Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 74
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
OfCocoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rabban.
Rabban wants to counter the offense by OfCocoa and move into the clinch position.
OfCocoa scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Glossu Rabban has been cut.
OfCocoa throws a body shot but no joy.
Rabban tries to counter with a clinch but OfCocoa shakes him off and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from OfCocoa. No joy for Rabban on that attempt.
OfCocoa throws a shot to the body.
OfCocoa throws a lazy right hand but Rabban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OfCocoa throws a body punch but Rabban moves out of range.
OfCocoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Nice takedown defense from OfCocoa. No joy for Rabban on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from OfCocoa. Rabban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rabban unleashes a big counter combination but OfCocoa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
OfCocoa throws the left hand but Rabban avoids the punch easily.
OfCocoa is looking to wear down Rabban with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OfCocoa as he jumps to the side.
Pebbles OfCocoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glossu Rabban.
Rabban needs to keep his hands up - OfCocoa had a free shot at his head there.
Rabban's coach down at Crucible was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rabban's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rabban throws a nice looking combination but OfCocoa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Rabban tries to score a power double leg takedown but OfCocoa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rabban somewhat.
OfCocoa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OfCocoa lands a right hook to the body.
Rabban throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
OfCocoa digs a good body shot into Rabban's ribs.
OfCocoa connects with a jab.#KD#
OfCocoa lands a left and a right that send Rabban crashing to the mat, dazed. OfCocoa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OfCocoa misses with a hook to the body
and Rabban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OfCocoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OfCocoa thuds his right hand into Rabban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
That has opened up Glossu Rabban's cut even more.
OfCocoa throws a hook but Rabban avoids it easily.
Rabban is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
OfCocoa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OfCocoa wants it to stay on the feet.#T2##TD2#
Rabban is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OfCocoa's half guard.
OfCocoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rabban thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Rabban looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
OfCocoa keeping hold of Rabban's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Rabban slips a nice elbow through OfCocoa's hands, connecting with OfCocoa's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rabban looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rabban thows a huge punch but OfCocoa dodges it nicely.
Rabban sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OfCocoa defending well though.
Ground and pound from Rabban. #T4##SUB2#
Rabban is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OfCocoa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabban.
Rabban looks to land a strike but OfCocoa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rabban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Rabban has gone for a leg lock! OfCocoa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rabban's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
OfCocoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rabban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OfCocoa has managed to get both his arms back between Rabban's legs - danger averted.
OfCocoa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OfCocoa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pebbles OfCocoa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glossu Rabban's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rabban misses with a two punch combination.
Pebbles OfCocoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OfCocoa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from OfCocoa finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from OfCocoa. Rabban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - OfCocoa scores with a four punch combination!
OfCocoa takes a swing at Rabban's ribcage but misses.
Rabban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OfCocoa.
Nice defenses there by Rabban.
Rabban fails to land the takedown.
OfCocoa lands a body shot.
Nice cross by OfCocoa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OfCocoa throws a body punch but Rabban moves out of range. #T1#
OfCocoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabban is just out of range.
OfCocoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabban can do to turn this around?
Rabban takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rabban throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OfCocoa counters with a stiff right hand.
Rabban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OfCocoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Pebbles OfCocoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Rabban is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by OfCocoa. Beautiful body shot.
OfCocoa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabban shoots in looking for a takedown. OfCocoa tries to sprawl out of it but Rabban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OfCocoa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OfCocoa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
OfCocoa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from OfCocoa. #CUT#
The cut above Glossu Rabban's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
OfCocoa lands with a right and another and another! Rabban is in big trouble! OfCocoa lands again and this time it's lights out for Rabban! A quality knockout there for OfCocoa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pebbles OfCocoa!
Glossu Rabban was interviewed post fight and said 'Uff-Da'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 69
Date: Oct 11, 2016

#R1#
Gravano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Glossu Rabban has been cut.
Gravano scores with the left hand. Rabban knows he should have avoided that one.
Rabban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gravano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rabban doesn't manage to clinch there - Gravano circles away.
Rabban takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Rabban scores with a takedown into Gravano's 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.
