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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Batman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago has chosen Dance Gavin Dance - Strawberry Swisher Pt1 as his entrance music. The key to victory for The Batman has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Batman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Rabago!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabago lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Batman's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rabago throws a lazy right hand but Batman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rabago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Batman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batman dodges the punch combination from Rabago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rabago misses with a straight left.
Rabago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Batman backs up against the cage.
Rabago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Batman counters with a one-two to the body.
Batman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rabago misses with a combination
and Batman counters with a one-two to the body.
Rabago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Batman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rabago really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batman ducks under a wild hook from Rabago.
Rabago just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rabago looks to land a combination. Batman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Batman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rabago to score with a decent uppercut.
Batman is rocked!
Rabago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Batman counters by clinching up.
Rabago manages to break the clinch.
Rabago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batman circles away quickly and effectively.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batman feinted with a counter takedown.
Rabago misses with the combination.
Batman is looking for a counter combo.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rabago just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Batman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Rabago looks to move away, Batman throws a big counter combo bu Rabago just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batman checks a low kick from Rabago.
Rabago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Batman is out of range.
Rabago keeps the fight on the outside.
Rabago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rabago.
Batman clinches with his opponent.
Rabago working aggressively here.
Batman tries to pull guard but Rabago forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Batman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rabago is trying to break the clinch but Batman has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rabago fails to land.
Rabago throws a punch but it's blocked by Batman.
Batman fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Batman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batman fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batman.
Rabago misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Rabago.
Batman has Rabago pressed against the cage, preventing Rabago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rabago is looking to break free of the clinch but Batman has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Batman successfully pulls guard.
Rabago stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rabago looks to throw the jab but Batman is out of range.
A combination from Rabago does no damage.
It looked like Batman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
As Rabago looks to move away, Batman throws a big counter combo bu Rabago just gets out of the way.
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!
Rabago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batman.
Ray Rabago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabago keeps the fight on the outside.
Batman checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Rabago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rabago misses with a body punch
and Batman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rabago tries to work over Batman's front leg with a kick but Batman checks it.
Batman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rabago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rabago swinging wildly here.
Rabago blocks a head kick by Batman.
Rabago throws a body shot but no joy.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Batman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Batman tries to clinch there but Rabago circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batman tries to clinch up but Rabago circles away and keeps his distance.
Batman rushes Rabago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rabago lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rabago as Batman tries to tie him up.
Rabago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabago misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batman can't get the takedown.
Rabago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Batman is leaning against Rabago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batman is trying to maintain a safe position but Rabago gets an underhook and turns Batman into the cage.
Rabago misses with some punches.
Batman tries to pull guard but Rabago won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Batman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabago has had enough of the clinch but Batman keeps him there for the moment.
Rabago misses with the head strike.
Batman looking to stall.
Batman is trying to stall.
Batman lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rabago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Batman backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rabago fails to land.
Rabago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Batman counters with a two punch combo.
Rabago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batman manages to avoid it.
Rabago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Batman counters with a left and a right that stings Rabago.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabago throws a right and a left that Batman avoids nicely.
Rabago misses with a two punch combination.
Batman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rabago.
Rabago throws a leg kick that misses.
Rabago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Batman counters with a one-two to the body.
Ray Rabago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabago is looking for the big counter here.
Batman defending well as Rabago loads up on a big left hand.
Batman throws a big counter combination but Rabago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago throws a combination that misses
and Batman counters with a one-two to the body.
Rabago misses with a low kick.
Rabago misses the shot to the body.
Rabago misses with a body shot
and Batman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rabago leaves Batman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rabago is looking for the big counter here.
Rabago scores with a one two! Batman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Batman tries to clinch up.
Rabago scores with a punch to the head.
Rabago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Batman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago misses with the combination.
As Rabago tries to get set, Batman tries to push him back and clinch up but Rabago manages to avoid the attempt.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Batman avoids them all with ease.
Batman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rabago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batman.
Rabago misses with a double jab.
Batman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
Batman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rabago in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Batman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batman fails with the takedown.
Rabago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Rabago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Batman avoids the body shot from Rabago.
Rabago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rabago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batman rather than just go for the knockout.
Rabago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Batman feinted with a counter takedown.
Batman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Batman throws a big counter combination but Rabago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rabago throws a right hand that Batman ducks under and follows up with a left that Batman also avoids with ease.
Rabago misses with a body shot.
Rabago misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Rabago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rabago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rabago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Rabago's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rabago misses the shot to the body.
Rabago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Batman counters with a left and a right that stings Rabago.
Batman wants to clinch.
Rabago misses with a straight right.
Batman dives in and grabs Rabago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rabago pushes down on Batman's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Rabago misses.
Rabago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batman circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Batman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batman is trying to maintain a safe position but Rabago gets an underhook and turns Batman into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago tries to work over Batman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rabago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rabago misses with a punch on the inside.
Rabago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rabago does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rabago misses with an uppercut. Batman saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Batman.
Rabago throws a combination that misses
and Batman counters with a left and a right that stings Rabago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Rabago tries to get set, Batman tries to push him back and clinch up but Rabago manages to avoid the attempt.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Batman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rabago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
Batman looks for a takedown but Rabago sprawls well.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rabago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batman is looking to clinch.
Rabago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batman back to the cage. Rabago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Batman tries for a takedown but Rabago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Batman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabago swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batman counters by clinching up.
Rabago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rabago after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rabago throws a punch but it's blocked by Batman.
Batman breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago looks to score with a jab to the body but Batman is just out of range.
Batman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabago is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Rabago throws a body punch but Batman moves out of range.
Batman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rabago!
The Batman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rabago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Rabago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rabago 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Rabago!
After winning the bout, Ray Rabago thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The Batman spoke after the fight, saying 'The dark knight will always rise, stronger than before.'.
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