PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 4488 p4p, 3222 weight class) and Sammie Conner (ranked 204 p4p, 149 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Rambo
vs
Conner

175 cm
23
148
6 - 7 - 0

170 cm
28
146
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammie Conner!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo slips a jab from Conner.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Conner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Conner looks to move away, Rambo throws a big counter combo but Conner just gets out of the way.
Rambo slips under a jab.

Conner forces Rambo back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Conner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rambo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Rambo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner tries a body shot but Rambo blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Rambo throws a head punch that misses.
Conner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rambo blocking some punches.
Rambo tries to circle away but Conner has him pinned against the cage.
Rambo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Conner lands with a left to the head.

Rambo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner misses with a jab to the body
and Rambo counters with a left and a right that stings Conner.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conner throws an overhand right that lands on Rambo's shoulder, as Rambo tries to avoid the shot.
Conner swings for the body but Rambo moves out of range.
Conner looks to land a combination but Rambo avoids it well.
Conner moves out of range of the strikes.
Conner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rambo with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Rambo there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rambo closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Conner is rocked!
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner is still on wobbly legs! Can Rambo finish him?
Rambo works Conner's body with a nice hook.
Conner seems to have recovered his senses.
Conner thuds a left hand into Rambo's body.
Rambo misses with a head kick.
Rambo misses with a head kick.
Conner avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Conner throws a right hand that misses
and Rambo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conner scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner lands the left hand.
Conner scores with a nice strike.
Rambo takes one to the chin there.
Conner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conner looks to land a right hand but Rambo moved out of range.
Conner misses with a body shot.
Conner throws a looping overhand right but Rambo ducks down to avoid it.
Conner avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Conner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rambo just misses with a punch to the body.
Conner throws a body punch but Rambo moves out of range.
Conner blocks the body kick.
Conner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Conner throws a right hand that misses
and Rambo counters with a series of strikes. Conner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Conner.
Conner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rambo looks to land a combination. Conner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rambo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conner.
Rambo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conner throws out the jab.
As Conner looks to move away, Rambo throws a big counter combo but Conner just gets out of the way.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner is looking to clinch.
Conner misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Rambo misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Conner.
Conner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rambo throws a big counter combination but Conner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rambo throws a body kick that misses.
Conner avoids the body shot from Rambo.
A jab from Conner misses.
Rambo takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rambo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sammie Conner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Conner missing with a left hand there. Rambo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rambo misses with a double jab.
Conner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
Rambo throws a sloppy head kick and Conner moves out of range easily.
Rambo ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
Rambo is looking to counter punch.
Rambo works over Conner's head and body with a nice combination.
John Rambo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rambo misses with a series of wild punches.
Conner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rambo in his tracks.
Conner misses with a jab to the body
and Rambo counters with a three punch combo that has Conner backing up. Conner nods at Rambo to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rambo misses with a body shot.
Conner scores with a hook to the body. Rambo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rambo avoids the body shot from Conner.
Conner throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner throws out a powerful jab.
Conner misses with an uppercut. Rambo saw that one coming.
Conner misses with a body shot.

Conner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rambo blocking some punches.
Rambo is looking to break free of the clinch but Conner has double underhooks.
Conner digs a right hand underneath Rambo's ribcage. Rambo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rambo's elbow.
Conner is working Rambo over against the cage.
Rambo is trying to break the clinch but Conner has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Conner manages to break the clinch.
Conner misses with a looping right.
Rambo is looking to wear down Conner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rambo throws a series of punches but Conner moves out of range.
Conner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rambo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rambo.
Rambo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Conner connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rambo slips under a jab.
Conner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rambo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rambo lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rambo does it's job there.
A punch combination from Rambo misses.
Conner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rambo was well out of range. Poor timing from Conner.
Conner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rambo avoids the body shot from Conner.
Conner misses with a hook.
Conner swings widly with a right hand
and Conner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conner walks into a straight right hand from Rambo.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rambo lands a nice looking body shot.
Conner throws a body punch but Rambo moves out of range.
Conner throws a hook but Rambo blocks it.
Rambo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conner looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambo is just out of range.
Rambo throws a looping overhand right but Conner ducks down to avoid it.
Conner throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rambo slips a straight right by Conner.
Conner lands a jab to the head.
Conner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conner takes a swing at Rambo's ribcage but misses.
Conner lunges at Rambo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rambo's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Rambo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rambo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rambo.
Conner scores with a hook.
Rambo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rambo throws a head kick but Conner moves out of range.
Rambo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conner.
Conner blocks a head kick by Rambo.
A countering left hand to the body from Conner misses.
Rambo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sammie Conner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rambo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conner to score with a decent uppercut.

Rambo is rocked!
Conner throws a hook but Rambo avoids it easily.
Oh Rambo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rambo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRambo.
Conner 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 - Conner keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammie Conner!
In his post fight interview, Sammie Conner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.