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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 cm
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187 lbs
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183 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 Montreal, Danny Mage! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Margera sends Mage crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Margera is motioning to the referee to let Mage up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mage is rocked!
It looks like Danny Mage has been cut. Mage fails with the takedown and Margera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Oh Mage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mage looking for a sweep. Not yet Mage, not yet. Mage seems to have got his legs back now. Mage keeping full guard, as Margera tries to pass. Margera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mage is breathing heavily. Margera gets to his feet - Mage follows without any prompting. Mage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Margera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mage somewhat. Margera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mage as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mage throws a right and a left that both miss. Margera jabs Mage right on the nose. Mage blinks but takes it well. Mage gets caught napping as Margera dives in and scores a takedown. Mage manages to retain guard. Margera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Margera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Margera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Margera pushing down on Mage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Margera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Margera missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Margera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mage sees it coming and defends easily. Margera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Margera trying to mount his opponent but Mage defends it. Margera decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Margera misses the shot to the body. Mage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Margera scores with a shot to the body.
Margera throws a right hand that Mage ducks under and follows up with a left that Mage also avoids with ease. Margera drops Mage with a beautiful combination! Mage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Margera is looking for the KO! Mage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Margera to score an easy takedown into full guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Margera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mage, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Margera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Margera swinging wildly here.
Margera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Margera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Margera dominated that round. The cut man is working on Danny Mage's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Margera throws a body punch but Mage moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Margera. Those never looked like landing. Mage shoots in for a double leg but Margera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Margera connects with a single shot there.
Danny Mage's cut is getting worse. No luck with that takedown attempt from Margera. Margera misses with a combination
and Mage counters with a head kick. That will keep Margera thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Margera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Margera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Margera passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mage!
That's one minute gone in the round. Mage holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Margera tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Margera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two 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. Mage tries to lock up and control but Margera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Margera content just to control the position here. Margera looking to finish with strikes here!
Margera working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Margera wants to control the pace but Mage is squirming around nicely. Mage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Margera.
Margera gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Mage slips under a jab from Margera. Margera shoots in looking for a takedown. Mage tries to sprawl out of it but Margera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four 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. Margera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mage pinned against the cage. Mage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Danny Mage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Margera. Margera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Margera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mage counters with a low kick, right behind Margera 's knee. Margera shoots in for a double leg but Mage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Margera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Margera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Danny Mage's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mage throws a combination that misses letting Margera counter with a right hand. Mage shoots in looking for a takedown. Margera tries to sprawl out of it but Mage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Margera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mage blocks a jab. Mage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nice takedown defense from Mage. No joy for Margera on that attempt. Mage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oooooh!!! Margera has knocked Mage down with a huge combo! Margera steps away and waves a wobbly Mage back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Mage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Margera. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Margera looks to land a combination but Mage avoids it well. Nice takedown defense from Mage. No joy for Margera on that attempt. Danny Mage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Margera. Margera takes a swing at Mage's ribcage but misses. Margera throws a body punch but Mage moves out of range. Margera doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mage counters with a nice leg kick. Margera throws a series of punches but Mage avoids them all with ease. Margera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mage circles away quickly and effectively. Margera misses with a double jab
and Mage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Margera's guard now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mage throws a big right hand that misses. Margera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mage! Margera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Margera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Margera is standing up, even though he is in mount. Mage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Danny Mage's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Some wild striking there from Margera.
Margera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mage sprawls well. Mage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Margera gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Margera. Margera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mage circles away. Mage misses with a wild combination.
Margera tries for a takedown but Mage circles away easily and Mage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mage is looking to work some ground and pound but Margera has wrist control. Danny Mage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mage postures up in Margera's guard and throws a big left but Margera blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bam Margera. Well Margera 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Margera!
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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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