PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil Oheat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puki Rabota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lil Oheat has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Oheat
vs
Rabota

180 cm
27
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
23
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lil Oheat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Puki Rabota!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rabota forces Oheat back against the cage and clinches.
Rabota lands an elbow that stopped Oheat in his tracks for a moment.
Rabota lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Lil Oheat has been cut.
Oheat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oheat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rabota pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rabota is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Oheat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oheat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rabota avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Rabota has hold of one of Oheat's legs. Oheat is fighting the takedown attempt but Rabota gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rabota postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rabota thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rabota postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Rabota is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Oheat looking for a guillotine here but Rabota defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Oheat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rabota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabota lands a couple of elbows.
Oheat scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Oheat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oheat tries to get out of the position.
Rabota distracts Oheat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rabota looking to pass the guard.
Oheat has momentary wrist control but Rabota slips an elbow through the middle.

Oheat is looking for a triangle but Rabota pushes his legs off easily.
Rabota stands up over Oheat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rabota is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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

Oheat has his foot on Rabota's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rabota works his way back into a safe position though.
Oheat is breathing heavily.
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!
Oheat trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rabota tries to stand but Oheat is controlling from the bottom.
Rabota content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabota works over Oheat with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabota postures up and lands a big shot to Oheat's brow.
Rabota lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Oheat working for a triangle but Rabota defends it easily.
Rabota lands a couple of digs.
Rabota landing with the ground and pound.
Rabota is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Oheat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rabota is aware though and is defending well.

Rabota decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oheat, up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rabota is defended easily by Oheat.

Rabota moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rabota pulls Oheat into guard.
Oheat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oheat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rabota preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rabota manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oheat manages to get himself to full guard.
Rabota wants to get up but he can't break Oheat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rabota landing with the ground and pound.
Rabota passes Oheat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rabota working over Oheat with some ground and pound. Oheat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Rabota wants to work for an arm triangle but Oheat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rabota prevents Oheat from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabota wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oheat is looking to improve his position.
Rabota lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oheat tries to roll over but Rabota keeps him under control.
Rabota is keen to just control but Oheat is a slippery customer.

Rabota is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oheat sees it coming and defends easily.

Rabota is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oheat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rabota connects with a nice short shot to Oheat's temple.

Rabota is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oheat has hold of Rabota's hands but Rabota slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Puki Rabota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lil Oheat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Oheat tries for a takedown but Rabota sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oheat goes for a double leg but Rabota avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rabota continues to drive forward.
Oheat is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Oheat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabota utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Rabota has hold of one of Oheat's legs. Oheat is fighting the takedown attempt but Rabota gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rabota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puki Rabota has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oheat trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabota working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Oheat is rocked!
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!

Oheat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rabota passes into half guard.
Oh Oheat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Rabota stands up and beckons Oheat to join him on the feet.

Rabota shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Rabota slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Rabota lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Puki Rabota!