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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Yagami circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Yagami misses #TD2#
and Rambo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yagami won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Rambo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Rambo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yagami is trying to get back to his feet.
Yagami tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Rambo is working to tighten his grip on Yagami's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Yagami has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rambo is really squeezing tight and eventually Yagami passes out! Rambo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Rambo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Legendary sprawls well initially but Rambo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rambo slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Rambo decides to stand up.
We've been hearing reports that Rambo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Rambo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Legendary quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rambo wants to work for an arm triangle but Legendary is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Legendary looking for subs from the bottom but Rambo mounts him!
Legendary looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Rambo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Rambo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD#
Rambo feints and as Legendary raises his hands in defense, Rambo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SU#
Rambo gets to his feet - Legendary follows without any prompting. #TD#
Rambo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rambo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Rambo passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Rambo throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Legendary has his hands clasped together but Rambo breaks the hold and Legendary is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Rambo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rat Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Man shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rambo is trying to defend but Man finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Man (2) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg. #SUB#
Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rambo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Man is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rambo! Score +3 for passing guard: Man (5) vs (0) Rambo
Man fails to take his opponent's back.
Man is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rambo is trying to escape the mount but Man keeps good control and instead manages to take Rambo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Man (8) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rambo is trying to defend against the choke here but Man has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Man Tightens the hold and Rambo taps out furiously! Man displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rat Man!
Rat Man was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 24
Date: Jun 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chriss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo is refusing to be controlled, as Chriss sits in half guard.
Rambo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chriss looking to sit in guard and control but Rambo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Rambo
Rambo wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss managing to control the position. #SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chriss seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1##SUB#
Chriss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rambo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chriss keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rambo passes into half guard.
Rambo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Chriss wants to sweep but Rambo has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (2) vs (5) Rambo
Chriss is looking for a sweep.
Chriss struggling a bit here.
Rambo takes a little break here. Chriss wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chriss tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Chriss looks to move to half guard but instead Rambo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chriss (2) vs (7) Rambo
Rambo tries to control but Chriss wriggling away.
Chriss wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Chriss (2) vs (10) Rambo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chriss is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Chriss is trying to break free.
#T4##SUB2#
Rambo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rambo is not going to allow Chriss to sit and survive in this position.
Chriss wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Rambo tries to keep control of the position but Chriss is staying busy.
Rambo gets his hands free as Chriss looks to control. #SUB2#
Rambo tightening his grip on Chriss, looking for the choke.
Chriss tries to escape but Rambo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chriss is working hard here to advance position.
Rambo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Rambo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chriss has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T6#
Rambo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Chriss preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rambo.
Chriss rolls, trying to escape but Rambo keeps control of the position.
Well, with Rambo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chriss is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Chriss preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rambo.
Rambo wants to control the position but Chriss frees himself and scrambles - Rambo manages to regain control in side control.
#T7#
Chriss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chriss keeps working.
Chriss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Chriss working for a triangle but Rambo defends it easily.
Chriss keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully. #T8#
Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chriss keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chriss throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rambo escapes and throws Chriss's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (2) vs (13) Rambo
Chriss is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Rambo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rambo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Chriss is trying to control Rambo's posture but Rambo avoids it.
Chriss gets back to half guard.
Rambo wants to free his trapped foot but Chriss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chriss trying to hold on to Rambo's head to control him but Rambo postures up.
#T10##SUB2#
Rambo trying to work for an americana but Chriss has managed to regain full guard.
Chriss is pulling down on Rambo's head to control his posture.
Rambo trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (13) Rambo
Rambo tries to roll over but Chriss keeps him under control.#T11##SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Chriss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
Rambo is staying active underneath Chriss, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Chriss seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.
Chriss is stalling here. Rambo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chriss seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rambo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (4) vs (17) Rambo#T12#
Rambo laying and praying for a moment but Chriss takes advantage and regains half guard.
Chriss is looking to get back to full guard here but Rambo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (4) vs (20) Rambo
Chriss struggling a bit here.
Chriss is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Rambo laying and praying for a moment but Chriss takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Chriss is defending against the submission attempts here by Rambo.
Chriss is looking to control Rambo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chriss avoid being mounted?#T14#
Rambo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chriss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chriss wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rambo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chriss is just riding it out for now. Rambo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Chriss looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo wins on points by 20 to 4. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 23
Date: Jun 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rambo closes the distance and pushes Pardi back into the cage.#TD#
Pardi jumps guard.
Pardi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rambo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo preventing the sweep.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Pardi is keeping the position.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Pardi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Pardi trying to control the position here.
Rambo content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Pardi pulls Rambo in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pardi keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Rambo trying to move into half guard but instead Pardi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (2) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo pulls Pardi in close to his closed guard and prevents Pardi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pardi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Rambo working for a triangle but Pardi defends it easily.
#T4#
Pardi passes into half guard.
Pardi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pardi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Rambo keeping hold of Pardi's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Pardi seems content to control.
Rambo trying to control but Pardi postures up.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Pardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pardi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rambo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Pardi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rambo wants to get back to full guard.
Pardi is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.
Pardi controlling the pace. #T7#
Pardi prevents Rambo from improving his position.
Rambo manages to get to full guard.
Pardi slips nicely into half guard.
Pardi content to control rather than advance.
Rambo trying to control but Pardi postures up.
#T8#
Pardi content to control rather than advance.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rambo tries to get to full guard but Pardi has control of the leg.
Rambo trying to hold on to Pardi's head to control him but Pardi postures up.
#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pardi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Pardi tries to pass to full mount but Rambo defends it.
Rambo is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pardi in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Rambo looking for subs from the bottom but Pardi mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (5) vs (0) Rambo#T11#
Pardi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rambo wants to control but Pardi is having none of it.
Pardi wants to take his opponent's back but Rambo doesn't allow it.
Rambo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pardi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pardi wants to control the pace but Rambo is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Pardi controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Pardi.
Pardi wants to control the pace but Rambo is squirming around nicely.
Rambo is looking to improve his position but Pardi isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Pardi controlling the pace for now.
Rambo wants to control but Pardi is having none of it.
Rambo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rambo wants to hold on but Pardi pushes him away.
Pardi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pardi (8) vs (0) Rambo
Pardi is riding his opponent, not letting Rambo buck him off. #T14#
Rambo wants to escape the position.
Pardi biding his time, controlling Rambo.
Rambo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rambo breaks Pardi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (8) vs (2) Rambo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pardi is pulling down on Rambo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rambo, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 20
Date: May 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Rambo has Danilov up against the cage in a clinch.
Rambo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Danilov to keep the fight standing.
Rambo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rambo jumps guard but Danilov stands there with Rambo around his waist. Rambo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Danilov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rambo can't fight it off and eventually Danilov manages to take the fight to the floor. Rambo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danilov (2) vs (0) Rambo#SUB2#
Rambo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Danilov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rambo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danilov has managed to get both his arms back between Rambo's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Danilov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rambo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rambo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rambo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (2) vs (4) Rambo
Rambo controlling from side mount. #T1##SUB2#
Rambo has hold of Danilov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Danilov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Rambo cranks the arm and Danilov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Danilov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Oliveira looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Rambo
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Oliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #T1#
Rambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Rambo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rambo manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Rambo's guard.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rambo controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rambo looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rambo has his hands on Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oliveira passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rambo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliveira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oliveira is looking to take Rambo's back but instead Rambo gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T6##SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Rambo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira wants to pass to mount but Rambo is defending the position. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T7#
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Rambo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well. #T8#
Rambo gets full guard.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rambo looking to control.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. #T9#
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Rambo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Rambo is still trying to improve position.
Oliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10##SUB#
Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! Rambo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliveira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (5) vs (2) Rambo#SUB#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Rambo defends easily.
Rambo stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Oliveira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rambo has picked Oliveira up and slammed him! Oliveira can't keep hold of the triangle and Rambo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (5) Rambo#T11#
Rambo wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Rambo working away.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rambo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rambo 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.
#T12##SUB2#
Rambo wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira trying to control but Rambo postures up.
Rambo is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.
Rambo is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Rambo trying to mount his opponent but Oliveira defends it.
Rambo keeps trying to improve his position.
Oliveira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 4, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Rambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Oliveira gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A very excited looking Archie Oliveira rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rambo darts in and clinches Rules up against the cage.#TD2#
Rules drags the fight down to the ground.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rules has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo passes into half guard.
Rules keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Rules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Rules is not content to let Rambo control the position.
Rules controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rambo prevents Rules from improving his position.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rules is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Rules regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rules looking for a guillotine here but Rambo defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Rambo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rules has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rules manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rambo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Rules
Rules trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rules postures up.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rules got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rambo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rules has managed to get both his arms back between Rambo's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rules postures up.
Rambo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rambo working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
Rambo is trying to keep Rules in close.
#T4#
Rules pushing down on Rambo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well. #SUB2#
Rules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules. #SUB2#
Rules 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.
#T5#
Rambo trying to control but Rules postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Rules is proving a slippery customer.
Rules advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Rules is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rambo is looking to improve his position.
Rambo is staying active underneath Rules, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7##SUB2#
Rules is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Rules is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rules is looking to advance position but Rambo won't allow it.
Rambo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rules trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T8#
Rules passes Rambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rambo gets full guard.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Rules tries to pass.
Rules wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Rules passes Rambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Rambo wants to get back to full guard.
Rules wants to free his trapped foot but Rambo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.
Rules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
Rules trying to mount his opponent but Rambo defends it. #T10#
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rules passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Rules#SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well. #SUB2#
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rambo, who protects the arm well. #T11##SUB2#
Rules swings around for an armbar but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rules's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (5) Rules
Rambo stands and throws Rules's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (5) vs (5) Rules
Rules looking for a sweep but Rambo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rambo (7) vs (5) Rules
Rules slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
Rules trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (10) vs (5) Rules#T12##SUB#
Rambo looking to secure an arm triangle but Rules defends it well.
Rambo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rules can't escape the position.
Rules tries to hold on but Rambo postures up.
Rules is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Rules 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.
Rules is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rules wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
Rules keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rules trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.
Rules is trying to keep Rambo in close.
#T14##SUB2#
Rambo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rules has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rambo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rules has tightened it up now! Rambo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ceasar Rules! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dominic Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Trujillo closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Trujillo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Trujillo
Trujillo pushing down on Rambo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rambo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Trujillo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Trujillo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo reaches up and holds on to Trujillo to control the position.#T1#
Rambo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rambo tries to lock up and control but Trujillo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trujillo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rambo (0) vs (8) Trujillo
Trujillo keeps control of the position easily here as Rambo tries to buck him off.
Rambo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trujillo's guard. Nice work there by Rambo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (8) Trujillo#T2#
Rambo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rambo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trujillo for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Trujillo keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo is really struggling to control Trujillo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Trujillo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Trujillo is trying to control the position but Rambo postures up.
Rambo is pushing down on Trujillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trujillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Rambo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Trujillo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trujillo is looking to improve his position.
Trujillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rambo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rambo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rambo (2) vs (12) Trujillo
Rambo tries to break free.
#T5#
Rambo breaks Trujillo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (4) vs (12) Trujillo
Trujillo keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo passes Trujillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trujillo is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rambo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trujillo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rambo controlling the action here.
Rambo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Trujillo wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
Trujillo is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Rambo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rambo controlling the action here. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Trujillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Trujillo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Trujillo keeps moving.
Rambo passes Trujillo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Rambo is trying to control. Trujillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rambo is taking a breather. Trujillo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura but Trujillo is defending well.
#SUB2#
Trujillo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rambo passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (7) vs (12) Trujillo
Trujillo wants to control but Rambo postures up.#T9#
Trujillo looking for a sweep but Rambo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rambo (9) vs (12) Trujillo
Rambo can't control as he wanted to and Trujillo manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Rambo controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trujillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rambo passes into half guard.
Rambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Trujillo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Rambo is pressing down on Trujillo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trujillo is holding on for now.
Trujillo is not content to let Rambo control the position.
Still in half guard, Rambo seems content to control.
Rambo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (12) vs (12) Trujillo
Trujillo is trying to escape the mount.
Rambo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11##SUB#
Rambo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Trujillo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rambo takes Trujillo's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rambo (15) vs (12) Trujillo#SUB#
Rambo tightening his grip on Trujillo, looking for the choke.
Rambo controlling from the back.#T12##SUB#
Rambo working for the choke. #SUB#
Rambo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Trujillo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rambo has the hooks in. Trujillo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Rambo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Trujillo is defending well but eventually Rambo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Trujillo has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Teteny manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rambo on his heels. He'll look to pass Rambo's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (0) Rambo
Teteny slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rambo trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Teteny drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Teteny jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Teteny trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo trying to control the position.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully.
Teteny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny is fighting to break Rambo's control of his arms but Rambo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Teteny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rambo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Teteny controlling from the top position.
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teteny trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Teteny tries to pass.
Teteny passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (5) vs (0) Rambo#T2##SUB#
Teteny tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rambo wants to control but Teteny postures up.
Rambo is looking to reverse the position.
Rambo is trying to control Teteny's posture but Teteny avoids it. #SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Teteny goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rambo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Teteny but great work by Rambo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teteny (5) vs (4) Rambo#T3#
Rambo trying to control the position but Teteny is working away.
Rambo controlling the position.
Rambo advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Teteny (5) vs (6) Rambo
Rambo fails to move to back control.
Rambo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Teteny wants to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.
Teteny is working to get back to half guard.
Rambo controlling the position easily from mount.
Rambo fails to move to back control.
Rambo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Teteny is looking to escape. #T5#
Teteny gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rambo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Rambo wants to work for an arm triangle but Teteny is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura but Teteny is defending well.
#T6#
Teteny is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Rambo is looking for a kimura but Teteny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rambo to get the leverage.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Teteny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Teteny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Teteny wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy.
#T7#
Teteny is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Rambo is working for a kimura but Teteny is defending it quite comfortably.
Teteny regains full guard. Nicely done.
Teteny seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Rambo wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving.
Teteny looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving.
Teteny is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teteny wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Teteny looking for a sweep. Not yet Teteny, not yet. #T10#
Teteny pulls Rambo in close to prevent any damage.
Rambo trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom.
Rambo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Teteny haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Teteny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Teteny managing to control the position.
Teteny wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
Rambo trying to move into half guard but instead Teteny has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (7) vs (6) Rambo
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully.
Teteny postures up.
#T12#
Teteny trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teteny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Rambo trying to control the position.
Teteny controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Teteny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Teteny is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rambo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Teteny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rambo has his foot on Teteny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teteny works his way back into a safe position though.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully.
Teteny is looking to advance position but Rambo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teteny (7) vs (10) Rambo
Teteny wants to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.#T14#
Rambo tries to control but Teteny wriggling away. #SUB2#
Rambo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rambo is looking to work his way around to Teteny's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Teteny 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teteny works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Teteny is keeping the position.
Teteny has control of Rambo's left arm, preventing Rambo from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo wins on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 30 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thayer takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Thayer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thayer (2) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo keeping hold of Thayer's head, controlling as best he can.
Thayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thayer wants to take a breather but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thayer is just content to waste time from the top position. Rambo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Thayer postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rambo is trying to hold Thayer in close to prevent damage but Thayer has managed to pass into half guard.
Rambo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo is trying to control but Thayer passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (5) vs (0) Rambo
Thayer trying to control the position but Rambo is working away.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.
