Post by The Sandman on Oct 14, 2021 22:44:12 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Chael Sonnen chants all around the place!
Rampage Jackson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Chael Sonnen glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The American Gangster grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
Rampage launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The American Gangster's ribs.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
Rampage measures the resilience of The American Gangster's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The American Gangster's side.
Crushing shot to The American Gangster's body! He's holding his side
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
Rampage measures the resilience of The American Gangster's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The American Gangster's side.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Rampage Jackson can't prevent his opponent from passing. The American Gangster looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rampage
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The American Gangster and Rampage circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rampage Jackson attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Rampage Jackson
Great move by The American Gangster who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The American Gangster doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rampage Jackson embrace and tries to move away...
Rampage Jackson pushes The American Gangster forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rampage Jackson
well done Rampage falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The American Gangster is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
The American Gangster moves backwards and gestures for Rampage Jackson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rampage Jackson is standing now.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rampage Jackson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rampage moves backwards and Chael Sonnen is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Chael Sonnen takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rampage fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rampage Jackson is in open guard over The American Gangster
Body shots by Rampage Jackson
Solid blows to The American Gangster's abdomen.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rampage Jackson is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rampage Jackson is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around Rampage
He succeeds!
Rampage Jackson is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Rampage Jackson is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Rampage Jackson is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
Rampage Jackson is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Rampage is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rampage Jackson!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
The American Gangster positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rampage's being punished here!
Rampage's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage Jackson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls Rampage Jackson to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage
Rampage Jackson launches a few punches to The American Gangster's cheek from the guard.
Chael Sonnen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage
Rampage tries to stand up!
The American Gangster doesn't allow him!
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage
Rampage Jackson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The American Gangster's moves.
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage
The American Gangster tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rampage! The American Gangster has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Rampage is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The American Gangster tries to use some of his tricky moves but The American Gangster's is smart enough to counter him.
Rampage Jackson gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
They could take their toll on Rampage.
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
The American Gangster has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rampage.
Nicely done! The American Gangster now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with two hooks in
The American Gangster is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Rampage, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The American Gangster moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with two hooks in
Rampage Jackson launches a few punches to The American Gangster's cheek from the guard.
Chael Sonnen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Rampage Jackson
Great move by The American Gangster who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
The American Gangster tries to breaks Rampage Jackson's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
The American Gangster launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Rampage's ribs.
Rampage Jackson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The American Gangster is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The American Gangster tries to breaks Rampage Jackson's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
The American Gangster launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Rampage's ribs.
Rampage Jackson pushes away The American Gangster trying to keep the fight at striking range
The American Gangster doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rampage Jackson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen pushes away Rampage trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rampage stumbles backwards and Chael Sonnen circles to get the center of the cage
The American Gangster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rampage Jackson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Rampage Jackson can't prevent his opponent from passing. The American Gangster looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rampage
The American Gangster positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rampage's being punished here!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rampage
The American Gangster launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rampage is covering himself! The American Gangster tries to force the situation and Rampage clumsily gives his back!
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage
The American Gangster tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rampage! The American Gangster has one hook in and keeps working!
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches Rampage.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Rampage Jackson's Left cheek
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Rampage Jackson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The American Gangster's moves.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
The American Gangster has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rampage tries to move on the ground and shows Chael Sonnen a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rampage's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rampage's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
The American Gangster works on the ground with his fingers over Rampage's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Chael Sonnen for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Rampage time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rampage Jackson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The American Gangster into his guard.
Crushing shot to Rampage's body! He's holding his side
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rampage
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rampage
The American Gangster tries to escape from the closed guard
The American Gangster succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
The American Gangster gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rampage Jackson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rampage Jackson doesn't defend himself!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Rampage Jackson can't prevent his opponent from passing. The American Gangster looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rampage
Chael Sonnen pushes Rampage's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The American Gangster who is in full mount! Rampage is in trouble now!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage tries to move on the ground and shows Chael Sonnen a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rampage's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Rampage was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Chael Sonnen by TKO (Elbow) at 3:53 Round 2
Statistics: Rampage Jackson
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 362 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/5 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/28 (93%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
Good fight. Jackson early, then Sonnen late. Rampage's downfall is at this crossroads in his development is he came in leaning towards being a striker, then he is working on becoming a wrestler. Which would be fine, were he not facing a completely one-dimensional wrestler.
