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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Rabago circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Rabago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Rabago is working for a kimura but The is defending it quite comfortably.
The pushes Rabago off looking to stand but Rabago dives back in and keeps control.
Rabago is taking a breather. The says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rabago lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The is trying to stand.
Rabago works his way into side control. #SUB#
Rabago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rabago in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Rabago cracks The with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rabago immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! The is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rabago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rabago has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rabago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Rabago dodges the punch combination from Ferguson.
Rabago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ferguson is predictable there #TD2#
and Rabago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rabago.
Rabago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson has his hands on Rabago's head, controlling the position.
Rabago with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferguson pulls Rabago in close to his closed guard and prevents Rabago from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rabago trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rabago drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Rabago off! Rabago jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Rabago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferguson pulls Rabago in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Rabago isn't so interested in that idea.
Ferguson controlling the position.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Rabago controlling him for the moment.
Rabago passes into half guard.
Rabago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Ferguson is trying to maintain the position but Rabago is very close to passing his half guard.
Rabago seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Rabago seems to be looking for submissions.
Rabago thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Rabago is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Ferguson trying to control but Rabago postures up.
#SUB2#
Rabago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Rabago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferguson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabago. #SU2#
Rabago stands up from half guard. #T4#
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Rabago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferguson defends it well.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rabago in his tracks.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Rabago moves away and avoids it.
Rabago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Rabago counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
Ferguson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Rabago will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ferguson misses with a hook. Rabago ducked under it nicely.
Rabago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabago was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Rabago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rabago blocks a jab.
Rabago feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Rabago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rabago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rabago working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rabago with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Rabago tries to pass.
Rabago throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Ferguson is trying to keep Rabago in close.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferguson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rabago wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Rabago postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Rabago wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rabago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rabago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Rabago is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferguson looks to land a right hand but Rabago moved out of range.
Ferguson works the jab nicely.#T3#
Ferguson throws the kick towards the body but Rabago avoids it.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rabago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rabago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson throws a quick counter head kick but Rabago was just out of range.
Quincey Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rabago.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Rabago's head but Rabago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rabago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rabago dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabago feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rabago.
And Rabago tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferguson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rabago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Rabago moves away and avoids it.
Rabago staying out of range there.
Rabago is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ferguson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rabago checks it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rabago momentarily.
Rabago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincey Ferguson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rabago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rabago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson takes a swing at Rabago's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Ferguson throws a hook but Rabago blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Rabago ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Rabago saw that one coming.
Rabago with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.#T1#
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Rabago ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson takes a swing at Rabago's ribcage but misses.
Rabago with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson swings for the body but Rabago moves out of range.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Rabago moves out of range.
Ferguson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rabago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.#T2#
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Rabago counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Rabago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rabago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferguson, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson pushes Rabago away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rabago gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Rabago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Rabago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Rabago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferguson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rabago is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rabago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rabago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Rabago seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rabago has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ferguson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ray Rabago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson tries to hold on but Rabago postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rabago wants to finish this one by submission but Ferguson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rabago.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quincey Ferguson.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincey Ferguson!
Quincey Ferguson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferguson leaves Rabago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferguson catches Rabago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Rabago moves out of range easily.
Rabago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rabago takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferguson.
Ferguson lunges at Rabago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rabago's hand.
Ferguson misses with a body kick.
Ferguson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rabago back to the cage. Ferguson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Rabago is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ray Rabago has been cut.#T1#
Ferguson cracks Rabago with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rabago tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ferguson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rabago is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincey Ferguson!
Quincey Ferguson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabago catches Downem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rabago throws a series of punches but Downem avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Downem moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Downem breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Downem darts in and clinches Rabago up against the cage.
Downem lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Rabago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Downem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rabago tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Downem avoids the attempt from Rabago to control.
Rabago regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Downem seems content to control.
Rabago wants to control but Downem is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Rabago won't allow Downem to pass to mount.
Rabago tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rabago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Downem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Downem's back!
Downem is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Downem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Downem defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Downem looking to pass the guard.
Downem trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rabago looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Downem stands and steps away. Rabago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rabago. #ES#
Downem explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Downem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rabago striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Downem blocks the strikes from Rabago.