Thayer slows the pace down. #T2#
Rambo controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Rambo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rambo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Thayer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Thayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rambo is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rambo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thayer trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Rambo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rambo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Thayer is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Thayer is very close to passing his half guard.
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rambo is holding on to half guard well.
Rambo is looking to control Thayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rambo avoid being mounted?#T5#
Thayer is trying to control. Rambo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rambo controlling the position well.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well. #T6#
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thayer pulls his head out easily.
Rambo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rambo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thayer is now in half guard.
Thayer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rambo trying to control the position.
#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rambo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (5) vs (2) Rambo
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.#SUB#
Thayer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rambo stacks Thayer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rambo! Score +3 for passing guard: Thayer (5) vs (5) Rambo
Rambo working away.
Rambo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thayer! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thayer (5) vs (7) Rambo#T8#
Thayer is squirming around, avoiding Rambo's attempts to control the action.
Rambo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thayer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thayer tries to lock up and control but Rambo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rambo controlling the pace for now.
Rambo tries to control but Thayer wriggling away. #T9#
Thayer tries to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.
Thayer is trying desperately to improve position.
Thayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rambo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rambo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rambo wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rambo content just to control the position here.
Thayer tries to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.
Thayer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (7) vs (7) Rambo#SUB2#
Rambo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thayer is aware though and is defending well.#T11#
Rambo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rambo 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.
Thayer postures up.
Rambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rambo wants to sweep here but Thayer controlling him for the moment.
Rambo controlling Thayer's posture. #T12#
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thayer looking to pass the guard.
Rambo has his hands on Thayer's head, controlling the position.
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Rambo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Rambo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Rambo is looking for a triangle but Thayer pushes his legs off easily.
Rambo trying to control the position here. #T14#
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Thayer looking to sit in guard and control but Rambo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thayer (7) vs (9) Rambo
Thayer is trying to hold Rambo in close to prevent damage but Rambo has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Thayer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo wins on points by 9 to 7. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Bloke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rambo doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloke misses the target.
Bloke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bloke throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Bloke gets tackled into the cage by Rambo. Rambo maintains the clinch.
Bloke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bloke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bloke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bloke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bloke.
Bloke pushes Rambo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bloke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bloke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bloke is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bloke is looking for a triangle but Rambo pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Rambo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Bloke looking for subs off his back but Rambo has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura but Bloke is defending well.
#SUB#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rambo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rambo is keen to just control but Bloke is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Rambo is going to stand back up.
#T3##SUB#
Bloke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rambo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bloke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rambo looking to control but Bloke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bloke is looking to improve his position but Rambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Rambo looking to control but Bloke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bloke can't escape the position.
Rambo wants to take Bloke's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
Bloke tries to reverse the position but Rambo maintains control.
Bloke manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bloke with the active half guard here but Rambo passes nicely into side control.
Rambo tries to move to mount but Bloke blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloke is looking to regain half guard here but Rambo keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chilli Bloke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bloke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Bloke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rambo fails with the takedown
and Bloke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rambo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bloke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chilli Bloke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Bloke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bloke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Rambo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bloke connects with a body shot that sends Rambo's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bloke!
Bloke misses with a body shot.
Bloke misses the shot to the body.
Rambo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Bloke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bloke misses with a wild body shot.
Chilli Bloke is winning the standup battle so far.
Rambo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloke.
Bloke scores with a nice right hand.
Rambo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bloke is fending him off so far but Rambo persists. Nope, Bloke circles away and we're back to standing.
Bloke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bloke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rambo tries to clinch up but Bloke circles away and keeps his distance.
Rambo misses with a low kick.
Bloke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloke backing away here, and Rambo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Rambo looks to move away, Bloke throws a big counter combo but Rambo just gets out of the way.
Bloke misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Bloke works Rambo's body with a nice hook.
Bloke cracks Rambo with a good jab.
Chilli Bloke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloke lands a nice looking body shot.
Chilli Bloke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bloke to counter with a crisp jab.
Rambo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bloke scores with a body shot.
Bloke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rambo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rambo moves forwards but Bloke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bloke.
Rambo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bloke counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Rambo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bloke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo walks into a left hand.
Bloke scores with a jab to the body.
Bloke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bloke lands with a nice combination. Rambo backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Rambo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bloke'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!#SUB#
Rambo wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bloke's closed guard. He's half up but Bloke has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bloke pivots and extends the arm, Rambo falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bloke! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chilli Bloke! |
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Event:
HC Grappling 7
Date: Jan 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rambo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lalla! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lalla (0) vs (4) Rambo
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rambo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lalla is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rambo wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Lalla is looking to regain half guard here but Rambo keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Rambo stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo just content to control the position.
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Lalla is trying to control Rambo's posture but Rambo avoids it.
Lalla is letting Rambo control him for a moment. #T2#
Lalla can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Rambo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rambo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lalla tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rambo easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (6) Rambo
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lalla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Rambo wants to pass to mount but Lalla is defending the position. #T3#
Rambo wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Rambo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla is concentrating on defense, preventing Rambo from advancing position.
Lalla trying to control but Rambo postures up.
#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rambo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Lalla trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rambo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (9) Rambo
Rambo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla holds on for dear life, controlling Rambo's posture momentarily.
Lalla wants to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.
Rambo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Lalla wants to control but Rambo is having none of it.
Lalla is working to get back to half guard.
Lalla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lalla (0) vs (12) Rambo
Lalla trying to control the action but Rambo just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Rambo working for a choke but Lalla is defending well. #T6#
Rambo is hanging on to Lalla's back as he tries to escape.
Lalla trying to control the hands but Rambo won't let him. #SUB2#
Rambo looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Lalla is controlling Rambo 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (2) vs (12) Rambo
Lalla passes into half guard. #T7##SUB#
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions.
Lalla passes into side control, despite Rambo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (5) vs (12) Rambo
Rambo gets back to half guard.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Rambo defending well.
Lalla is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.#T8##SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rambo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lalla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rambo's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Lalla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rambo is just riding it out for now. Lalla eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Lalla trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away.
Lalla is looking to advance position but Rambo won't allow it.
Rambo keeping hold of Lalla's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Lalla seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10#
Rambo trying to control here.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rambo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rambo is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rambo avoid being mounted?
Rambo 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.
Lalla wants to free his trapped foot but Rambo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalla trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T11#
Lalla is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rambo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lalla is really struggling to control Rambo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Lalla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rambo controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well.
Lalla is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Lalla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (8) vs (12) Rambo
Rambo wants to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
Rambo prevents any damage by holding on tight.#SUB#
Lalla swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rambo is now in Lalla's guard. A big mistake from Lalla there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lalla (8) vs (14) Rambo
Rambo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
Lalla is trying to keep Rambo in close.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lalla working for a triangle but Rambo defends it easily.
#T14##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 6
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jamal Hudak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hudak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hudak (2) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudak trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudak passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (5) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hudak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hudak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working. #T1#
Rambo is looking to reverse the position.
Hudak just content to control the position.
Hudak trying to control the position but Rambo is working away. #SUB#
Hudak tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rambo is trying to improve his position.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rambo is not content to let Hudak control the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hudak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hudak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rambo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hudak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rambo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rambo keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rambo wants to control but Hudak postures up.#SUB#
Hudak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hudak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rambo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rambo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rambo regains half guard.#T5##SUB#
Hudak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudak.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Hudak is controlling well.
Rambo trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hudak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rambo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T6##SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions off his back.
Hudak is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rambo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hudak is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hudak is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hudak pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hudak works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hudak (8) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hudak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hudak is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Hudak is really struggling to control Rambo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Hudak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.#T9##SUB#
Hudak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hudak is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rambo is trying to control Hudak's posture but Hudak avoids it.
Rambo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hudak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Rambo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hudak.
#SUB#
Hudak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.#T10#
Hudak wants to take a breather but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Rambo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hudak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully. #T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rambo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Rambo is looking for a triangle but Hudak pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hudak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rambo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rambo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rambo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hudak (8) vs (4) Rambo
Hudak tries to buck Rambo off but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo wants to control but Hudak is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rambo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Hudak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hudak is looking to reverse the position.
Rambo happy to just control the position for now. #T13#
Hudak manages to get back to half guard.
Rambo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rambo is looking to advance position but Hudak won't allow it.
Hudak regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Hudak wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hudak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Hudak is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hudak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hudak takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A less than humble Jamal Hudak misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 5
Date: Dec 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer has Rambo up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Archer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rambo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rambo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #SUB#
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Rambo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Archer is controlling Rambo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Rambo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Well, if Rambo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rambo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer has his hands clasped together around Rambo's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rambo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Rambo trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer moves into full guard.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer pulls Rambo in to control the position. #T5#
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Rambo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Archer controlling Rambo's posture. #T6#
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo content to stall in guard here.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T8#
Archer 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.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Archer
Rambo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rambo, not yet.
Archer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T9#
Rambo is adopting a defensive guard.
Rambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.#T10#
Rambo is trying to hold Archer in close to prevent damage but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
#T11#
Rambo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rambo trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Archer passes into side control, despite Rambo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Archer
Archer working away.
Rambo trying to remain calm as Archer controls from the top position.
Archer working away.
Archer controlling the position.
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Rambo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rambo is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T14#
Rambo is looking for a sweep.
Rambo seems a little lost for a moment, as Archer dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 5 to 0.
Jonathan Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Rambo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandolero's corner calls for a 1-2. Bandolero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Rambo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bandolero wants to get back to his feet.
Bandolero trying to hold on to Rambo's head to control him but Rambo postures up.
Still in half guard, Rambo seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero tries to kick Rambo off but Rambo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Rambo is working for a kimura but Bandolero is defending it quite comfortably.
Rambo is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Bandolero tries to kick Rambo off but Rambo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rambo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from Bandolero.
Rambo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandolero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rambo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Rambo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandolero.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero misses with a straight left.
Bandolero cracks Rambo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bandolero lands a nice hook to Rambo's body. Rambo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bandolero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rambo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bandolero is out of range.
Rambo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandolero.
Bandolero looks to land a left hand but Rambo moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandolero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bandolero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Rambo moves into the clinch.
Rambo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bandolero is trying to force a seperation but Rambo has the dominant position.
Bandolero is looking to break free of the clinch but Rambo has double underhooks.
Bandolero lands a shoulder strike.
Bandolero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Rambo tries to pull guard but Bandolero holds him up against the cage and eventually Rambo drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Bandolero has picked Rambo up - he's going for a ride! Bandolero dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rambo has his hands clasped together around Bandolero's back. He's all about the action.
Bandolero looks to land a strike but Rambo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rambo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandolero is working Rambo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bandolero wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Bandolero with a nice head shot there.
Rambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandolero throwing strikes but missing.
Bandolero trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bandolero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bandolero cracks Rambo with a solid left hand.
Rambo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bandolero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rambo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandolero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandolero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Bandolero from controlling successfully.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Bandolero is proving a slippery customer.
Bandolero distracts Rambo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Bandolero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rambo tries to clinch but Bandolero is having none of it.
Bandolero tests Rambo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Bandolero shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandolero showed some decent athleticism there.
Bandolero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rambo defending well though. #SUB2#
Bandolero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rambo is pressing down on Bandolero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo pulls Bandolero in close to his closed guard and prevents Bandolero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bandolero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bandolero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Bandolero wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Bandolero throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely.
Bandolero cracks Rambo with a solid left hand.
Bandolero throwing strikes but missing.
Rambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bandolero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rambo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bandolero has Rambo in his guard.#REVR#
Bandolero is looking to stand up but Rambo isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Bandolero working a defensive guard here.
Rambo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bandolero manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bandolero slips nicely into half guard.
Bandolero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bandolero misses with a head shot. Rambo uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Rambo working for a triangle but Bandolero defends it easily.
#T3#
Bandolero is looking to work some ground and pound but Rambo has wrist control.
Bandolero with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandolero is looking to work some ground and pound but Rambo has wrist control.
Rambo pulls Bandolero in close to prevent any damage.
Giacomo Bandolero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandolero cracks Rambo with a solid left hand.
Rambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bandolero stays in close to Rambo's body and controls the position.
Rambo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandolero is one step ahead there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bandolero lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Bandolero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bandolero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Rambo gets to his feet. Bandolero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bandolero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandolero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bandolero jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandolero connects with a right hand. Rambo shakes it off.
Rambo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bandolero swivels and escapes.
Bandolero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rambo drops his hands momentarily and Bandolero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Rambo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Bandolero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bandolero lands with an uppercut that bounces Rambo off the cage and back into range.
Oh Rambo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandolero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rambo seems to have got his legs back now.
Rambo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rambo slips a jab from Bandolero.
It looked like Rambo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bandolero cracks Rambo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandolero.
Bandolero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bandolero, as that shot connected.
Bandolero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rambo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Bandolero tries to get set, Rambo tries to push him back and clinch up but Bandolero manages to avoid the attempt.
Bandolero misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Bandolero as Rambo shoots in.#TD#
Rambo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bandolero has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rambo is on him like a limpet, forcing Bandolero back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rambo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandolero backwards. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Bandolero.
A frustrated look appears on Rambo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Bandolero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bandolero cracks Rambo with an open hand slap.
Bandolero throws a good cross that connects.
Bandolero misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Rambo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bandolero has his feet on Rambo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Bandolero misses with a lunging right hand
and Rambo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rambo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rambo there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Bandolero looking to score a takedown here. Rambo is defending well but Bandolero drives through and ends up in Rambo's guard.
Rambo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bandolero has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##BC2#
Bandolero breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Rambo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rambo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bandolero smiles and moves away.
Bandolero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Rambo looking to score a takedown here. Bandolero is defending well but Rambo drives through and ends up in Bandolero's guard.
Bandolero pushes Rambo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bandolero scores with a jab to the body.
Rambo shoots for a takedown but Bandolero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bandolero gets caught napping as Rambo dives in and scores a takedown. Bandolero manages to retain guard.
Bandolero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Bandolero wants to stand up but Rambo is controlling him.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Rambo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rambo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rambo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bandolero lands a glancing blow to the side of Rambo's head.
Bandolero lands with a right hand. #TD#
Rambo gets a double leg takedown into Bandolero's guard.
Bandolero wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Bandolero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bandolero there.
Rambo trying to control from the bottom.
Bandolero prevents Rambo from improving his position.
Giacomo Bandolero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandolero is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giacomo Bandolero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bandolero 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giacomo Bandolero!
An out of breath Giacomo Bandolero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Shrimp tries to clinch but Rambo moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Shrimp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shrimp.
Shrimp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rambo dodges the punch combination from Shrimp.
Rambo misses with a leg kick
enabling Shrimp to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Rambo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rambo moves into full mount! #SU2#
Rambo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL2#
Rambo closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo tries to pull guard but Shrimp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Rambo breaks from the clinch.
Rambo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shrimp tries to clinch but Rambo moves out of range. #T1#
Shrimp throws a series of punches but Rambo moves out of range. #TD2#
Rambo gets the takedown into side control.
Shrimp bucks up and tries to throw Rambo off but instead Rambo has got his back!#SUB2#
Rambo working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Shrimp is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Rambo has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Shrimp taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 49 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rambo drives through with a takedown into Breaker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Rambo#SUB#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rambo is aware though and is defending well.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rambo defends well.#SUB#
Rambo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rambo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Breaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rambo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rambo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (5) Rambo
Breaker is trying to escape the position but Rambo is controlling the position.
Breaker tries to bench press Rambo off him but Rambo keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker regains half guard.#T2#
Rambo trying to advance position but Breaker counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Breaker has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Breaker keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
Rambo preventing the sweep.
