PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flava Flave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John J Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flave comes to the cage accompanied by Momma said Tap you Out. Rambo has chosen American Badass as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Flave
vs
J Rambo

198 cm
29
202 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

186 cm
24
270 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Flava Flave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John J Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo throws an overhand right that lands on Flave's shoulder, as Flave tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Rambo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rambo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Flave shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rambo defends it nicely.
Flave throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Rambo misses its intended target.
Flave moves out of range as Rambo strikes.
Rambo throws a nice looking combination but Flave bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flave dodges the punch combination from Rambo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flave bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rambo's head backwards.
Rambo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flave bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rambo. Flave does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rambo ducks right into an uppercut from Flave.
Rambo throws an overhand right that lands on Flave's shoulder, as Flave tries to avoid the shot.
Rambo tries to bum rush Flave with a series of wild strikes but Flave uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flave is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rambo.
Rambo ducks under a wild hook from Flave.
Flave getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flave lands the left hand.
Rambo keeps the fight on the outside.
Rambo throws a right hand that Flave ducks under and follows up with a left that Flave also avoids with ease.
Flave stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rambo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flave.
Flave scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rambo loads up on a big right hand but Flave slips the punch.
Flave shoots in for a takedown but Rambo shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Rambo. Those never looked like landing.
John J Rambo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rambo misses with a straight right.
Flave lands with a right hand.
Flave throws a hook to the side of Rambo's head but Rambo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rambo misses the shot to the body.
Flave misses the body punch
and Rambo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flave swings widly with a right hand
and Rambo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rambo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Flave decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rambo's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flave trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Flave pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Rambo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flave. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flave prevents Rambo from getting back to his feet.
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 Flava Flave will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rambo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flave ducks under a wild hook from Rambo.
Flave scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rambo misses with a hook.
Rambo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flave.
Flava Flave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo throws out a loose jab but Flave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flave clobbers Rambo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rambo.
Flave scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flave misses with a looping right.
Rambo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flave misses the shot to the body.
Rambo slips a jab from Flave.
Flave moves out of range of the strikes.
John J Rambo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rambo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flave bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rambo misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rambo misses.
Rambo thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Flave.
Rambo misses with a right hand
and Flave cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rambo dips to his left and cracks Flave with an uppercut!

Flave feints and as Rambo raises his hands in defense, Flave changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Flave drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rambo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Flave has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rambo is looking to defend but Flave has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rambo! Flave pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rambo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Flava Flave!