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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mats Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hit The Lights!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mats Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rambo lands in his opponent's guard.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Svensson pulls Rambo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rambo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Svensson 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.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Svensson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Svensson pulls Rambo in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo stops Svensson from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut there from Svensson.
Rambo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Rambo with that takedown attempt.
Rambo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rambo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Ground and pound from Rambo.
Rambo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rambo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rambo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rambo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rambo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Rambo seems to be working for a kimura but Svensson defends the submission attempt.
Svensson tries to get to full guard but Rambo has control of the leg.
Rambo wants to pass to mount but Svensson is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nice strikes from Rambo there.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
Svensson is looking to control Rambo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Svensson avoid being mounted?
Svensson taking some punishment here, with Rambo in his half guard.
It looks like Mats Svensson has been cut.
Rambo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rambo seems to be looking for submissions.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rambo.
Rambo thows a huge punch but Svensson dodges it nicely.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is pressing down on Svensson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Svensson is holding on for now.
Rambo trying to control from half guard but Svensson is working away.
Rambo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Rambo.
Rambo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rambo slips under a jab.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Rambo ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rambo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Rambo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rambo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mats Svensson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Svensson throws a sloppy body shot
and Rambo counters with a straight right hand.
Rambo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rambo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rambo seems to be working for a kimura but Svensson defends the submission attempt.
Svensson is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Svensson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Svensson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rambo is looking for a kimura but Svensson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rambo to get the leverage.
Svensson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rambo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Svensson is looking to escape.
Rambo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rambo winds up and cracks Svensson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rambo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rambo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though.
Rambo prevents Svensson from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rambo drops an elbow to the side of Svensson's head.
Rambo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Rambo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rambo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rambo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rambo.
Rambo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is trying to control but can't.
Svensson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rambo is nestled in close to Svensson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Rambo connects with a nice short shot to Svensson's temple.
Rambo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Rambo connects with a nice short shot to Svensson's temple.
Rambo looking for a submission but Svensson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Rambo prevents Svensson from getting back to his feet.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now.
Svensson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Svensson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rambo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rambo.
Rambo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rambo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rambo.
Svensson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mats Svensson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A jab from Svensson misses.
Rambo cracks a nice hook into Svensson's ribs.
Rambo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rambo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rambo working the head and body with strikes.
Rambo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Rambo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rambo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rambo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Svensson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rambo.
Rambo working over Svensson with some ground and pound. Svensson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rambo lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rambo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rambo lands a heavy elbow.
Rambo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Svensson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rambo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Svensson?
Rambo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Svensson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rambo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Svensson is rocked!
Svensson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rambo with shots to the head and body - Svensson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Svensson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Rambo.
Rambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rambo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Svensson looks a forlorn figure.
Rambo postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Svensson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Svensson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rambo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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