Cage Rage 18

Mulla · 07-04-2006, 12:25 PM

Here's the planned line up for CR18 (from mmaweekly.com):

-Murlio "Ninja" Rua (unsigned) vs. Alex Reid (signed)

-Melvin Manhoef vs. Mark Epstein for the Cage Rage World Light Heavyweight Title

-Paul Daley vs. Sol Gilbert for the Cage Rage British Welterweight Title

-Mark Weir vs. TBA for the Cage Rage British Middleweight Title

-Mustapha al Turk vs. TBA (potentially Rob Broughton)

-Dave Legeno vs TBA (potentially Robert "Buzz" Berry)

http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...=2322&zoneid=2

Mulla · 07-04-2006, 12:26 PM

And here's the results from Saturday's Cage Rage (again from mmaweekly.com):

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Full Results of Cage Rage 17 on July 1st, 2006

-Melvin Manhoef def. Ian Freeman by KO at 0:17 of Round 1 to retain the Cage Rage World Light Heavyweight Title

-Rob Broughton def. James Thompson by TKO (referee stoppage) in Round 3 to win the vacant Cage Rage British Heavyweight Title

-Gilbert Yvel def. Fabiano Scherner by TKO (referee stoppage) at 1:30 of Round 1

-Zelg Galesic def. Curtis Stout by submission (armbar) at 1:10 of Round 1

-Robert Berry def. Henry "Sentoryu" Miller by TKO at 1:06 of Round 1

-Mark Epstein def. Dave Legeno by KO at 0:45 of Round 1

-Pierre Guillet def. Daijiro Matsui by TKO (doctor stoppage due to cut) at 4:08 of Round 2

-Abdul Mohammed def. Jean Silva by majority decision to retain the Cage Rage British Lightweight Title

-Paul Daley def. Ross Mason by majority decision to win the Cage Rage British Welterweight Title

-Phil Norman def. David Bielkheden by unanimous decision

-Robbie Oliver def. Mark Chen by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:11 of Round 1

-Dean Bray def. Darren Guisha by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:03 of Round 1

subgenius · 07-04-2006, 12:31 PM

Very interesting. Thanks, Mulla

angryjonny · 07-04-2006, 12:53 PM

The last Cage Rage was really really good. I was surprised at how good the fights were. It was tough seeing Freeman go down like that. But Manhoef is a scary dude. Epstein is in trouble. I also think Silva got robbed.

I like that they allow stomps now with the open guard rule. I just wish they would start allowing knees on the ground.

Nimmy · 07-04-2006, 01:36 PM

what happened to the Tank fight?

angryjonny · 07-04-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nimmy

what happened to the Tank fight?

His opponent had to pull out due to injury. They are hoping to reschedule the fight for September.

Tank Abbott's fight against Amokrane "Kiane" Sabet in the United Kingdom's Cage Rage promotion has been postponed due to a training injury suffered by Kiane.

The fight was scheduled to take place this Saturday, July 1st, on a card that will also include Ian Freeman vs. Melvin Manhoef.

I went to visit Kiane in the hospital, and all the while he was saying that he wanted to fight. The doctors all said the same thing: "You will not be able to fight."

Kiane made the following statement:

“I would like to let you all know that I was recently admitted to hospital after injuring myself in training. The injury was diagnosed as a condition known as ‘Gilmore’s Groin.' This involved torn abdomen muscles and needed immediate surgery. Due to these unfortunate circumstances my fight with Tank has had to be postponed. I would however like to categorically state that I am not pulling out. This duel will go ahead no matter what. My injury has been a minor set-back but it doesn’t deter me in any way from taking on Tank and fulfilling the challenge I have set myself.

This is a challenge that will make martial arts history and I want you all to know that my training really did start from scratch six months ago! My only experience as a fighter prior to this was in 1999. (A fight that was fought with much inexperience, and only 4 sessions of training at London Shoot Fighter). I can only apologise however to all those who have been anticipating this match on July the 1st and promise you, once again, a fight in September that will truly make history me knocking out Tank.”

http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...=2279&zoneid=1

Nimmy · 07-04-2006, 02:03 PM

you are a fountain of knowldge jonny, i just discovered how good you tube can be, just got the freeman manhof fight off it and the leben silva video, diidnt realise how dominated leben got

Mulla · 07-05-2006, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mulla

-Melvin Manhoef vs. Mark Epstein for the Cage Rage World Light Heavyweight Title

Im not sure how accurate this is, as on the Cage Rage site they have an image advertising a fight between Ian Freeman and Mark Epstein at the next event...

