores a nice knee to the body.
Rabio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lam tries a knee to the head but Rabio blocks it.
Lam looking to throw knees to the head but Rabio is blocking nicely.
Rabio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lam utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lam unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rabio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rabio pulls guard successfully.
Lam tries to stand but Rabio is controlling from the bottom.
Lam decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rabio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lam counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rabio manages to break the clinch.
Lam moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabio tries to pull guard but Lam won't allow it.
Lam landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lam landing knees to the body.
Lam working Rabio over with knees to the body.
Lam landing knees to the head.
Rabio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lam stuffs the takedown.
Mang Lam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lam scores with a push kick.
Lam is looking to clinch but Rabio is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rabio.
Lam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lam crunches a lovely knee into Rabio's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lam obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lam crunches a lovely knee into Rabio's ribcage.
Lam scores a nice knee to the body.
Rabio has a couple of punches blocked by Lam.
Rabio fails to pull guard.
Lam lands a knee to the body.
Lam crunches a lovely knee into Rabio's ribcage.
Rabio is trying to break the clinch but Lam has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lam.
Knees to the body from Lam.
Rabio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lam with a knee to the head.
Rabio fails to pull guard.
Lam utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lam connects with a knee to the head.
Lam lands a good knee to the midsection. Rabio won't want to take too many of those.
Lam landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lam lands a nice knee to the body.
Rabio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rabio working hard to break the clinch.
Lam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rabio blocks it with crossed arms.
Rabio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lam lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mang Lam 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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rabio.
Both fighters circling a little - Lam finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rabio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lam.
Lam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lam scores with a knee to the head.
Lam connects with a knee to the head.
Lam unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rabio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rabio pulls Lam into guard.
Rabio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rabio is keeping the position for now.
Lam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabio is looking to stand up but Lam isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rabio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rabio looking to control.
Lam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rabio wants to stand and escape but Lam is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rabio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lam as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lam gets a clinch.
Lam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Lam.
Rabio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rabio is looking for a kimura here.
Lam is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabio is keen to just control but Lam is a slippery customer.
Lam is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rabio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mang Lam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lam keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lam is staying active underneath Rabio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mang Lam.
I've got Lam 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mang Lam!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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