Rambo slips nicely into half guard.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Breaker looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rambo passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (8) Rambo
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Breaker keeps working. #SUB2#
Rambo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rambo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Breaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rambo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Rambo slows the pace down.
Breaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rambo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Rambo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breaker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rambo trying to control the position but Breaker is working away. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Breaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Rambo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breaker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rambo taking a breather here.
Breaker is trying to work for a sweep but Rambo has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Breaker (0) vs (10) Rambo#T6#
Rambo controlling the position easily from mount.
Breaker can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Rambo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Breaker turns into him and now he's in Rambo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (10) Rambo
Rambo wants to sweep but no luck.
Breaker trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T7#
Breaker pushing down on Rambo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.
Breaker stalling away here and it's allowed Rambo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breaker trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T8#
Rambo wants to sweep but no luck.
Breaker trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Breaker has gone for a leg lock! Rambo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (12) Rambo
Rambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard.
Rambo trying to control but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Breaker working a defensive guard here.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB#
Breaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Breaker is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rambo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rambo has managed to get both his arms back between Breaker's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Breaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Breaker is controlling Rambo's posture.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Breaker is keeping the position.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving. #T11#
Rambo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Breaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Breaker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rambo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Breaker. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (2) vs (15) Rambo#T12##SUB2#
Rambo is trying to get an arm triangle but Breaker is defending well.
Breaker struggling a bit here.
Breaker is trying to improve his position.
Breaker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rambo's best efforts.#T13#
Rambo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (2) vs (18) Rambo
Rambo controlling from mount.
Breaker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rambo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Breaker has worked his arm free - good work by Breaker!
Breaker gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Rambo controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Rambo wants to work for an arm triangle but Breaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.
Rambo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (2) vs (21) Rambo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rambo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Breaker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Breaker shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo wins on points by 21 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rambo looks for a takedown but Helvig sprawls well.#TD2#
Helvig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rambo did well to prevent Helvig getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Helvig
Rambo trying to control here.
Helvig wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Rambo gets full guard.
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #T1#
Rambo is trying to keep Helvig in close.
#SUB#
Rambo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helvig defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Rambo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helvig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Rambo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helvig defends it easily.#T2#
Helvig wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Rambo has his hands on Helvig's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helvig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Helvig
Helvig trying to control the position but Rambo is working away. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rambo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Helvig has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rambo (0) vs (7) Helvig#T3#
Helvig looking to control but Rambo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Helvig prevents Rambo from getting the reversal.
Rambo wants to hold on but Helvig pushes him away.
Helvig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rambo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Helvig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rambo is holding on tight.
Helvig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rambo is looking to escape.
Helvig controlling the pace for now.
Helvig with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Rambo is working to get back to half guard.
Rambo is trying to escape the mount but Helvig keeps good control and instead manages to take Rambo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rambo (0) vs (10) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig working for a choke but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Helvig working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Rambo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rambo prevents Helvig from getting a body triangle.
Well, with Helvig on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rambo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rambo trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Helvig trying to control.#SUB2#
Helvig is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rambo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Helvig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjørn Helvig!
Bjørn Helvig gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SSG 199 Johnson vs Warrior
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rambo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Destroyer is trying to defend but Rambo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Destroyer (0) vs (2) Rambo
Destroyer trying to control here.
Rambo wants to pass to mount but Destroyer is defending the position.
Destroyer is concentrating on defense, preventing Rambo from advancing position.
Destroyer is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rambo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (0) vs (5) Rambo
Destroyer is squirming around, avoiding Rambo's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Rambo controlling from mount.
Destroyer is squirming around, avoiding Rambo's attempts to control the action.
Rambo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Destroyer working to try and regain half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Rambo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Destroyer tries to hold on but Rambo postures up.#SUB2#
Rambo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rambo controlling from the full mount.
Destroyer wants to hold on but Rambo pushes him away.#SUB2#
Destroyer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rambo. #T3#
Destroyer prevents Rambo from taking his back.
Destroyer is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Rambo looking to secure an arm triangle but Destroyer defends it well.
Destroyer reaches up to try and control the position but Rambo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Destroyer rolls and tries to escape and now Rambo has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Destroyer (0) vs (8) Rambo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rambo tightening his grip on Destroyer, looking for the choke.
Destroyer is really stuck here.
#T4#
Rambo gets his hands free as Destroyer looks to control. #SUB2#
Destroyer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rambo gets his hands free as Destroyer looks to control. #SUB2#
Destroyer fending off the submission attempt from Rambo.
Destroyer rolls, trying to escape but Rambo keeps control of the position.
#T5#
Destroyer is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rambo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Destroyer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Destroyer trying to control the hands but Rambo breaks the grip.
Rambo controlling the position well here. Destroyer rolled but Rambo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Destroyer wants to escape the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Rambo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Destroyer tries to escape but Rambo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Destroyer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rambo.
Rambo is trying to stick to Destroyer's back but Destroyer is turning into Rambo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rambo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Destroyer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Destroyer (2) vs (8) Rambo
Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that Destroyer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #T7#
Destroyer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Destroyer slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Destroyer seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Destroyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Destroyer trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Destroyer stopping the sweep attempt from Rambo.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Destroyer is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Rambo keeping full guard, as Destroyer tries to pass.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo trying to control the position.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Destroyer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Destroyer looking to pass the guard.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Destroyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo looking to control.
#T11#
Destroyer looking to sit in guard and control but Rambo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Destroyer (2) vs (10) Rambo
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Destroyer controlling the position.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving. #SUB#
Destroyer working for submissions but it's allowed Rambo to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Rambo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Destroyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rambo. #T12#
Rambo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rambo wants to free his trapped foot but Destroyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rambo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (2) vs (13) Rambo#T13#
Destroyer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rambo controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Destroyer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Destroyer (4) vs (13) Rambo
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Destroyer is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rambo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Destroyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Destroyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rambo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Destroyer stands and throws Rambo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (7) vs (13) Rambo
And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo wins on points by 13 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 188 Banner vs Majere
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hero Complex!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Rambo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Complex has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rambo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rambo (0) vs (4) Complex#SUB2#
Rambo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Complex.
Rambo trying to control the hands but Complex won't let him. #SUB2#
Complex is looking for the choke from the back position but Rambo is controlling his hands well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rambo is having to fend off submission attempts from Complex, who is looking to sink in the choke. Complex doesn't have the hooks in though and Rambo manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (4) Complex
Rambo is pushing down on Complex's leg trying to pass to half guard. Complex is fighting to maintain full guard but Rambo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Rambo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Complex is refusing to be controlled, as Rambo sits in half guard.
Complex gets full guard.
Complex wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Rambo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Rambo is stalling in the full guard.
Complex trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (5) vs (4) Complex
Complex is looking to regain half guard here but Rambo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Rambo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Rambo looking to control but instead Complex has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Complex is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily.
Complex is trying to control but can't.
Complex is doing well to control the position and prevent Rambo from advancing to side control.
Rambo prevents Complex from improving his position.#SUB#
Rambo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Complex defends it well. #T4#
Complex is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.
Complex tries to roll over but Rambo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rambo 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.
Complex is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Complex regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Complex keeps moving.
Rambo passes Complex's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Complex is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Complex wants to get back to full guard.
Complex is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rambo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rambo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rambo (5) vs (8) Complex
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Complex's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Our spies down at at Gym inform us that Complex has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Complex looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Complex is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T7#
Rambo prevents Complex from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Rambo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Complex's arms. #SUB2#
Complex patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rambo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Complex's guard. Nice work there by Rambo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (7) vs (8) Complex#SUB2#
Complex looking for a guillotine here but Rambo defends easily.
#T8#
Rambo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Complex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Complex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Complex keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rambo is sitting in close to Complex's body. Complex has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rambo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rambo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Complex.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hero Complex!
Hero Complex very nearly forgot to thank Grunge Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2023 |
#R1#
McWrestler swings for the body but Rambo moves out of range.
Rambo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
McWrestler throws a hook but Rambo avoids it easily.
Rambo fails with the takedown.
McWrestler tests Rambo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
McWrestler gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rambo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McWrestler with the ground and pound but Rambo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McWrestler throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McWrestler's guard. Nice move by Rambo!#REVB#
McWrestler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.#T1#
McWrestler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Rambo gets to his feet. McWrestler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rambo throws a leg kick #TD#
and McWrestler counters with a takedown into side control.
Rambo is looking to reverse the position.
McWrestler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McWrestler looking to control but instead Rambo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rambo wants to improve his position but McWrestler is controlling well.
Rambo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McWrestler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rambo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McWrestler.
McWrestler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
McWrestler is looking to stall here but Rambo recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Rambo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but McWrestler is proving a slippery customer.
McWrestler connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McWrestler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
McWrestler stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rambo has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! McWrestler manages to get his head free but now Rambo has transitioned to an armbar! McWrestler grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rambo! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
CWC 391
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 27 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (2) vs (0) Rambo
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Rambo has his hands on Jan's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Jan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Rambo looking to control.
#T1#
Jan stands and throws Rambo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (5) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo struggling a bit here.
Rambo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rambo tries to get to full guard but Jan has control of the leg.
Rambo is controlling Jan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jan is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Rambo manages to get to full guard.
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Rambo trying to control the position.
Rambo looking to control but Jan passes into half guard.
Jan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Jan not doing much here.
#T3#
Jan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rambo for as long as he can get away with.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Jan is controlling well.
Jan trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away. #T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rambo 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.#SUB#
Jan seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.
Rambo trying to control here.
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Jan is looking to advance position but Rambo won't allow it.
Jan is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Rambo is not content to let Jan control the position.
Rambo is trying to control but Jan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (8) vs (0) Rambo#T7#
Rambo can't escape the position.
Jan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rambo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jan looking to control but Rambo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rambo tries to hold on but Jan postures up.
Jan prevents Rambo from getting the reversal.#T8#
Jan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rambo regains half guard.#SUB#
Jan 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Rambo looking to control.
Jan is stalling in the full guard.
Jan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rambo is refusing to be controlled, as Jan sits in half guard. #T10##SUB#
Jan seems to be looking for submissions.
Jan is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Jan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rambo is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Rambo is staying active underneath Jan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Jan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rambo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bartlomiej Jan!
After winning the bout, Bartlomiej Jan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 382
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mesquita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rambo! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rambo (0) vs (4) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Rambo is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rambo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Rambo wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita is looking to pass Rambo's guard but actually Rambo recovers to full guard.
Rambo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (4) Mesquita
Rambo is fighting to break Mesquita's control of his arms but Mesquita is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rambo defends well.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mesquita has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rambo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rambo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita wants to control the position but Rambo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Rambo sits in half guard.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Rambo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (6) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working. #T4#
Mesquita prevents Rambo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita is pressing down on Rambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rambo is holding on for now. #T5#
Mesquita has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (2) vs (9) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita wants to take Rambo's back but he can't do it this time.
Mesquita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rambo is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Mesquita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rambo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rambo shrugs it off. #T6##SUB2#
Mesquita working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rambo turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mesquita off and cradles Rambo's limp body as Mesquita celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Snappy Whiplash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rambo tries to clinch but Whiplash moves out of range. #CL#
Whiplash has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Whiplash has Rambo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Whiplash pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rambo tumbling to the mat - Whiplash dives into Rambo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiplash (2) vs (0) Rambo
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.#SUB2#
Rambo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Whiplash escapes and throws Rambo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiplash (5) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Whiplash just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Whiplash (7) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo is controlling an arm, preventing Whiplash from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T1#
Rambo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiplash (7) vs (2) Rambo
Rambo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rambo trying to control but Whiplash is working from the bottom.
Whiplash has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whiplash is controlling Rambo's posture.#T2#
Rambo pushes down on Whiplash's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rambo stalling away here and it's allowed Whiplash to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rambo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rambo looking to pass the guard.
Whiplash is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiplash controls Rambo momentarily but Rambo frees himself.
Rambo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rambo stopping the sweep attempt from Whiplash.
Whiplash is working hard here to advance position.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Whiplash keeps moving. #T4#
Whiplash lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiplash (9) vs (2) Rambo
Whiplash stands and throws Rambo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiplash (12) vs (2) Rambo
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiplash controls the position.
Rambo wants to control but Whiplash postures up.
Rambo is looking to regain half guard here but Whiplash keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Whiplash wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Whiplash controlling the position from side mount.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Rambo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Whiplash (14) vs (2) Rambo
Whiplash controlling his opponent.
Rambo is looking to get to half guard.
Rambo prevents Whiplash from taking his back.#T7#
Rambo is looking to get to half guard.
Whiplash content just to control the position here.
Rambo is squirming around, avoiding Whiplash's attempts to control the action.
Rambo working to try and regain half guard.
Whiplash trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Whiplash controlling his opponent.
Rambo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whiplash controlling his opponent.
Rambo tries to reverse the position but Whiplash maintains control.
Whiplash is looking to take Rambo's back but instead Rambo gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Whiplash is controlling well.
#T9#
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Whiplash is very close to passing his half guard.
Rambo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whiplash in particular looking to stall.
Rambo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whiplash is working away from the top position though.#T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Whiplash slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Whiplash looking to pass the guard.
Whiplash trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Whiplash being controlled here momentarily.
Whiplash stays in close to Rambo's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whiplash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12#
Rambo looking to control.
Whiplash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rambo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiplash controls the pace.#SUB2#
Rambo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whiplash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whiplash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rambo is pulling down on Whiplash's head to control his posture. #T13#
Whiplash controlling from the top position.
Whiplash advances to half guard.
Rambo is looking to control Whiplash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rambo avoid being mounted?
Whiplash wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well. #T14#
Whiplash trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away.
Whiplash tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rambo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whiplash trying to control the pace.
Rambo is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiplash looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiplash takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A very excited looking Snappy Whiplash 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. |
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Event:
CWC 356
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 40 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Rambo forces Breaker back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Breaker has clasped his hands together around Rambo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rambo (0) vs (4) Breaker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Breaker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rambo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Breaker's guard! Nice work there by Rambo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (4) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rambo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (5) vs (4) Breaker
Breaker tries to buck Rambo off but Rambo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Rambo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rambo working away.
Rambo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Breaker's legs.
Rambo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Rambo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breaker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rambo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Breaker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Breaker is not content to let Rambo control the position. #SUB#
Rambo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Breaker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rambo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rambo (5) vs (8) Breaker#T2##SUB2#
Rambo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Rambo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rambo staying busy and making it hard for Breaker to control.
Breaker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Breaker working for a choke but Rambo is defending well. #SUB2#
Breaker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T3##SUB2#
Breaker looking to break Rambo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rambo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Breaker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rambo tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a choke. Rambo gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rambo manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (7) vs (8) Breaker
Rambo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard. #T4#
Rambo won't allow Breaker to sweep him here.
Rambo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breaker is trying to keep Rambo in close.
Rambo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rambo preventing the sweep.
Rambo being controlled here momentarily.
Rambo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rambo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.
Rambo is pressing down on Breaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Breaker is holding on for now. #T6#
Rambo trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Rambo is really struggling to control Breaker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rambo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Breaker has his hands clasped together around Rambo's back. He's all about the action.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
#T7##SUB#
Rambo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rambo wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rambo is looking to advance position but Breaker won't allow it.
Breaker is staying active underneath Rambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Breaker trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Breaker gets full guard.#SUB2#
Breaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a triangle but Rambo pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Rambo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Rambo 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.
