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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Montana!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabago scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adam Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Montana is rocked!
Rabago throws a series of punches but Montana moves out of range.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Rabago finish him?
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rabago misses with a two punch combination.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Montana moves out of range.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Montana moves out of range.
Rabago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Montana is defended easily by Rabago.
Rabago swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana.
Montana clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montana seems to have recovered his senses.
Rabago swinging wildly here.
Montana shoots in looking for a takedown but Rabago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Montana shoots in and drives through. Rabago sprawls well.
Adam Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Montana.
Rabago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rabago wants it to stay on the feet.
Rabago lands with a hook. Montana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Montana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rabago tries to avoid it but Montana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rabago to the ground. Rabago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Rabago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rabago misses.
Rabago misses with a double jab.
Rabago is breathing heavily.
Montana fails with the takedown.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
Rabago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rabago throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Montana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Montana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
Rabago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montana eats them both and turns towards Rabago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Montana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Rabago scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Rabago misses.
Montana drives through and clinches with Rabago against the cage.
Montana lands a good knee to the midsection. Rabago won't want to take too many of those.
Montana tries to pull guard but Rabago won't allow it.
Rabago can't break the clinch.
Rabago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago misses with a body punch.
Rabago working hard to break the clinch.
Rabago really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Montana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Montana prevents Rabago from breaking the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Montana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago is trying to break the clinch but Montana has him pressed against the cage.
Rabago tries to break free but Montana pushes him back against the cage.
Montana has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rabago uses from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rabago stands up and waves to Montana to follow him.
Montana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rabago pinned against the cage. Rabago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rabago misses with the combination.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Rabago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adam Rabago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
Montana shoots in looking for a takedown but Rabago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Montana dodges the punch combination from Rabago.
Montana lands with a nice combination. Rabago backs away looking to recover.
Rabago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Rabago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rabago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montana.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montana counters by clinching up.
Montana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rabago prevents it.
Rabago breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Rabago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabago moves away.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabago looks to land a combination. Montana sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice sprawl there from Rabago as Montana shoots in.
Rabago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rabago misses with a two punch combination.
Rabago throws a nice looking combination but Montana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montana.
Rabago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rabago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rabago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Montana.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rabago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rabago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montana has managed to clinch.
Rabago is looking to break free of the clinch but Montana has double underhooks.
Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Rabago.
Rabago misses with a combination
and Montana holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Montana lands a nice shot to the body.
Montana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rabago walks away with a smile on his face. Montana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adam Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Montana.
No joy there for Montana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabago misses with a few strikes there.
Montana throws a front kick that sends Rabago stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montana moves into the clinch.
Montana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rabago avoids it.
Montana has Rabago pressed against the cage, preventing Rabago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Montana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rabago wants to break free but Montana has control.
Montana has Rabago pressed against the cage, preventing Rabago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rabago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montana counters by moving into the clinch.
Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Montana moves out of range.
Rabago stuffs the takedown.
Rabago throws a right hand that Montana ducks under and follows up with a left that Montana also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Adam Rabago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Montana dodges the punch combination from Rabago.
Montana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rabago lands with an overhand left.
Rabago gets tackled into the cage by Montana. Montana maintains the clinch.
Montana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Montana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rabago tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Rabago back against the cage.
Rabago is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Montana manages to break the clinch.
Adam Rabago is winning the standup battle so far.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago throws a combination that misses
and Montana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Montana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rabago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rabago throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Montana has closed the distance and engaged Rabago in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rabago fails to land.
Montana has Rabago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rabago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rabago is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rabago.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana lands an elbow just above Rabago 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rabago blocks a head kick by Montana.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Montana moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Rabago will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rabago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Montana clinches with his opponent.
Montana breaks the clinch.
Rabago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Montana tries to clinch up but Rabago circles away and keeps his distance.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
Rabago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montana throws a head kick that Rabago semi-blocks.
Montana throws a head kick but Rabago moves out of range.
Rabago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montana.
Rabago looks to land a combination but Montana avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Montana avoids them all with ease.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Montana pushes Rabago up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago gets underhooks to prevent Montana's takedown attempt.
Rabago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rabago is trying to push Montana away but Montana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Montana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Rabago gets tackled into the cage by Montana. Montana maintains the clinch.
Montana pulls Rabago into guard.
Montana wants to stand up but Rabago is controlling him.
Rabago stands up from Montana's guard - Rabago perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rabago finds it's way round the side to connect with Montana's head.
Montana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Montana lands in his opponent's guard.
Montana prevents Rabago from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rabago is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago wants to stand and escape but Montana is having none of it.
Rabago is working an open guard so Montana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Montana shoots in for a takedown but Rabago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adam Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Montana.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Montana moves out of range.
Montana tries for a takedown but Rabago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rabago misses with a double jab
and Montana counters with a series of strikes. Rabago will be more careful next time no doubt.
Montana darts in and clinches Rabago up against the cage.
Montana keeps control of Rabago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Montana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Montana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montana dodges the punch combination from Rabago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rabago pinned against the cage. Rabago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rabago scores with a one two! Montana had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rabago tries to bum rush Montana with a series of wild strikes but Montana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Montana is defended easily by Rabago.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Rabago does no damage.
Max Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Montana has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rabago 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adam Rabago!
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