Rage in the Cage 50: The Prelude Official Results
July 12, 2003 - 12:00 AM
Inn Suites Hotel & Resort
Tucson, Arizona
United States
Quick Results:
| Winner | Loser | Method | Round | Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [detail] | Steve McDonald | Nick Smith | Submission | 2nd | 1:31 | |
| [detail] | Michael Barney | Paul Degroat | TKO/RSC | 2nd | ||
| [detail] | Joe Vigil | Brian Salinas | Submission | 2nd | 2:15 | |
| [detail] | Nike Knight | Ryan Johnson | KO | 1st | ||
| [detail] | Klay Palomo | Adam Millican | Submission | 2nd | 1:43 | |
| [detail] | Erik Markoff | Pete Morales | Submission | 1st | 1:47 | |
| [detail] | Jamie Varner | David Klein | Submission | 3rd | 1:56 | |
| [detail] | Jason Wiggins | Carlos Ortega | Decision | 5th | 3:00 | |
| [detail] | Ray Elbe | Robert Maldonado | Submission | 1st | ||
| [detail] | Vince Lucero | Joseph Pellegino | Submission | 1st | ||
| [detail] | Andy Montana | Cory Timmerman | Decision | 3rd |
Full Results:
Steve McDonald Vs. Nick Smith
| Name | Steve McDonald | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | 144 (65.32 kg) | |
| Record | 5-2-0 | |
| Team | Ultima Martial Arts Academy |
| Name | Nick Smith | ![]() |
| Height | 6′ 0″ (182.88 cm) | |
| Weight | 205 (92.99 kg) | |
| Record | 3-4-0 | |
| Team |
Steve McDonald Wins by Submission
(Strikes)
1:31
in the 2nd round
Michael Barney Vs. Paul Degroat
| Name | Michael Barney | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | 145 (65.77 kg) | |
| Record | 4-10-0 | |
| Team | Debrazil Academy |
| Name | Paul Degroat | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | 150 (68.04 kg) | |
| Record | 2-1-0 | |
| Team | Arizona Combat Sports |
Michael Barney Wins by TKO/RSC
(Doctor Stoppage from a Cut)
in the 2nd round
Joe Vigil Vs. Brian Salinas
| Name | Joe Vigil | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | 144 (65.32 kg) | |
| Record | 12-11-0 | |
| Team | Savage Te Dawg Pound |
| Name | Brian Salinas | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | 145 (65.77 kg) | |
| Record | 0-3-0 | |
| Team | Brausa Academy |
Joe Vigil Wins by Submission
(Arm Bar)
2:15
in the 2nd round
Nike Knight Vs. Ryan Johnson
| Name | Nike Knight | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | 135 (61.23 kg) | |
| Record | 1-4-0 | |
| Team | Ultima Martial Arts Academy |
| Name | Ryan Johnson | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | 142 (64.41 kg) | |
| Record | 0-1-0 | |
| Team |
Nike Knight Wins by KO
in the 1st round
Klay Palomo Vs. Adam Millican
| Name | Klay Palomo | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | ||
| Record | 1-3-0 | |
| Team |
| Name | Adam Millican | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | 165 (74.84 kg) | |
| Record | 0-5-0 | |
| Team |
Klay Palomo Wins by Submission
(Arm Bar)
1:43
in the 2nd round
Erik Markoff Vs. Pete Morales
| Name | Erik Markoff | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | 175 (79.38 kg) | |
| Record | 3-0-0 | |
| Team | American Martial Arts Center |
| Name | Pete Morales | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | 162 (73.48 kg) | |
| Record | 2-3-0 | |
| Team | Asher Toughman Academy |
Erik Markoff Wins by Submission
(Arm Bar)
1:47
in the 1st round
Jamie Varner Vs. David Klein
| Name | Jamie Varner | ![]() |
| Height | 5′ 8″ (172.72 cm) | |
| Weight | 155 (70.31 kg) | |
| Record | 21-8-1 | |
| Team | Arizona Combat Sports |
| Name | David Klein | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | 177 (80.29 kg) | |
| Record | 1-5-0 | |
| Team | Hinneyman's Fighters Club |
James Varner Wins by Submission
(Choke)
1:56
in the 3rd round
Jason Wiggins Vs. Carlos Ortega
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
| Name | Jason Wiggins | |
| Height | 5′ 9″ (175.26 cm) | |
| Weight | 174 (78.93 kg) | |
| Record | 8-8-0 | |
| Team |
| Name | Carlos Ortega | ![]() |
| Height | 5′ 6″ (167.64 cm) | |
| Weight | 135 (61.23 kg) | |
| Record | 12-13-1 | |
| Team | Brausa Academy |
Jason Wiggins Wins by Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
After 5 Round(s)
Ray Elbe Vs. Robert "The Poundin' Puerto Rican" Maldonado
| Name | Ray Elbe | |
| Height | 5′ 11″ (180.34 cm) | |
| Weight | 170 (77.11 kg) | |
| Record | 21-11-0 | |
| Team | Savage Te Dawg Pound |
| Name | Robert Maldonado | ![]() |
| Height | 6′ 0″ (182.88 cm) | |
| Weight | 168 (76.2 kg) | |
| Record | 9-11-0 | |
| Team | T.M.A. Team |
Ray Elbe Wins by Submission
(Arm Bar)
in the 1st round
Vince Lucero Vs. Joseph "The Bear" Pellegino
| Name | Vince Lucero | ![]() |
| Height | 6′ 2″ (187.96 cm) | |
| Weight | 275 (124.74 kg) | |
| Record | 22-22-0 | |
| Team |
| Name | Joseph Pellegino | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | 280 (127.01 kg) | |
| Record | 0-3-0 | |
| Team |
Albert Lucero Wins by Submission
(Strikes)
in the 1st round
Andy Montana Vs. Cory Timmerman
| Name | Andy Montana | ![]() |
| Height | 6′ 1″ (185.42 cm) | |
| Weight | 285 (129.27 kg) | |
| Record | 16-11-0 | |
| Team | Genesis Jiu-Jitsu |
| Name | Cory Timmerman | ![]() |
| Height | ||
| Weight | 298 (135.17 kg) | |
| Record | 11-9-0 | |
| Team | Brausa Academy |
Andres Montana Wins by Decision
(Split Decision)
After 3 Round(s)


