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Event:
NJMMA #46: Sane v Burger
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murko to the mat! Murko manages to get full guard.
Murko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murko has a closed guard, preventing Tan from standing up.
Tan being controlled here momentarily.
Murko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tan wants to pass the guard but Murko is keeping the position.#T1#
Murko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murko has a closed guard, preventing Tan from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Tan moves into the clinch successfully.
Murko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Tan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Murko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Murko is pulling down on Tan's head. It's preventing any offense from Tan, at least for the moment.#T2#
More stalling from Murko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Tan dives in and scores a takedown into Murko's guard.
Tan trying to control the position from guard on top but Murko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murko controlling Tan's posture.
Murko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tan controls the pace.
Tan looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Murko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murko holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murko scores with a decent looking hook.
Tan doesn't manage to clinch there - Murko circles away.
Murko lands a really nice looking cross but Tan seems unphased.
#TD#
Murko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rambo Tan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tan throws a sloppy head kick and Murko moves out of range easily.
Tan misses with a wild body shot.
Murko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murko connects with a body shot that sends Tan's belly button to the back.
Murko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murko.
Tan is looking to clinch but Murko is avoiding it.
Murko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murko scores with a nice body kick.
Murko lands an overhand right.#TD#
Tan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murko gets back to half guard.
Rambo Tan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murko has his hands clasped together around Tan's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Tan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tan is looking to stall here but Murko recovers full guard.
Murko seems keen to control Tan's posture.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murko keeping moving, preventing Tan from controlling successfully.
Murko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Tan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murko was covering up waiting for the punch and Tan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Murko has his hands on Tan's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Tan trying to control but Murko is working from the bottom.
Murko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tan trying to control the position from guard on top but Murko 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.
Tan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murko can do to turn this around?
Murko controlling Tan's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murko lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Murko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magyan Murko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tan.
Murko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murko is looking to improve his position.
Murko keeping hold of Tan's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko trying to control but Tan postures up.
Murko wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Murko is doing well to control the position and prevent Tan from advancing to side control.
Tan prevents Murko from improving his position.
Tan content to control rather than advance.
Murko is concentrating on defense, preventing Tan from advancing position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murko is refusing to be controlled, as Tan sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tan if he has to take too many more of those.
Tan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Murko.#TD#
Tan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tan throws a big elbow that misses.
Murko trying to control the position here.
Murko can't keep his opponent in guard - Tan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Murko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tan is looking to take a break and control but Murko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murko is trying to get back to full guard.
Tan wants to free his trapped foot but Murko is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ground and pound from Tan.
Murko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murko.
Murko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murko is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murko pulls Tan in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rambo Tan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tan 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rambo Tan!
Rambo Tan 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:
NJMMA #36: The Blitz v Mayer
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Jam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Jam as he connects with a hook.
Jam checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Jam misses its target.
Tan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jam.#ROC#
Tan is rocked!
Tan fails with the takedown
and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tan is still on wobbly legs! Can Jam finish him?
Jam lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Tan - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Jam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamaican Jam!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamaican Jam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Rambo Tan stepped up to the mic, saying 'next time dipshit'.
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Event:
NJMMA #27: Poppa v Muslim
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Kawaguchi stuffs the takedown.
Kawaguchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Tan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tan not doing much here.
Kawaguchi is looking for a sweep. Tan 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.
Tan sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Tan throwing shots but Kawaguchi is blocking nicely.
Tan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Tan 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kawaguchi throws out a powerful jab.
Tan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Rambo Tan has been cut.#T2#
Kawaguchi works Tan's body with a nice hook.
Tan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Tan is rocked!
Kawaguchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tan fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Kawaguchi.
Kawaguchi throws an overhand right that drops Tan like a sack of potatoes! Kawaguchi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Kawaguchi!
Rambo Tan spoke after the fight, saying 'next time dipshit'.
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Event:
NJMMA #17: Vandergnaw v Brown
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Kortez has one foot on Tan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kortez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tan blocks it with crossed arms.
Kortez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Tan manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kortez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tan.
Tan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Tan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tan wanted to stand there but Kortez had control of the position.
Kortez is looking to stand back up but Tan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kortez.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tan working over Kortez with some ground and pound. Kortez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tan controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Tan 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. Kortez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rambo Tan!
In his post fight interview, Rambo Tan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
NJMMA #12: MacGowan v Miyazaki
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Ikko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tan was covering up waiting for the punch and Ikko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ikko looking to sit in guard and control but Tan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ikko has a closed guard, preventing Tan from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tan wants to control from the top but Ikko keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ikko is striking off his back. Tan thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Tan trying to control the action but Ikko is working from the bottom.
Tan controlling the pace.
Ikko pushes Tan off looking to stand but Tan dives back in and keeps control.
Tan controlling the pace.
Tan passes into side control, despite Ikko's attempt to control the position.
#SUB2#
Tan tries for a kimura but Ikko is defending well.
Tan looks up at the clock and then as Ikko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2##SUB2#
Tan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ikko, who protects the arm well.
Tan trying to control the position but Ikko is working away.
Ikko tries to bench press Tan off him but Tan keeps the position. #T3#
Tan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ikko is looking for a sweep.
Ikko is not content to let Tan control the position.
Tan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Tan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ikko, who protects the arm well.
Tan wants to stand but Ikko has his arm trapped.
Tan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ikko keeps working.
Tan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ikko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rambo Tan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ikko.
Ikko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ikko is looking to take a break and control but Tan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tan 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.
Ikko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tan gets full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Tan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ikko frees his head nicely. Oh but Tan has switched to an armbar! Ikko is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rambo Tan!
Rambo Tan 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:
NJMMA #8: Super Heavyweights!
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Azumah with a nice cross.
Azumah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azumah digs a good hook to Tan's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Azumah. That snapped Tan's head back.
Tan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Azumah lands a right hook to the body.
Azumah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azumah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Azumah digs a good body shot into Tan's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Azumah lands a big uppercut and Tan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tan looks OK. Azumah waves Tan back to his feet!#ROC#
Tan is rocked!
Azumah lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerry Azumah!
The defeated Rambo Tan had this to say: 'next time dipshit'.
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Event:
NJMMA #2: Bufalino v Balls
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Siccuan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Siccuan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tan is pulling down on Siccuan's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Tan has his foot on Siccuan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siccuan works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Tan pulls Siccuan in to control the position.
Tan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tan has control of Siccuan's left arm, preventing Siccuan from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Siccuan frees his head nicely. Oh but Tan has switched to an armbar! Siccuan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rambo Tan!
Rambo Tan 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Fernandez misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Tan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tan working hard to break the clinch.
Tan trying to land knees to the body.
Fernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Tan controls his hands.
Fernandez tries to pull guard but Tan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Tan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez is looking to stand up but Tan isn't so interested in that idea.
Tan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Tan connects with a couple of short punches.
Tan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tan controls the pace.
It looks like Tan 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.
Tan distracts Fernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Fernandez is rocked!
Tan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fernandez's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rambo Tan!
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