PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agent 47 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sambo Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

47
vs
Rambo

183 cm
29
155 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

166 cm
29
170 lbs
17 - 13 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent 47!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambo Rambo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo thuds a left hand into 47's body.
Rambo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Rambo tries to counter it with a takedown but 47 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Rambo.
It looked like 47 wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rambo throws a lazy head kick
enabling 47 to counter with a crisp jab.

Rambo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rambo stopping the sweep attempt from 47.
Rambo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rambo stands and throws 47's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Rambo tries for a kimura but 47 is defending well.
Rambo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rambo working away.
47 is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rambo throws a strike aimed at the side of 47's head but 47 avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rambo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Rambo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rambo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Rambo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. 47 knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rambo throws a strike aimed at the side of 47's head but 47 avoids it well.
47 definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo is putting a hurting on 47 here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rambo tries to advance to mount but 47 denies him.

Rambo tries for a kimura but 47 is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
47 is trying to control Rambo's posture but Rambo avoids it.

Rambo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by 47, who protects the arm well.
47 wants to control but Rambo postures up.

Rambo tries for a kimura but 47 is defending well.
You can see the frustration on 47's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rambo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by 47, who protects the arm well.
Rambo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but 47 is avoiding damage well.
Rambo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
47 gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rambo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but 47 does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
47 trying to control here.
47 gets full guard.
Rambo postures up in 47's guard and throws a big left but 47 blocks it.
47 is trying to control the position but Rambo postures up.
47 keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rambo advances to half guard.
Rambo with the ground and pound but 47 uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rambo preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

47 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
47 is pulling down on Rambo's head. It's preventing any offense from Rambo, at least for the moment.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but 47 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
47 preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
47 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. 47 swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rambo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed 47's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
47 taking some punishment here, with Rambo in his half guard.
47 is not content to let Rambo control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sambo Rambo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

47 throws a hook to the side of Rambo's head but Rambo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from 47 misses.
No luck for Rambo with that takedown attempt.

Rambo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rambo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but 47 manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

47 working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rambo is on top in guard.

Rambo throwing strikes from guard but 47 blocks nicely.
Rambo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
47 gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo wants to take a breather but 47 is having none of it.
47 wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy.
47 works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. 47 swivels though and keeps the full guard.
47 is trying to keep Rambo in close.
47 keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Sambo Rambo has got the better of the ground game so far.
47 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rambo.
Rambo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but 47 manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rambo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
47 trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Rambo controlling the position.
47 postures up in Rambo's guard and throws a big left but Rambo blocks it.
47 is pushing down on Rambo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rambo is fighting to maintain full guard but 47 has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rambo moves into full guard.
Rambo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. 47 manages to get himself to full guard.

Rambo looking to pass the guard.
Rambo preventing the sweep.
Rambo throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
47 is trying to control the position but Rambo postures up.
Rambo scoring with punches to the head and body.
47 keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rambo tries to move to mount but 47 blocks the move with his legs.
47 is trying to escape the position but Rambo is controlling the position.
Rambo working away.
47 manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rambo is looking to improve his position.
47 will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of 47's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take 47's back!

47 defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
47 throwing strikes but missing.
47 stopping the sweep attempt from Rambo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rambo throws his legs up looking for a submission but 47 uses it to pass to side control.
47 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Rambo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
47 creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
47 trying to control the action but Rambo is working from the bottom.

47 tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sambo Rambo 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. This is the final round!

47 keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like 47 wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Rambo feints and as 47 raises his hands in defense, Rambo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rambo wants to control from the top but 47 keeps moving.
Rambo looking to pass the guard.
47 pulls Rambo in close to prevent any damage.

47 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 47 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
47 tries to improve position but can't.

Rambo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. 47 knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Rambo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by 47, who protects the arm well.
47 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 working the head and body with strikes.
47 gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Agent 47 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rambo raining down shots from the mount!
Rambo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as 47 is looking to escape.
47 tries to lock up and control but Rambo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sambo Rambo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rambo controlling the pace for now.
Rambo looking to control but 47 is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rambo looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rambo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
47 keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rambo controlling from mount.
47 bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
47 won't allow Rambo to sweep him here.
47 trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
47 stops Rambo from passing to mount.
47 is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rambo is taking a breather. 47 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.

47 actively working from the bottom here.
Rambo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sambo 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sambo Rambo!
Sambo Rambo gave a mention to DC Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).