PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 2044 p4p, 249 weight class) and Danilo Gentili (ranked 1984 p4p, 238 weight class). Shakhbulatov comes to the cage accompanied by Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. Rustam Shakhbulatov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Shakhbulatov
vs
Gentili

178 cm
29
167 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

165 cm
29
151 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rustam Shakhbulatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Gentili!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Gentili with that takedown attempt.
Shakhbulatov is looking to counter punch.
Shakhbulatov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gentili wants to clinch up but Shakhbulatov keeps it at a distance.
Shakhbulatov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gentili tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shakhbulatov defends well and Gentili ends up having to push Shakhbulatov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A low kick from Gentili misses
and Shakhbulatov counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakhbulatov looks to land a combination. Gentili sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gentili shoots for a takedown but Shakhbulatov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rustam Shakhbulatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Gentili.
Shakhbulatov works the jab nicely.
Gentili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shakhbulatov avoids it really well and circles away.
Gentili with a poor takedown
and Shakhbulatov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shakhbulatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shakhbulatov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shakhbulatov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakhbulatov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gentili with a poor takedown
and Shakhbulatov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gentili has a takedown stuffed.
Shakhbulatov is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gentili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shakhbulatov connects with a jab.
Shakhbulatov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shakhbulatov digs a good body shot into Gentili's ribs.
Gentili takes one on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Shakhbulatov as Gentili shoots in.
Shakhbulatov with a hook.
Gentili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gentili on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentili dives in and grabs Shakhbulatov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shakhbulatov pushes down on Gentili's head and hops out.
Shakhbulatov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A cross from Shakhbulatov lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gentili. Gentili gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Shakhbulatov.
Gentili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shakhbulatov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gentili somewhat.
Shakhbulatov lands with an uppercut that bounces Gentili off the cage and back into range.
Gentili shoots in looking for a takedown but Shakhbulatov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gentili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shakhbulatov throwing a counter right hand but Gentili manages to avoid it.
Shakhbulatov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gentili tries for a takedown but Shakhbulatov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shakhbulatov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shakhbulatov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Gentili scores with a takedown into Shakhbulatov's guard.

Shakhbulatov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gentili off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Gentili shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gentili was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a sweep. Gentili is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gentili tries to pass to full mount but Shakhbulatov defends it.

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

Gentili is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shakhbulatov sees it coming and defends easily.
Shakhbulatov trying to hold on to Gentili's head to control him but Gentili postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shakhbulatov is trying to get back to full guard.

Shakhbulatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Gentili.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shakhbulatov is looking to control Gentili's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shakhbulatov avoid being mounted?
Shakhbulatov gets back to full guard.
Gentili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Shakhbulatov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gentili shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shakhbulatov but Shakhbulatov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gentili shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shakhbulatov but Shakhbulatov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shakhbulatov lands with a straight right. Gentili didn't see that one coming.
Shakhbulatov tests Gentili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shakhbulatov staying out of range there.
Shakhbulatov lands a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gentili.
Rustam Shakhbulatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Gentili.
Gentili shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shakhbulatov sprawls well. Shakhbulatov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gentili gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Shakhbulatov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gentili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentili shoots in for a double leg but Shakhbulatov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab by Shakhbulatov.
No joy there for Shakhbulatov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gentili doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gentili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakhbulatov ducks under a wild hook from Gentili.
Rustam Shakhbulatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakhbulatov scores with a decent looking hook.
Gentili fails with the takedown
and Shakhbulatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentili tries for a takedown but Shakhbulatov circles away easily
and Shakhbulatov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentili fails with the takedown
and Shakhbulatov counters with a three punch combo that has Gentili backing up. Gentili nods at Shakhbulatov to acknowledge the strikes.

Gentili closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gentili lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakhbulatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentili trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakhbulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Shakhbulatov wriggles free and stands up.
Danilo Gentili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentili doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shakhbulatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentili with a poor takedown
and Shakhbulatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentili takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shakhbulatov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Shakhbulatov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shakhbulatov.
Shakhbulatov lands a right hook to the body.
Gentili misses with a takedown attempt
and Gentili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gentili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shakhbulatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Shakhbulatov gets caught napping as Gentili dives in and scores a takedown. Shakhbulatov manages to retain guard.

Shakhbulatov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gentili presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shakhbulatov breaks the clinch.
Gentili has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gentili gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shakhbulatov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shakhbulatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gentili can do to turn this around?
Gentili is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Shakhbulatov.
Gentili shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shakhbulatov defends it nicely.
It looked like Shakhbulatov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gentili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shakhbulatov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentili gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shakhbulatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakhbulatov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gentili looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gentili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shakhbulatov counters with a left to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gentili.
Shakhbulatov stalks Gentili and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gentili's face. Gentili staggers backwards, shaken.

Gentili is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakhbulatov drops Gentili with a naaaaasty hook - Gentili is in real trouble here! Shakhbulatov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Shakhbulatov!
Rustam Shakhbulatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.