PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robb Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madden Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Flynn
vs
Rush

192 cm
25
167 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

177 cm
29
165 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robb Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madden Rush!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn dives in and grabs Rush's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rush pushes down on Flynn's head and hops out.
Robb Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but Flynn shows good takedown defense.
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown. Flynn tries to sprawl out of it but Rush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flynn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flynn looks to land a combination but Rush avoids it well.
Flynn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rush.
Robb Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madden Rush.
Rush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flynn swivels and escapes.
Flynn with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rush counters with a single leg into guard. Flynn didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush is in close to Flynn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flynn is trying to keep Rush in close.
Flynn is wriggling around but Rush manages to pass to half guard.
Rush wants to pass to mount but Flynn is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flynn kicks Rush off and gets back to his feet.
Rush throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
Rush has his takedown stuffed

and Flynn counters with a takedown into side control.
Flynn lands some shots froms side control.
Flynn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Flynn is working Rush over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rush manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Flynn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn wants to stand and escape but Rush is having none of it.
Rush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flynn's head.

Rush drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flynn dives on top into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flynn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flynn postures up and lands a big shot to Rush's brow.

Rush has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flynn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn working away.
Flynn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Flynn tries for a kimura but Rush is defending well.
Flynn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Flynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rush takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rush is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Flynn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Flynn.
Rush parries the strikes from Flynn easily there. Flynn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rush to escape.
Flynn working the head with strikes.
Rush manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Flynn is looking to pass Rush's guard but actually Rush recovers to full guard.

Flynn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rush is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flynn, into his guard.
Rush lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robb Flynn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Flynn has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Flynn wants a takedown but no success here.
Rush prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flynn swings wildly with an uppercut but Rush uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush jumps guard but Flynn stands there with Rush around his waist. Rush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flynn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Flynn can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robb Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush wants a takedown.

Flynn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flynn lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Madden Rush has been cut.
Flynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robb Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Flynn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rush shoots in for a double leg but Flynn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rush.
Flynn throws a head kick that misses.

Rush gets caught flat footed, as Flynn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flynn postures up and lands a big shot to Rush's brow.
Rush is trying to control the position but Flynn postures up.

Flynn 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.
Rush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flynn is in close to Rush's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flynn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Flynn winds up and cracks Rush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rush gets back to full guard.

Rush has his foot on Flynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flynn works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flynn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn preventing the sweep.
Rush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flynn is looking to work some ground and pound but Rush has wrist control.
Rush keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass.
Rush wants to sweep but no luck.
Rush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flynn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flynn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn won't allow Rush to sweep him here.
Flynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rush works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flynn throwing strikes from guard but Rush blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rush trying to control the position.
Rush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flynn manages to get himself to full guard.

Flynn pushes Rush off and gets back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flynn.
Rush misses with a takedown
and Flynn counters with a left and a right that stings Rush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rush tries to keep at a distance but Flynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flynn tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robb Flynn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Madden Rush's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rush fails with a takedown attempt.
Rush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rush doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Flynn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rush's guard now.
Flynn lands a couple of elbows.
Flynn connects with a couple of short punches.

Flynn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flynn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flynn wanted to stand there but Rush had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flynn stands up over Rush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flynn thows a big elbow that misses.
Flynn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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

Rush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flynn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rush is controlling him well.
Rush throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Flynn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Robb Flynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madden Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Rush 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.
Flynn pushes Rush off looking to stand but Rush dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rush is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flynn sees it coming and defends easily.
Rush tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flynn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Rush has gone for a leg lock! Flynn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rush's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flynn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rush is trying to keep Flynn in close.
Flynn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Robb Flynn.
Flynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Flynn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robb Flynn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flynn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robb Flynn!