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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between arrogancia rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 cm
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130 lbs
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179 cm
21
134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, arrogancia rampage! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raymond Daniels! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! rampage tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range. Nice sprawl there from Daniels as rampage shoots in. rampage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily. rampage is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Daniels pushes rampage away with a front kick. No luck for rampage with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for arrogancia rampage. That's going to take a lot out of him. rampage misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A head kick misses from rampage. Daniels is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. rampage misses with the combination.
rampage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daniels avoids it really well and circles away.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says rampage as he avoids it easily.
Daniels clinches with his opponent.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from rampage.
Daniels breaks the clinch.
rampage closes the distance and clinches. rampage looking to stall.
rampage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from rampage. Daniels wants to control from the top but rampage keeps moving.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. rampage is keeping the position for now. Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but rampage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
rampage working for a triangle but Daniels defends it easily.
rampage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. rampage is trying to hold Daniels in close to prevent damage but Daniels has managed to pass into half guard.
rampage is breathing heavily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so rampage is just riding it out for now. Daniels eventually gives up the hold. rampage trying to control from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
rampage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Daniels wants to hold on but rampage pushes him away. rampage is trying to control here but Daniels has managed to regain half guard.
rampage trying to control from Daniels's half guard. Daniels has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Daniels wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. rampage trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raymond Daniels will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
rampage misses with a jab, cross combination.
rampage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daniels looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Daniels is looking to reverse the position. Daniels prevents rampage from improving position.
rampage stands up and beckons Daniels to his feet. Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daniels counters with a shoot takedown. rampage fights it but they end up in guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. rampage wants to sweep but no luck. rampage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. rampage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Daniels has gone for a leg lock! rampage slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daniels's guard. rampage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. rampage throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. rampage looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Daniels keeping moving, preventing rampage from controlling successfully. rampage looking to pass the guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. rampage wants to stand but Daniels has a closed guard, so he can't escape. rampage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now. Daniels seems keen to control rampage's posture. Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
 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.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. rampage tries to clinch up
and Daniels counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daniels. Daniels passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Daniels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daniels is trying to control the action in half guard but rampage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but rampage swivels and escapes. rampage misses with a combination
and Daniels counters with a takedown into side control. Daniels prevents rampage from escaping the position. rampage can't do much from the bottom here. rampage tries to get back to half guard but can't. rampage is trying to work for a sweep but Daniels has mounted him! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. rampage is looking to improve his position but Daniels isn't that keen on the idea. Daniels avoids the attempt from rampage to control. rampage is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Daniels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Daniels avoids the attempt from rampage to control.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. rampage sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. rampage gets full guard. rampage wants to sweep but no luck. Daniels lands a couple of decent looking shots. rampage is controlling Daniels's posture. rampage wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Daniels is now in half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. rampage tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg. rampage throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
rampage wants to get back to full guard but Daniels has mounted him! rampage is wriggling around trying to escape.
rampage is working hard here to advance position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. rampage tries to improve his position but instead Daniels has taken his back! Daniels loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can rampage hold on?
rampage rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Daniels passes to side control. rampage could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. rampage can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight! Raymond Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Daniels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Daniels!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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