Rampage Jackson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Chael Sonnen glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The American Gangster grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
Rampage launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The American Gangster's ribs.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
Rampage measures the resilience of The American Gangster's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The American Gangster's side.
Crushing shot to The American Gangster's body! He's holding his side
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
Rampage measures the resilience of The American Gangster's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The American Gangster's side.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Rampage Jackson can't prevent his opponent from passing. The American Gangster looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rampage
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The American Gangster and Rampage circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rampage Jackson attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Rampage Jackson
Great move by The American Gangster who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The American Gangster doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rampage Jackson embrace and tries to move away...
Rampage Jackson pushes The American Gangster forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rampage Jackson
well done Rampage falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The American Gangster is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
The American Gangster moves backwards and gestures for Rampage Jackson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rampage Jackson is standing now.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rampage Jackson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rampage moves backwards and Chael Sonnen is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Chael Sonnen takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rampage fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chael Sonnen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rampage Jackson is in open guard over The American Gangster
Body shots by Rampage Jackson
Solid blows to The American Gangster's abdomen.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rampage Jackson is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rampage Jackson is in open guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster tries to close his guard around Rampage
He succeeds!
Rampage Jackson is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Rampage Jackson is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Rampage Jackson is in closed guard over The American Gangster
The American Gangster measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
Rampage Jackson is in closed guard over The American Gangster
Rampage is in closed guard... The American Gangster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rampage Jackson!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
The American Gangster positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rampage's being punished here!
Rampage's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage Jackson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls Rampage Jackson to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage
Rampage Jackson launches a few punches to The American Gangster's cheek from the guard.
Chael Sonnen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage
Rampage tries to stand up!
The American Gangster doesn't allow him!
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage
Rampage Jackson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The American Gangster's moves.
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage
The American Gangster tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rampage! The American Gangster has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Rampage is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The American Gangster tries to use some of his tricky moves but The American Gangster's is smart enough to counter him.
Rampage Jackson gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
They could take their toll on Rampage.
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
The American Gangster has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rampage.
Nicely done! The American Gangster now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with two hooks in
The American Gangster is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Rampage, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The American Gangster moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with two hooks in
Rampage Jackson launches a few punches to The American Gangster's cheek from the guard.
Chael Sonnen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Rampage Jackson
Great move by The American Gangster who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
The American Gangster tries to breaks Rampage Jackson's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
The American Gangster launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Rampage's ribs.
Rampage Jackson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The American Gangster is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The American Gangster tries to breaks Rampage Jackson's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
The American Gangster launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Rampage's ribs.
Rampage Jackson pushes away The American Gangster trying to keep the fight at striking range
The American Gangster doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rampage Jackson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chael Sonnen pushes away Rampage trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rampage stumbles backwards and Chael Sonnen circles to get the center of the cage
The American Gangster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rampage Jackson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Rampage Jackson can't prevent his opponent from passing. The American Gangster looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rampage
The American Gangster positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rampage's being punished here!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rampage
The American Gangster launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rampage is covering himself! The American Gangster tries to force the situation and Rampage clumsily gives his back!
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage
The American Gangster tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rampage! The American Gangster has one hook in and keeps working!
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches Rampage.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Rampage Jackson's Left cheek
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Rampage Jackson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The American Gangster's moves.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
The American Gangster has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rampage tries to move on the ground and shows Chael Sonnen a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rampage's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rampage's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The American Gangster is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
The American Gangster works on the ground with his fingers over Rampage's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Chael Sonnen for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Rampage time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rampage Jackson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The American Gangster into his guard.
Crushing shot to Rampage's body! He's holding his side
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rampage
The American Gangster is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rampage
The American Gangster tries to escape from the closed guard
The American Gangster succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
The American Gangster gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rampage Jackson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rampage Jackson doesn't defend himself!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rampage
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Rampage Jackson can't prevent his opponent from passing. The American Gangster looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rampage
Chael Sonnen pushes Rampage's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The American Gangster who is in full mount! Rampage is in trouble now!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Rampage tries to move on the ground and shows Chael Sonnen a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rampage's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Rampage was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Chael Sonnen by TKO (Elbow) at 3:53 Round 2
Statistics: Rampage Jackson
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 362 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/5 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/28 (93%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
Good fight. Jackson early, then Sonnen late. Rampage's downfall is at this crossroads in his development is he came in leaning towards being a striker, then he is working on becoming a wrestler. Which would be fine, were he not facing a completely one-dimensional wrestler.