Thrash13 · 07-06-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by angryjonny

The last Cage Rage was really really good. I was surprised at how good the fights were. It was tough seeing Freeman go down like that. But Manhoef is a scary dude. Epstein is in trouble. I also think Silva got robbed.

I like that they allow stomps now with the open guard rule. I just wish they would start allowing knees on the ground.

Yeah, Cage Rage 17 was pretty good! Like you said, Manhoef is a scary dude, and I expect to see him in Pride or UFC before too much longer. If he has a few more fights like the one against Freeman, he will be getting larger paychecks in no time.

I was very disappointed in James Thompson. If he doesn't get a KO in the first few minutes, it's over for him it seems. Broughton showed a ton of heart, but he never should have won that fight. It might be time for Thompson to come to the UFC HW division.

Nimmy · 07-06-2006, 06:26 PM

im looking forwad to the Murlio "Ninja" Ruas fight, iv seen his brother in action and its great for a british promotion to bring in such a classact, i think il stop my ambitions for seeing th UFC and get off my ass down to london for a fight, i will call some folk and trya nd get some discounts

Thrash13 · 07-10-2006, 05:23 PM

Here is the updated card from MMAWeekly.

CAGE RAGE 18: SEPTEMBER 30TH

-Ian Freeman vs Mark Epstein (British Light Heavyweight Title)
-Mark Weir vs Phil Baroni (International Super Bout)
-Rob Broughton vs Robert Berry (British Heavyweight Title)
-Paul Daley vs Sol Gilbert (British Welterweight Title)
-Trevor Prangley vs Gregory Bul (International Bout)
-Dan Severn vs TBA (International Bout)
-Brad Pickett vs Robbie Olivier (British Featherweight Title)

*Card is unconfirmed and subject to change.

Credit: http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/...2349&zoneid=13

Mulla · 07-11-2006, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrash13

-Ian Freeman vs Mark Epstein (British Light Heavyweight Title)

I dont know if mmaweekly got the names mixed up, but this cant be a title fight as Melvin Menhoef is the LHW champion!

Baroni v Weir should be an interesting fight! As much as I like Weir, I see Phil winning by KO.

Gygax · 07-11-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mulla

I dont know if mmaweekly got the names mixed up, but this cant be a title fight as Melvin Menhoef is the LHW champion!

Baroni v Weir should be an interesting fight! As much as I like Weir, I see Phil winning by KO.

True, Manhoef is the champ. And as far as I've read, that fight likely signaled the retirement of Freeman.

angryjonny · 07-11-2006, 09:16 PM

I think it is supposed to say Epstein vs. Manhoef for the title. Epstein took the mic and talked about fighting Melvin after he beat Freeman. So I was under the impression that was going to happen. Must just be a mixup.

Mulla · 07-12-2006, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by angryjonny

I think it is supposed to say Epstein vs. Manhoef for the title. Epstein took the mic and talked about fighting Melvin after he beat Freeman. So I was under the impression that was going to happen. Must just be a mixup.

I dunno, theres a logo at the top of the CR site that advertises a fight between Freeman and Epstein so I think they are fighting...just not for the title.

It makes sense that Epstein does get a title shot as I think he's won his last 5 fights...but realistically he doesnt stand a chance against Manhoef. Not sure what will happen if Ian wins the fight, doesnt make much sense to put him against Melvin again.

Mulla · 07-21-2006, 06:42 AM

Here's the confirmed card as it stands (from sherdog.com):

Ian Freeman (Pictures) vs. Mark Epstein (Pictures) (British lightheavyweight title)
Robert Berry (Pictures) vs. Rob Broughton (Pictures) (British heavyweight title)
Tony Fryklund (Pictures) vs. Alex Reid (Pictures)
Dave Legeno (Pictures) vs. TBA
Gregory Bouchelaghem (Pictures) vs. TBA
Mustapha Al Turk vs. Henry Miller (Pictures)
Sol Gilbert (Pictures) vs. Paul Daley (Pictures) (British welterweight title)
Brad Pickett (Pictures) vs. Robbie Oliver (British featherweight title)
Zelg Galesic (Pictures) vs. James E Nicolle (Eliminator - winner faces Mark Weir (Pictures) for the British middleweight title)

Plus 2 unconfirmed fights:

Murillo 'Ninja' Rua vs. Mark Weir
Dan 'The Beast' Severn vs. Marcio 'Pe De Pano' Cruz

I think Ninja v Weir should be an excellent fight if it happens. Hopefully Mark'll pull off the win and get another shot in Bushido!