Rambo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Breaker trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (10) vs (8) Breaker
Breaker tries to reverse the position but Rambo maintains control.
Breaker is still trying to improve position.
Rambo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Breaker 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.#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Rambo trying to pass the guard but Breaker defending well.
Rambo wants to take a breather but Breaker is having none of it. #SUB2#
Breaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Rambo is looking for a kimura but Breaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rambo to get the leverage. #T12#
Breaker is staying active underneath Rambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breaker wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy.
Rambo not doing much here.
Rambo trying to control from Breaker's half guard. Breaker has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T13#
Rambo won't allow Breaker to sweep him here.
Breaker being controlled here, momentarily.
Breaker pulls Rambo in close to prevent any damage.
Breaker trying to control the position.
Breaker controlling Rambo's posture. #T14#
Breaker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (10) vs (10) Breaker
Rambo wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy.
Breaker wants to take a breather but Rambo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Breaker gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Breaker wins on points by 11 to 10.
A victorious Arm Breaker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 348
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Smith
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well.
Rambo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Rambo looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass. #T1#
Smith stands and throws Rambo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Smith#SUB2#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rambo is trying to get back to half guard.
Rambo struggling a bit here.
Rambo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Rambo trying to control from the bottom.
Rambo won't allow Smith to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well. #T2#
Rambo is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo gets back to full guard.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard. #T3#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Smith trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (5) Smith
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rambo postures up.
Smith pulls Rambo in close to prevent any damage.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (7) Smith
Rambo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rambo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Rambo's legs - danger averted.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rambo's guard.
Smith works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (2) vs (10) Smith#SUB2#
Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Rambo is in no mood to give up.
Smith is looking to work his way around to Rambo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T6##SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rambo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (4) vs (10) Smith
Rambo stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is trying to control the position but Rambo postures up.
Rambo preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith controls Rambo momentarily but Rambo frees himself. #T7#
Rambo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith has his hands on Rambo's head, controlling the position.
Smith keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith has Rambo pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Rambo stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Rambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith moves into full guard.
Rambo postures up.
Rambo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rambo preventing the sweep. #T9#
Rambo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rambo stacks Smith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rambo! Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (7) vs (10) Smith
Smith is being controlled here.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Rambo passes into side control, despite Smith's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (10) vs (10) Smith
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith looking for a sweep but Rambo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rambo (12) vs (10) Smith#T10#
Smith tries to hold on but Rambo postures up.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Rambo's attempts to control the action.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rambo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (15) vs (10) Smith
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Rambo from advancing position.
Smith moves into full guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Rambo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rambo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rambo is breathing heavily.#T12#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Rambo won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (15) vs (12) Smith
Smith is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
Smith is pressing down on Rambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rambo is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Rambo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well. #T14#
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Rambo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rambo. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (15) vs (15) Smith
Rambo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smith has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rambo (15) vs (18) Smith#SUB2#
Rambo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo prevents Smith from getting a body triangle.
Rambo is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 18 to 15.
George Smith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 8
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Odin Markkanen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Markkanen has Rambo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Markkanen holds him up against the cage and eventually Rambo drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Rambo has hold of one of Markkanen's legs. Markkanen is fighting the takedown attempt but Rambo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (0) Markkanen
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.
Markkanen 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.
Markkanen keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo stands and throws Markkanen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (5) vs (0) Markkanen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rambo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Markkanen is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Markkanen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rambo's best efforts.
Rambo tries to pass to full mount but Markkanen defends it.
Markkanen wants to get back to full guard.
Markkanen manages to get to full guard.
Rambo pushes down on Markkanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Rambo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Markkanen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
Nfld FN 25
Date: Oct 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Rambo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chandler, as that shot connected.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Rambo with an uppercut!
Rambo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rambo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chandler is out of range and Rambo settles back down.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rambo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jon Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws a shot to the body.
Rambo misses with a jab to the body
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rambo tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Chandler throws a one two combo.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Rambo tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Chandler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Chandler does it's job there.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense.
Rambo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chandler pinned against the cage. Chandler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rambo has time to react.#T2#
Chandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rambo looks to clinch
and Rambo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler digs a good hook to Rambo's body.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rambo doesn't seem bothered though.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rambo at a distance.
Rambo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rambo fails with the takedown
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Rambo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rambo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
A punch combination from Chandler misses.
Rambo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chandler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rambo somewhat.
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chandler thuds his right hand into Rambo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Rambo's defenses.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Rambo. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo walks into a stiff left hand from Chandler.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Rambo on that attempt. #TD#
Rambo shoots in and bounces Chandler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chandler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chandler slips a nice elbow through Rambo's hands, connecting with Rambo's forehead.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler working over Rambo with some ground and pound. Rambo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rambo has time to react.#CL#
Rambo clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler. #BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rambo tries to land a leg kick but Chandler saw it coming and moves away.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rambo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rambo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chandler lands with a good body shot.
Rambo has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Rambo fails with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Rambo's head back.
Rambo takes one to the side of the head.
Rambo darts in looking for a takedown but Chandler gets double underhooks and turns Rambo into the cage.
Chandler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Rambo backwards. #BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo misses the shot to the body.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo throws a leg kick
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler jabs Rambo to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
A jab from Chandler does it's job there.
Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rambo's head.
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler misses with a few strikes there.
Rambo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rambo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Chandler - just one landing.
Rambo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rambo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chandler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rambo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chandler thuds a left hand into Rambo's body.
Rambo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rambo.
Jab from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a body shot.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler cracks Rambo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler clobbers Rambo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad. #T4#
Chandler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chandler! But no joy.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Rambo's belly button to the back.
Rambo wants to clinch
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chandler lands a nice looking body shot.
Chandler scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Chandler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rambo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD#
Rambo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rambo wants to pass to mount but Chandler is defending the position.
Chandler trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Chandler trying to control the position.
Rambo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Rambo working away.
Chandler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chandler is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rambo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Chandler punching from the bottom - just letting Rambo know he's still in a fight.
Rambo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chandler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chandler is pressing down on Rambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rambo is holding on for now.
Well, if Chandler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Chandler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rambo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chandler with the ground and pound but Rambo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Rambo!#REVR#
Chandler 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.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Rambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Rambo.
I think Chandler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
Joey Chandler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 22
Date: Sep 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Hayden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayden connects with a leg kick.
Rambo closes the distance but Hayden moves to the side #TD#
and Hayden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hayden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rambo has his hands on Hayden's head, controlling the position.
Hayden passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo trying to control here.
Rambo is trying to stand.
#T1#
Well, if Hayden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hayden working over Rambo with some ground and pound. Rambo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Hayden is controlling well.
Rambo pushes Hayden off looking to stand but Hayden dives back in and keeps control.
Hayden thows a huge punch but Rambo dodges it nicely.
Rambo gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambo moves away.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hayden. Beautiful body shot.
Rambo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hayden counters with a shoot takedown. Rambo fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Rambo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayden defends it easily.
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo has his hands on Hayden's head, controlling the position.
Hayden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Hayden wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Hayden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Hayden is proving a slippery customer.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Rambo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hayden is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A nice leg kick from Hayden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden swats away the attempt to clinch by Rambo.
Hayden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayden sets himself, and Rambo steps forward looking for the clinch! Hayden avoids it this time.
Rambo thows a leg kick but Hayden checks it
and Hayden counters with a stiff right hand.
Hayden scoring well with a low kick there.
Hayden thuds a left hand into Rambo's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo darts in trying to clinch
and Rambo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayden throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hayden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hayden.
Rambo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hayden defends well and Rambo ends up having to push Hayden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayden cracks Rambo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hayden connects with a solid leg kick.
Hayden lands a nice shot that snaps Rambo's head back.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rambo tries to clinch up but Hayden circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayden feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hayden does it's job there.
Hayden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rambo shoots and misses
letting Hayden counter with a right hand.
Clay Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hayden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rambo tries to clinch up
and Hayden counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Nice body punch from Hayden.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt - Hayden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rambo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayden lands a jab.
Rambo goes for a double leg but Hayden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayden continues to drive forward.
Rambo throws a chopping leg kick but Hayden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2##TD#
Hayden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rambo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hayden presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Rambo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hayden, as that shot connected.
Rambo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rambo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayden.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rambo misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Hayden dives in and scores a takedown into Rambo's guard.
Rambo is wriggling around but Hayden manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Hayden is trying to control. Rambo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hayden is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayden is trying to control. Rambo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayden stalling.
Hayden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rambo's head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hayden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clay Hayden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayden is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
Hayden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rambo!
Hayden won't let Rambo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rambo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayden has a good base and remains in mount.
Hayden controlling the pace for now.
Hayden landing punches.
Rambo wants to control but Hayden is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hayden dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hayden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rambo fails with the takedown
and Hayden counters with a nice uppercut.
Rambo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rambo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Hayden tenderised Rambo's leg. Rambo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rambo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayden.
Hayden lands a nice looking body shot.
Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayden circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden looks to land a combination but Rambo avoids it well.
Rambo closes the distance but Hayden moves to the side
and Hayden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayden throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Rambo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rambo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hayden can pounce on him.
Clay Hayden is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Rambo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Hayden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but Hayden defending well.
Hayden is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Rambo is looking to advance position but Hayden won't allow it. #SUB#
Hayden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden tries to roll over but Rambo keeps him under control.
Rambo content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Rambo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rambo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Rambo clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Rambo jumps guard but Hayden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clay Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Hayden scores with a knee to the head.
Hayden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayden tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Rambo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rambo is looking to clinch but Hayden is avoiding it.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rambo enables Hayden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rambo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hayden trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Hayden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rambo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Rambo controls Hayden momentarily but Hayden frees himself.
Hayden throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hayden's guard. Nice move by Rambo!#REVB#
Rambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
Hayden can't keep his opponent in guard - Rambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hayden keeping hold of Rambo's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hayden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
A very excited looking Clay Hayden 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. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 20
Date: Sep 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambo moves in looking to clinch but Shima pushes him off.
Shima misses with a double jab.
Rambo throws a leg kick
and Shima counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rambo slips a jab and a cross from Shima.
A big left from Shima misses.
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo.
Rambo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jon Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo looks for a takedown but Shima sprawls well.#T1#
Rambo looks for a takedown but Shima sprawls well.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shima throws a series of punches but Rambo avoids them all with ease.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambo moves away.
Rambo flicks out a counter leg kick but Shima steps away.
Shima closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
Rambo dodges the punch combination from Shima.
Rambo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.#TD2#
Rambo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shima manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shima has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rambo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Nice takedown defense from Shima. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shima tries to bum rush Rambo with a series of wild strikes but Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shima misses with a left hand
and Rambo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rambo shoots in looking for a takedown. Shima tries to sprawl out of it but Rambo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Shima's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rambo takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Shima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shima misses with the combination.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
As Shima backs off Rambo throws a huge counter combo but Shima manages to avoid it all.
Shima misses with a few strikes there.
Rambo flicks out a counter leg kick but Shima steps away.
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shima lands with a good body shot.
Rambo tried to score with a low kick but Shima checks it.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambo.
#T4#
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Rambo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Rambo does no damage.
Shima swats away the attempt to clinch by Rambo.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rambo thows a leg kick but Shima checks it
and Shima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shima looks to land a combination. Rambo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shima misses with the combination.
Rambo with the counter takedown but Shima avoids it easily.
Rambo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Shima misses.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shima misses with a body shot.
Rambo shoots for a takedown but Shima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Shima coming out on top.
Shima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Rambo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
#TD2#
Shima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rambo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.#T2#
Rambo wants to stand but Shima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rambo wants to stand and escape but instead Shima has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Shima decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rambo, up you get!
No joy there for Shima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Shima scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##TD2#
Rambo scores with a takedown into Shima's guard.
Shima has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rambo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rambo working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Rambo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Shima circles away easily
and Shima counters with a stiff right hand.
Rambo throws a leg kick but Shima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Rambo tries to clinch
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambo.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shima throws a right and a left that Rambo avoids nicely. #CL2#
Rambo has closed the distance and engaged Shima in a clinch.
#BC#
Shima breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shima swings for the body but Rambo moves out of range.
#CL2#
Rambo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Rambo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rambo is trying to break free.#BC#
Shima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima checks a leg kick.
Rambo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Shima digs a good hook to Rambo's body.
#T1#
Rambo tries for a takedown but Shima circles away easily
enabling Shima to counter with a crisp jab.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Shima throws a one two combo.
Rambo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Shima keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Shima, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Rambo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shima to the mat! Shima manages to get full guard. #T2#
Rambo prevents Shima from getting back to his feet.
Rambo is pushing down on Shima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shima is fighting to maintain full guard but Rambo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shima wants to stand back up but Rambo manages to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shima prevents Rambo from moving into mount.
Shima being controlled for a moment.
Shima holds on to Rambo's head and controls the position momentarily. #T3#
Shima can't do much from the bottom here.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rambo.
Shima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tetsuo Shima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rambo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rambo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shima is just riding it out for now. Rambo eventually gives up the hold.
Rambo is trying to control. Shima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shima wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo.
Shima is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
After winning the bout, Tetsuo Shima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Rambo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Bleak drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bleak won't allow Rambo to get back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rambo holds on and takes a little breather.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleak postures up.
Rambo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bleak haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rambo has control of Bleak's left arm, preventing Bleak from doing any damage.
Rambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bleak has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rambo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bleak is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rambo pulls down on the head and he's put Bleak to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Rambo!
Wulfgang Bleak was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't mind the pain, it helps remember the lesson. Great job by my opponent, he earned it. But I will be back!'. |
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Event:
WVT 26: Bouncer v Knox
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Rambo drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Shashi is looking for a triangle but Rambo pushes his legs off easily.
Shashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Shashi is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shashi striking off his back but it's not causing Rambo any problems. #SUB2#
Shashi has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo is pushing down on Shashi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shashi is fighting to maintain full guard but Rambo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Rambo 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.
Shashi looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Shashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rambo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SU#
Rambo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Rambo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shashi was covering up waiting for the punch and Rambo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shashi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rambo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Rambo working for a triangle but Shashi defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Shashi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rambo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shashi, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Rambo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shashi wants to stand up but Rambo is controlling him.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Shashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rambo defends well.#SUB2#
Shashi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rambo escapes and throws Shashi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've been hearing that Rambo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shashi stops Rambo from passing to mount.
Shashi is looking to regain half guard here but Rambo keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shashi manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rambo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Rambo closes the distance and pushes Shashi back into the cage.
Shashi slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Shashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt.
Shashi throws a head kick that Rambo semi-blocks.
Shashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cajetan Shashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rambo gets caught flat footed, as Shashi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rambo looking for subs off his back but Shashi has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Rambo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shashi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shashi won't allow Rambo to sweep him here.
Shashi wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Shashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Rambo is working an open guard so Shashi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Shashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shashi showed some decent athleticism there.
Rambo kicks Shashi off and gets back to his feet.
Shashi throws a sloppy head kick and Rambo moves out of range easily.
Rambo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rambo shoots for a double leg takedown but Shashi sprawls well. He's pushed Rambo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shashi leaves Rambo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shashi throws a sloppy head kick and Rambo moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Shashi.#CL#
Rambo instigates a clinch. #T3#
Rambo tries to pull guard but Shashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Rambo drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Shashi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rambo has his feet on Shashi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shashi cracks Rambo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Rambo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Shashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Shashi scores with a takedown into Rambo's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Shashi wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #T4#
Shashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rambo controlling Shashi's posture.
