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Damien "The Rage" Rooney Signs deal with Cage Contender

  • 15-05-2011 7:38pm
    #1
    $ausage$
    Registered Users Posts: 691 ✭✭✭


    Any views on this?
    It has today been announced that top leading Irish Bantamweight MMA fighter, Damien ‘The Rage‘ Rooney (MMA (8-2-1)/CC 2-1-1) has just signed an exclusive deal with top Irish MMA promotion Cage Contender. The popular Newry man fights out of (Fight Academy Ireland) but has also trained with the HIT Squid (America) and a number of times in Thailand. Damien’s last fought for Cage Contender was back in April (2011) were he knocked out Mark Conner in the very first round. This is what Damien had to say about his exclusive deal with Cage Contender.

    “Cage Contender is arguably the top promotion in the country at the moment and I’ve fought for them 4 times before and they have always been good to me. So when John came to me with the offer and told me what his plans were I was more then happy to go ahead with it. I’m just back in the gym training hard and looking forward to my next fight being announced“

    We also caught up with the creator of Cage Contender, John Ferguson to talk about this exclusive deal.

    “This is the first time we have signed a fighter exclusivly to the promotion, and to be fair we couldn’t have chosen a better guy to do it with than Damo. He has always been a total pro in any dealings we have had. He has fought on the promotion a number of times and he and his management realise that at this stage of his career its important that he is fighting on televised shows to get maximum exposure.“

    http://fighthounds.com/mma/the-rage-signs-exclusive-deal-with-cage-contender/


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  • #2
    MMAIRELANDFAN
    Registered Users Posts: 165 ✭✭MMAIRELANDFAN


    He seems willing to fight the best but it's now in Cage contenders interest that he wins

    Is that good?

    And obviously the promoter will come on and say it does not matter if he wins but thats just bull.


  • #3
    John Ferguson
    Registered Users Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭John Ferguson


    MMAIRELANDFAN wrote: »
    He seems willing to fight the best but it's now in Cage contenders interest that he wins
    How?
    MMAIRELANDFAN wrote: »
    Is that good?
    Is what good?
    MMAIRELANDFAN wrote: »
    And obviously the promoter will come on and say it does not matter if he wins but thats just bull.
    How do you work that out?


  • #4
    Kal_El
    Closed Accounts Posts: 115 ✭✭Kal_El


    I think it was only a matter of time before this happened.
    In my opinion its a good thing for Damien and the Cage Contender team. The only draw back would be if Damien was given a shot on one of Europes biggest shows and had to turn it down.
    How it turns out in the long run for the rest of Irish MMA remains to be seen. It has good points and bad points. Will be interesting to see if anyone else gets signed up soon.


  • #5
    _oveless
    Closed Accounts Posts: 253 ✭✭_oveless


    Does it mean he can only fight for the one promotion now?


  • #6
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    _oveless wrote: »
    Does it mean he can only fight for the one promotion now?
    Yup it does. Will be interesting to see who else gets signed up


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  • #7
    _oveless
    Closed Accounts Posts: 253 ✭✭_oveless


    If he can only fight on one promotion, doesn't that severely limit his potential as a professional fighter?


  • #8
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    _oveless wrote: »
    If he can only fight on one promotion, doesn't that severely limit his potential as a professional fighter?
    His own choice to sign also I presume that there'd be a clause about ufc/bellator/strikeforce coming for him. Plus CC has alot of exposure for an irish show.


  • #9
    Xlami
    Registered Users Posts: 732 ✭✭✭Xlami


    Think this is a good thing as Damien is an established fighter and always getting praise on the European Fight Network. Top europeans will want to fight him and this will bring better fighters to CC.


  • #10
    John Ferguson
    Registered Users Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭John Ferguson


    Raze_them_all wrote: »
    Yup it does. Will be interesting to see who else gets signed up

    Question answered :)HERE


  • #11
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    Do you have a set number of fighters you want signed to the promotion John or are you just playing it by ear?


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  • #12
    John Ferguson
    Registered Users Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭John Ferguson


    Raze_them_all wrote: »
    Do you have a set number of fighters you want signed to the promotion John or are you just playing it by ear?

    At this stage Ray we have a few targets, thats about it


  • #13
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    It'll be interesting to find out who gets signed up alright, probably can think of one or two who you'd be interested in, shall look forward to more announcements so


  • #14
    John Ferguson
    Registered Users Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭John Ferguson


    Raze_them_all wrote: »
    It'll be interesting to find out who gets signed up alright, probably can think of one or two who you'd be interested in, shall look forward to more announcements so

    HERE you are Ray, something a bit closer to home :)


  • #15
    Raze_them_all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,477 ✭✭✭✭Raze_them_all


    John Ferguson wrote: »
    HERE you are Ray, something a bit closer to home :)
    Honestly didn't expect himself, nice one for him!