Downem tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Rabago struggling a bit here.
Downem lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Downem decides to stand back up. Downem steps back and let's Rabago get back to his feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rabago enables Downem to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rabago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rabago striking off his back but it's not causing Downem any problems.
Downem is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rabago is looking for a triangle here but Downem uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rabago tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Rabago tries to control but Downem manages to take his back.
Downem controls the action.
Rabago is keeping busy.
Downem doesn't have the hooks in and Rabago manages to turn into his guard.
Rabago is looking to stand up but Downem won't let him.
Downem pulls Rabago in close to prevent any damage.
Rabago stopping the sweep attempt from Downem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takem Downem dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Rabago drops Downem with a beautiful combination! Downem stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rabago is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Downem is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Rabago has cracked Downem with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Rabago lands another huge swinging hook and Downem tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Downem, before Rabago can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ray Rabago!
A victorious Ray Rabago thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Pacio 23
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Rabago.
Rabago throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Shazaam McDaniels has been cut.
Rabago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDaniels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDaniels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rabago eats them both and turns towards McDaniels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab, jab by McDaniels - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Rabago is rocked!
McDaniels throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Rabago counters with a takedown into side control.
Rabago is still in real trouble! Can McDaniels finish him?
McDaniels is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rabago seems to have recovered his senses.
Rabago prevents McDaniels from improving his position.
Rabago seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDaniels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDaniels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rabago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDaniels has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
McDaniels is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Rabago is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Rabago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDaniels is just riding it out for now. Rabago eventually gives up the hold.
McDaniels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rabago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Rabago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDaniels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabago.
McDaniels manages to get to full guard.
Rabago wants to pass the guard but McDaniels is keeping the position.
McDaniels wants to stand and escape but Rabago is having none of it. #T3##SU2#
Rabago decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McDaniels, up you get!
McDaniels connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rabago momentarily.
#CUT#
It looks like Ray Rabago has been cut.
McDaniels connects with a right hand. Rabago shakes it off.
Rabago throws a wild hook but McDaniels just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Rabago gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - McDaniels raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shazaam McDaniels!
A relieved looking Shazaam McDaniels thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rakija closes the distance and clinches.
Rakija putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rabago in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rakija is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rabago is defending well for now.
Rakija makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rakija comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Rakija.
Rakija has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rabago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rakija gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rakija working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Rakija.
A right hand to the body from Rakija.
Rabago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rakija fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rakija throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rabago on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rakija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riza Rakija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakija looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Rakija fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rakija misses with a double jab.
Rakija stuffs the takedown.
Riza Rakija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rabago.
Rakija throws a good cross that connects.
Rabago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rakija is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rakija chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rabago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rakija scores with a jab to the body.
Rabago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rakija tries to avoid it but Rabago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rakija to the ground. Rakija escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rakija lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Ray Rabago has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakija connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Rabago is rocked!#T2#
Rakija throws an overhand right that has Rabago reeling! Rakija follows up with more punches and Rabago is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Riza Rakija!
During a confident post fight interview, Riza Rakija thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Big Chop has his takedown stuffed
and Rabago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Big Chop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rabago connects with a superb combination that knocks Big Chop out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Rabago before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Big Chop!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ray Rabago!
Ray Rabago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Anier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rabago.#CL2#
Anier moves into range and clinches up with Rabago.
Anier tries a body shot but Rabago blocks it.
Anier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rabago in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anier lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Rabago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Anier clinches up with Rabago and pushes him back against the cage.
Anier lands an elbow just above Rabago 's eye.
Rabago tries to pull guard but Anier holds him up against the cage and eventually Rabago drops back down to his feet.
Anier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rabago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anier lands an elbow that stopped Rabago in his tracks for a moment.
Anier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rabago.
#T1##TD2#
Anier jumps into guard, dragging Rabago to the mat.
Anier looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rabago puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anier throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabago tries to stand and escape but Anier is controlling the position.
Rabago prevents Anier from improving his position.
Rabago tries to stand but can't do so whilst Anier controls his leg. #SU#
Rabago gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Anier moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Anier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Anier forces Rabago back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Anier breaks from the clinch.
