PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Master Cabidela Rahay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang has chosen Nelly - The Champ as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cabidela Rahay
vs
Huang

176 cm
26
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
156 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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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 1 - 0 - 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rahay drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huang being controlled here, momentarily.

Huang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rahay stacks Huang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rahay!
Huang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Huang regains half guard.
Rahay controlling the action here.
Huang felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Huang trying to hold on to Rahay's head to control him but Rahay postures up.
Rahay not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Master Cabidela Rahay just wasn't active enough.

Huang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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 for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Huang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rahay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huang has managed to get both his arms back between Rahay's legs - danger averted.
Huang trying to control but Rahay is working from the bottom.

Rahay working for a triangle but Huang defends it easily.
Rahay 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.
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.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahay swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Rahay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang advances position into side control!
Huang trying to control the action but Rahay is working from the bottom.
Rahay is trying to get back to half guard.
Huang trying to control the position but Rahay is working away.
Rahay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Huang's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rahay looking for submissions off his back.
Rahay wants to control but Huang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huang controlling the action here.

Huang seems to be looking for submissions.
Rahay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huang is trying to control. Rahay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rahay wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.

Huang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rahay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huang is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Huang seems to be working for a kimura but Rahay defends the submission attempt.

Huang 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 Huang.

Rahay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Huang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rahay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Rahay looking for submissions off his back.

Rahay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Huang is trying to control. Rahay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Huang is trying to work for a kimura but Rahay is defending well.
Rahay trying to hold on to Huang's head to control him but Huang postures up.

Rahay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Rahay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rahay looking for submissions off his back.

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

Rahay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huang is pressing down on Rahay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rahay is holding on for now.

Huang seems to be looking for submissions.
Huang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rahay gets full guard.
Huang wants to control from the top but Rahay keeps moving.
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rahay sneaks back into half guard.
Huang prevents Rahay from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rahay looking for submissions off his back.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rahay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rahay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rahay.
Rahay keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Rahay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahay keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahay is retaining full guard.
Huang stands and throws Rahay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rahay is looking to reverse the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Huang trying to control the action but Rahay is working from the bottom.
Rahay tries to improve position but can't.
Huang wants to control but Rahay is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Rahay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Huang tries for a kimura but Rahay is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahay gets back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Huang seems to be looking for submissions.
Rahay gets back to full guard.

Rahay working for a triangle but Huang defends it easily.
Huang wants to control from the top but Rahay keeps moving.

Rahay working for a triangle but Huang defends it easily.
Rahay wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huang stands and throws Rahay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Huang working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Master Cabidela Rahay will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Huang fails with a takedown attempt.

Rahay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Huang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rahay controls the position.
Huang is trying to control Rahay's posture but Rahay avoids it.
Rahay just content to control the position.
Huang tries to bench press Rahay off him but Rahay keeps the position.
Rahay is looking to take a break and control but Huang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahay controls the position.
Huang is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huang is not content to let Rahay control the position.
A lull in the action here as Rahay stalls from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Master Cabidela Rahay just wasn't active enough.
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rahay pinned against the ropes. Rahay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huang dives in and grabs Rahay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahay pushes down on Huang's head and hops out.
Master Cabidela Rahay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Huang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Huang is thwarting Rahay's attempts to control the position.
Huang trying to mount his opponent but Rahay defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rahay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Master Cabidela Rahay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rahay actively working from the bottom here.

Rahay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huang trying to control the action but Rahay is working from the bottom.
Rahay moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang trying to control but Rahay is working from the bottom.

Rahay working for a triangle but Huang defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rahay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rahay keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.

Rahay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huang defends it easily.
Huang stands and throws Rahay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Huang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rahay is looking to regain half guard here but Huang keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Huang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rahay has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Huang but great work by Rahay.
Huang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rahay is looking to advance position but Huang won't allow it.
Huang tries to get to full guard but Rahay has control of the leg.

Huang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rahay trying to advance position but Huang counters by regaining guard.
Huang trying to control the position.

Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahay stays in close to Huang's body and controls the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rahay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rahay slips nicely into half guard.
Rahay wants to free his trapped foot but Huang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rahay is thwarting Huang's attempts to control the position.
Rahay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Master Cabidela Rahay wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Rahay gets caught napping as Huang dives in and scores a takedown. Rahay manages to retain guard.

Rahay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huang is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rahay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huang defends it easily.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Rahay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huang works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Huang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Huang 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 Huang.
Huang wants to take a breather but Rahay is having none of it.

Rahay looking for submissions off his back.
Huang tries to pass to full mount but Rahay defends it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Rahay looking for a kimura from the bottom but Huang passes into side control!

Huang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rahay rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Huang's guard! Nice work there by Rahay!
Huang keeping moving, preventing Rahay from controlling successfully.
Rahay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huang trying to control the position.
Huang keeping full guard, as Rahay tries to pass.
Rahay passes Huang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huang is trying to maintain the position but Rahay is very close to passing his half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rahay not doing much here.
Rahay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Huang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahay pulls his head out easily.
Rahay content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Master Cabidela Rahay.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rahay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rahay shoots in for a takedown but Huang shows good takedown defense.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rahay misses with a takedown

and Huang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Huang.
Rahay keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.

Huang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rahay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Huang, into his guard.
Huang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rahay trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Rahay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Huang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Huang 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.
Huang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rahay won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Huang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rahay stands and throws Huang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rahay controls the position.

Rahay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huang manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahay wants to pass to mount but Huang is defending the position.
Rahay stalling.
Rahay prevents Huang from improving his position.
Rahay is thwarting Huang's attempts to control the position.
Huang won't allow Rahay to pass to mount.

Huang looking for submissions off his back.
Rahay controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huang wants to improve his position but Rahay is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Huang looking for submissions off his back.
Rahay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huang tries to roll over but Rahay keeps him under control.
Rahay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huang trying to control from the bottom.
Rahay is taking a breather. Huang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Huang is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Master Cabidela Rahay just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huang is defended easily by Rahay.

Rahay shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahay is controlling the pace.

Huang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahay trying to mount his opponent but Huang defends it.
Rahay controlling the pace.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Master Cabidela Rahay wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Huang tries for a takedown but Rahay circles away easily

and Rahay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huang won't be happy with that.
Huang tries to bench press Rahay off him but Rahay keeps the position.
Rahay is staying tight to Huang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rahay wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy.
Rahay working away.
Huang is looking to regain half guard here but Rahay keeps moving and retains side control.
Rahay controlling from side mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Huang is looking to regain half guard here but Rahay keeps moving and retains side control.
Huang wants to control but Rahay postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rahay controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Master Cabidela Rahay has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rahay shoots in looking for a takedown but Huang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rahay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahay as he jumps to the side.
Master Cabidela Rahay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huang is defended easily by Rahay.
Huang shoots for a double leg takedown but Rahay sprawls well. He's pushed Huang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rahay shoots in but Huang avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Rahay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Huang on his heels. He'll look to pass Huang's guard now, I'm sure.
Rahay's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Rahay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rahay tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rahay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huang being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Master Cabidela Rahay wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Huang shoots for a takedown but Rahay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rahay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huang sprawls well. Huang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rahay gets slowly back to his feet.
Rahay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huang sprawls well. Huang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rahay gets slowly back to his feet.
Rahay shoots for a double leg takedown but Huang sprawls well. He's pushed Rahay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Huang misses with a takedown

and Rahay counters with a single leg into guard. Huang didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang looking to control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rahay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Huang looking for a guillotine here but Rahay defends easily.
Rahay tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Rahay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huang wants to sweep here but Rahay controlling him for the moment.
Rahay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Master Cabidela Rahay.
Huang fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Cabidela Rahay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rahay, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Master Cabidela Rahay!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Master Cabidela Rahay!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Master Cabidela Rahay!

Master Cabidela Rahay wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Master Cabidela Rahay rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.