  • #16
    John Ferguson
    Registered Users Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭John Ferguson


    Raze_them_all wrote: »
    Honestly didn't expect himself, nice one for him!


    Lol you know me Ray!! Its best to expect the the unexpected :)


  • #17
    Richy06
    Registered Users Posts: 963 ✭✭✭Richy06


    Great stuff. Delighted for Paddy. He's a fantastic prospect and an electrifying fighter to watch.


  • #18
    John Ferguson
    Registered Users Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭John Ferguson


    MMAIRELANDFAN wrote: »
    He seems willing to fight the best but it's now in Cage contenders interest that he wins

    Is that good?

    And obviously the promoter will come on and say it does not matter if he wins but thats just bull.


    After this bull**** statement (only one of many from u) what is your reaction to the fact that Damien will be fighting Paddy Holohan?


  • #19
    $ausage$
    Registered Users Posts: 691 ✭✭✭$ausage$


    As I don't want to disagree with cowzerp I still feel that John it is great that u can come on here and state ur facts as a owner it's refreshing and why I like cc.

    Good for you


  • #20
    John Ferguson
    Registered Users Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭John Ferguson


    cowzerp wrote: »
    John as a father of a child with special needs I find your statement insulting, this sort of talk is out of order, please have some respect for others when trying to put people down.

    This sort of writing is posted on here way too often and needs to stop.

    Post has been edited Paul. No offence intended. And I'm sure all of those on this forum who have used the expression in relation the same user didn't mean any offence either.


  • #21
    $ausage$
    Registered Users Posts: 691 ✭✭✭$ausage$


    Yes Paul I prob have used that term or a term equal to it and must appologise no offence is intended on my and I'm sure anyone's behalf.


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  • #22
    cowzerp
    Registered Users Posts: 10,549 ✭✭✭✭cowzerp


    Thanks lads, i know I'm been sensitive but I hope you get where I'm coming from, good night and that will be a great fight..

    Rush Boxing club and Rush Martial Arts head coach.



  • #23
    Anakin.S
    Closed Accounts Posts: 398 ✭✭Anakin.S


    I'm unsure of Ireland's elite fighters signing exclusive deals with specific promotions.

    Do you think the promotions in Ireland will be able to bring the elite European competition to Ireland or will promotions have to stage events on the UK mainland or elsewhere in Europe to make these fights happen?


  • #24
    $ausage$
    Registered Users Posts: 691 ✭✭✭$ausage$


    I sure if something came along promotors would work together to get what's best for both brands. It's not like they are signing number 1 guys it's guys who's next few fights will be uk ranking related. It's after say Rooney signs after this one expires we might be talking like this. IMO


  • #25
    Forest Master
    Registered Users Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Forest Master


    Odd decision by Rooney - seems like he's just limiting himself to 1 promotion - what's the benefit for him? I can't think of one. What if another promoter wants him to fight abroad for more money?


  • #26
    SBG Ireland
    Registered Users Posts: 826 ✭✭✭SBG Ireland


    its almost like he thought about it, weighed up the pros and cons and figured it was his best option so went for it...crazy


  • #27
    Forest Master
    Registered Users Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Forest Master


    SBG Ireland wrote: »
    its almost like he thought about it, weighed up the pros and cons and figured it was his best option so went for it...crazy

    Can you name one benefit for Rooney about the deal?


  • #28
    SBG Ireland
    Registered Users Posts: 826 ✭✭✭SBG Ireland


    obviously i have several reasons...i signed paddy holohan to the same promotion!
    as for having a chat about why with an anonymous poster on a public forum about it, i'll pass :)


  • #29
    Forest Master
    Registered Users Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Forest Master


    SBG Ireland wrote: »
    obviously i have several reasons...i signed paddy holohan to the same promotion!
    as for having a chat about why with an anonymous poster on a public forum about it, i'll pass :)

    Why did you bother replying if you've nothing to say?

    I can't think of 1 benefit. If CC wants to pay him to fight, they can do that with our without an exclusive contract. All the contract does is limit him to 1 regional promotion.


  • #30
    EnjoyChoke
    Registered Users Posts: 537 ✭✭✭EnjoyChoke


    Forest Master wrote:

    * BTW. I don't follow the Irish MMA scene - I was hoping this magazine would help me start, but it doesn't.


    - Forest Master, 25.05.11


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  • #31
    Forest Master
    Registered Users Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Forest Master


    EnjoyChoke wrote: »
    - Forest Master, 25.05.11
    How is that relevant? I don't follow Irish MMA, so that magically means I know nothing about the benefits & drawbacks of exclusive contracts? :/
    Cant see how you're making any connection there. Nice try at PWNing me though. Pity it fell so flat.


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