PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Moczymorda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago comes to the ring accompanied by Dance Gavin Dance - Strawberry Swisher Pt 2. Moczymorda has chosen Django Unchained OST - Ain't no grave (Johnny Cash) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Rabago
vs
Moczymorda

180 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent grappler
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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 5 - 1 - 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacek Moczymorda!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moczymorda shoots in for a double leg but Rabago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabago misses with the combination.
Moczymorda dodges the punch combination from Rabago.
Moczymorda lands a glancing blow to the side of Rabago's head.
No joy there for Moczymorda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moczymorda takes a swing at Rabago's ribcage but misses.
Rabago misses with a straight right.
Moczymorda scores with a body shot.
Rabago throws a right and a left that Moczymorda avoids nicely.
Rabago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rabago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moczymorda moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moczymorda or perhaps it was just good defense by Rabago, which made it look bad.
Jacek Moczymorda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moczymorda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Rabago slaps away a takedown attempt from Moczymorda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adam Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Moczymorda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moczymorda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabago misses with a two punch combination.
Moczymorda throws a leg kick that misses.
Rabago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moczymorda manages to avoid it.
Moczymorda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabago is fending him off so far but Moczymorda persists. Nope, Rabago circles away and we're back to standing.
Moczymorda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moczymorda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
Adam Rabago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabago has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Adam Rabago has been cut.
Moczymorda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rabago has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Moczymorda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rabago tries to bum rush Moczymorda with a series of wild strikes but Moczymorda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
Moczymorda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago misses with a double jab.
Moczymorda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rabago defends it well.
Moczymorda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moczymorda misses with a wild combination.
Moczymorda has a takedown stuffed.
Moczymorda throws a head kick that misses.

Moczymorda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rabago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moczymorda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Moczymorda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moczymorda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moczymorda won't allow Rabago to sweep him here.
Rabago working a defensive guard here.
Moczymorda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moczymorda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.
Rabago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moczymorda tries to work over Rabago's front leg with a kick but Rabago checks it.
Rabago misses the shot to the body.
Moczymorda avoids the body shot from Rabago.
Nice sprawl there from Rabago as Moczymorda shoots in.
Rabago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moczymorda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rabago looks to land a combination. Moczymorda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Jacek Moczymorda has been cut.
Moczymorda throws a jab but it's blocked by Rabago.
Moczymorda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rabago throws an overhand right that lands on Moczymorda's shoulder, as Moczymorda tries to avoid the shot.
Rabago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moczymorda.
Moczymorda shoots in for a takedown but Rabago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabago looks to land a combination but Moczymorda avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Rabago dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A combination from Moczymorda does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moczymorda.
Rabago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabago moves out of range of the body kick from Moczymorda.
A head kick misses from Moczymorda.
As Moczymorda looks to move away, Rabago throws a big counter combo bu Moczymorda just gets out of the way.
Moczymorda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rabago scores with a one two! Moczymorda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Rabago. Those never looked like landing.
Rabago throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rabago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moczymorda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moczymorda trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago pulls Moczymorda in to control the position.
Moczymorda looking to sit in guard and control but Rabago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rabago won't allow Moczymorda to sweep him here.

Rabago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moczymorda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moczymorda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moczymorda!

Moczymorda swings around for an armbar but Rabago sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moczymorda's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rabago postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moczymorda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rabago, into his guard.

Rabago keeping moving, preventing Moczymorda from controlling successfully.
Moczymorda stands and throws Rabago's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Moczymorda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moczymorda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moczymorda laying and praying for a moment but Rabago takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rabago is trying to maintain the position but Moczymorda is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four 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.

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

Moczymorda is trying to work for a kimura but Rabago is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Moczymorda is working for a kimura but Rabago is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacek Moczymorda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rabago misses with a double jab

and Moczymorda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rabago's guard.
Rabago keeping moving, preventing Moczymorda from controlling successfully.
Moczymorda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moczymorda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago has control of Moczymorda's left arm, preventing Moczymorda from doing any damage.
Rabago keeping moving, preventing Moczymorda from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moczymorda is defended easily by Rabago.
Rabago appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moczymorda's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moczymorda duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Moczymorda throws a head kick but Rabago moves out of range.
Moczymorda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moczymorda has his takedown stuffed
letting Rabago counter with a right hand.
Rabago missing with a left hand there. Moczymorda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rabago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moczymorda shoots in for a double leg but Rabago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adam Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Moczymorda.
Moczymorda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moczymorda dives in and grabs Rabago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rabago pushes down on Moczymorda's head and hops out.
Moczymorda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rabago checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rabago misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moczymorda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rabago avoids the body shot from Moczymorda.
Rabago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moczymorda.
Rabago swinging wildly here.
Moczymorda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rabago defends it well.
Rabago slaps away a takedown attempt from Moczymorda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rabago misses the shot to the body.
And Moczymorda tries to counter it with a takedown but Rabago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rabago swinging wildly here.
Moczymorda dives in and grabs Rabago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rabago pushes down on Moczymorda's head and hops out.
Rabago misses with a double jab.
Moczymorda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adam Rabago is winning the standup battle so far.
Moczymorda motions for Rabago to come forward. Moczymorda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rabago is looking to wear down Moczymorda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Moczymorda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabago napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Moczymorda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rabago has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moczymorda tries for a kimura but Rabago is defending well.
Moczymorda wants to take a breather but Rabago manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Moczymorda.
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!
Moczymorda wants to control from the top but Rabago keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adam Rabago.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!