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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocko Dozer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocko Dozer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 cm
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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187 cm
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185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sub Rampage! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocko Dozer! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dozer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rampage is just out of range. Dozer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Dozer throwing strikes here but Rampage is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dozer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Dozer trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dozer controlling from the full mount. Dozer tries to control but Rampage wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rampage is looking to get to half guard. Rampage has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dozer's lack of action.
Rampage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dozer thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rampage to regain full guard. Rampage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dozer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dozer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dozer is looking to stand up but Rampage won't let him. Dozer 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. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dozer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rampage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dozer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rampage is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dozer, into his guard. Rampage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Dozer wants to get back to his feet but Rampage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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. Dozer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Rampage is breathing heavily. Dozer 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dozer is trying to keep Rampage in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dozer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sub Rampage will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dozer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rampage as he jumps to the side. Rampage shoots in looking for a takedown. Dozer tries to sprawl out of it but Rampage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dozer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dozer misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dozer has managed to clinch.
Dozer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rampage looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Rampage. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dozer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rampage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dozer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dozer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rampage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dozer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rampage stops a takedown attempt from Dozer.
Rampage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dozer pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dozer is pulling down on Rampage's head to control his posture. Dozer 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. Rampage prevents Dozer from getting back to his feet. Dozer wants to sweep here but Rampage controlling him for the moment. Dozer is trying to keep Rampage in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dozer is pulling down on Rampage's head to control his posture. Dozer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rampage! Rampage is squirming around, avoiding Dozer's attempts to control the action.
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. Dozer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rampage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dozer trying to control but he's not successful this time. Dozer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dozer has control of Rampage's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rampage regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocko Dozer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Rampage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dozer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Rampage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dozer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Dozer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dozer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dozer is stalling in the full guard. Dozer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dozer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rampage, up you get! Dozer misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. A slapping body kick lands there for Dozer. Rocko Dozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dozer moves in looking to clinch but Rampage pushes him off. Dozer has his takedown stuffed and Rampage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dozer won't be happy with that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dozer tries to buck Rampage off but Rampage is having none of it. Dozer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Rampage is looking to take a break and control but Dozer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dozer regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rampage prevents Dozer from standing back up.
Dozer is looking for a sweep. Rampage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dozer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dozer is looking to control Rampage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dozer avoid being mounted?
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dozer throws a series of punches but Rampage moves out of range. Nice takedown defense from Rampage. No joy for Dozer on that attempt. Dozer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dozer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rampage counters by moving into the clinch. Sub Rampage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocko Dozer. Dozer effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sub Rampage. I think Rampage 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sub 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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RATING
19% |
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