A Sign of the Apocalypse?

PHIL BARONI DISMISSES HEADBUTT ATTACK

The ‘New York Badass’ Phil Baroni has decided not to press charges following an assault on him at Wembley Arena on Saturday night, witnessed by millions on live television.

Cage Rage officials have, however, banned the brother of his defeated opponent, Scott Jansen, from attending future fights following the incident at Cage Rage 27 presented by EliteXC.

First, the American banged out plucky Brit Jansen in a blistering battle, which lasted just 3:18 of round one. Then as Baroni went to check on Jansen’s condition, he fended off an attacker that, without warning, headbutted the 32-year-old.

A sanguine Baroni has decided to let the matter rest. “These things happen,” said Baroni. “It must be tough to see a loved one get knocked out like that. Emotions ran high. I want to put this behind me.”

Dave O’Donnell, Cage Rage co-promoter stated, “We launched an immediate investigation into cage-side security and have issued a ban on a member of Scott’s family attending future fights.

“This should not have happened. Baroni has shown a lot of dignity throughout. Many fighters might have responded and escalated the situation.

“It was great to see the guys in the bar after the fight shaking hands and joking.”

I’m about ready to box up and mail those snow balls I’ve been saving for Hell.

Dr J

Posted: July 14th, 2008 7 Comments Categories: News
In 2003, Craig "Dr J" Jolicoeur began what would eventually become MMA HQ. Over the course of several years and several different websites, MMAHQ.com was established and quickly gained a loyal following. The original and current aim of MMA HQ is to provide up-to-date news and information in the world of mixed martial arts. Today, thousands of people get their MMA fix either directly through MMAHQ.com, or through its news feeds or associate websites every day. Tags: Cage Rage, Phil Baroni

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1. R.J. St.Croix says:

   July 14, 2008 at 2:57 pm

   wow, hey Kansas is it to late for me to repent lol (just kidding i know its way to late for that lol) it really seems like Baroni finally grew up, OR hes knows hes gonna run into that guy some time down the road lol.

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   • MMAKansas says:

     July 15, 2008 at 6:11 pm

     Hey man.. repent all day long… good stuff lol

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2. Maxx says:

   July 14, 2008 at 4:34 pm

   wow…I never thought I see “Baroni” and “dignity” in the same sentence…unless the word “lost” was somewhere in there. I’ve always had an annoying habit of liking Baroni. I always have big respect for fighters with heart. and Baroni has it aplenty.

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3. Todd Yeakle says:

   July 15, 2008 at 11:40 am

   Believe it or not, I just heard about this today. I haven’t even watched the video but I will do so now. I have to say I am proud of Baroni and it really doesn’t surprise me that much. Fighters know how to control their emotions thanks to the discipline they go through as a mixed martial artist. Any non-fighter would have definitely retaliated.

   By the way I like your site design Dr. J. It’s one of the smoother MMA designs I have seen. I found your blog through Fight Opinion. I have a blog of my own at RedSweat.com. Feel free to stop by some time for a chat.

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   • Dr J says:

     July 15, 2008 at 11:56 am

     Hey Todd. Thanks for stopping by.

     I’ve subscribed to your feed at RedSweat for a while. Nice site you’ve got going over there as well.

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   • R.J. St.Croix says:

     July 15, 2008 at 12:52 pm

     not bad, i like the fighters girlfriend secton lol. i remember reading a thread somewhere about big Tims girl being a big hoebag and they had a bunch of pics with her grinding up on a bunch of different dudes and in most of the pics she looks to be at the same bar wearing the same cloths as the pic that she in with big Tim lol oh well it looks like he moved on.

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     • MMAKansas says:

       July 15, 2008 at 6:02 pm

       I think Timmeh wets the bed.. something medical, so it puts a wet blanket (pun intended) on his relationships… the constant smell of urine is not cool..

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