PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo AbbottSlice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holdaen Rafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holdaen Rafer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

AbbottSlice
vs
Rafer

195 cm
24
221 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo AbbottSlice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holdaen Rafer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rafer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Rafer.
A clash of legs there as AbbottSlice blocks the low kick.
AbbottSlice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

AbbottSlice moves into the clinch.
Rafer gets underhooks to prevent AbbottSlice's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rafer wants to break the clinch but can't.

Rafer breaks from the clinch.
AbbottSlice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo AbbottSlice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rafer takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafer throws a hook but AbbottSlice blocks it.
A combination from Rafer does no damage.
Rafer tries to close the distance and clinch but AbbottSlice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rafer doesn't manage to clinch there - AbbottSlice circles away.
AbbottSlice is looking to clinch.
AbbottSlice doesn't manage to clinch there - Rafer circles away.
Rafer swinging wilding here.
Holdaen Rafer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Rafer.

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.
Rafer throws a right hand that AbbottSlice ducks under and follows up with a left that AbbottSlice also avoids with ease.
Rafer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Rafer does no damage.
Rafer swinging wilding here.
Rafer tries a head kick but it misses.

AbbottSlice closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - AbbottSlice lands in his opponent's guard.
AbbottSlice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rafer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
AbbottSlice prevents Rafer from getting back to his feet.
Rafer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from AbbottSlice.
AbbottSlice lands a couple of elbows.
AbbottSlice throwing strikes from guard but Rafer blocks nicely.
AbbottSlice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
AbbottSlice throwing strikes but missing.
AbbottSlice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
AbbottSlice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four 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.
AbbottSlice sitting in guard, not really doing much.
AbbottSlice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rafer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
AbbottSlice connects with a couple of short punches.

AbbottSlice drops back looking for a leg! Rafer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rafer manages to kick AbbottSlice off! AbbottSlice jumps back into Rafer's guard.
AbbottSlice makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo AbbottSlice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

AbbottSlice throws out a loose jab but Rafer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Rafer.
Rafer tries to clinch but AbbottSlice is having none of it.
Rafer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rafer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rafer misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

AbbottSlice shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rafer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
AbbottSlice tries to free his leg and advance position but Rafer is retaining full guard.
AbbottSlice stops Rafer from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AbbottSlice throwing strikes but missing.
AbbottSlice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
AbbottSlice throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rafer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rafer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

AbbottSlice drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and AbbottSlice jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rafer is breathing heavily.
Rafer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rafer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two 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.
Rafer throws a solid leg kick but AbbottSlice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rafer.
AbbottSlice checks a low kick from Rafer.
AbbottSlice scores with a jab to the head.
AbbottSlice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rafer's waist but Rafer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing AbbottSlice off to one side.
AbbottSlice tries to clinch up but Rafer circles away and keeps his distance.
Rafer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

AbbottSlice shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rafer's guard.
AbbottSlice distracts Rafer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AbbottSlice trying to control the position from guard on top but Rafer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AbbottSlice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
AbbottSlice with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
AbbottSlice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rafer keeping moving, preventing AbbottSlice from controlling successfully.
AbbottSlice scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AbbottSlice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
AbbottSlice trying to control but Rafer is working from the bottom.
AbbottSlice throwing strikes but missing.
AbbottSlice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
AbbottSlice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
AbbottSlice distracts Rafer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rafer gets caught flat footed, as AbbottSlice shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rafer keeping moving, preventing AbbottSlice from controlling successfully.
AbbottSlice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
AbbottSlice passes into half guard.
AbbottSlice drops an elbow to the side of Rafer's head.
AbbottSlice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rafer's head.
Rafer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
AbbottSlice wants to control but Rafer is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AbbottSlice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rafer's head.
Rafer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
AbbottSlice throwing shots but Rafer is blocking nicely.
Rafer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with AbbottSlice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rafer is looking to improve his position.
AbbottSlice trying to control the action but Rafer is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from AbbottSlice there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
AbbottSlice drops an elbow to the side of Rafer's head.
AbbottSlice takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AbbottSlice drops an elbow to the side of Rafer's head.

AbbottSlice is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
AbbottSlice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
AbbottSlice lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
AbbottSlice has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

AbbottSlice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
AbbottSlice has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
AbbottSlice looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AbbottSlice working the ground and pound effectively.

AbbottSlice looking for a guillotine from mount but Rafer is having none of it.

AbbottSlice jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rafer manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

AbbottSlice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rafer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
AbbottSlice lands a few punches from side control.
Kimbo AbbottSlice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rafer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by AbbottSlice.
Holdaen Rafer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AbbottSlice in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo AbbottSlice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for AbbottSlice, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo AbbottSlice!