PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kuta Pokalipsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itshak Rabinovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pokalipsa
vs
Rabinovitch

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

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, Kuta Pokalipsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Itshak Rabinovitch!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Pokalipsa misses.
Rabinovitch keeps the fight on the outside.
Pokalipsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Rabinovitch tries to sprawl out of it but Pokalipsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rabinovitch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rabinovitch misses with the combination.
Rabinovitch tries to bum rush Pokalipsa with a series of wild strikes but Pokalipsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pokalipsa dives in and grabs Rabinovitch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rabinovitch pushes down on Pokalipsa's head and hops out.
Rabinovitch throws the kick towards the body but Pokalipsa avoids it.

Rabinovitch clinches.
Pokalipsa fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuta Pokalipsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Pokalipsa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rabinovitch scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokalipsa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rabinovitch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pokalipsa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pokalipsa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pokalipsa is breathing heavily.
Rabinovitch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Kuta Pokalipsa has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabinovitch leaning against his opponent.
Pokalipsa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rabinovitch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rabinovitch misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokalipsa wants to break free but Rabinovitch has control.
Rabinovitch connects with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Rabinovitch.
A knee to the head by Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch working Pokalipsa over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pokalipsa takes a knee right on the jaw!

Rabinovitch manages to break the clinch.
Rabinovitch throws a combination that misses
and Pokalipsa counters with a one-two to the body.
Rabinovitch works over Pokalipsa's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rabinovitch moves into the clinch.
Rabinovitch misses with a knee strike.
Rabinovitch lands a knee to the head.
Pokalipsa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rabinovitch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rabinovitch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rabinovitch lands a knee to the head.
Rabinovitch keeps control of Pokalipsa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pokalipsa tries to score a body lock takedown but Rabinovitch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rabinovitch.

Rabinovitch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pokalipsa tries to bum rush Rabinovitch with a series of wild strikes but Rabinovitch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Itshak Rabinovitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabinovitch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pokalipsa's head.
Rabinovitch misses with the combination.
Pokalipsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Rabinovitch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rabinovitch lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pokalipsa can't get the takedown.
Rabinovitch lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pokalipsa is trying to break the clinch but Rabinovitch has him pressed against the cage.
Pokalipsa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rabinovitch manages to break the clinch.
Rabinovitch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pokalipsa scores with a head kick. Rabinovitch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rabinovitch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pokalipsa will feel that in the morning.

Rabinovitch darts in and clinches Pokalipsa up against the cage.
Rabinovitch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rabinovitch scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pokalipsa misses with some punches.
Rabinovitch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pokalipsa looking to stall.
Rabinovitch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pokalipsa's face.
Pokalipsa fails to pull guard.
Pokalipsa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rabinovitch blocks it with crossed arms.

Rabinovitch manages to break the clinch.
Rabinovitch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pokalipsa takes a step back to recover.
Rabinovitch throws a head kick that Pokalipsa semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabinovitch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pokalipsa has time to react.
Pokalipsa moves to clinch but Rabinovitch breaks away
and Rabinovitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itshak Rabinovitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuta Pokalipsa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rabinovitch throws a head kick but Pokalipsa moves out of range.
Pokalipsa doesn't manage to clinch there - Rabinovitch circles away.
Pokalipsa misses with a takedown
and Rabinovitch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pokalipsa is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Pokalipsa gets tackled into the cage by Rabinovitch. Rabinovitch maintains the clinch.
Rabinovitch blocks an elbow strike from Pokalipsa.
A bit of stalling here from Rabinovitch.
Pokalipsa fails to pull guard.
Pokalipsa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rabinovitch avoids it.
Rabinovitch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pokalipsa's efforts to push away.
Pokalipsa tries to circle away but Rabinovitch has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabinovitch landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pokalipsa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pokalipsa can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuta Pokalipsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pokalipsa is trying to break free.
Rabinovitch lands a right hand.
Rabinovitch lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokalipsa wants to break free but Rabinovitch has control.
Pokalipsa is trying to force a seperation but Rabinovitch has the dominant position.
Rabinovitch lands a body punch.
Rabinovitch with a knee to the head.
Rabinovitch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Itshak Rabinovitch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rabinovitch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pokalipsa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rabinovitch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rabinovitch scores with a knee to the head.
Rabinovitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rabinovitch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pokalipsa's face.
Rabinovitch landing knees to the head.
Rabinovitch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rabinovitch with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pokalipsa fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rabinovitch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rabinovitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pokalipsa has a couple of punches blocked by Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch blocks a body shot from Pokalipsa.
Pokalipsa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rabinovitch's face.
Rabinovitch connects with a knee to the head.
Rabinovitch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pokalipsa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rabinovitch has him pressed against the cage.
Pokalipsa is looking to control Rabinovitch's arms but Rabinovitch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pokalipsa has his back to the cage.

