PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladimir Gilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wladimir Gilkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gilkov
vs
Rambo

190 cm
27
214 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

180 cm
27
205 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wladimir Gilkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Gilkov shows good takedown defense.
Gilkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo.
Gilkov stuffs the takedown.
Rambo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rambo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Gilkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rambo prevents the takedown attempt.

Gilkov 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 keeping moving, preventing Gilkov from controlling successfully.
Rambo is trying to keep Gilkov in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilkov wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Gilkov being controlled here momentarily.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Gilkov tries to pass.
Rambo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gilkov passes Rambo's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Gilkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Rambo is looking to control Gilkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rambo avoid being mounted?
Rambo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gilkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Rambo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rambo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rambo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gilkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gilkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rambo slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gilkov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rambo.
Rambo works over Gilkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Rambo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rambo is looking to work some ground and pound but Gilkov has wrist control.
Gilkov keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rambo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rambo throws a body punch but Gilkov moves out of range.
Rambo misses with a body shot.
Gilkov moves out of range as Rambo strikes.
Rambo shoots in but no luck this time.
Rambo lands a right hook to the body.
Rambo misses with an uppercut.
Gilkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo has a takedown stuffed.
Rambo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gilkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rambo finds it's way round the side to connect with Gilkov's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo swings for the body but Gilkov moves out of range.
Rambo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gilkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rambo misses with a wild body shot.
Gilkov fails with the takedown

and Rambo counters with a takedown into side control.

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!
Rambo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gilkov some visible discomfort.
Rambo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rambo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo landing a few strikes.
Gilkov taking a bit of punishment here - Rambo scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rambo working the strikes but Gilkov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rambo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rambo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rambo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rambo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Rambo seems to be looking for submissions.
Gilkov is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gilkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Rambo is working for a kimura but Gilkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Gilkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rambo.
Rambo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gilkov drops his hands momentarily and Rambo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gilkov staying out of range there.
Rambo throws a hook but Gilkov avoids it easily.
Gilkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gilkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rambo.
Rambo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gilkov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rambo!
Wladimir Gilkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rambo.
Gilkov landing strikes, looking to finish!

Gilkov goes for an armbar but Rambo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rambo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rambo preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gilkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rambo throws an overhand right that lands on Gilkov's shoulder, as Gilkov tries to avoid the shot.
Rambo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rambo.

Gilkov moves into range and clinches up with Rambo.
Rambo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rambo tries to break free but Gilkov pushes him back against the cage.
Gilkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Rambo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rambo has had enough of the clinch but Gilkov keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gilkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rambo stalling in the clinch but Gilkov improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gilkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rambo's efforts to push away.

Gilkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gilkov trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.

Gilkov has gone for a leg lock! Rambo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gilkov's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gilkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rambo throwing strikes from guard but Gilkov blocks nicely.
Rambo throws and elbow that misses. Gilkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rambo's guard. Nice move by Gilkov!
Gilkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wladimir Gilkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilkov 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gilkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilkov is keeping the position for now.
Rambo works over Gilkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Gilkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rambo.
Rambo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rambo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Gilkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rambo uses it to pass to side control.
Rambo working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo working the body and head with strikes.
Rambo looks up at the clock and then as Gilkov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rambo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from Rambo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rambo working the head with strikes.
Rambo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gilkov to see if he's OK.
Rambo throws a strike aimed at the side of Gilkov's head but Gilkov avoids it well.
Rambo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gilkov stops Rambo from passing to mount.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Gilkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Rambo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rambo 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rambo!