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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mugabe has chosen The Zimbabwean National Anthem as his entrance music. Rob Mugabe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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218 lbs
11 - 3 - 1 |
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210 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Mike Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Mugabe!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugabe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rampage.
Mugabe checks a low kick from Rampage.
Rampage looks to score with a jab to the body but Mugabe is just out of range.
Mugabe misses with a looping left.
Rob Mugabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rampage drives through with a takedown into Mugabe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mugabe is looking to stand up but Rampage isn't so interested in that idea.
Mugabe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rampage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mugabe counters with a right hand to the body.
Rampage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mugabe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mugabe throws a lazy uppercut
and Rampage counters with a stiff right hand.
Rampage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mugabe finds it's way round the side to connect with Rampage's head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rampage.
Mugabe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Rampage stalls from top position.
Mugabe stops Rampage from passing to mount.
Rampage happy to just control the position for now.
Rampage throws an elbow but Mugabe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mugabe 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 working the ground and pound.
Rampage throws an elbow but Mugabe slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mugabe taking a bit of punishment here - Rampage scoring with strikes.
Mugabe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rampage.
Mugabe tries to escape but Rampage is in control.
Rampage in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mugabe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rampage has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mugabe is letting Rampage control him for a moment.
Rampage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rampage throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mugabe keeps working.
Mugabe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rampage.
Rampage lands a few punches from side control.
Mugabe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ground and pound from Rampage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mugabe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rampage is pressing down on Mugabe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mugabe is holding on for now.
Rampage is thwarting Mugabe's attempts to control the position.
Mugabe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rampage scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rampage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rampage not doing much here.
Rampage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mugabe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rampage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mugabe loads up on a big right hand but Rampage slips the punch.
Rampage cracks the inside of Mugabe's front leg.
Rampage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mugabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rampage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rampage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rampage slips a nice elbow through Mugabe's hands, connecting with Mugabe's forehead.
Rampage trying to pass the guard but Mugabe defending well.
Rampage throws a strike but Mugabe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rampage looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Mugabe keeps moving.
Rampage throwing strikes from guard but Mugabe blocks nicely.
Rampage throwing strikes but missing.
Mugabe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rampage lands a couple of elbows.
Mugabe controls Rampage momentarily but Rampage frees himself.
Rampage is in close to Mugabe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe keeping moving, preventing Rampage from controlling successfully.
Mugabe trying to keep a closed guard but Rampage is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rampage scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mugabe wants to stand and escape but Rampage is having none of it.
Rampage tries to free his leg and advance position but Mugabe is retaining full guard.
Rampage trying to control but Mugabe is working from the bottom.
Rampage postures up in Mugabe's guard and throws a big left but Mugabe blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage working some strikes from top position.
Rampage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mugabe wants to stand up but Rampage is controlling him.
Mugabe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mugabe wants to sweep but no luck.
Mugabe wants to get back to his feet but Rampage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mugabe is breathing heavily.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Mugabe keeps moving.
Mugabe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Rampage trying to control but Mugabe is working from the bottom.
Rampage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Mugabe keeps moving.
Rampage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rampage looking to sit in guard and control but Mugabe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rampage pulls Mugabe in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rampage dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mugabe misses with a body shot.
Mugabe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rampage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rampage blocks a jab.
Rampage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rampage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mugabe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mugabe thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mugabe!
Mugabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mugabe lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rampage tests Mugabe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mugabe takes one to the chin there.
Mugabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe takes a swing at Rampage's ribcage but misses.
Rampage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mugabe.
Mugabe misses with a hook
and Rampage counters with a single leg into guard. Mugabe didn't expect that.
Mugabe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rampage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rampage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mugabe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rampage chips away with some ground and pound.
Rampage trying to control but Mugabe is working from the bottom.
Rampage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe wants to get back to his feet but Rampage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mugabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rampage lands a couple of elbows.
Rampage throwing strikes from guard but Mugabe blocks nicely.
Rampage passes Mugabe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rampage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mugabe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rampage.
Rampage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mugabe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage is nestled in close to Mugabe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mugabe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rampage.
Rampage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mugabe has momentary wrist control but Rampage slips an elbow through the middle.
Mugabe pulls Rampage in close to prevent any damage.
Rampage distracts Mugabe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mugabe keeping moving, preventing Rampage from controlling successfully.
Mike Rampage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rampage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mugabe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rampage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rampage has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Mike Rampage.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rampage, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rampage!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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