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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cesar has chosen The Roller as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Cesar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rampage drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cesar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cesar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cesar!
Rampage gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cesar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cesar tries to pass to full mount but Rampage defends it.
Rampage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cesar pulls his head out easily.
Rampage actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rampage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage looking for a guillotine here but Cesar defends easily.
Rampage working for submissions but it's allowed Cesar to get to half guard.
Rampage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cesar trying to pass the guard but Rampage defending well.
Rampage actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rampage looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rampage actively working from the bottom here.
Rampage looking for submissions off his back.
Rampage is breathing heavily.
Rampage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cesar pulls his head out easily.
Cesar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cesar controlling his opponent.
Cesar is landing with some decent strikes but Rampage is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cesar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rampage is looking to escape.
Cesar looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar wants to control the pace but Rampage is squirming around nicely.
Rampage is looking to improve his position but Cesar isn't that keen on the idea.
Cesar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rampage is looking to escape.
Rampage is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rampage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rampage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cesar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rampage won't be happy with that.
Rampage is looking to reverse the position.
Rampage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cesar off and has taken his back!
Rampage working for a choke but Cesar reverses nicely into Rampage 's guard.
Cesar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rampage isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cesar stacks Rampage on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cesar!
Rampage regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar is looking to advance position but Rampage won't allow it.
Rampage looking for submissions off his back.
Cesar moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rampage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rampage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cesar off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cesar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rampage.
Cesar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rampage jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cesar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cesar and Rampage has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cesar tries to buck Rampage off but Rampage is having none of it.
Cesar dodges the ground and pound from Rampage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rampage postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rampage with the ground and pound but Cesar regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage prevents Cesar from improving his position.
Rampage is looking for a kimura here.
Cesar tries to get to full guard but Rampage has control of the leg.
Cesar trying to control but Rampage postures up.
Rampage is looking for a kimura but Cesar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rampage to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rampage seems to be looking for submissions.
Cesar is trying to stand back up but Rampage is controlling him
Rampage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cesar wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Rampage there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Rampage will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rampage has his takedown stuffed
and Cesar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rampage won't be happy with that.
Rampage is looking to reverse the position.
Rampage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cesar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cesar is taking a breather. Rampage 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.
Rampage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roger Rampage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rampage is looking for a triangle but Cesar pushes his legs off easily.
Rampage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cesar trying to control but Rampage is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage wants to sweep but no luck.
Rampage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cesar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cesar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cesar wants to control from the top but Rampage keeps moving.
Rampage working for a triangle but Cesar defends it easily.
Rampage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cesar is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cesar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cesar gets to his feet. Rampage looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rampage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cesar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cesar pushing down on Rampage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cesar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cesar wants to free his trapped foot but Rampage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rampage keeps working.
Rampage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cesar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rampage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rampage wants to get back to full guard.
Cesar controlling the pace.
Cesar moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rampage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Cesar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cesar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rampage is looking to regain half guard here but Cesar keeps moving and retains side control.
Cesar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rampage is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Rampage's face as Cesar controls the position.
Roberto Cesar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Rampage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cesar working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Cesar.
Well Rampage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Rampage!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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