PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rabchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amazing- Kanye West. Sid Singh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rabchenko
vs
Singh

165 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
27
148 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Piotr Rabchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sid Singh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Singh pinned against the cage. Singh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rabchenko enables Singh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rabchenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Singh stands and steps away. Rabchenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rabchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rabchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rabchenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sid Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Singh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Singh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Singh get's back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh lands with a nice combination. Rabchenko backs away looking to recover.
Singh misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabchenko has his takedown stuffed

and Singh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rabchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabchenko is trying to maintain the position but Singh is very close to passing his half guard.

Rabchenko looking for submissions off his back.
Singh tries to stand and escape but Rabchenko is controlling the position.

Rabchenko actively working from the bottom here.

Singh gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Singh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rabchenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Singh somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Singh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rabchenko.
Singh tries to bum rush Rabchenko with a series of wild strikes but Rabchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singh throws a right hand that Rabchenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Rabchenko also avoids with ease.
Singh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Singh looks gassed!
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rabchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Singh pinned against the cage. Singh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Singh does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Singh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rabchenko shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Singh misses with a wild combination.
Rabchenko tries for a takedown but Singh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Singh with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Singh avoids it really well and circles away.
Singh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rabchenko back to the cage. Singh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Singh throws a right hand that Rabchenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Rabchenko also avoids with ease.
Singh looks to land a combination. Rabchenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Rabchenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Singh was covering up waiting for the punch and Rabchenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rabchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabchenko content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Singh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rabchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Singh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rabchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rabchenko shoots in and drives through. Singh sprawls well.
Singh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Singh throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Rabchenko on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rabchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabchenko shoots for a takedown but Singh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A shot to the body from Singh misses

and Rabchenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rabchenko wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rabchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rabchenko throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabchenko wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Rabchenko throws an elbow that misses. Singh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rabchenko's guard. Nice move by Singh!
Singh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rabchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Singh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rabchenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Rabchenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Singh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rabchenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Singh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Singh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rabchenko, up you get!
Rabchenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Singh pinned against the cage. Singh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Singh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabchenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Singh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rabchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rabchenko.
Sid Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rabchenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rabchenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Rabchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a right and a left that Rabchenko avoids nicely.
Singh lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Rabchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Singh counters with a series of strikes. Rabchenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Singh thows a body shot but no joy.
Rabchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Singh avoids it really well and circles away.
Singh takes a swing at Rabchenko's ribcage but misses.

Singh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rabchenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Rabchenko's guard now, I'm sure.

Rabchenko is looking for a triangle but Singh pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Singh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh scores with a body shot.
Rabchenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Singh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

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

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

Singh gets to his feet. Rabchenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Singh catches Rabchenko right on the button with a cross.
Rabchenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Singh tries to bum rush Rabchenko with a series of wild strikes but Rabchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rabchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Singh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Singh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Singh duly obliges.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Rabchenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Singh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabchenko is fending him off so far but Singh persists. Nope, Rabchenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Singh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rabchenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rabchenko feints and as Singh raises his hands in defense, Rabchenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rabchenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Singh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rabchenko has Singh in his guard.

Rabchenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Singh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rabchenko is proving hard to escape from.

Rabchenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Singh stands up from Rabchenko's guard - Singh perhaps looking for a knockout.
Singh scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rabchenko eats them both and turns towards Singh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Singh misses with a double jab

so Rabchenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rabchenko trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Rabchenko passes into half guard.

Singh kicks off Rabchenko and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Singh.
Singh is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rabchenko dodges the punch combination from Singh.
Singh misses with a series of wild punches.
Rabchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rabchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rabchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Singh is defended easily by Rabchenko.
Rabchenko slips a jab and a cross from Singh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rabchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sid Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rabchenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Singh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rabchenko backs up against the cage.
Rabchenko dodges the punch combination from Singh.
Singh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rabchenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Singh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabchenko moves away.
Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piotr Rabchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rabchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Singh but Singh pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Singh 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Singh!