Rabban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gravano is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rabban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rabban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rabban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gravano wants to sweep here but Rabban controlling him for the moment. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gravano manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Rabban looking for a takedown.
Rabban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rabban.
Rabban is working for takedown but Gravano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sammy Gravano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glossu Rabban.
Rabban wants a takedown. #BC#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rabban lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to the body from Gravano misses
and Rabban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gravano.
Gravano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gravano with a hook.#CL#
Gravano closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gravano tries to stall but Rabban uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gravano lands a right hand.
Rabban tries to throw a body punch but Gravano avoids it by throwing Rabban back against the cage. #TD2#
Rabban gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gravano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rabban sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gravano's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rabban is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gravano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gravano makes his way to full guard, as Rabban worked for a kimura.
Rabban throws an elbow that misses. Gravano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rabban's guard. Nice move by Gravano!#REVR##SUB2#
Gravano avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Rabban looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gravano passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rabban actively working from the bottom here.
Gravano is keen to just control but Rabban is a slippery customer.
Rabban felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SU#
Gravano decides to return to a standing position.
Rabban lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rabban takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
That has opened up Glossu Rabban's cut even more.
Gravano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rabban takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rabban shoots in for a double leg but Gravano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabban fails to land the takedown.
Rabban looks winded!#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Rabban.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabban takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rabban looks to land a combination. Gravano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#KD#
Gravano cracks Rabban with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gravano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rabban to stand back up!
Rabban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravano.
Rabban looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rabban tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gravano swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gravano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravano swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Gravano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glossu Rabban's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Gravano lands a big uppercut and Rabban crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rabban looks OK. Gravano waves Rabban back to his feet!
Gravano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gravano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabban can do to turn this around?
Gravano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabban was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravano.
Rabban shoots in looking for a takedown. Gravano tries to sprawl out of it but Rabban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gravano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Gravano misses its intended target.
Rabban shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gravano defends it nicely.#KD#
Gravano cracks Rabban with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gravano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rabban to stand back up!#CUT#
The cut above Glossu Rabban's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Gravano steps in with a hook that catches Rabban right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gravano follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rabban looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravano!
A very excited looking Sammy Gravano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Glossu Rabban was interviewed post fight and said 'Uff-Da'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 59
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Simpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Rabban has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Rabban.
Rabban can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Rabban can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Simpson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rabban gets an underhook and turns Simpson into the cage.
Rabban tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Rabban misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabban tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Rabban back against the cage.
Rabban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rabban just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson jumps guard but Rabban turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Glossu Rabban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Simpson.#TD#
Rabban manages to pull guard. #T1##SUB#
Rabban is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.#SUB#
Rabban has an active guard here but Simpson has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Rabban looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rabban looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rabban wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well. #SUB2#
Simpson is trying for a kimura here. Rabban looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Simpson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Simpson!
Bart Simpson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Glossu Rabban had this to say: 'Uff-Da'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 53
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Gardenia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gardenia, as that shot connected.
Rabban closes the distance and clinches up with Gardenia, looking for a takedown. Rabban pushes Gardenia against the cage but Gardenia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gardenia throws a shot to the body.
Rabban misses with a right hand
and Gardenia counters with a nice uppercut.
Gardenia scores with a hook to the body. Rabban takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rabban shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardenia as he avoids it easily.
Rabban shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gardenia as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glossu Rabban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabban fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rabban has his takedown stuffed
and Gardenia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gardenia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rabban eats them both and turns towards Gardenia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabban gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gardenia.
Rabban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rabban walks into a stiff left hand from Gardenia.
Gardenia lands a right hook to the body.
Rabban tries to clinch up.
Rabban shoots in and drives through. Gardenia sprawls well.
Gardenia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rabban takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rabban.
Rabban is breathing heavily.
Rabban shoots and misses
and Gardenia counters with a straight right hand.
Gardenia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gardenia works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rabban is defended easily by Gardenia.
Gardenia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gardenia stuffs the takedown attempt from Rabban. Rabban gets slowly back to his feet.
