PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago comes to the cage accompanied by Dance Gavin Dance - Strawberry Swisher Pt 2. Tre Spar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rabago
vs
Spar

180 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bellum Dominum

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, 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 Las Vegas, Tre Spar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spar tries to clinch up.

Spar closes the distance and pushes Rabago back into the cage.
Rabago working hard to break the clinch.

Spar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rabago is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Main Event Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Spar is fighting to break Rabago's control of his arms but Rabago is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spar wants to stand and escape but instead Rabago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Rabago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rabago has Spar in his guard.
Spar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.
Rabago manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rabago is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spar has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Rabago is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Spar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Spar shrugs it off.

Rabago swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Spar is now in Rabago's guard. A big mistake from Rabago there, giving up the dominant position!
Spar prevents Rabago from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rabago's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Spar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Spar moves to clinch but Rabago breaks away

and Rabago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rabago.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rabago drops back looking for a leg! Spar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spar manages to kick Rabago off! Rabago jumps back into Spar's guard.

Rabago stands up and waves to Spar to follow him.
Spar fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rabago.

Rabago shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spar wants to get back to his feet but Rabago drags him back down.

Rabago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Adam Rabago will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rabago fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spar to the ground. Rabago is now in Spar's guard.

Rabago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rabago has Spar in his guard.
Spar wants to stand but Rabago is controlling his posture from full guard.
Spar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Spar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab by Spar.
Spar swings away with a body shot that misses

and Rabago counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spar!

Rabago tries for a kimura but Spar is defending well.
Spar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Rabago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar tries to escape but Rabago is in control.

Rabago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Rabago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rabago's guard! Nice work there by Spar!
Spar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Rabago manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Spar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rabago regains guard immediately.
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Spar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rabago somewhat.
Spar tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rabago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rabago.

Rabago stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Spar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tre Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spar scores with a body shot.
Spar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spar throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spar tries a head kick but it misses.

Rabago dives in and scores a takedown into Spar's guard.

Rabago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rabago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar is trying to buck Rabago off.
Spar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Rabago swings around for an armbar but Spar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rabago's guard.
Spar wants to stand and escape but instead Rabago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Rabago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spar dives on top into guard.

Rabago is working an open guard so Spar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spar closes the distance and clinches.

Spar pulls guard successfully.

Rabago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rabago, into his guard.
Tre Spar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar wants to stand and escape but instead Rabago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Rabago gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A jab from Spar does it's job there.

It looks like Adam Rabago has been cut.
Spar throws a sloppy head kick and Rabago moves out of range easily.
Spar looks to clinch

and Rabago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Rabago is working for a kimura but Spar is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rabago is looking for a kimura but Spar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rabago to get the leverage.

Rabago stands up and beckons Spar to join him on the feet.
Spar jabs Rabago to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Spar has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spar.

Spar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Spar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adam Rabago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rabago pushes Spar off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spar throws the left hand but Rabago avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tre Spar.
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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Rabago!
A very excited looking Adam Rabago made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.