PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuhiro Nakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rabago
vs
Nakamara

188 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kazuhiro Nakamara!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago looks to land a combination but Nakamara avoids it well.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rabago throws a right hand that Nakamara ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamara also avoids with ease.
Nakamara misses with a takedown attempt - Rabago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Rabago forces Nakamara back against the cage and clinches.
Rabago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rabago tries to break free but Nakamara pushes him back against the cage.
Nakamara keeps control of Rabago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakamara is working for takedown but Rabago is calmly controlling the position for now.

Rabago breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago scores with a nice right hand.
Rabago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Rabago misses.
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.
Nakamara shoots for a takedown but Rabago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adam Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuhiro Nakamara.
Rabago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabago doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamara circles away.
Rabago throws a right hand that Nakamara ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamara also avoids with ease.
Rabago is breathing heavily.
Rabago misses with the combination.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
Rabago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rabago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rabago throws a hook to the side of Nakamara's head but Nakamara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Nakamara dives in and grabs Rabago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rabago pushes down on Nakamara's head and hops out.
Rabago tries to clinch but Nakamara moves out of range.
Rabago stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamara. Nakamara gets slowly back to his feet.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakamara.
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Rabago tries to bum rush Nakamara with a series of wild strikes but Nakamara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakamara shoots in but Rabago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rabago.
Adam Rabago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago looks to land a combination but Nakamara avoids it well.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Nakamara moves out of range.
Nakamara shoots in but Rabago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Rabago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Nakamara moves out of range.
Nakamara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Nakamara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rabago's waist but Rabago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamara off to one side.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Nakamara or perhaps it was just good defense by Rabago which made him look bad.
Rabago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Adam Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabago throws a nice looking combination but Nakamara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rabago!
Nakamara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rabago goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nakamara ducks under a wild hook from Rabago.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nakamara.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago throws a nice looking combination but Nakamara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamara shoots in but Rabago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rabago swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Rabago scores with a four punch combination!
Rabago looks to land a combination but Nakamara avoids it well.
Rabago swinging wildly here.
Nakamara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabago as he avoids it easily.
Adam Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuhiro Nakamara.
Nakamara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rabago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rabago as he jumps to the side.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Nakamara moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakamara shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabago tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rabago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rabago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamara somewhat.
Nakamara shoots in looking for a takedown. Rabago tries to sprawl out of it but Nakamara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rabago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rabago has had enough of the clinch but Nakamara keeps him there for the moment.
Rabago is trying to break the clinch but Nakamara has him pressed against the cage.
Rabago is trying to break the clinch but Nakamara is controlling him.
Nakamara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rabago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nakamara has Rabago pressed against the cage, preventing Rabago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Rabago breaks from the clinch.
Rabago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamara circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakamara keeps the fight on the outside.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabago lands with a nice combination. Nakamara backs away looking to recover.
Adam Rabago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamara closes the distance and clinches up with Rabago, looking for a takedown. Nakamara pushes Rabago against the cage but Rabago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Rabago does no damage.
Nakamara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nakamara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rabago circles away.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Rabago misses with a two punch combination.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Nakamara avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakamara.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rabago takes a swing at Nakamara's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Rabago dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nakamara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rabago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Rabago throws a right and a left that Nakamara avoids nicely.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakamara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rabago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamara somewhat.
Rabago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rabago wants it to stay on the feet.
Adam Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuhiro Nakamara.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rabago wants to break free but Nakamara has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rabago gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakamara wants a takedown.
Nakamara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rabago gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nakamara wants a takedown.
Rabago gets underhooks to prevent Nakamara's takedown attempt.
Rabago stops a takedown attempt from Nakamara.
Nakamara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rabago prevents it.
Rabago wants to break free but Nakamara has control.
Nakamara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rabago's efforts to push away.
Nakamara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rabago pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rabago swinging wildly here.
Nakamara shoots in for a double leg but Rabago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rabago.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Nakamara with that takedown attempt.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Nakamara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rabago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Rabago does no damage.
Rabago leaves Nakamara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamara dodges the punch combination from Rabago.
Nakamara misses with a takedown attempt - Rabago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rabago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakamara dodges the punch combination from Rabago.
Nakamara fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakamara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamara fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamara shoots for a double leg takedown but Rabago sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Rabago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rabago has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Rabago!