PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chen Stormstoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Rabago has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chen Stormstoud's chin.

Stormstoud
vs
Rabago

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chen Stormstoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago blocks a head kick by Stormstoud.
Rabago staying out of range there.
Stormstoud throws a big shot that misses.
Rabago throws a series of strikes that have Stormstoud backpedaling.
Rabago misses with a two punch combination.
Stormstoud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rabago.
Stormstoud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stormstoud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rabago scores with a one two! Stormstoud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stormstoud slips a jab and a cross from Rabago.
Rabago slips a straight right by Stormstoud.
Stormstoud tries a head kick but it misses.
Stormstoud misses with a head kick.
Stormstoud slips a jab and a cross from Rabago.
Stormstoud throws the left hand but Rabago avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Stormstoud misses the target.
Stormstoud throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago works over Stormstoud's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from Stormstoud misses.
Stormstoud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabago scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stormstoud throws a big shot that misses.
Rabago swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Rabago.
Stormstoud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rabago!
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabago works over Stormstoud's head and body with a nice combination.
Stormstoud misses with a straight right.
Stormstoud misses with a looping right.
Stormstoud misses with a head kick.
Stormstoud is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormstoud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rabago slips a straight right by Stormstoud.
Ryan Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabago throws a right hand that Stormstoud ducks under and follows up with a left that Stormstoud also avoids with ease.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rabago is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rabago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stormstoud lands with a kick to the temple. Rabago shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Rabago.
Stormstoud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rabago pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stormstoud back to the cage. Rabago follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stormstoud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stormstoud is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stormstoud dodges the punch combination from Rabago.
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Stormstoud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rabago duly obliges.
Rabago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stormstoud circles away quickly and effectively.
Rabago lands with a nice combination. Stormstoud backs away looking to recover.
Rabago throws a right and a left that Stormstoud avoids nicely.
Rabago blocks a head kick by Stormstoud.
Rabago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stormstoud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stormstoud loads up on a big right hand but Rabago slips the punch.
Stormstoud avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Stormstoud.
Stormstoud takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rabago lands a really nice looking cross but Stormstoud seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rabago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rabago ducks under a wild hook from Stormstoud.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabago lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rabago moves out of range of the strikes.
Rabago lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rabago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stormstoud tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabago lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rabago throws a combination. Stormstoud tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rabago thuds his right hand into Stormstoud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabago avoids the head kick by Stormstoud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rabago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rabago throws a series of punches but Stormstoud moves out of range.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Stormstoud avoids them all with ease.
Stormstoud throws a shot from downtown. Rabago moves away and avoids it.
Rabago lands with a nice combination. Stormstoud backs away looking to recover.
Rabago misses with a two punch combination.
Rabago misses with a two punch combination.
Stormstoud tries a head kick but it misses.
Stormstoud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stormstoud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ryan Rabago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stormstoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rabago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stormstoud takes one on the button.
Rabago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stormstoud throws a hook but Rabago avoids it easily.
Stormstoud throws an overhand right that lands on Rabago's shoulder, as Rabago tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Rabago.
Rabago lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stormstoud backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Stormstoud avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rabago throws a right hand that Stormstoud ducks under and follows up with a left that Stormstoud also avoids with ease.
Stormstoud throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rabago's head.
Stormstoud misses with a head kick.
Rabago defending well as Stormstoud loads up on a big left hand.
Stormstoud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rabago.
Rabago avoids the head kick by Stormstoud.
Donk. Rabago catches Stormstoud right on the button with a cross.
Rabago misses with a double jab.
Rabago misses with the combination.
Stormstoud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rabago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rabago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stormstoud finds it's way round the side to connect with Rabago's head.
Rabago scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago throws a nice looking combination but Stormstoud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Rabago does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rabago!
Stormstoud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rabago avoids the head kick by Stormstoud.
Stormstoud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rabago defending well as Stormstoud loads up on a big left hand.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stormstoud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick from Stormstoud lands but Rabago takes it in his stride.
Rabago lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Stormstoud moves out of range.
Stormstoud throws a lazy right hand but Rabago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago throws a nice looking combination but Stormstoud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stormstoud looks to throw the jab but Rabago is out of range.
Stormstoud slips a jab and a cross from Rabago.
Stormstoud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
Rabago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stormstoud.
Stormstoud scores with a nice strike.
Rabago looks to land a combination. Stormstoud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ryan Rabago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stormstoud counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stormstoud takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A right-left combo lands from Rabago.
Rabago avoids the head kick by Stormstoud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago moves out of range as Stormstoud strikes.
Rabago connects with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Rabago.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Rabago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Stormstoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rabago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rabago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stormstoud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rabago scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stormstoud tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rabago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rabago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Stormstoud misses.
Stormstoud misses with a straight right.
Rabago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stormstoud slips a jab and a cross from Rabago.
Rabago works over Stormstoud's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheers as Stormstoud lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rabago doesn't seem phased though.
Stormstoud takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stormstoud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Stormstoud.
Stormstoud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabago.
Rabago misses with a few strikes there.
Stormstoud throws a looping overhand right but Rabago ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rabago avoids the head kick by Stormstoud.
Stormstoud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago moves out of range of the strikes.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Rabago slips under a jab.
Rabago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rabago throws a right hand that Stormstoud ducks under and follows up with a left that Stormstoud also avoids with ease.
Stormstoud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabago throws a right hand that Stormstoud ducks under and follows up with a left that Stormstoud also avoids with ease.
Rabago blocks a head kick by Stormstoud.
Rabago tries to bum rush Stormstoud with a series of wild strikes but Stormstoud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rabago scores with a three punch combo!
Rabago lands with an overhand left.
Stormstoud is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rabago.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stormstoud.
Rabago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rabago throws a series of punches but Stormstoud avoids them all with ease.
Rabago takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rabago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rabago blocks a head kick by Stormstoud.
Stormstoud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rabago!
Rabago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rabago!
Stormstoud throws a lazy right hand but Rabago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rabago misses with a double jab.
Rabago tries to bum rush Stormstoud with a series of wild strikes but Stormstoud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Stormstoud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Rabago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rabago misses with a wild combination.
Stormstoud throws a head kick but Rabago moves out of range.
A left and a right from Rabago both land. Nice combination.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Rabago slips a straight right by Stormstoud.
Rabago misses with a few strikes there.
Rabago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rabago ducks under a wild hook from Stormstoud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago swinging wildly here.
Rabago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stormstoud circles away quickly and effectively.
Rabago misses with the combination.
Rabago slips under a jab.
Stormstoud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabago scores with a one two! Stormstoud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stormstoud throws a nice head kick!
Rabago slips under a jab from Stormstoud.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Rabago misses.
Stormstoud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chen Stormstoud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Rabago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rabago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stormstoud counters with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Rabago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rabago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rabago!
In his post fight interview, Ryan Rabago started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Chen Stormstoud had this to say: 'Lok'tar Ogar'.