Rabban throws a poor cross that misses
and Gardenia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gardenia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rabban is defended easily by Gardenia.
Eli Gardenia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gardenia with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Gardenia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabban shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gardenia counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gardenia!
A lazy left from Gardenia finds it's target.
Rabban on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gardenia jabs Rabban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rabban doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gardenia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gardenia has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rabban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gardenia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rabban rather than just go for the knockout.
Gardenia lands with a shot to the body.
Gardenia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rabban had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gardenia with a hook.
Gardenia cracks Rabban with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rabban walks into a straight right hand from Gardenia.
Gardenia lands a nice hook to Rabban's body. Rabban takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Nice body punch from Gardenia.
Gardenia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rabban doesn't seem bothered though.
Gardenia throws a good cross that connects.
Gardenia works Rabban's body with a nice hook.
Rabban's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gardenia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rabban scrambles back to his feet.
Gardenia scores with a body shot.
Rabban takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gardenia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gardenia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gardenia scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardenia scores with a body shot.
Gardenia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Rabban is rocked!
Gardenia lands a right hook to the body.
Gardenia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rabban's hands.
Oh Rabban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gardenia leaves Rabban with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rabban seems to have got his legs back now.
Gardenia punishes Rabban's body with a nice straight punch.
Gardenia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Gardenia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gardenia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gardenia, as that shot connected.
Gardenia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Rabban got wobbled bad by a big combination! Gardenia presses forward with punches and knees until Rabban stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Rabban closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Gardenia!
The defeated Glossu Rabban had this to say: 'Uff-Da'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 43
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
Olson scores with a shot to the body.
Rabban will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Olson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Rabban manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rabban wants to stand up but Olson is controlling him. #SUB2#
Rabban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rabban has his foot on Olson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olson works his way back into a safe position though.
Olson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rabban has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Olson doesn't defend quickly enough and Rabban has managed to lock this one up! Can Olson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rabban on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Glossu Rabban!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Glossu Rabban made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Will Olson spoke after the fight, saying 'I Counted 37 times the dirty bastard cheated. The ref really needs to step up his game.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 37
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Selassie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Selassie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rabban doesn't seem phased though.
Selassie tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Rabban counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Rabban are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Selassie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rabban scores with punches from side control.
Selassie is looking for a sweep.
Rabban tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been hearing that Rabban has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Selassie is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rabban tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rabban has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Selassie taking a bit of punishment here - Rabban scoring with strikes.
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!
Selassie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Selassie wants to control but Rabban postures up.#T1#
The strikes coming from Rabban are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabban working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Rabban thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rabban working away.#SUB#
Rabban looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rabban creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Selassie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rabban creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Selassie is trying to control Rabban's posture but Rabban avoids it.
Selassie tries to buck Rabban off but Rabban is having none of it.
Selassie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rabban throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2##SUB#
Rabban wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Selassie, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rabban tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Selassie is trying to improve his position.
Rabban is looking to take a break and control but Selassie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Selassie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rabban's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rabban is trying to control. Selassie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Selassie trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Selassie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Selassie is doing well to control the position and prevent Rabban from advancing to side control.
Selassie is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Rabban wants to work for an arm triangle but Selassie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Rabban is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Selassie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rabban is working away from the top position though.
Rabban has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rabban throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Selassie is looking for a sweep. Rabban is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rabban is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Selassie defends it well.
Selassie trying to control but Rabban postures up.
Selassie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rabban is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Selassie defends it well.
Rabban is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Selassie manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Selassie looking for a sweep. Not yet Selassie, not yet.
Selassie is controlling Rabban's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glossu Rabban dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Selassie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Victor Selassie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selassie throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Rabban counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Selassie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rabban backwards.
Selassie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rabban tries to pull guard but Selassie won't allow it.
Selassie trying to land knees to the body.
Rabban tries to pull guard but Selassie won't allow it.
Selassie misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Selassie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Selassie digs a right hand into Rabban's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rabban's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Rabban fails to land.
Selassie is pressed up against the cage. Rabban has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Selassie down to the mat. Selassie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glossu Rabban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Selassie lands a really nice looking cross but Rabban seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Glossu Rabban has been cut.