Shashi trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Rambo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shashi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cajetan Shashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Rambo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Rambo is looking for a kimura but Shashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rambo to get the leverage.
Shashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rambo is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Shashi looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rambo in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Rambo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Shashi controls his leg.
Shashi has a hand on Rambo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rambo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shashi wants to control but Rambo is having none of it.
Shashi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rambo wants to stand but Shashi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Shashi is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jon Rambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Rambo postures up.
#SU#
Rambo stands up from Shashi's guard - Rambo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shashi throws a series of strikes that have Rambo backpedaling.
Shashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Shashi.
Shashi works over Rambo's head and body with a nice combination.
Shashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rambo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shashi! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Shashi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rambo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Rambo wants to control but Shashi postures up.
Shashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Rambo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shashi off and has taken his back!
Shashi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rambo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Shashi tries to escape the position.
Rambo trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Rambo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shashi tries to break free.
#T4#
Rambo not allowing Shashi to control his hands.
Shashi is trying to get back to his feet but Rambo has full control of the position and if anything, Shashi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rambo not allowing Shashi to control his hands. #SUB#
Rambo is working for a rear naked choke. Shashi is not defending it well and Rambo has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Shashi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Shashi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
WVT 15: Puto v Halo
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Alzado.#CL#
Rambo forces Alzado back against the cage and clinches.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Rambo pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rambo working for submissions but it's allowed Alzado to get to half guard.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Alzado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rambo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alzado is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Alzado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Rambo is looking to escape.
Alzado tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rambo.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rambo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Alzado gets tackled into the cage by Rambo. Rambo maintains the clinch.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Alzado manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Alzado.
Rambo stalling in the clinch but Alzado improves position.
Rambo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alzado walks away with a smile on his face. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alzado looks to land a left hand but Rambo moved out of range nicely.#T2##KD2#
Alzado connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Rambo to the floor! Alzado dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#Rambo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Rambo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alzado tries to stand and escape but Rambo is controlling the position. #ES#
Rambo kicks off Alzado and gets to his feet.
Rambo drops his hands momentarily and Alzado needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Rambo just on the top of the head. Rambo drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Rambo - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyle Alzado!
Lyle Alzado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WVT 8: Gustavsson v Shabazz
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rambo.
Rambo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagibatel avoids it really well and circles away.
Rambo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagibatel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagibatel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nagibatel counters with a big head kick but Rambo shrugs it off.
Nagibatel misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagibatel lands a head kick. Rambo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rambo motions for Nagibatel to come forward. Rambo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Nagibatel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagibatel with a hook.#T1#
Nagibatel lands a jab to the head.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Rambo moves out of range.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick. Rambo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rambo with a poor takedown
and Nagibatel counters with a nice leg kick.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Nagibatel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Rambo feints a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Nagibatel both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Nagibatel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rambo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo stays in close to Nagibatel's body and controls the position.
Nagibatel is adopting a defensive guard.#T2##SU2#
Rambo stands up from Nagibatel's guard - Rambo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rambo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Rambo persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Rambo fails to land the takedown.
Nagibatel throws a quick counter head kick but Rambo was just out of range.
Nagibatel stalks Rambo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rambo's face. Rambo staggers backwards, shaken.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagibatel sprawls well. Nagibatel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Rambo goes for a double leg but Nagibatel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nagibatel continues to drive forward.
Nagibatel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rambo.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Nagibatel circles away easily
and Nagibatel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagibatel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rambo shoots for a takedown but Nagibatel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rambo looks for a takedown but Nagibatel sprawls well.
Rambo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Rambo semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Nagibatel gets caught flat footed, as Rambo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rambo is stalling in the full guard.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Nagibatel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rambo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nagibatel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagibatel checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nagibatel slaps away a takedown attempt from Rambo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rambo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel lands a head kick. Rambo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Rambo tries to clinch there but Nagibatel circles away.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Rambo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rambo down.
Nagibatel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel dips to his left and cracks Rambo with an uppercut!#T1#
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagibatel as he avoids it easily.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here.
Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagibatel circles away.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rambo tries to clinch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagibatel connects with an inside leg kick.
Rambo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nagibatel jabs Rambo right on the nose. Rambo blinks but takes it well.
Nagibatel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rambo.#TD2#
Rambo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo wants to control from the top but Nagibatel keeps moving.
Rambo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2##SU2#
Rambo stands up and waves to Nagibatel to follow him.
Rambo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nagibatel is fending him off so far but Rambo persists. Nope, Nagibatel circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyoha Nagibatel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagibatel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Nagibatel. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Rambo semi-blocks.
Nagibatel with a nice cross.#T3#
Rambo walks into a straight right hand from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagibatel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nagibatel swinging wildly here.
Rambo fails with the takedown
enabling Nagibatel to counter with a crisp jab.
Rambo takes one on the button.
Rambo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagibatel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nagibatel scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Rambo is rocked!
Rambo darts in looking for a takedown but Nagibatel gets double underhooks and turns Rambo into the cage.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagibatel finish him?
Nagibatel throws a head kick that Rambo semi-blocks.
Nagibatel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel throws a monster overhand right that drops Rambo! Nagibatel follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
A very excited looking Lyoha Nagibatel 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. |
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Event:
WVT 2: Puto v Svyatogor
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rambo is defended easily by Tsmfimsfnd.
It looked like Tsmfimsfnd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rambo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tsmfimsfnd manages to break the clinch.
Rambo tries a low kick but Tsmfimsfnd avoids it.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd gets a clinch.
Rambo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rambo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tsmfimsfnd clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the hands but Rambo breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Rambo tightening his grip on Tsmfimsfnd, looking for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Tsmfimsfnd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo tries to get the hooks in deep but Tsmfimsfnd pushed the leg off. #T1#
Tsmfimsfnd tries to break free.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to get back to his feet but Rambo is in full control for now.
Tsmfimsfnd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rambo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to escape the position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsmfimsfnd is keeping busy.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the hands but Rambo won't let him.
Rambo wants to control the position but Tsmfimsfnd frees himself and scrambles - Rambo manages to regain control in side control.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rambo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rambo happy to just control the position for now.
Rambo tries to move to mount but Tsmfimsfnd blocks the move with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Rambo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tsmfimsfnd has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Rambo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to control Rambo's posture but Rambo avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to buck Rambo off but Rambo is having none of it.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tsmfimsfnd looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rambo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Tsmfimsfnd is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Tsmfimsfnd's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rambo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tsmfimsfnd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Rambo tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsmfimsfnd pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd instigates a clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd stalls.
Rambo tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsmfimsfnd avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Tsmfimsfnd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to clinch there but Rambo circles away.
Tsmfimsfnd lands with an uppercut that bounces Rambo off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Rambo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rambo showed some decent athleticism there.
Rambo prevents Tsmfimsfnd from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rambo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tsmfimsfnd is just riding it out for now. Rambo eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rambo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsmfimsfnd has a hand on Rambo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rambo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rambo avoids the attempt from Tsmfimsfnd to control.
Rambo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tsmfimsfnd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rambo is pressing down on Tsmfimsfnd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tsmfimsfnd is holding on for now.
Rambo trying to control from half guard but Tsmfimsfnd is working away. #T3#
Tsmfimsfnd gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rambo drops back looking for a leg! Tsmfimsfnd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tsmfimsfnd manages to kick Rambo off! Rambo jumps back into Tsmfimsfnd's guard.
Tsmfimsfnd is wriggling around but Rambo manages to pass to half guard.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to stand back up but Rambo is controlling him
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.
Jon Rambo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsmfimsfnd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tsmfimsfnd.
Tsmfimsfnd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.
Tsmfimsfnd pulls Rambo in to control the position. #ES#
Tsmfimsfnd pushes Rambo off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Tsmfimsfnd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tsmfimsfnd is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsmfimsfnd has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tsmfimsfnd throws a body punch but Rambo moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rambo. #CL#
Tsmfimsfnd has managed to clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd stalling in the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd taking a breather.
Rambo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tsmfimsfnd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Tsmfimsfnd has clasped his hands together around Rambo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rambo throws Tsmfimsfnd to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsmfimsfnd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rambo.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsmfimsfnd with the inside leg kick. #T1##CL#
Rambo tries to keep at a distance but Tsmfimsfnd has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to trip Rambo. He has hold of a leg but Rambo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tsmfimsfnd persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rambo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tsmfimsfnd off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tsmfimsfnd lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Tsmfimsfnd moves into the clinch.#TD#
Tsmfimsfnd lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsmfimsfnd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rambo pulls Tsmfimsfnd in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsmfimsfnd from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Rambo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rambo stops Tsmfimsfnd from getting back to his feet.
#SU2#
Rambo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Rambo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tsmfimsfnd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rambo is in Tsmfimsfnd's guard.#ES#
Tsmfimsfnd uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a two punch combination.
Rambo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsmfimsfnd, which made it look bad. #T3##CL#
Tsmfimsfnd drives through and clinches with Rambo against the cage.
#BC#
Tsmfimsfnd manages to break the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Tsmfimsfnd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rambo, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rambo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Tsmfimsfnd has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rambo is trying to keep an underhook but Tsmfimsfnd manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tsmfimsfnd is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rambo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsmfimsfnd. #T4#
Tsmfimsfnd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsmfimsfnd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rambo trying to control but Tsmfimsfnd postures up.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tsmfimsfnd not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsmfimsfnd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Escobar lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar connects with a crisp jab.
Rambo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rambo on the side of the head.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Escobar gets the takedown into side control.
Rambo's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
An elbow from Escobar crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rambo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rambo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Escobar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Escobar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rambo, who protects the arm well.
Rambo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Escobar.
#SUB2#
Escobar is trying to get an arm triangle but Rambo is defending well.
Escobar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Rambo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Rambo is trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Escobar throws an elbow but Rambo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Escobar throws an elbow but Rambo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rambo, who protects the arm well.
Rambo is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Escobar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rambo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rambo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Escobar swings around for an armbar but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Escobar's guard.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Escobar wants to stand and escape but Rambo is having none of it. #SU#
Rambo stands up from Escobar's guard - Rambo perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar. That's going to slow Rambo down.
Escobar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo.
Escobar tests Rambo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Escobar throws a nice head kick!
Diego Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Rambo throws a leg kick
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Escobar moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Escobar lands a takedown into guard.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Rambo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escobar landing with the ground and pound.
Escobar throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely.
Rambo pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rambo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rambo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rambo stops Escobar from standing up.
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rambo defends well.#SU#
Rambo gets to his feet - Escobar follows without any prompting.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambo was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.#T1#
Escobar lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Escobar clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Escobar wants the takedown. Rambo is fighting it off but Escobar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rambo's guard against the cage.
Escobar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar throwing strikes but missing.
Escobar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rambo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Escobar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rambo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Escobar, into his guard. #REVR#
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Escobar has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Escobar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rambo stacks Escobar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rambo!
Rambo wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar pushes Rambo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rambo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Escobar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Escobar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Rambo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Escobar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rambo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Escobar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rambo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rambo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Escobar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rambo wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
Escobar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rambo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Escobar tries to escape but Rambo is in control.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rambo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo tries to advance to mount but Escobar denies him. #SU#
Rambo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Rambo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambo is just out of range.
Rambo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escobar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rambo can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Rambo in a clinch.
#TD2#
Escobar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Escobar manages to end up in side control.
Rambo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Rambo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rambo lands in his opponent's guard.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Rambo passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Escobar tries to kick Rambo off but Rambo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.#SUB2#
Escobar has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard. #T1##SU#
Rambo gets to his feet. Escobar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Escobar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rambo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Escobar lands with a nice combination. Rambo backs away looking to recover.
Rambo tries a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rambo tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it.
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rambo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar is out of range. #TD2#
Rambo gets caught flat footed, as Escobar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rambo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Rambo is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks. #TD#
Rambo jumps into guard, dragging Escobar to the mat.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rambo wants to stand and escape but Escobar is having none of it. #SUB#
Rambo working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar postures up in Rambo's guard and throws a big left but Rambo blocks it.
Escobar working some strikes from top position.
Rambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escobar throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Escobar's guard. Nice move by Rambo!#REVR##T3#
Escobar is looking to stand back up but Rambo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Escobar.
Escobar is trying to stand up here but Rambo is controlling him well. #SUB#
Rambo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Escobar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rambo.
Escobar tries to kick Rambo off but Rambo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Escobar is not content to let Rambo control the position.#SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escobar is trying to stand up here but Rambo is controlling him well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rambo seems to be working for a kimura but Escobar defends the submission attempt.
Rambo stops Escobar from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Escobar actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in and bounces Rambo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Escobar postures up in Rambo's guard and throws a big left but Rambo blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Escobar.
I think Escobar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diego Escobar! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Draven lands a big head kick that sends Rambo tumbling to the mat! Draven takes a step backwards and waves Rambo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rambo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Rambo has been cut.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Draven throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Rambo is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Draven!
An out of breath Eric Draven thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Fu Tu forces Rambo back against the cage and clinches.
Fu Tu misses with the head strike.
Fu Tu pushes Rambo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fu Tu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rambo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fu Tu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fu Tu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fu Tu.
Rambo is struggling to control the position.
Fu Tu misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Fu Tu fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fu Tu misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Rambo decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fu Tu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rambo controls Fu Tu momentarily but Fu Tu frees himself.
Fu Tu throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Rambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rambo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fu Tu is controlling him.
Fu Tu throws a big elbow that misses.
Fu Tu preventing the sweep.
Fu Tu is looking to work some ground and pound but Rambo has wrist control.
Rambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fu Tu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fu Tu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fu Tu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Fu Tu is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fu Tu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rambo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fu Tu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fu Tu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fu Tu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fu Tu throws a strike but Rambo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fu Tu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fu Tu wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
Fu Tu is striking from the bottom but Rambo uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Fu Tu wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
Fu Tu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Rambo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fu Tu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fu Tu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fu Tu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fu Tu wants to get back to full guard.
Fu Tu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rambo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fu Tu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rambo.
Fu Tu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fu Tu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rambo blocks the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Fu Tu forces Rambo back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rambo.
Rambo blocks an uppercut.
Fu Tu lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Rambo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fu Tu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fu Tu postures up.
Fu Tu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Rambo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fu Tu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Fu Tu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Fu Tu has closed the distance and engaged Rambo in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fu Tu fails to land.
Fu Tu lands a hook that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
Fu Tu throws a head punch that misses.
Fu Tu lands a left hand.
Fu Tu pushes Rambo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fu Tu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fu Tu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Fu Tu lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Fu Tu.
Rambo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with some punches.
Fu Tu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fu Tu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rambo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fu Tu throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Rambo is trying to pull guard but Fu Tu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Rambo successfully pulls guard.
Fu Tu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fu Tu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Fu Tu is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Rambo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fu Tu postures up in Rambo's guard and throws a big left but Rambo blocks it.
Fu Tu throws a big elbow that misses.
Jon Rambo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rambo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fu Tu throwing strikes but missing.
Fu Tu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rambo has control of Fu Tu's left arm, preventing Fu Tu from doing any damage.
Fu Tu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rambo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Fu Tu throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fu Tu's guard. Nice move by Rambo!#REVB#
Rambo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rambo forces his way into half guard.
Fu Tu missing with punches from the bottom.
Fu Tu throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Rambo manages to pass to side control.
Fu Tu tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Fu Tu tries to bench press Rambo off him but Rambo keeps the position.
