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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
171 lbs
12 - 11 - 2 |
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184 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tony Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hendricks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rabago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hendricks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rabago throws a lazy head kick
and Hendricks counters with a right hand to the body.
Hendricks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hendricks misses with a few strikes there.
Rabago scores with a decent looking hook.
Hendricks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hendricks throws a leg kick but Rabago sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hendricks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rabago throws a body kick that misses.
Rabago throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hendricks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendricks is defended easily by Rabago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendricks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendricks fails to land with a series of punches.
Hendricks slips under a jab from Rabago.
Rabago scores with a leg kick.
Rabago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rabago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rabago buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adam Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rabago.
Rabago cracks Hendricks with an open hand slap.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hendricks trying to control but Rabago is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hendricks throws an elbow that misses. Rabago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hendricks's guard. Nice move by Rabago!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks wants to control but Rabago passes easily into half guard.
Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hendricks wants to control but Rabago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hendricks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hendricks wants to control but Rabago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks actively working from the bottom here.
Hendricks is looking to get back to full guard here but Rabago has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hendricks tries to buck Rabago off but Rabago is having none of it.
Hendricks is working hard here to advance position.
Rabago working away.
Rabago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hendricks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep.
Hendricks regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Rabago seems content to control.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position.
Hendricks trying to control but Rabago postures up.
Rabago wants to pass the guard but Hendricks is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabago tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Rabago will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rabago connects with the punch.
Hendricks avoids the head kick by Rabago.
Hendricks throws a push kick but Rabago slaps the foot to one side.
Rabago looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendricks is just out of range.
Rabago swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendricks.
Rabago tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rabago.
Rabago lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from Rabago.
Hendricks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hendricks tries to clinch up.
Rabago lands a head kick. Hendricks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adam Rabago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Rabago moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks misses with an uppercut. Rabago saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Rabago.
Hendricks blocks the body kick.
A head kick by Rabago misses
and Hendricks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rabago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabago swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendricks.
Hendricks throws a jab when Rabago was well out of range.
Hendricks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hendricks slips a straight right by Rabago.
Rabago misses with a low kick as Hendricks jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hendricks.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rabago defends it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rabago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Rabago misses
and Rabago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendricks blocks a head kick by Rabago.
Tony Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendricks connects with an inside leg kick.
Rabago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rabago tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks 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 tries to throw a body punch but Hendricks avoids it by throwing Rabago back against the cage.
Hendricks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabago avoiding damage as Hendricks throws knees to the body.
Hendricks looking to stall.
Rabago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hendricks lands a hook that snaps the head of Rabago backwards.
Rabago presses Hendricks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rabago is pressed up against the cage. Hendricks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rabago down to the mat. Rabago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hendricks avoids the head kick by Rabago.
Hendricks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Rabago.
Rabago connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rabago - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick there by Rabago.
Rabago swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendricks.
Rabago throws a hook to the side of Hendricks's head but Hendricks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabago lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hendricks misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rabago lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hendricks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hendricks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown but Rabago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hendricks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rabago.
Rabago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendricks throws a shot from downtown. Rabago moves away and avoids it.
Rabago throws a head kick that misses.
Rabago throws a lazy head kick
and Hendricks counters by moving into the clinch.
Hendricks looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks can't get the takedown.
Hendricks trying to control the position but instead, Rabago has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hendricks into the cage.
Rabago manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Rabago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice body kick there by Rabago.
Rabago thuds his shin into the meat of Hendricks's side.
Rabago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hendricks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hendricks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rabago digs a good hook to Hendricks's body.
Hendricks blocks a head kick by Rabago.
Hendricks moves out of range as Rabago throws a body kick.
Rabago throws a head kick but Hendricks moves out of range.
Rabago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rabago missing with a left hand there. Hendricks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hendricks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hendricks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rabago defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rabago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendricks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hendricks seems to be looking for submissions.
Rabago has hold of Hendricks's hands but Hendricks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hendricks wants to free his trapped foot but Rabago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hendricks is working for a kimura but Rabago is defending it quite comfortably.
Hendricks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hendricks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rabago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hendricks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tony Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hendricks connects with a nice short shot to Rabago's temple.
Rabago wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hendricks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rabago defending well though.
Hendricks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hendricks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rabago does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hendricks is trying to work for a kimura but Rabago is defending well.
Hendricks seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rabago's head.
Hendricks wants to take a breather but Rabago is having none of it.
Hendricks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tony Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendricks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Hendricks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rabago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Rabago!
After winning the bout, Adam 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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