Selassie lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Selassie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rabban walks into a stiff left hand from Selassie.
Selassie lands a jab-cross combination.
Selassie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rabban.
Rabban feinted with a counter takedown.
Selassie misses with a low kick.
Rabban tries to counter with a takedown but Selassie is quick to defend against it.#KD2#
Selassie lands a big head kick that sends Rabban tumbling to the mat! Selassie takes a step backwards and waves Rabban back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Rabban is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rabban avoids the body shot from Selassie.
Selassie jabs Rabban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Selassie loads up on a big right hand but Rabban slips the punch.
Selassie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabban moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Victor Selassie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Selassie feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rabban sprawling to the canvas! Rabban rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Selassie finish him?!
Oh Rabban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rabban.
Selassie throws a monster overhand right that drops Rabban! Selassie follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Selassie!
Victor Selassie took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Glossu Rabban spoke after the fight, saying 'Uff-Da'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 34
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Bjorkman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bjorkman is fending him off so far but Rabban persists. Nope, Bjorkman circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjorkman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rabban.
Erik Bjorkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glossu Rabban.
Rabban takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjorkman throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Rabban counters with a shoot takedown. Bjorkman fights it but they end up in guard.
Rabban throwing strikes from guard but Bjorkman blocks nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Rabban drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rabban as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bjorkman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rabban! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Glossu Rabban!
An out of breath Glossu Rabban thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 30
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Gravano digs a good hook to Rabban's body.
Gravano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Rabban counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gravano won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Rabban is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gravano has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravano regains half guard.
Gravano is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Red Tri-Angle - 12 ELITE COACHES that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rabban is trying to control the action in half guard but Gravano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rabban seems to be looking for submissions.
Rabban throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rabban throwing shots but Gravano is blocking nicely.
Gravano wants to improve his position but Rabban is controlling well. #SUB2#
Rabban is trying to work for a kimura but Gravano is defending well. #T1#
Gravano wants to improve his position but Rabban is controlling well.
Rabban misses with a head shot. Gravano uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gravano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabban postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rabban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rabban throwing strikes from guard but Gravano blocks nicely.
Rabban throws a big elbow that misses.
Rabban throws an elbow that misses. Gravano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rabban's guard. Nice move by Gravano!#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Rabban is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rabban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gravano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gravano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rabban is trying to keep Gravano in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gravano is working Rabban over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gravano wants to control from the top but Rabban keeps moving.
Gravano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gravano passes Rabban's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rabban actively working from the bottom here.
Rabban tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gravano has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rabban wants to hold on but Gravano pushes him away.
Rabban sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gravano wants to take a breather but Rabban is having none of it.
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. Gravano connects with a nice short shot to Rabban's temple.
Rabban missing with punches from the bottom.
Rabban trying to hold on to Gravano's head to control him but Gravano postures up. #T4#
Rabban is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gravano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rabban has hold of Gravano's hands but Gravano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Rabban looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rabban looking for submissions off his back.
Rabban is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gravano lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Rabban is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravano pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Gravano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gravano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gravano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabban moves away.
Gravano throws out a powerful jab.
Gravano shoots in for a takedown but Rabban shows good takedown defense.
Rabban tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gravano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Glossu Rabban has been cut.
Rabban walks into a jab.
Gravano looks to throw the jab but Rabban is out of range.
And Rabban tries to counter it with a takedown but Gravano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Glossu Rabban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabban stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabban on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gravano throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Rabban counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabban missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rabban thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Rabban throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gravano to regain full guard.
Rabban prevents Gravano from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rabban drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gravano dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Sammy Gravano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gravano stopping the sweep attempt from Rabban.
Gravano wants to control from the top but Rabban keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rabban has his feet on Gravano's thighs here. He's pushed Gravano off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gravano screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glossu Rabban!
A victorious Glossu Rabban thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Sammy Gravano was interviewed post fight and said 'You long haired prick!!!! Im gonna wait outside the arena and smash you and your birds heads in!!'.

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