Rabago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anier. #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Anier.
Rabago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anier to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Rabago. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Anier jumps guard and drags Rabago to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Rabago stands up and waves to Anier to follow him. #TD2#
Anier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rabago looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anier with the ground and pound but Rabago regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Anier is looking to take a break and control but Rabago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Still in half guard, Anier seems content to control.
Anier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Anier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rabago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anier controlling the pace.
Anier prevents Rabago from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anier prevents Rabago from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Anier is trying to work for a kimura but Rabago is defending well.
Anier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Anier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petter Anier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rabago swings for the body but Anier moves out of range.
#CL2#
Anier instigates a clinch.
Rabago misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Anier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Anier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rabago manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Anier trying to control but Rabago is working from the bottom.
Anier with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Rabago has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anier is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anier wants to stand and escape but Rabago is having none of it. #SU#
Rabago decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Anier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1##ES#
Rabago scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Anier darts in looking for a takedown but Rabago gets double underhooks and turns Anier into the cage.
Rabago appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rabago throws a leg kick
and Anier counters with a thumping low kick.
Anier shoots in but Rabago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anier is looking to clinch.
Rabago appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anier shoots for a double leg takedown but Rabago sprawls well. He's pushed Anier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rabago is looking for a counter combo.
Ray Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petter Anier.#CL2#
Anier closes the distance and clinches.
Anier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rabago smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Anier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rabago to the ground. Anier is now in Rabago's guard.
Anier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rabago is looking to stand up but Anier isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Rabago's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Anier trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Anier gets to his feet - Rabago follows without any prompting.
Rabago misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anier connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Rabago is trying to pull guard but Anier has him pressed against the cage.
Anier is leaning against Rabago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anier has Rabago pushed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anier.
Anier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anier lands a good knee to the midsection. Rabago won't want to take too many of those.#TD2#
Anier has picked Rabago up - he's going for a ride! Anier dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rabago is refusing to be controlled, as Anier sits in half guard.
Rabago wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Anier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Still in half guard, Anier seems content to control.
Anier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anier is trying to control the action in half guard but Rabago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anier wants to pass the guard but Rabago is defending well.
Rabago wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rabago trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anier goes for a double leg but Rabago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rabago continues to drive forward.
Rabago appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rabago misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petter Anier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rabago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rabago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anier manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Anier takes the fight into the clinch.
Anier stops a takedown attempt from Rabago.
Anier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rabago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Anier pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Rabago stands up and waves to Anier to follow him.
A shot to the body from Rabago misses
and Anier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rabago misses with an uppercut.
Rabago slaps away a takedown attempt from Anier, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Anier moves to clinch but Rabago breaks away
and Rabago counters with a three punch combo that has Anier backing up. Anier nods at Rabago to acknowledge the strikes.
Rabago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray Rabago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rabago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Petter Anier has been cut.
A low kick from Rabago is predictable there
and Anier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rabago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anier doesn't seem bothered though.
Anier shoots for a double leg takedown but Rabago sprawls well. He's pushed Anier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ray Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petter Anier.
Rabago swats away the attempt to clinch by Anier.
Rabago is looking to wear down Anier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anier checks a leg kick.
Anier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Anier tries to clinch but Rabago moves away
and Rabago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabago throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Anier closes the distance and clinches.
Anier connects with a knee to the head.
Rabago is trying to break the clinch but Anier has him pressed against the cage.
Anier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rabago takes an elbow to the temple.
Rabago is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anier is defending well.
Rabago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rabago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anier landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Anier is looking for a takedown.
Anier lands an elbow that stopped Rabago in his tracks for a moment. #TD#
Rabago turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rabago manages to end up in side control.
Anier is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Rabago decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Anier instigates a clinch.
Petter Anier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Anier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Anier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rabago's half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anier stalling away here and it's allowed Rabago to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anier is stalling in the full guard.
Anier prevents Rabago from getting back to his feet.
Anier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ray Rabago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rabago keeping moving, preventing Anier from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petter Anier.
I've got Anier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petter Anier!
Petter Anier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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