PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pester Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago has chosen SKSK Faces as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goldman
vs
Rabago

186 cm
22
187 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pester Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman checks a leg kick nicely.
Rabago thows a body shot but no joy.
Rabago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldman but Goldman pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Goldman has Rabago up against the cage in a clinch.

Goldman manages to break the clinch.
Goldman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rabago swings for the body but Goldman moves out of range.

Rabago shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goldman's guard.

Rabago stands up and waves to Goldman to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Goldman clinches up with Rabago and pushes him back against the cage.

Goldman breaks the clinch.
Goldman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rabago.
Rabago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rabago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good shot there by Rabago.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goldman pinned against the cage. Goldman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pester Goldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rabago.
Rabago looks gassed!
Rabago throws a looping overhand right but Goldman ducks down to avoid it.
Rabago shoots in for a takedown but Goldman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goldman lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rabago sprawling to the canvas. Goldman follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rabago hang on?

Rabago is rocked!

It looks like Adam Rabago has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Goldman is going to stand back up.
Rabago is still in real trouble! Can Goldman finish him?

Goldman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rabago to get to his feet.
Rabago seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rabago swivels and escapes.
Goldman throws a right and a left that Rabago avoids nicely.

Goldman has Rabago up against the cage in a clinch.

Goldman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adam Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman throws a series of punches but Rabago moves out of range.
Goldman shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabago throws a head kick that misses.
Goldman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rabago on the side of the head.

Goldman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Goldman wants to stand up but Rabago is controlling the position.

Rabago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldman blocks the strikes from Rabago.
Goldman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabago keeps working.

Rabago pushes Goldman off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman misses with a takedown attempt - Rabago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goldman throws a jab but it's blocked by Rabago.
Rabago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goldman.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rabago sprawls well. Rabago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldman gets slowly back to his feet.

Rabago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rabago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Rabago is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rabago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goldman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rabago is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Goldman throws a series of punches but Rabago moves out of range.
Rabago fails with the takedown

and Goldman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goldman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rabago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goldman.
Rabago misses with a body shot.
Goldman misses with a two punch combination.
Goldman throws a head kick but Rabago moves out of range.
Rabago fails with the takedown
and Goldman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rabago tries for a takedown but Goldman circles away easily
and Goldman counters with a thumping low kick.
Goldman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rabago circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rabago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rabago lands in his opponent's guard.
Rabago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldman is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pester Goldman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Rabago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rabago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rabago misses with a straight right.
Rabago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goldman counters with a slapping leg kick.

Goldman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goldman pressing his opponent against the cage.

Goldman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldman lands a head kick. Rabago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rabago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goldman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rabago decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goldman's guard.
Rabago throws and elbow that misses. Goldman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rabago's guard. Nice move by Goldman!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rabago is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rabago has his foot on Goldman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldman works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Rabago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldman is aware though and is defending well.

Rabago is looking for a triangle but Goldman pushes his legs off easily.
Rabago wants to control the position but Goldman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rabago tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Goldman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rabago controls his leg.
Goldman is trying to control. Rabago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goldman tries to stand and escape but Rabago is controlling the position.
Rabago is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Rabago actively working from the bottom here.
Rabago trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goldman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rabago throws a combination that misses
and Goldman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rabago shoots and misses
and Goldman counters with a one-two to the body.
Goldman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rabago shoots in but Goldman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pester Goldman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldman throws a series of punches but Rabago avoids them all with ease.
Rabago tries for a takedown but Goldman circles away easily

and Goldman counters with a takedown into side control.
Pester Goldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rabago.
Rabago gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Goldman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rabago on the ground.
Rabago flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rabago tries to roll over but Goldman keeps him under control.

Rabago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldman thows a huge punch but Rabago dodges it nicely.

Goldman decides to stand and escape the position.
Rabago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goldman rather than just go for the knockout.
Rabago works over Goldman's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Rabago looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Rabago decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goldman, up you get!

Goldman closes the distance and pushes Rabago back into the cage.
Rabago wants to get back to striking at distance but Goldman won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldman.

Goldman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rabago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldman stops Rabago from getting back to his feet.
Goldman prevents Rabago from improving his position.
Rabago is trying to stand up here but Goldman is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rabago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldman wants to stand but Rabago has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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 Pester Goldman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Rabago's cut.
That's time! Goldman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rabago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goldman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Goldman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rabago sprawls well initially but Goldman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goldman wants to stand up but Rabago is controlling the position.

Goldman decides to stand up.
Rabago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rabago misses with a low kick.
Rabago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rabago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rabago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldman throws a sloppy head kick and Rabago moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Goldman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabago scores with a three punch combo!
Rabago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Goldman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rabago is trying to stand back up but Goldman is controlling him

Goldman stands up and beckons Rabago to join him on the feet.

Goldman rushes Rabago and presses him up against the cage.
Rabago goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goldman prevents it.
Pester Goldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rabago.
Goldman goes for a takedown attempt but Rabago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Goldman takes the fight into the clinch.
Rabago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goldman breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Rabago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pester Goldman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabago shoots and misses
and Goldman counters with a two punch combo.
Goldman misses with a series of wild punches.
Goldman connects with a high kick.

Rabago changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Sloppy strikes there by Rabago.
Goldman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rabago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Rabago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goldman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rabago's guard! Nice work there by Goldman!

Rabago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rabago looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goldman passes into half guard.
Goldman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Goldman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Goldman.
Rabago connects with a single shot there.
Goldman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rabago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rabago thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago misses with a hook.
Adam Rabago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rabago misses with a looping left.
Goldman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rabago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rabago throws a big shot that misses.
Rabago misses with a low kick.
Rabago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goldman counters with a nice body kick.
Rabago misses with a body punch
and Goldman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rabago swings for the body but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Rabago.
Goldman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabago is fending him off so far but Goldman persists. Nope, Rabago circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rabago.
Pester Goldman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rabago misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pester Goldman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goldman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pester Goldman!