PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquis DeSade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is I know you want me. Marquis DeSade will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rage
vs
DeSade

174 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Attliction

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marquis DeSade!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSade throws a head kick that half lands.

DeSade clinches.
DeSade is looking to break free of the clinch but Rage has double underhooks.
DeSade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rage.
DeSade wants a takedown.
Rage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Rage pulls guard effortlessly.
DeSade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeSade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeSade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeSade wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.

Rage working for a triangle but DeSade defends it easily.
Rage wants to sweep here but DeSade controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rage wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DeSade doesn't manage to clinch there - Rage circles away.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeSade swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Rage decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
DeSade is looking to improve his position.
Rage tries to stand but his hand is stuck under DeSade.
DeSade is looking to control Rage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeSade avoid being mounted?
DeSade looks gassed!
Rage tries to pass to full mount but DeSade defends it.
DeSade is controlling Rage's trapped leg to prevent Rage from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSade flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
DeSade is looking to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rage's sensitive parts.
Rage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeSade finds it's way round the side to connect with Rage's head.

DeSade gets the takedown into side control.
Rage takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
DeSade lands a few punches from side control.
Rage pushes DeSade away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, DeSade gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rage struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rage wants to get back to full guard.
Rage preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rage is pressing down on DeSade's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rage is on top in guard.
DeSade trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Rage decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rage lands in his opponent's guard.
Rage controls from within his opponent's guard.
DeSade 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.
DeSade trying to strike off his back.
DeSade working a defensive guard but Rage passes into half guard.
DeSade taking some punishment here, with Rage in his half guard.
DeSade is trying to maintain the position but Rage is very close to passing his half guard.
Rage wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeSade keeps working.

DeSade kicks Rage off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Rage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

DeSade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rage fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Rage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rage tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DeSade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rage throws a lazy body kick
and DeSade counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rage is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSade scores with a hook to the body. Rage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeSade throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeSade misses with a two punch combination.

DeSade clinches up with Rage and pushes him back against the cage.
Rage could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DeSade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSade just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage jumps guard but DeSade stands there with Rage around his waist. Rage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rage tries for a takedown. No joy.

DeSade breaks the clinch.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rage fails to land the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeSade. That's going to slow Rage down.

DeSade has taken the fight to the clinch.

DeSade has clasped his hands together around Rage's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
DeSade lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Rage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from DeSade are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage struggling a bit here.
Rage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeSade is working away from the top position though.
DeSade is tying to control. Rage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DeSade trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage 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.
DeSade is looking to work some ground and pound but Rage has wrist control.
Rage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DeSade!
DeSade tries to improve his position but instead Rage has taken his back!
Rage is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSade tries to escape the position.
What can DeSade do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
DeSade looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rage.
DeSade just trying to survive but Rage is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Rage has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, DeSade has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
DeSade tries to roll but Rage sticks to his back.
Rage really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for DeSade.
Rage scores with punches to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rage looking to break DeSade's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. DeSade remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rage will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rage landing with strikes.
Tyson Rage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rage working for a choke but DeSade is defending well.
Rage doesn't have the hooks in and DeSade manages to turn into his guard.
DeSade stopping the sweep attempt from Rage.
Rage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
DeSade tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marquis DeSade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeSade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rage's knee momentarily.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick

and DeSade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rage can't get the takedown.

DeSade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSade throws a leg kick which misses Rage's front leg but catches the back leg as Rage tries to avoid it.
Rage throws a body kick the misses
and DeSade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

DeSade forces Rage back against the cage and clinches.
Rage tries for a takedown but DeSade manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSade scores with a hook to the body.
DeSade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

DeSade breaks the clinch.
Rage misses with a double jab
and DeSade counters with an inside leg kick.
DeSade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeSade blocks the body kick.
Rage tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSade counters with a low kick, right behind Rage 's knee.
Tyson Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeSade's guard.
DeSade throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
DeSade trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rage passes into half guard.
DeSade is looking to improve his position.
Rage tries to pass to full mount but DeSade defends it.
Rage is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rage looking to control but DeSade is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Rage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSade prevents Rage from taking his back.
DeSade is looking to get to half guard.
Rage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rage with a couple of short strikes.

Rage is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but DeSade is surviving well by controlling Rage's body position as best he can.
DeSade has given up his back here.
Rage controlling well, preventing DeSade from escaping the position.
Rage lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns DeSade.
DeSade controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
You can see the frustration on DeSade's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSade trying to control the hands but Rage won't let him.
Rage keeps control of the position easily here as DeSade tries to buck him off.
Rage struggling to keep hold of the position.
DeSade can't escape the position.
Rage scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. DeSade is looking for a way out.

Rage is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. DeSade has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rage has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! DeSade taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rage doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyson Rage!