Rabinovitch breaks the clinch.
Pokalipsa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rabinovitch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pokalipsa.
Rabinovitch lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rabinovitch closes the distance and clinches.
Pokalipsa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pokalipsa wants to break free but Rabinovitch has control.
Pokalipsa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pokalipsa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pokalipsa trying to stall but Rabinovitch improves his position.
Rabinovitch tries a knee to the head but Pokalipsa blocks it.
Rabinovitch prevents Pokalipsa from breaking the clinch.
Pokalipsa wants to break free but Rabinovitch has control.
Rabinovitch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pokalipsa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pokalipsa misses with an elbow strike.
Rabinovitch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rabinovitch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pokalipsa backwards.
Pokalipsa misses with a punch on the inside.
Pokalipsa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokalipsa has had enough of the clinch but Rabinovitch keeps him there for the moment.
Pokalipsa jumps guard but Rabinovitch stands there with Pokalipsa around his waist. Pokalipsa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rabinovitch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rabinovitch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pokalipsa's face.
Rabinovitch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rabinovitch scores a nice knee to the body.
Pokalipsa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pokalipsa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pokalipsa takes a shot to the head.
Rabinovitch lands a good knee to the midsection. Pokalipsa won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pokalipsa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pokalipsa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rabinovitch backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itshak Rabinovitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kuta Pokalipsa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rabinovitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pokalipsa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rabinovitch looks to land a body kick but Pokalipsa moved away.
Pokalipsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rabinovitch but Rabinovitch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rabinovitch cracks Pokalipsa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rabinovitch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pokalipsa's head.
Rabinovitch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rabinovitch moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rabinovitch.
Pokalipsa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rabinovitch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rabinovitch throws a head kick that half lands.
Rabinovitch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pokalipsa counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pokalipsa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuta Pokalipsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rabinovitch clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabinovitch tries a knee to the head but Pokalipsa blocks it.
Rabinovitch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pokalipsa or not.
Pokalipsa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rabinovitch lands a good knee to the midsection. Pokalipsa won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Rabinovitch.

Rabinovitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pokalipsa shoots in for a takedown but Rabinovitch shows good takedown defense.
Pokalipsa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rabinovitch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pokalipsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Rabinovitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pokalipsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pokalipsa misses with a body kick.
Rabinovitch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rabinovitch keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pokalipsa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rabinovitch - the referee stops the clock and Pokalipsa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rabinovitch. Pokalipsa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rabinovitch tries to sprawl but Pokalipsa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pokalipsa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pokalipsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rabinovitch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pokalipsa throws a big elbow that misses.
Rabinovitch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rabinovitch keeping full guard, as Pokalipsa tries to pass.
Pokalipsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabinovitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabinovitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rabinovitch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pokalipsa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rabinovitch is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pokalipsa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rabinovitch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Rabinovitch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rabinovitch is looking to land body kicks.
Pokalipsa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rabinovitch throws a head kick that misses.
Pokalipsa has a takedown stuffed.
Pokalipsa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rabinovitch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pokalipsa's head.
Pokalipsa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pokalipsa throws a series of punches but Rabinovitch moves out of range.
Rabinovitch lands with a straight right. Pokalipsa didn't see that one coming.
Rabinovitch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pokalipsa takes a step back to recover.
Itshak Rabinovitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabinovitch connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Pokalipsa with that takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Rabinovitch.

Rabinovitch rushes Pokalipsa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pokalipsa pushes off an throws an elbow but Rabinovitch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rabinovitch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rabinovitch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pokalipsa.
Rabinovitch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itshak Rabinovitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rabinovitch 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itshak Rabinovitch!