Fu Tu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Rambo passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo blocks Fu Tu's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fu Tu tries to improve his position but Rambo has taken his back! Rambo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fu Tu tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rambo pushes Fu Tu away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Rambo clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Rambo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nastula wants to clinch up but Rambo keeps it at a distance.
Rambo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nastula tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rambo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rambo feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rambo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nastula uses from the top position.
Nastula tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nastula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rambo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rambo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rambo! #REVR##SUB#
Rambo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nastula is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Rambo taking a breather here.
Nastula tries to bench press Rambo off him but Rambo keeps the position.
Rambo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nastula's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nastula tries to bench press Rambo off him but Rambo keeps the position.
Rambo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nastula's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nastula is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rambo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Nastula wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Rambo has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Nastula's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Nastula is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Rambo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Cooter throws a jab when Rambo was well out of range.
Cooter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cooter throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cooter blocks a leg kick.
As Rambo backs off Cooter throws a huge counter combo but Rambo manages to avoid it all.
Cooter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cooter but Cooter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rambo throws a leg kick
enabling Cooter to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooter lands with a hook. Rambo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cooter connects with a body shot that sends Rambo's belly button to the back.
Cooter misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Cooter finds it's target.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cooter counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo ducks right into an uppercut from Cooter. #T1#
Cooter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rambo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rambo misses with a leg kick
and Cooter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Rambo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Rambo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cooter defends it well.
Cooter is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cooter holds on and takes a little breather.
Cooter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rambo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cooter landing some decent shots from guard.
Rambo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Cooter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cooter postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rambo's head.
Cooter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rambo's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooter is looking to work some ground and pound but Rambo has wrist control.
Rambo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Cooter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Cooter wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooter being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Cooter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooter is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cooter connects with a couple of short punches.
Cooter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cooter is looking to work some ground and pound but Rambo has wrist control.#SUB#
Rambo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooter defends it easily.
Cooter throws a strike but Rambo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cooter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cooter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cooter throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely.
Cooter postures up in Rambo's guard and throws a big left but Rambo blocks it. #T4#
Cooter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rambo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cooter throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cooter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rambo is trying to control the position but Cooter postures up.
Cooter throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooter throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cobweb Cooter dominated that round.
That's time! Rambo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Cooter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cooter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rambo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cooter.
Cooter wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Cooter wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Rambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter throws a big elbow that misses.
Cooter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cooter throws a strike but Rambo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Rambo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##TD#
Rambo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cooter wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy.
Cooter is looking to get back to full guard here but Rambo has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Rambo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Cooter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cooter manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooter keeps working.
Rambo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cooter is refusing to be controlled, as Rambo sits in half guard.
Cooter is looking to improve his position.
Cooter is not content to let Rambo control the position.
Cooter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rambo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rambo's back!#T3#
Cooter misses with an elbow to the head.
Rambo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cooter connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rambo to escape the position.
Cooter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rambo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rambo is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Cooter is cranking Rambo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Rambo! He's tightened the choke and Rambo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cobweb Cooter!
Our winner, Cobweb Cooter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rambo tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Gracie advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rambo is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Rambo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rambo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Rambo is having none of it.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Rambo defends it.
Rambo gets full guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie is pushing down on Rambo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rambo is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rambo's head.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Rambo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mateus Gracie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Asteroid scores with a decent looking hook.
Asteroid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rambo under the eye.
Asteroid connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Asteroid lands a left and a right that send Rambo crashing to the mat, dazed. Asteroid thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Rambo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid connects with an inside leg kick.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Asteroid finish him?
Asteroid cracks a nice hook into Rambo's ribs.
Rambo fails with the takedown
and Asteroid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asteroid fakes the body blow, causing Rambo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rambo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anabolic Asteroid!
Anabolic Asteroid thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 91: Wolf vs Blazej 3
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Rambo moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt scores with the left hand. Rambo knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rambo.
Rambo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Rambo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rambo fails with the takedown.
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Rambo's ribs.
Dilbrandt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rambo thumps Dilbrandt with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt cracks Rambo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rambo walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Rambo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dilbrandt's waist but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rambo off to one side.
Dudley Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rambo tries to move into range but Dilbrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rambo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dilbrandt lands a really nice looking cross but Rambo seems unphased.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rambo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dilbrandt thuds his right hand into Rambo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dilbrandt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambo is just out of range.
Rambo wants to clinch but Dilbrandt slips to the side
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rambo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Rambo clinches. #T2#
Rambo jumps guard but Dilbrandt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Dilbrandt decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Dilbrandt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dilbrandt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rambo is one step ahead there.
Dilbrandt has his hands on Rambo's head, controlling the position.
Rambo postures up.
#T3#
Dilbrandt keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Dilbrandt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rambo wants to clinch up but Dilbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dilbrandt.
Rambo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Rambo gets a double leg takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Rambo is looking to stand up but Dilbrandt won't let him.
Dilbrandt wants to control the position but Rambo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dilbrandt trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dilbrandt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.
Rambo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dilbrandt is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Dilbrandt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rambo thows a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping right hand.
Dilbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Rambo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Rambo clinches with his opponent.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?#TD#
Dilbrandt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dilbrandt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rambo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rambo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rambo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dilbrandt looking to control.
Rambo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dilbrandt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rambo has passed into side control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rambo trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Dilbrandt is letting Rambo control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Rambo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dilbrandt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dilbrandt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rambo slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SU2#
Rambo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Rambo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Rambo moves out of range.
Rambo unleashes a big counter combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dudley Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rambo has time to react.
Dilbrandt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rambo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rambo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambo is just out of range.#T4#
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Rambo avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Rambo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and Rambo ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dudley Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt works Rambo's body with a nice hook.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dilbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rambo scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Rambo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dudley Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilbrandt cracks Rambo with a good jab.
Rambo tries to move into range but Dilbrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rambo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Dilbrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rambo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dilbrandt's waist but Dilbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rambo off to one side.
Rambo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dilbrandt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rambo scrambles back to his feet.
Rambo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and Rambo ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dudley Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body punch.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rambo. Rambo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rambo has his takedown stuffed
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dilbrandt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Rambo is rocked!
Rambo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rambo to the canvas! Rambo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dilbrandt keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dudley Dilbrandt!
Dudley Dilbrandt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCF 105: Escalante vs Boudeaux
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson tests Rambo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rambo moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Rambo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Jackson misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Rambo down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Rambo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Rambo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Rambo bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Jackson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Rambo falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Rambo was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demarcus Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Demarcus Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF 101: Wallace vs Rader 2
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes works the jab nicely.
Barnes clobbers Rambo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rambo misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Barnes is really struggling to control Rambo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rambo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Rambo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Rambo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes looks to land a strike but Rambo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Rambo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rambo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Rambo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Rambo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rambo is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is pressing down on Rambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rambo is holding on for now.
Barnes wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Rambo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Rambo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Rambo defends it.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Rambo tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Rambo recovers full guard.
Barnes postures up in Rambo's guard and throws a big left but Rambo blocks it. #T4#
Barnes throws a strike but Rambo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Rambo has passed into half guard.
Barnes is in trouble now - Rambo has advanced to mount!
Barnes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Rambo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Rambo seems unphased.
Barnes digs a good hook to Rambo's body.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Rambo fails with the takedown.
Rambo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Rambo's head back.
Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rambo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Rambo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Rambo tries to clinch up.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Rambo is quick to defend against it.
Rambo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Rambo slips under a jab.#TD2#
Rambo feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Rambo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rambo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes feints and then cracks Rambo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rambo down. #T2#
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rambo has time to react.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rambo's sensitive parts. #TD#
Barnes gets the takedown into side control.
Rambo is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barnes trying to control the position but Rambo is working away. #T3#
Rambo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnes wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rambo is avoiding damage well.
Michael Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Barnes lands an elbow.
Barnes throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rambo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rambo has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barnes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barnes is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Rambo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rambo in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rambo 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 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Barnes!
A victorious Michael Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 72: BMA vs El Shabazz
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Rambo moves in looking to clinch but Tacktheritrix pushes him off.
Tacktheritrix throws a big counter combination but Rambo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tacktheritrix as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Tacktheritrix drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rambo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rambo 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.
Tacktheritrix wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well.
Tacktheritrix with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Tacktheritrix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tacktheritrix moves nicely into side control.
Rambo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tacktheritrix is controlling him well.
Rambo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rambo is still trying to improve position.
Tacktheritrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well. #SUB#
Tacktheritrix is trying to get an arm triangle but Rambo is defending well. #SUB#
Tacktheritrix is trying to get an arm triangle but Rambo is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Rambo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Tacktheritrix trying to control the position but Rambo is working away.
Rambo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tacktheritrix's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tacktheritrix is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
Tacktheritrix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tacktheritrix wants to take a breather but Rambo is having none of it.
Tacktheritrix prevents Rambo from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rambo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Rambo gets a takedown into half guard.
Tacktheritrix is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Tacktheritrix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tacktheritrix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.#SUB2#
Rambo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tacktheritrix tries to get to full guard but Rambo has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tacktheritrix has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zackmarius Tacktheritrix will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rambo enables Tacktheritrix to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rambo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tacktheritrix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Tacktheritrix from controlling successfully.
Tacktheritrix sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rambo pulls Tacktheritrix in to control the position.
Tacktheritrix wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacktheritrix prevents Rambo from getting back to his feet.
Zackmarius Tacktheritrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rambo has his foot on Tacktheritrix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tacktheritrix works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Tacktheritrix preventing the sweep.
Rambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Tacktheritrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rambo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rambo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rambo! #REVB#
Tacktheritrix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tacktheritrix tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Rambo tries for a kimura but Tacktheritrix is defending well.
Rambo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tacktheritrix!#T2#
Tacktheritrix gets back to half guard.
Rambo stops Tacktheritrix from getting back to his feet.
#SU2#
Rambo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tacktheritrix to stand up. #TD#
Tacktheritrix throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rambo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tacktheritrix is in Rambo's guard.
Rambo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Rambo tries to sprawl but Tacktheritrix drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tacktheritrix trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Rambo trying to control but Tacktheritrix postures up.
#T3#
Rambo gets full guard.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rambo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tacktheritrix, into his guard. #REVB#
Tacktheritrix seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Tacktheritrix has an active guard here but Rambo has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Tacktheritrix actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Rambo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tacktheritrix defend it? Rambo steps over the head and cranks it - Tacktheritrix is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rambo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 66:Escalante v Bosanac
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pradana enables Rambo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pradana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pradana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Pradana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Pradana has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pradana striking from the bottom here.
Pradana controls Rambo momentarily but Rambo frees himself.
Rambo trying to control but Pradana is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pradana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Pradana is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pradana looking for a guillotine here but Rambo defends easily.
#SUB#
Pradana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rambo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Pradana keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Pradana is trying to keep Rambo in close.
Rambo trying to control but Pradana is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Rambo stands up from Pradana's guard - Rambo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pradana scores with a jab. Rambo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pradana throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pradana lands a lovely overhand right.
Pradana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo.
#CL2#
Rambo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rambo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Rambo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rambo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pradana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rambo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pradana wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Pradana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pradana tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Rambo has his hands on Pradana's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pradana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pradana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pradana landing some decent shots from guard.
Pradana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rambo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Pradana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Pradana working some strikes from top position.
Pradana cracks Rambo with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Rambo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pradana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pradana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pradana won't allow Rambo to sweep him here.
Rambo looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pradana chips away with some ground and pound.
Rambo trying to control the position.
Pradana chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eka Pradana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rambo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pradana lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Rambo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pradana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rambo momentarily.
A lazy left from Pradana finds it's target.
Pradana scores with a one two! Rambo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Rambo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pradana working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Pradana has an active guard here but Rambo has managed to pass into half guard.
Pradana missing with punches from the bottom.
Pradana is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Pradana missing with punches from the bottom.
Pradana strikes from the bottom but Rambo uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Pradana manages to get back to half guard.
Pradana flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rambo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rambo is thwarting Pradana's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Rambo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Pradana looks to land a combination. Rambo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Pradana cracks Rambo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pradana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Pradana throws out a loose jab but Rambo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pradana digs a good hook to Rambo's body.
Pradana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Rambo gets a double leg takedown into Pradana's guard.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Rambo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A jab from Pradana does it's job there.#CL2#
Rambo darts in and clinches Pradana up against the cage.
Pradana misses with some punches.
Pradana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Rambo pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pradana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Pradana postures up.
Pradana lands a couple of elbows.
Pradana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pradana is working Rambo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Rambo is working an open guard so Pradana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pradana cracks Rambo with a good jab.
Pradana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rambo doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Rambo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pradana to the mat! Pradana manages to get full guard.
Pradana is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rambo dives into side control.
#REVR#
Rambo working away.
Pradana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rambo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Rambo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pradana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pradana wants to get back to his feet.
Rambo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rambo blocks the strikes from Pradana.
Pradana trying to hold on to Rambo's head to control him but Rambo postures up.
Pradana tries to roll over but Rambo keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eka Pradana dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pradana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pradana throws out a powerful jab.
Rambo defending well as Pradana loads up on a big left hand.
Pradana swinging wildly here.
Rambo throws a counter combo.
Pradana lands a jab.
Pradana misses with a straight right.
Pradana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rambo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rambo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pradana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pradana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rambo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pradana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pradana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pradana thuds his right hand into Rambo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Rambo tries to sprawl but Pradana drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Pradana lands with a punch from half guard.
Rambo 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.
Pradana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rambo's head.
Rambo is staying active underneath Pradana, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pradana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Pradana is working for a submission of some sort.
Pradana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Pradana is nestled in close to Rambo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rambo manages to get to full guard.
Pradana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pradana throws a big elbow that misses.
Pradana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rambo is trying to keep Pradana in close.
Pradana lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Pradana is in close to Rambo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Pradana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rambo trying to control the position.
Pradana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Rambo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pradana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pradana is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pradana chips away with some ground and pound.
Pradana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pradana won't allow Rambo to sweep him here.
Pradana with a nice head shot there.
Pradana wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pradana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eka Pradana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pradana wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eka Pradana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pradana, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eka Pradana!
In his post fight interview, Eka Pradana started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WCF 71: Goncalves vs Turunen
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Rambo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Cho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rambo trying to control the action but Cho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rambo swings around for an armbar but Cho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rambo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho slips nicely into half guard.
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Cho wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cho controlling the pace.
Rambo trying to hold on to Cho's head to control him but Cho postures up.
Cho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cho is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.
Cho controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cho trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rambo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3##SU2#
Rambo stands up and beckons Cho to his feet.
Rambo throws out a leg kick but Cho moves out of range and Rambo only half commits.
Cho lunges at Rambo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rambo's hand. #TD#
Cho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Cho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rambo tries to roll over but Cho keeps him under control.#T4#
Cho controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rambo.#SUB#
Cho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rambo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cho has Rambo in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cho is pulling down on Rambo's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Rambo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rambo with a poor takedown
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cho checks a leg kick.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Rambo tries to clinch up but Cho circles away and keeps his distance.
Cho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Cho circles away easily
and Cho counters with a left and a right that stings Rambo.
Steve Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rambo enables Cho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rambo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cho wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Cho trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cho tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Cho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cho looking to sit in guard and control but Rambo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rambo looking to pass the guard.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jon Rambo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Cho is keeping the position.
Rambo trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
Cho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Cho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rambo is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Cho circles away easily
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rambo tries to clinch but Cho moves away
and Cho counters with a leg kick.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Cho shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Cho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Cho tries to pass. #T4#
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Cho is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rambo, not yet.
