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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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191 lbs
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175 cm
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185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marley tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.
Rage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rage keeping full guard, as Marley tries to pass.
Marley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rage is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rage has escaped and now he's on top!
Marley wants to sweep here but Rage controlling him for the moment.
Marley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley working for submissions but it's allowed Rage to get to half guard.
Marley is breathing heavily.
Rage seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rage is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley tries to roll over but Rage keeps him under control.
Marley manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage wanted to stand there but Marley had control of the position.
Marley working for a triangle but Rage defends it easily.
Rage tries to stand but Marley is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rage is one step ahead there.
Marley is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rage throws a head kick but Marley moves out of range.
James Rage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rage misses with a head kick.
James Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage misses with a head kick.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Marley moves out of range easily.
Rage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rage swivels and escapes.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Marley moves out of range easily.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rage but Rage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marley feints and as Rage raises his hands in defense, Marley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rage is looking to stand up but Marley isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley slips nicely into half guard.
Marley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rage sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Marley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Damian Marley has been cut.
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
Marley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rage swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Rage as Marley shoots in.
Marley blocks a head kick by Rage.
A head kick misses from Rage.
Marley has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Marley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rage lands a head kick. Marley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Damian Marley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rage throws a head kick that Marley semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marley avoids the head kick by Rage.
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
Rage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley tries for a takedown but Rage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marley blocks a head kick by Rage.
Rage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rage misses with a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marley.
Marley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rage wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rage rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marley's guard! Nice work there by Rage!
Rage wants to stand but Marley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marley avoids the head kick by Rage.
Rage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rage as Marley shoots in.
Marley blocks a head kick by Rage.
Rage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley blocks a head kick by Rage.
Marley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marley seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Marley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley blocks a head kick by Rage.
Marley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rage to the mat! Rage manages to get full guard.
Marley stops Rage from standing up.
Marley passes Rage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rage is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley wants to pass the guard but Rage is defending well.
Marley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Damian Marley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rage is trying to stand up here but Marley is controlling him well.
Rage is defending against the submission attempts here by Marley.
Rage is trying to stand back up but Marley is controlling him
Rage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley is looking for a kimura but Rage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marley to get the leverage.
Rage is trying to stand.
Marley is trying to work for a kimura but Rage is defending well.
Marley wants to free his trapped foot but Rage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rage is just riding it out for now. Marley eventually gives up the hold.
Marley is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rage as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Marley moves out of range easily.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rage throws a head kick but Marley moves out of range.
Marley shoots in looking for a takedown. Rage tries to sprawl out of it but Marley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Rage.
Rage throws a head kick but Marley moves out of range.
Marley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley is pushing down on Rage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rage is fighting to maintain full guard but Marley has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Marley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marley 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Marley!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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