PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Master Cabidela Rahay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamour Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Cabidela Rahay
vs
Ferdinand

176 cm
26
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
166 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Master Lee's One Stop
Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Cabidela Rahay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lamour Ferdinand!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferdinand tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahay defends well and Ferdinand ends up having to push Rahay into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Ferdinand has hold of one of Rahay's legs. Rahay is fighting the takedown attempt but Ferdinand gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Rahay has his foot on Ferdinand's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferdinand works his way back into a safe position though.

Ferdinand drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rahay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rahay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rahay!
Rahay has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rahay looking to control but Ferdinand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferdinand working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rahay looking to control but Ferdinand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdinand is working to get back to half guard.
Rahay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferdinand working to try and regain half guard.
Rahay looking to control but Ferdinand is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rahay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferdinand is trying to escape the mount.
Rahay tries to control but Ferdinand wriggling away.
Ferdinand tries to lock up and control but Rahay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferdinand is trying to escape the mount.
Rahay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferdinand is looking to escape.
Ferdinand is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahay controlling from the full mount.
Rahay wants to control the pace but Ferdinand is squirming around nicely.
Ferdinand has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ferdinand is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rahay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferdinand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rahay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rahay controlling the position easily from mount.
Rahay wants to control the pace but Ferdinand is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand regains half guard.
Ferdinand moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Rahay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferdinand has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahay has managed to get both his arms back between Ferdinand's legs - danger averted.
Ferdinand is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Ferdinand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rahay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Ferdinand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rahay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rahay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ferdinand has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rahay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rahay wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Rahay's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand wants to sweep here but Rahay controlling him for the moment.
Ferdinand can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rahay controls the pace.
Ferdinand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ferdinand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahay defends it easily.
Rahay wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ferdinand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rahay defends well.

Ferdinand is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahay is aware though and is defending well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rahay stays in close to Ferdinand's body and controls the position.

Master Cabidela Rahay has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ferdinand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferdinand changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rahay tries to avoid it but Ferdinand manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rahay to the ground. Rahay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Master Cabidela Rahay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamour Ferdinand.
Ferdinand shoots for a takedown but Rahay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rahay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferdinand tries to avoid it but Rahay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferdinand to the ground. Ferdinand escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferdinand leaves Rahay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lamour Ferdinand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ferdinand bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand swings around for an armbar but Rahay sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferdinand's guard.
Rahay sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferdinand keeping moving, preventing Rahay from controlling successfully.

Ferdinand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rahay wants to control from the top but Ferdinand keeps moving.
Ferdinand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ferdinand prevents Rahay from improving his position.
Rahay trying to control but Ferdinand postures up.
Rahay is trying to get back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rahay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferdinand.
Ferdinand trying to control from half guard but Rahay is working away.

Rahay is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferdinand.

Rahay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rahay has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ferdinand is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ferdinand looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand is pressing down on Rahay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rahay is holding on for now.
Ferdinand works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ferdinand can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rahay is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rahay is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamour Ferdinand will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rahay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ferdinand fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferdinand misses with a takedown attempt - Rahay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ferdinand shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rahay defends it nicely.
Master Cabidela Rahay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamour Ferdinand.
Rahay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rahay wants it to stay on the feet.
Rahay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferdinand as he jumps to the side.

Rahay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferdinand is not content to let Rahay control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rahay is looking for a kimura here.
Ferdinand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahay is keen to just control but Ferdinand is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Rahay seems content to control.

Ferdinand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferdinand wants to control but Rahay is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Ferdinand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahay pulls his head out easily.
Rahay is controlling the pace.
Rahay is keen to just control but Ferdinand is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rahay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rahay trying to control the action but Ferdinand is working from the bottom.
Ferdinand manages to get to full guard.
Ferdinand trying to keep a closed guard but Rahay is proving a slippery customer.

Ferdinand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rahay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rahay controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand keeping moving, preventing Rahay from controlling successfully.

Rahay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferdinand has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahay has managed to get both his arms back between Ferdinand's legs - danger averted.
Rahay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferdinand trying to control the position.

Ferdinand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ferdinand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferdinand is breathing heavily.
Rahay trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdinand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Master Cabidela Rahay just wasn't active enough.
Rahay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rahay wants it to stay on the feet.
Rahay shoots in for a takedown but Ferdinand shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Rahay. No joy for Ferdinand on that attempt.
Rahay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rahay wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferdinand tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferdinand somewhat.
Ferdinand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rahay is fending him off so far but Ferdinand persists. Nope, Rahay circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahay shoots for a takedown but Ferdinand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rahay is defended easily by Ferdinand.
Lamour Ferdinand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rahay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferdinand as he jumps to the side.
Ferdinand shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rahay but Rahay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferdinand shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferdinand fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferdinand leaves Rahay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahay as he jumps to the side.
Rahay shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferdinand tries to sprawl out of it but Rahay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ferdinand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferdinand.
Rahay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferdinand.
Ferdinand fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rahay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferdinand sprawls well. Ferdinand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rahay gets slowly back to his feet.

Ferdinand shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rahay's guard.
Rahay is trying to control the position but Ferdinand postures up.
Ferdinand controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferdinand wants to pass the guard but Rahay is keeping the position.

Rahay looking for a guillotine here but Ferdinand defends easily.
Ferdinand trying to control but Rahay is working from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Rahay looking for a guillotine here but Ferdinand defends easily.
Ferdinand advances to half guard.

Rahay actively working from the bottom here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Ferdinand is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferdinand is thwarting Rahay's attempts to control the position.

Ferdinand is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahay wants to improve his position but Ferdinand is controlling well.
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 Master Cabidela Rahay 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ferdinand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rahay sprawls well. Rahay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferdinand gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferdinand will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rahay.
Ferdinand shoots in looking for a takedown but Rahay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferdinand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Master Cabidela Rahay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamour Ferdinand.
Ferdinand shoots in for a takedown but Rahay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferdinand will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rahay shoots in and drives through. Ferdinand sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferdinand shoots for a takedown but Rahay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferdinand shoots in for a double leg but Rahay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferdinand is defended easily by Rahay.
Nice takedown defense from Ferdinand. No joy for Rahay on that attempt.
Ferdinand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rahay is fending him off so far but Ferdinand persists. Nope, Rahay circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferdinand doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rahay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ferdinand!
Rahay is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ferdinand will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ferdinand manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ferdinand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahay pulls his head out easily.

Rahay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rahay wants to take a breather but Ferdinand is having none of it.
Ferdinand won't allow Rahay to pass to mount.
Rahay trying to control the action but Ferdinand is working from the bottom.
Ferdinand moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferdinand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahay manages to get himself to full guard.

Rahay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferdinand works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Rahay looking for submissions off his back.
Rahay is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ferdinand is looking for a kimura but Rahay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferdinand to get the leverage.
Ferdinand wants to take a breather but Rahay is having none of it.

Ferdinand is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rahay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferdinand.

Rahay is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferdinand.
Ferdinand wants to take a breather but Rahay is having none of it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

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

Ferdinand looking for a submission but Rahay manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ferdinand trying to control but Rahay is working from the bottom.

Ferdinand is sitting in close to Rahay's body. Rahay has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ferdinand is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ferdinand is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rahay.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Master Cabidela Rahay!
Master Cabidela Rahay decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.