Cho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Rambo pulls Cho in close to his closed guard and prevents Cho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rambo controls Cho momentarily but Cho frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rambo has his foot on Cho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cho works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Cho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rambo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rambo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cho controlling Rambo's posture.
Rambo is looking to pass into half guard but Cho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cho is in guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard.
Rambo looking to control.
#T1#
Cho wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Cho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.
Rambo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cho trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cho trying to control the position here.
Rambo stops Cho from standing up.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
Rambo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cho controls Rambo momentarily but Rambo frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Cho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cho pulls his head out easily.
Cho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rambo!
Rambo tries to lock up and control but Cho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cho looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rambo tries to hold on but Cho pushes him away. #T4#
Cho content just to control the position here.
Cho wants to control the pace but Rambo is squirming around nicely.
Cho controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cho!
Steve Cho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WNF 45: St Pat's Day Massacre
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Davis tightens his grip and picks Rambo up, before dumping him to the ground. Rambo manages to land in guard.
Rambo controlling the position.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Rambo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis won't allow Rambo to get back to his feet.
Rambo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Rambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws a strike but Rambo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Davis wants to stand up but Rambo is controlling him.
Rambo trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Rambo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Davis is looking to stand up but Rambo isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rambo walks into a stiff left hand from Davis.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Davis leaves Rambo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Davis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rambo is trying to keep an underhook but Davis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rambo pushes Davis off but Davis dives into side control.
Rambo is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
Rambo gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rambo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rambo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
Davis throwing shots but Rambo is blocking nicely. #ES#
Rambo pushes Davis off and gets back to his feet.
Rambo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Davis darts in and clinches Rambo up against the cage.#TD#
Rambo gets control of Davis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rambo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rambo pulls Davis in close to prevent any damage.
Davis throws a big elbow that misses.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davis wants to get up but he can't break Rambo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rambo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rambo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rambo is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rambo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davis.#CL#
Rambo instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Davis has picked Rambo up - he's going for a ride! Davis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rambo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis postures up.
Davis stands up over Rambo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis wants to get up but he can't break Rambo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rambo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rambo is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Davis keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. #SU#
Rambo stands up from Davis's guard - Rambo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Davis throws a head kick but Rambo moves out of range.
Rambo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rambo wants to stall.
#BC2#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Davis moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Davis pulls guard effortlessly.
Davis wants to stand but Rambo is controlling the position.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Rambo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis wants to stand but Rambo is controlling the position.
Rambo slips nicely into half guard.#ES2#
Davis kicks off Rambo and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Rambo tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Rambo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rambo.
Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Davis moves into range and clinches up with Rambo.#TD2#
Davis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rambo regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rambo working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Rambo 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rambo doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Davis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Davis wants the takedown. Rambo is fighting it off but Davis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rambo's guard against the cage.
Rambo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Davis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Davis lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Rambo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely.
Rambo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rambo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
Rambo is trying to control the position but Davis postures up. #T2#
Davis postures up in Rambo's guard and throws a big left but Rambo blocks it.
Rambo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Davis throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davis's guard. Nice move by Rambo!#REVR#
Rambo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rambo is controlling him. #T3#
Davis being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Davis dives in and scores a takedown into Rambo's guard.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Rambo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davis. #T4#
Davis wants to stand but Rambo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Rambo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Davis!
Our winner, Tom Davis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WCF 56: Khabib vs Turban
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Rambo tries for a takedown but Leopold circles away easily
and Leopold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Rambo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leopold manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rambo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leopold's guard.
Rambo looking to sit in guard and control but Leopold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Leopold has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo controls Leopold momentarily but Leopold frees himself. #T1##ES2#
Rambo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Leopold is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Leopold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Corbin Leopold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leopold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rambo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leopold swats away the attempt to clinch by Rambo.
Leopold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leopold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rambo manages to avoid it.
Rambo misses with a low kick.
It looked like Leopold wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leopold!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Leopold counter with a right hand.
Corbin Leopold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leopold.
Leopold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Leopold sends Rambo down but not out. Leopold dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Rambo is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leopold off and has taken his back!
Rambo is still in real trouble! Can Leopold finish him?#SUB2#
Leopold defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Rambo 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.
Rambo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rambo seems to have recovered his senses.
Leopold wants to stand but Rambo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Leopold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SU#
Leopold stands up and waves to Rambo to follow him.
Leopold with a hook.
Leopold connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Leopold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rambo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leopold counters with a nice uppercut.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leopold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It looks like Leopold has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rambo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leopold swivels and escapes.
A left lands for Leopold.
Leopold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rambo doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Leopold lands a head shot.
Leopold catches Rambo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leopold connects with a crisp jab.
Leopold lands with a good body shot.
Rambo fails with the takedown
and Leopold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jon Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rambo has his takedown stuffed
letting Leopold counter with a right hand.
Leopold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leopold throws a right hand that Rambo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rambo also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leopold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leopold checks the leg kick nicely there.
A counter left hand to the body from Leopold misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corbin Leopold dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rambo looks for a takedown but Leopold sprawls well.
Rambo is looking to clinch.
Leopold just misses with a punch to the body.
Leopold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rambo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rambo flicks out a counter leg kick but Leopold steps away.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corbin Leopold is winning the standup battle so far.
Rambo lands a lovely overhand right.
Leopold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rambo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rambo flicks out a counter leg kick but Leopold steps away.
Rambo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leopold counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Corbin Leopold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Leopold swings for the body but Rambo moves out of range.
Leopold throws a lazy right hand but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Rambo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Rambo with a poor takedown
and Leopold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leopold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rambo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leopold.
Rambo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rambo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Leopold finds it's way through Rambo's defenses.
Rambo throws a wild hook but Leopold just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Rambo gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Leopold raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corbin Leopold! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 32: Gracie vs Levesque
Date: Dec 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Rambo slips the punch.
Orion throws a right hand that Rambo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rambo also avoids with ease.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Rambo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rambo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rambo walks into a straight right hand from Orion.
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rambo avoids the body shot from Orion.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rambo tries to clinch but Orion moves away
and Orion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Rambo pushes Orion up against the cage in a clinch.
Rambo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1##BC2#
Rambo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Orion counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rambo! Orion lets Rambo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Rambo is rocked!
Orion weaves into range and cracks Rambo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Rambo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Orion is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Talon Orion! |
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Event:
WCF 46: Khabib vs Gracie
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Rambo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.
Davis digs a right hand into Rambo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rambo's gas tank.
Rambo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Davis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rambo regains guard immediately.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rambo pulls Davis in close to his closed guard and prevents Davis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davis's guard. Nice move by Rambo!#REVR#
Rambo prevents Davis from getting back to his feet. #T1##SU#
Rambo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Davis, up you get! #CL2#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rambo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambo blocks a head kick by Davis.
#TD2#
Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davis showed some decent athleticism there.
Rambo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Davis thows a huge punch but Rambo dodges it nicely.
#T2##SUB#
Rambo actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rambo.
Davis being controlled here momentarily.
Davis stops Rambo from standing up.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Rambo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rambo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
#CL2#
Davis pushes Rambo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rambo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Rambo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rambo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rambo is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Davis blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Davis is trying to trip Rambo. He has hold of a leg but Rambo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Davis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Rambo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Davis darts in and clinches Rambo up against the cage.#BC2#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Rambo pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Rambo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Rambo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Davis has closed the distance and engaged Rambo in a clinch.
#TD2#
Davis has picked Rambo up - he's going for a ride! Davis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Rambo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Davis is on him like a limpet, forcing Rambo back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rambo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rambo has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Rambo drags the fight down to the ground.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rambo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rambo prevents Davis from standing back up.
#SUB#
Rambo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rambo.
We've been hearing that Rambo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Davis is trying to stand up here but Rambo is controlling him well. #SUB#
Rambo is looking for a kimura here.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Rambo is controlling him well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rambo wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it.
Davis is trying to stand up here but Rambo is controlling him well. #SU#
Rambo stands up out of the half guard.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rambo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Davis holds him up against the cage and eventually Rambo drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rambo, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Davis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rambo kicks off Davis and gets to his feet. #T3#
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Rambo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.
Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Rambo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Rambo has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Rambo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Davis doesn't defend quickly enough and Rambo has managed to lock this one up! Can Davis escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rambo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
WCF 42: Nurmagomedov vs Mulder
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rambo on the side of the head. #TD2#
Rambo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chow did well to prevent Rambo getting side control.
Chow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rambo prevents Chow from standing back up.
Rambo is looking to advance position but Chow won't allow it.
Chow trying to control from the bottom.
Rambo trying to mount his opponent but Chow defends it.
Chow wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Rambo stands up and beckons Chow to join him on the feet.
Rambo slips a jab from Chow.
Rambo misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Rambo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chow!#T1#
Chow is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rambo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2#
Rambo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Rambo clinches up with Chow and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Chow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rambo regains guard immediately.
Rambo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rambo wants to sweep here but Chow controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rambo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chow has his hands clasped together but Rambo extends and breaks Chow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rambo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Rambo! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 17: Mulder vs Levesque
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Tacktheritrix looking to score a takedown here. Rambo is defending well but Tacktheritrix drives through and ends up in Rambo's guard.
Tacktheritrix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tacktheritrix trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tacktheritrix has gone for a leg lock! Rambo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tacktheritrix's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Tacktheritrix isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rambo stacks Tacktheritrix on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rambo!
Tacktheritrix tries to buck Rambo off but Rambo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo trying to control the action but Tacktheritrix is working from the bottom.
Tacktheritrix is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Tacktheritrix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tacktheritrix is looking for a sweep.
Tacktheritrix struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Rambo stands up. #TD#
Tacktheritrix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rambo to the ground. Tacktheritrix is now in Rambo's guard.
Tacktheritrix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.#SUB2#
Rambo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tacktheritrix defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tacktheritrix trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Tacktheritrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tacktheritrix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rambo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tacktheritrix has managed to get both his arms back between Rambo's legs - danger averted.
Tacktheritrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Rambo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rambo looking for a guillotine here but Tacktheritrix defends easily.
Tacktheritrix trying to move into half guard but instead Rambo has managed to sweep!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Tacktheritrix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rambo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Tacktheritrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Rambo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Rambo is posturing up here but Tacktheritrix has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rambo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rambo has to tap! Slick submission there by Tacktheritrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
After winning the bout, Zackmarius Tacktheritrix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rambo. That did some damage!#CL2#
Rambo darts in and clinches Fox up against the cage.
Rambo is looking to control Fox's arms but Fox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rambo has his back to the cage.
Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fox.
Fox lands an elbow inside.
Rambo is pushing Fox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Fox.
Fox lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fox lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rambo backwards. #T1#
Fox digs a right hand underneath Rambo's ribcage. Rambo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fox lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Fox.
Fox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rambo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fox managing to block the knees to the body from Rambo.
A short left from Fox.
Knees to the body from Fox.
Fox lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Fox.
Fox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fox presses Rambo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox lands a body punch.
Rambo looks winded!
Fox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fox - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Fox presses Rambo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Fox - that landed with a thud.
Fox stalling.
Rambo takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Fox.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fox.
Fox lands a body shot.
Fox pushes Rambo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fox lands an elbow that stopped Rambo in his tracks for a moment.
Fox comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fox lands a nice elbow.
Fox lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Rambo is rocked!
Fox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Fox finish him?
Fox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
Fox scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
A hook to the body from Fox.
Fox is struggling to control the position.
Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
Fox pushes Rambo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rambo seems to have recovered his senses.
Rambo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Fox.
Fox's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A left hand lands to the body for Fox.
Fox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rambo up against the cage.
Fox working the clinch nicely. Rambo is working for position but Fox cracks him with a big knee to the head! Rambo crumples up against the cage and Fox lands two more shots before the ref can save Rambo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Jack Fox!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Fox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 37
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pisswater thuds a left hand into Rambo's body.
Rambo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pisswater checks it well.
Rambo is looking to clinch but Pisswater is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Pisswater.
Pisswater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pisswater throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pisswater scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pisswater smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nati Pisswater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pisswater cracks a nice hook into Rambo's ribs.#CL2#
Rambo has managed to clinch.
Pisswater lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pisswater lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pisswater.
Pisswater scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pisswater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rambo being controlled against the cage.
Pisswater lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
A short uppercut from Pisswater.
Pisswater presses Rambo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rambo looks winded!
Pisswater lands a body punch.
Pisswater scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pisswater presses Rambo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Pisswater.
A short right from Pisswater.
Pisswater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rambo.
Pisswater lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rambo backwards. #BC#
Pisswater manages to break the clinch.
Rambo moves to clinch but Pisswater breaks away
and Pisswater counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Rambo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pisswater drops Rambo with a big left hand! Rambo is injured, injured bad! Pisswater jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nati Pisswater!
Nati Pisswater managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HFC 14 - Tanner vs Tragedy III
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Rambo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Rambo has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rambo tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Smith shoots in and bounces Rambo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rambo is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rambo. #REVR#
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!
Smith is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
Rambo's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rambo tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rambo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rambo is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rambo defending well though. #SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rambo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rambo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rambo is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB2#
Smith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rambo defend it? Smith steps over the head and cranks it - Rambo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cranky Smith!
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Event:
HFC 8 - Tanner vs Richardson
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Turner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rambo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rambo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Turner.
Turner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner working the head and body with strikes.
Rambo is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner working the ground and pound.
Turner wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy. #T1#
Turner controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Rambo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turner wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Turner scoring with punches from side control.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Turner in side control, throwing shots but Rambo defends. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rambo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A lull in the action here as Turner stalls from top position.
Rambo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rambo taking a bit of punishment here - Turner scoring with strikes.
Turner taking a breather here.
It looks like Turner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Rambo is looking for a sweep.
Rambo wants to control but Turner postures up.
Turner scores with a couple of short elbows.
Turner slows the pace down.
Rambo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Turner is refusing to be controlled, as Rambo sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rambo seems to be working for a kimura but Turner defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Rambo is thwarting Turner's attempts to control the position.
Rambo passes to side control.
Turner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Turner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geroge Turner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Turner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rambo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Turner lands a nice forearm strike.
Rambo stops Turner from passing to mount.
Rambo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Rambo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Turner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rambo is trying to get back to half guard.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Rambo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rambo is pressing down on Turner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turner pushes down on Rambo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Turner seems content to control.
Rambo is not content to let Turner control the position.
Turner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Rambo trying to control from the bottom.
Rambo is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rambo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rambo.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner content to stall in guard here.
Rambo has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Rambo has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rambo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Turner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Turner trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Turner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Rambo is working hard here to advance position.
Turner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rambo taking a bit of punishment here - Turner scoring with strikes.
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here.
Turner landing strikes.
Rambo is not content to let Turner control the position.
Turner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner looks up at the clock and then as Rambo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Turner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geroge Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rambo ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rambo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Turner gets the takedown into side control.
Rambo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turner is trying to control. Rambo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rambo has hold of Turner's hands but Turner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turner is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.#T1#
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. Turner connects with a nice short shot to Rambo's temple.
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rambo looking for subs from the bottom but Turner mounts him!
Turner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rambo is looking to escape.
Turner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Turner working Rambo over with strikes here. #T2#
Rambo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rambo tries to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
Turner wants to control the pace but Rambo is squirming around nicely.
Turner controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Rambo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Turner.
Rambo wants to hold on but Turner pushes him away.#T3#
Rambo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Turner's lack of action.
