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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stonedberg (ranked 816 p4p, 110 weight class) and Jason Rage (ranked 884 p4p, 126 weight class). Rage has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Michael Stonedberg has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Michael Stonedberg seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Stonedberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Rage!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Rage.
Stonedberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Stonedberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rage throws a jab but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Stonedberg slips under a jab from Rage.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonedberg is just out of range.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg darts in and clinches Rage up against the cage.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage working aggressively here.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rage's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
Stonedberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Rage.
Rage lands with a short shot to the head.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stonedberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Stonedberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
Rage tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Stonedberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rage misses with a body punch.
Rage tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
A short left from Rage.
Rage blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stonedberg tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Rage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stonedberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rage looks to land a body kick but Stonedberg moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stonedberg.
Rage catches Stonedberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stonedberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Rage's head.
Stonedberg misses with a straight left.
Rage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stonedberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rage to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stonedberg under the eye.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rage feints a jab promting Stonedberg to slip. Rage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stonedberg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rage moves out of range of the strikes.
Rage connects with an inside leg kick.
Rage throws out a leg kick but Stonedberg moves out of range and Rage only half commits.
Stonedberg throws a jab when Rage was well out of range.
Rage misses with a looping left.
Rage scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage wants to clinch up but Stonedberg keeps it at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws out a leg kick but Rage moves out of range and Stonedberg only half commits.
Stonedberg slips under a jab.
Rage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stonedberg is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rage is able to avoid easily.
Stonedberg blocks a leg kick.
Rage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stonedberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rage scrambles back to his feet.
Rage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stonedberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
Rage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Rage.
Stonedberg throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Stonedberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from Stonedberg.
Rage connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stonedberg throws a big shot that misses.
Rage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stonedberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Rage will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stonedberg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rage if he has to take too many more of those.
A big left from Stonedberg misses.
Rage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stonedberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Stonedberg moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rage cracks Stonedberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stonedberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.
Rage tries a low kick but Stonedberg avoids it.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rage scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Stonedberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rage connects with a crisp jab.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick but Rage moved away.
Stonedberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stonedberg lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Rage.
Rage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stonedberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Stonedberg misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Stonedberg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick from Stonedberg.
Rage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stonedberg walks into a jab.
Rage thumps Stonedberg with a low kick.
Rage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Stonedberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Rage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stonedberg did well to prevent Rage getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stonedberg is trying to stand.
Stonedberg taking some punishment here, with Rage in his half guard.
Stonedberg wants to get back to full guard.
Stonedberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rage is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Rage.
Stonedberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage drops an elbow to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Rage prevents Stonedberg from improving his position.
Rage working over Stonedberg with some ground and pound. Stonedberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stonedberg tries to get to full guard but Rage has control of the leg.
Stonedberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rage working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rage is nestled in close to Stonedberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stonedberg tries to kick Rage off but Rage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rage throwing shots but Stonedberg is blocking nicely.
Stonedberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stonedberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rage throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stonedberg to regain full guard.
Rage postures up and lands a big shot to Stonedberg's brow.
Rage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stonedberg uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stonedberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rage can pounce on him.
Stonedberg checks a low kick from Rage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rage defending well as Stonedberg loads up on a big left hand.
Stonedberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Rage.
Stonedberg throws a lazy head kick
and Rage counters with a one-two to the body.
Stonedberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rage.
Rage misses with a low kick.
Rage lands a lovely overhand right.
Rage throws a hook to the side of Stonedberg's head but Stonedberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stonedberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jason Rage has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stonedberg misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Rage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rage defending well as Stonedberg loads up on a big left hand.
Rage lands with a good body shot.
Rage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stonedberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up.
Rage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Rage avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stonedberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Stonedberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage pushes Stonedberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rage blocks an uppercut.
Rage is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Rage gets through Stonedberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stonedberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Rage blocks it.
Nice body punch from Stonedberg.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rage tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rage.
Rage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rage misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rage misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage working aggressively here.
Stonedberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stonedberg cracks Rage with a nice body shot.
Stonedberg digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
Stonedberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage tries for a takedown but Stonedberg manages to get underhooks.
Stonedberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Rage.
Nice body punch from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
A short left from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Stonedberg misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stonedberg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage wants to take the fight to the mat but Stonedberg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Michael Stonedberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Rage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stonedberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michael Stonedberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stonedberg works on Rage's body with a couple of short punches.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jason Rage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rage misses the jab.
Rage throws a solid leg kick but Stonedberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rage.
Stonedberg throws a jab when Rage was well out of range.
Rage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stonedberg moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stonedberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stonedberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rage has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Rage!
Jason Rage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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