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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilligan Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampa The Devastaor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obama's entrance music is sound of maddness. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 cm
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184 lbs
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187 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilligan Obama! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rampa The Devastaor! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Obama looks for a takedown but The Devastaor sprawls well. Obama shoots for a double leg takedown but The Devastaor sprawls well. He's pushed Obama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The Devastaor shoots in looking for a takedown. Obama tries to sprawl out of it but The Devastaor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The Devastaor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. The Devastaor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and The Devastaor counters with a single leg into guard. Obama didn't expect that. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilligan Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him. Obama being controlled here, momentarily. The Devastaor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The Devastaor wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving. The Devastaor gets to his feet. Obama looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! The Devastaor tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
The Devastaor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Obama has The Devastaor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Devastaor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. The Devastaor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Devastaor has closed the distance and engaged Obama in a clinch.
Obama can't get the takedown.
The Devastaor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Obama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Obama is breathing heavily. Obama tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Devastaor wants a takedown.
The Devastaor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Obama uses from the top position. The Devastaor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obama manages to get himself to full guard.
The Devastaor works over Obama with some ground and pound from guard. The Devastaor connects with a couple of short punches. The Devastaor wants to stand but Obama has a closed guard, so he can't escape. The Devastaor wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position. The Devastaor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Devastaor stopping the sweep attempt from Obama. Obama wants to improve his position but instead The Devastaor has moved into half guard.
Obama misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The Devastaor prevents Obama from improving his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. The Devastaor has a takedown stuffed. Obama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Obama working for a triangle but The Devastaor defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Devastaor stopping the sweep attempt from Obama. The Devastaor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Obama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The Devastaor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four 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. Obama wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Obama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Devastaor scores with a couple of nice shots. The Devastaor is tying to control. Obama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Obama misses with a takedown attempt and The Devastaor moves into the clinch. Obama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Devastaor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Obama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. The Devastaor prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Devastaor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Obama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics The Devastaor uses from the top position. The Devastaor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The Devastaor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Devastaor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampa The Devastaor dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Obama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and The Devastaor counters with a nice double leg into guard. The Devastaor won't allow Obama to sweep him here. The Devastaor works over Obama with some ground and pound from guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obama is on top in guard.
Obama postures up in The Devastaor's guard and throws a big left but The Devastaor blocks it. Obama wants to pass the guard but The Devastaor is keeping the position. The Devastaor is pulling down on Obama's head. It's preventing any offense from Obama, at least for the moment. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The Devastaor doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Devastaor is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Devastaor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Obama wants to sweep but no luck. The Devastaor trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The Devastaor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Obama throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Obama looking for a sweep. Not yet Obama, not yet. The Devastaor wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position. Obama looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Devastaor is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The Devastaor shoots for a takedown but Obama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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. The Devastaor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Obama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Devastaor's guard. Obama lands a couple of elbows. Obama thows a big elbow that misses. The Devastaor trying to keep a closed guard but Obama is proving a slippery customer.
The Devastaor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obama is one step ahead there. The Devastaor wants to stand and escape but Obama is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Obama scoring with punches to the head and body. The Devastaor pulls Obama in close to his closed guard and prevents Obama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. The Devastaor tries to clinch up. The Devastaor has his takedown stuffed and Obama counters with a nice double leg into guard. Gilligan Obama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampa The Devastaor. Obama tries to free his leg and advance position but The Devastaor is retaining full guard. The Devastaor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Obama pushing down on The Devastaor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Obama is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and The Devastaor reverses the position - he's now on top in Obama's guard. Obama wants to sweep but no luck. Rampa The Devastaor has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Obama is looking to sweep but instead, The Devastaor has passed into half guard.
Obama throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Obama is refusing to be controlled, as The Devastaor sits in half guard. The Devastaor stands up out of the half guard. Obama tries for a takedown but The Devastaor circles away easily and The Devastaor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Obama's guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The Devastaor passes into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The Devastaor wants to stand up but Obama is controlling the position.
The Devastaor slows the pace down in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampa The Devastaor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Obama with a lazy takedown attempt and The Devastaor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Obama! The Devastaor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Obama looks a forlorn figure.
The Devastaor trying to control but he's not successful this time. Obama is wriggling around trying to escape.
Obama is in a horrible position here. The Devastaor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Obama is bucking up trying to escape but The Devastaor cracks him with another couple of good strikes. The Devastaor tries to control but Obama wriggling away. The Devastaor lands with some strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Obama is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Devastaor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Obama is looking to escape. The Devastaor controlling the position easily from mount. The Devastaor tries to control but Obama wriggling away. Obama regains half guard. Obama is looking to improve his position.
Obama moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The Devastaor landing some decent shots from guard. Obama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Devastaor manages to get himself to full guard.
Obamais looking to pass into half guard but The Devastaor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Devastaor is in guard. The Devastaor is in close to Obama's body, working some short punches and elbows. The Devastaor trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The Devastaor is looking to stand up but Obama won't let him. The Devastaor stands up and waves to Obama to follow him. Obama doesn't succeed with the takedown and The Devastaor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Devastaor.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Obama tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilligan Obama. That's going to take a lot out of him. The Devastaor prevents the takedown attempt.
The Devastaor can't break the clinch.
The Devastaor tries to stall but Obama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Obama jumps guard.
Obama looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Devastaor is one step ahead there. The Devastaor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The Devastaor landing some decent shots from guard. Obama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Devastaor manages to get himself to full guard.
The Devastaor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obama is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Devastaor working a defensive guard here.
Obama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Devastaor's head. Obama throws a big right hand that misses. Obama stopping the sweep attempt from The Devastaor. Obama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Devastaor swivels though and keeps the full guard. The Devastaor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gilligan Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rampa The Devastaor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The Devastaor controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Rampa The Devastaor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got The Devastaor 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampa The Devastaor!
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energy
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RATING
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