Turner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geroge Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rambo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turner pulls his head out easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Turner. #SUB2#
Turner is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
Turner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Rambo pushes Turner off and gets back to his feet.
Geroge Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rambo moves away from the strike by Turner. #TD2#
Turner shoots in and bounces Rambo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geroge Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geroge Turner!
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Event:
SMASH: Grey vs Shigochiyo
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Rowley stuffs the takedown attempt from Rambo. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rowley counters with a three punch combo that has Rambo backing up. Rambo nods at Rowley to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Rambo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rambo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rowley's coaches at FIERCE - 15 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Rowley is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rambo in particular looking to stall.#SU2#
Rambo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rambo wants to slow Rowley down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Rambo moves into the clinch.
Rambo is looking for a takedown.
Dane Rowley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rowley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rambo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rambo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rowley looking to slow down the pace here.
Rambo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rowley to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Rambo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Rambo tries to pass to full mount but Rowley defends it. #SUB2#
Rambo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rambo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rambo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rambo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rowley turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Rambo off and cradles Rowley's limp body as Rambo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jon Rambo!
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Event:
SMASH: Brien vs Donnelly
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Grey lands with a shot to the body.
Jake Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey lands a nice hook to Rambo's body. Rambo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grey scores with a jab to the head.
Grey fails to land with a series of punches.
Grey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grey lands an overhand right.
Rambo is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
#KD#
Grey drops Rambo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rambo looks back up at him and smiles so Grey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Rambo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Rambo's defenses. It connects perfectly with Rambo's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Grey!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Grey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SMASH: Garbrandt vs Paris (NC)
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Lowe throws a head kick but Rambo moves out of range.
Lowe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lowe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lowe swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Rambo counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Rambo swings around for an armbar but Lowe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rambo's guard.
Lowe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.
Lowe wants to get up but he can't break Rambo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rambo pulls Lowe in to control the position.
Rambo has a closed guard, preventing Lowe from standing up. #SUB2#
Rambo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!#SUB2#
Rambo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lowe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lowe tries to stand but Rambo is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Lowe wants to stand and escape but instead Rambo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lowe wants to stand up but Rambo is controlling him.
Lowe keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rambo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lowe wants to get back to his feet but Rambo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rambo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lowe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Rambo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lowe is breathing heavily.
Rambo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lowe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Rambo stands up from half guard.
Lowe falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Rambo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lowe!
Rambo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rambo has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4##SUB2#
Rambo quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rambo but it's paid off an Lowe is forced to tap! Nice work by Rambo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Rambo!
Cameron Lowe was interviewed post fight and said 'fat cunt '.
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Event:
SMASH: Hedger vs O Brien
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Turner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Rambo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turner was covering up waiting for the punch and Rambo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rambo is posturing up here but Turner has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rambo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rambo has to tap! Slick submission there by Turner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geroge Turner!
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Event:
SMASH: Skinner vs Bateman
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Grey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rambo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rambo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Grey.
Grey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rambo fails with the takedown.
Grey connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Rambo is rocked!
Grey lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Rambo out cold! Rambo is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Grey!
A relieved looking Jake Grey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SMASH: Tanner vs Tragedy
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Rambo tries to sprawl but Felsz drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rambo kicks off Felsz and gets to his feet.
Kamil Felsz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rambo gets caught flat footed, as Felsz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Rambo pushes Felsz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Felsz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rambo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Felsz is on him like a limpet, forcing Rambo back against the cage.#TD#
Felsz has clasped his hands together around Rambo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Rambo sneaks out the side door and pushes Felsz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Felsz drives through with a takedown into Rambo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Felsz throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Felsz's guard. Nice move by Rambo!#REVB##SUB#
Felsz looking for subs off his back but Rambo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rambo controlling the action here.#T1##SUB#
Felsz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rambo stalling.
Rambo works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Rambo has hold of Felsz's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Felsz seems comfortable defending it but Rambo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Felsz is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Felsz is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rambo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Rambo!
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Event:
SMASH: Hilbert vs Tragedy (NC)
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Rambo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leopold did well to prevent Rambo getting side control.
Rambo content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Rambo is looking for a kimura here.
Leopold wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Rambo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leopold tries to roll over but Rambo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo tries to pass to full mount but Leopold defends it.
Rambo is trying to control. Leopold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rambo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rambo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leopold for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Rambo tries to keep at a distance but Leopold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leopold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rambo wants a takedown but no success here.
Leopold will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rambo up against the cage.#T3#
Rambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Leopold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Leopold manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leopold gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Leopold.
Leopold is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rambo tries to break free but Leopold pushes him back against the cage.
Leopold tries to circle away but Rambo has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Leopold.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike.
Rambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Leopold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leopold avoiding damage.
Leopold is pushing Rambo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Rambo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leopold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rambo can't get the takedown.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Leopold is working Rambo over against the cage.
Rambo is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Leopold manages to break the clinch.
Leopold jabs Rambo right on the nose. Rambo blinks but takes it well.
Leopold connects with the punch.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leopold sprawls well. Leopold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leopold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rambo doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corbin Leopold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rambo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rambo connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Leopold moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leopold.
Leopold pushes Rambo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rambo is trying to drag Leopold to the mat but Leopold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leopold is looking to break free of the clinch but Rambo has double underhooks.
Leopold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leopold digs a right hand into Rambo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rambo's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Leopold.
Leopold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leopold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leopold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Leopold.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Leopold as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Leopold.
#BC2#
Leopold breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Leopold closes the distance and pushes Rambo back into the cage.
Leopold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
Leopold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leopold will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rambo up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Leopold.
Leopold lands a nice uppercut.
Leopold wants to break the clinch but can't.
Corbin Leopold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Leopold as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
#BC2#
Leopold manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Leopold stuffs the takedown attempt from Rambo. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Leopold throws out a counter right but Rambo avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Leopold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rambo ducks right into an uppercut from Leopold.
Leopold uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Rambo is rocked!
Leopold drops Rambo with a naaaaasty hook - Rambo is in real trouble here! Leopold dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corbin Leopold!
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Event:
SMASH: Tai vs Goodwin
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Rambo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Istvan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Istvan wants to clinch up but Rambo keeps it at a distance.
Istvan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rambo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rambo tries a quick counter leg kick but Istvan is wise to it.
Istvan doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo circles away.
Istvan tries to clinch but Rambo moves away #TD2#
and Rambo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Istvan is looking to get back to is feet but Rambo passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rambo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Istvan, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rambo tries for a kimura but Istvan is defending well.
Istvan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rambo on the ground.
Istvan wants to control but Rambo postures up.#T1#
Rambo takes a little break here. Istvan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Istvan struggling a bit here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Istvan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rambo easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Rambo is working for a guillotine from mount but Istvan frees his head quite easily.
#SU2#
Rambo is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Istvan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rambo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Istvan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rambo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Istvan tries to clinch up
and Rambo counters with a series of strikes. Istvan will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rambo.
Istvan wants to clinch but Rambo slips to the side#TD2#
and Rambo counters with a takedown into side control.
Istvan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Rambo fails to advance to Istvan's back. #SUB2#
Rambo wants to finish this one by submission but Istvan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rambo.
Istvan has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rambo's lack of action.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Istvan is looking to escape.
Rambo is controlling the pace.
Istvan is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Istvan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Istvan is trying to stand back up but Rambo is controlling him
Rambo is stalling here. Istvan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rambo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Istvan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rambo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Istvan tries to clinch up.#TD#
Istvan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Istvan showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Rambo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Istvan is on him like a limpet, forcing Rambo back against the cage.
Istvan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rambo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rambo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Istvan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Istvan fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Rambo dives in and scores a takedown into Istvan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo advances to half guard.
Istvan is staying active underneath Rambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Istvan is trying to control but Rambo passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Rambo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Istvan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Istvan is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rambo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Istvan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Rambo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Istvan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Istvan throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#T3#
Istvan prevents Rambo from improving position. #SUB2#
Rambo is trying to get an arm triangle but Istvan is defending well.
Rambo working away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Istvan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Istvan is working hard here to advance position.
Rambo controls the position.
Rambo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rambo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo wants to control but Istvan is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rambo 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rambo keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Istvan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Istvan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Istvan is looking to clinch but Rambo is avoiding it.
Istvan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rambo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Istvan. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Verekedos Istvan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Istvan darts in and clinches Rambo up against the cage.
Rambo wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Verekedos Istvan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo looking to stall.
Istvan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Rambo tries to score a body lock takedown but Istvan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rambo keeps control of Istvan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Istvan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Rambo manages to break the clinch.
Rambo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Istvan moves into range and clinches up with Rambo.
Rambo tries to pull guard but Istvan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rambo is trying to pull guard but Istvan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Istvan breaks the clinch.
Rambo shoots in and drives through. Istvan sprawls well.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Istvan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Istvan looks to clinch
and Rambo counters with a left and a right that stings Istvan.
Istvan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rambo goes for a double leg but Istvan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Istvan continues to drive forward.
Istvan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rambos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Istvan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Istvan wants to stand but Rambo is controlling his arm.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Istvan is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Istvan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Rambo struggling a bit here.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.
Rambo is trying to control Istvan's posture but Istvan avoids it.
Rambo tries to control but Istvan manages to take his back.
Istvan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rambo.
Rambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Istvan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Verekedos Istvan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Istvan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rambo is defending well though. Istvan let's go of the attempt for now.
Rambo can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verekedos Istvan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rambo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Rambo!
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Event:
SMASH: Un vs Setebrava
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Rambo feints and as Herrera Jr raises his hands in defense, Rambo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rambo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Herrera Jr is looking for a triangle but Rambo pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Rambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rambo controlling the action here.#SUB#
Herrera Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily.
Herrera Jr is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Herrera Jr looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Rambo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Herrera Jr is just riding it out for now. Rambo eventually gives up the hold. #SU2#
Rambo decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Rambo feints and as Herrera Jr raises his hands in defense, Rambo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Rambo gets to his feet. Herrera Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Rambo darts in and clinches Herrera Jr up against the cage.#T2#
Herrera Jr looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Rambo decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Rambo has his feet on Herrera Jr's thighs here. He's pushed Herrera Jr 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! Herrera Jr screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Rambo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Tohn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tohn darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Rambo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tohn wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
Tohn strikes from the bottom but Rambo uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tohn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tohn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rambo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tohn is trying to escape the mount.
#T1##SUB#
Rambo throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tohn has his hands clasped together but Rambo breaks the hold and Tohn is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Rambo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Rambo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Rambo backs away looking to recover.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Rambo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rambo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to bum rush Rambo with a series of wild strikes but Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rambo backs up against the cage.
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rambo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Rambo ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Rambo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Rambo backs away looking to recover.
Rambo shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Tom Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Rambo backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Tom Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rambo backs up against the cage.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Rambo backs away looking to recover.
Jackson feints a jab promting Rambo to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rambo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson stalks Rambo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rambo's face. Rambo staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rambo.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson scores with a jab. Rambo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Rambo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Rambo ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Jackson throws a combination. Rambo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson lands with a hook. Rambo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rambo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Rambo's ribs.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Rambo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rambo looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Rambo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson tries to bum rush Rambo with a series of wild strikes but Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rambo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rambo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Rambo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rambo closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Rambo pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Rambo avoids it well.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Rambo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jackson dominated that round.
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#
Rambo fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rambo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Rambo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Rambo ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Jackson punishes Rambo's body with a nice straight punch.
Rambo looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson scores with a one two! Rambo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rambo closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Rambo pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Tom Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rambo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Rambo ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Jackson.
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!
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2##TD#
Rambo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Jackson throws Rambo to one side and escapes!
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson stalks Rambo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rambo's face. Rambo staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson scores with a one two! Rambo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Rambo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rambo manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Rambo prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Rambo seems to be looking for submissions.
Rambo wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Rambo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jon Rambo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Rambo is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo moves nicely into side control.
Jackson is trying to buck Rambo off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rambo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson throws a right hand that Rambo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rambo also avoids with ease.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Rambo shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Rambo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson stalks Rambo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rambo's face. Rambo staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rambo momentarily.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rambo shoots and misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Rambo ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Rambo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
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!
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rambo. #T2#
Rambo takes one on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Rambo shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Rambo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson stalks Rambo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rambo's face. Rambo staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Rambo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rambo somewhat.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Jackson.
#TD#
Rambo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rambo wants to control for a moment but Jackson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rambo uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Rambo raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Rambo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Rambo blocks a head kick by Lee.
#TD#
Rambo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rambo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lee's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rambo advances to mount.
Rambo looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Rambo working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Rambo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lee can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Rambo moves to the back. #SUB#
Rambo is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Lee is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Rambo!
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 4324 p4p, 423 weight class) and Jon Rambo (ranked 4920 p4p, 0 weight class). Irrawaddy comes to the cage accompanied by Laos Rules!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Irrawaddy drives through with a takedown into Rambo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irrawaddy (2) vs (0) Rambo
Irrawaddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rambo controls Irrawaddy momentarily but Irrawaddy frees himself.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy looking to pass the guard.
Irrawaddy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy stands and throws Rambo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (5) vs (0) Rambo
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Irrawaddy (7) vs (0) Rambo
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Rambo is controlling an arm, preventing Irrawaddy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irrawaddy mounts Rambo! Really nice guard pass there!
Rambo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.
Rambo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Rambo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Irrawaddy (10) vs (0) Rambo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy is persistently looking for the submission but Rambo is defending it well.
Irrawaddy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rambo.
Irrawaddy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rambo for as long as he can get away with.
Irrawaddy continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
More hug and hope from Irrawaddy.
Rambo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Irrawaddy controlling the position well here. Rambo rolled but Irrawaddy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Further stalling from Irrawaddy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo wants to escape the position.
Irrawaddy controlling from the back.
Irrawaddy tightening his grip on Rambo, looking for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy continues to hold on tight.
Irrawaddy tightening his grip on Rambo, looking for the choke.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is not going to allow Rambo to sit and survive in this position.
Irrawaddy has good solid back control here.
Irrawaddy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rambo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy not allowing Rambo to control his hands.
Irrawaddy controlling the position well here. Rambo rolled but Irrawaddy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rambo is really stuck here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rambo rolls, trying to escape but Irrawaddy keeps control of the position.
Irrawaddy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Irrawaddy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Irrawaddy biding his time, controlling Rambo.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Irrawaddy is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position as Rambo tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rambo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Irrawaddy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anderson Nogueira (ranked 6561 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Rambo (ranked 4863 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Nogueira ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nogueira tries to clinch but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo feints the counter takedown.
Nogueira forces Rambo back against the cage and clinches.
Rambo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rambo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rambo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rambo jumps guard but Nogueira stands there with Rambo around his waist. Rambo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anderson Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Nogueira is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rambo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nogueira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nogueira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rambo after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira can't get the takedown.
Nogueira jumps guard but Rambo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nogueira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rambo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nogueira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rambo after a bit of a struggle.
Nogueira is working for takedown but Rambo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rambo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nogueira (0) vs (4) Rambo
The referee asks Rambo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rambo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rambo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nogueira ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nogueira (0) vs (6) Rambo
Rambo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo has hold of Nogueira 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nogueira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rambo controlling his opponent.
Rambo is working for a guillotine from mount but Nogueira frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is desperately trying to improve his position but Rambo has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo controlling from mount.
Rambo mounts Nogueira ! Really nice guard pass there!
Rambo has isolated one of Nogueira 's arms. Nogueira looking to fight him off but Rambo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Rambo! |
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