Rampage and Maldonado hug after their fight at UFC 186. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
Quinton Rampage Jackson made his debut in style in the Octagon this Saturday night (25), in the second most important fight of UFC 186, in Montreal, Canada. The American, former light heavyweight champion, got the better of Fábio Maldonado in a busy fight and obtained his first victory inside the Octagon since May 2011.
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As expected, the fight between the two strikers took place on the feet most of the time, with both seeking to fight. In general, Rampage he connected more blows, even surprising by adding more kicks to his arsenal. Maldonado, with his usual brave style, didn't let anything go and tried to connect punches on the waist line as he walked forward.
However, Rampage He showed himself prepared for the Brazilian's attacks, applying precise counterattacks and clinching at important moments. Thus, the former champion won on points, with two 30 to 27 and one 29 to 28.
After victory, Rampage praised Maldonado's posture and resistance to blows, but highlighted his ambition to return to the glory days of the past. “Honestly, I want to beat everyone who beat me in the past. Shogun, Glover, Rashad, until he made his way to Jon Jones. I’m on this mission,” he commented.
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