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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rampage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cunningham pushes Rampage off looking to stand but Rampage dives back in and keeps control.
Rampage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cunningham sees it coming and defends easily.
Cunningham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cunningham tries to kick Rampage off but Rampage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham is staying active underneath Rampage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rampage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rampage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham is staying active underneath Rampage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cunningham tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rampage is thwarting Cunningham's attempts to control the position.
Cunningham tries to get to full guard but Rampage has control of the leg.
Rampage is trying to control the action in half guard but Cunningham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson Rampage has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rampage rushes Cunningham and presses him up against the cage.
Cunningham tries to score a body lock takedown but Rampage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rampage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cunningham sprawls well initially but Rampage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rampage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rampage trying to control from half guard but Cunningham is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is trying to control but Rampage passes into side control!
Rampage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cunningham keeps working.
Rampage decides to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rampage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cunningham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cunningham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rampage is controlling him well.
Cunningham striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham dodges the ground and pound from Rampage.
Rampage trying to control the position but Cunningham is working away.
Cunningham throws Rampage to one side and escapes!
Cunningham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rampage throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cunningham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rampage's guard now.
Cunningham is breathing heavily.
Rampage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cunningham!
Cunningham is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cunningham is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rampage looking to finish with strikes here!
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!
Rampage controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage looking to ground and pound but Cunningham is blocking nicely.
Cunningham wants to try and get back to his feet.
Rampage throwing strikes here but Cunningham is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet.
Rampage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rampage swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cunningham is now in Rampage's guard. A big mistake from Rampage there, giving up the dominant position!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunningham would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Rampage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rampage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunningham, pushing him back against the cage.
Cunningham has Rampage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rampage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cunningham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rampage walks away with a smile on his face. Cunningham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rampage drives through with a takedown into Cunningham's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rampage throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson Rampage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rampage's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rampage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rampage pushes down on Cunningham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rampage decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rampage moves into range and clinches up with Cunningham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rampage prevents Cunningham from standing back up.
Rampage decides to return to a standing position.
Rampage shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cunningham eats them both and turns towards Rampage to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Daniel Cunningham has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rampage feints and as Cunningham raises his hands in defense, Rampage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cunningham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rampage trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham striking off his back but it's not causing Rampage any problems.
Cunningham is trying to keep Rampage in close.
Cunningham wants to stand but Rampage is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rampage wanted to stand there but Cunningham had control of the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jackson Rampage hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rampage feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cunningham has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rampage is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cunningham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rampage has Cunningham pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rampage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cunningham tumbling to the mat - Rampage dives into Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cunningham throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Rampage from controlling successfully.
Rampage postures up.
Cunningham is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cunningham is looking to break free of the clinch but Rampage has double underhooks.
Rampage digs a right hand into Cunningham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cunningham's gas tank.
Cunningham tries to score a body lock takedown but Rampage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cunningham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rampage wants the takedown. Cunningham is fighting it off but Rampage persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cunningham's guard against the cage.
Cunningham trying to control the position.
Cunningham is looking to stand up but Rampage isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rampage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rampage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cunningham enables Rampage to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cunningham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cunningham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rampage passes into half guard.
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.
Jackson Rampage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cunningham's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cunningham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rampage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cunningham has his foot on Rampage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rampage works his way back into a safe position though.
Rampage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunningham wants to stand up but Rampage is controlling him.
Rampage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham is trying to control the position but Rampage postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rampage trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rampage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rampage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunningham is keeping the position for now.
Rampage stopping the sweep attempt from Cunningham.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jackson Rampage was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rampage takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham decides to pull guard.
Cunningham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rampage.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Rampage wants to get up but he can't break Cunningham's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rampage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cunningham is trying to control the position but Rampage postures up.
Cunningham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rampage sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jackson Rampage hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cunningham shoots in but Rampage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rampage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rampage lands a nice hook to Cunningham's body. Cunningham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rampage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cunningham has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rampage is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cunningham.
Rampage is looking to take a break and control but Cunningham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rampage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cunningham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rampage in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunningham is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rampage asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Rampage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rampage 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Rampage!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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