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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Reach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Rampaasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reach comes to the cage accompanied by Ko Artist - Fuck yo subs!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
30
220 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanner Reach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Rampaasi!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampaasi tries for a takedown but Reach circles away easily
and Reach counters with a stiff right hand.
Reach catches Rampaasi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown but Reach shows good takedown defense.
Rampaasi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reach's waist but Reach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rampaasi off to one side.
Tanner Reach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Rampaasi.
Rampaasi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reach circles away.
Rampaasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reach defends it nicely.
Reach misses with a low kick.
Reach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rampaasi.
Reach slaps away a takedown attempt from Rampaasi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reach stuns Rampaasi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Reach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rampaasi feints and as Reach raises his hands in defense, Rampaasi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rampaasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rampaasi throws a big right hand that misses.
Rampaasi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rampaasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reach holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi lands a couple of digs.
Rampaasi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rampaasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rampaasi landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reach is keeping the position for now.
Rampaasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rampaasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rampaasi with a nice head shot there.
Rampaasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rampaasi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rampaasi landing with the ground and pound.
Rampaasi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rampaasi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rampaasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rampaasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rampaasi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reach's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reach is keeping the position for now.
Rampaasi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rampaasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rampaasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rampaasi postures up and lands a big shot to Reach's brow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rampaasi on the ground.
Reach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reach controls Rampaasi momentarily but Rampaasi frees himself.
Rampaasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Reach has wrist control.
Reach on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reach tries to get out of the position.
Rampaasi passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rampaasi lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reach keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rampaasi throwing shots but Reach is blocking nicely.
Rampaasi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rampaasi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reach keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rampaasi thows a huge punch but Reach dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rampaasi throwing shots but Reach is blocking nicely.
Rampaasi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rampaasi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Rampaasi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rampaasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reach misses with a straight right.
Rampaasi fails with the takedown.
Reach rushes Rampaasi and presses him up against the cage.
Rampaasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rampaasi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tanner Reach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Rampaasi.
Reach is pressed up against the cage. Rampaasi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reach down to the mat. Reach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rampaasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Reach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reach fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rampaasi.
Nice cross by Reach.
Rampaasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampaasi misses with a takedown attempt - Reach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reach stuffs the takedown attempt from Rampaasi. Rampaasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Reach lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reach throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reach throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reach throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rampaasi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reach's waist but Reach gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rampaasi off to one side.
Rampaasi is breathing heavily.
Rampaasi misses with a takedown attempt - Reach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rampaasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reach defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rampaasi is defended easily by Reach.
Rampaasi fails with a takedown attempt.
Rampaasi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rampaasi tries to clinch but Reach moves out of range.
Reach connects with a jab.
It looks like Quinton Rampaasi has been cut.
Tanner Reach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reach slaps away a takedown attempt from Rampaasi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rampaasi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi gets the takedown into side control.
Rampaasi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reach is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Reach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Rampaasi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rampaasi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reach is trying to get back to half guard.
Reach managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rampaasi.
Reach is trying to control Rampaasi's posture but Rampaasi avoids it.
Rampaasi throws an elbow but Reach slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reach dodges the ground and pound from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rampaasi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reach manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rampaasi throws a strike but Reach avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rampaasi connects with a couple of short punches.
Reach looking to control.
Reach has momentary wrist control but Rampaasi slips an elbow through the middle.
Rampaasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rampaasi postures up and lands a big shot to Reach's brow.
Reach has momentary wrist control but Rampaasi slips an elbow through the middle.
Rampaasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rampaasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Reach has wrist control.
Rampaasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rampaasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quinton Rampaasi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Quinton Rampaasi's cut.
That's time! Reach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
That kick from Reach tenderised Rampaasi's leg. Rampaasi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rampaasi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reach tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rampaasi is in Reach's guard.
Rampaasi working some strikes from top position.
Rampaasi connects with a couple of short punches.
Reach is rocked!
Rampaasi gets to his feet and stands over Reach, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Reach felt that one! Rampaasi unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Reach from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Rampaasi!
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energy
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hype
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