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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Power Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack SheildsIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 cm
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
18
185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Power Rampage! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack SheildsIII! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! SheildsIII scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Rampage is not content to let SheildsIII control the position. Rampage wants to control but SheildsIII postures up. SheildsIII is looking to take a break and control but Rampage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rampage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SheildsIII on the ground. Rampage is looking for a sweep. Rampage is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, SheildsIII asserts his dominance and retains side control. SheildsIII scores with punches from side control. SheildsIII decides to stand back up. SheildsIII looks for a takedown but Rampage sprawls well. SheildsIII looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. SheildsIII is looking to clinch but Rampage is avoiding it.
Rampage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. SheildsIII stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and SheildsIII wants it to stay on the feet. SheildsIII stuffs the takedown attempt from Rampage. Rampage gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Power Rampage. That's going to take a lot out of him. SheildsIII fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rampage, pushing him back against the cage. Rampage tries to pull guard but SheildsIII forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rampage tries to pull guard but SheildsIII won't allow it.
Rampage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. SheildsIII is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Rampage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from SheildsIII.
Rampage has a couple of punches blocked by SheildsIII.
SheildsIII is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. SheildsIII prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rampage has dropped down and is working for a takedown. SheildsIII is trying to keep an underhook but Rampage manages to get the takedown into half guard. Rampage with the ground and pound but SheildsIII uses the opportunity to regain guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! SheildsIII wants to get back to his feet but Rampage is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Rampage trying to control but SheildsIII is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rampage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Rampage's corner is telling him to maintain position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Power Rampage wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Rampage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rampage wants it to stay on the feet. Rampage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. SheildsIII manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Rampage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. SheildsIII working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rampage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rampage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rampage looking to sit in guard and control but SheildsIII gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. SheildsIII trying to control but Rampage is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rampage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. SheildsIII doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. SheildsIII manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. SheildsIII won't allow Rampage to get back to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rampage will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Rampage dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - SheildsIII looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rampage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. SheildsIII looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Rampage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Rampage creates some space and throws a big elbow, but SheildsIII sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Rampage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. An elbow from Rampage crashes against the mat.
SheildsIII is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rampage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. SheildsIII dodges the ground and pound from Rampage. The strikes coming from Rampage are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Rampage creates some space and throws a big elbow, but SheildsIII sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. SheildsIII is not content to let Rampage control the position. SheildsIII is pushing Rampage's head away, looking to escape. Rampage manages to hold on to the position though. SheildsIII is not content to let Rampage control the position. Rampage moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. SheildsIII avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rampage. Rampage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by SheildsIII, who protects the arm well. Rampage tries for a kimura but SheildsIII is defending well. Rampage is working SheildsIII over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rampage working away. SheildsIII managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rampage.
Rampage tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. The strikes coming from Rampage are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Rampage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Rampage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. You can see the frustration on SheildsIII's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rampage wants to stand but SheildsIII has his arm trapped. Sloppy strikes there by Rampage. SheildsIII is letting Rampage control him for a moment. SheildsIII manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. SheildsIII is trying is best to control the position here. Rampage throwing shots but SheildsIII is blocking nicely. Rampage missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rampage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rampage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Rampage dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rampage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but SheildsIII avoids it really well and circles away. SheildsIII stuffs the takedown attempt from Rampage. Rampage gets slowly back to his feet. Rampage shoots in looking for a takedown but SheildsIII manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rampage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Power Rampage. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rampage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. SheildsIII tries to avoid it but Rampage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag SheildsIII to the ground. SheildsIII escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nice sprawl there from SheildsIII as Rampage shoots in. Rampage moves out of range of the leg kick from SheildsIII. SheildsIII takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rampage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts SheildsIII as he jumps to the side. No luck with that takedown attempt from Rampage. SheildsIII fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. The fight stays on the outside here - SheildsIII looks like he's thinking about clinching though. SheildsIII throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rampage shoots in looking for a takedown. SheildsIII tries to sprawl out of it but Rampage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. SheildsIII manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. SheildsIII fails miserably with a takedown attempt. No luck with that takedown attempt from SheildsIII. Rampage fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - SheildsIII looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rampage dives in and scores a takedown into SheildsIII's guard. Rampage trying to control but SheildsIII is working from the bottom. Rampage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. SheildsIII is keeping the position for now. Rampage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Rampage trying to control the position from guard on top but SheildsIII is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Power Rampage. Rampage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for SheildsIII! SheildsIII working to try and regain half guard.
Power Rampage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rampage controlling the pace for now. Jack SheildsIII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! SheildsIII is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Power Rampage showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Power 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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FIGHT
RATING
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