PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terence Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Khabilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khabilov has chosen Rihanna Bitch Better Have My Money as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Flynn
vs
Khabilov

170 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Mohito Fightwear
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terence Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rustam Khabilov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khabilov.
Flynn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khabilov misses with a low kick as Flynn jumps back.
Flynn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khabilov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khabilov needs to keep his hands up - Flynn had a free shot at his head there.
Flynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khabilov.
Terence Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khabilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flynn moves away.
It looked like Flynn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khabilov.
Khabilov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov is looking to chop away at Flynn's legs.
Flynn misses with a wild body shot.
Khabilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terence Flynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khabilov. Flynn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khabilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Khabilov shoots in and bounces Flynn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Khabilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Khabilov trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flynn wants to stand but Khabilov is controlling the position.
Khabilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khabilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khabilov misses with a hook.
Flynn is looking to counter punch.
Khabilov misses with a hook
and Flynn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flynn throws an off balance right hand

and Khabilov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khabilov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov looking to pass the guard.
Khabilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khabilov is looking to work some ground and pound but Flynn has wrist control.
Khabilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khabilov postures up and lands a big shot to Flynn's brow.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Khabilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khabilov won't allow Flynn to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khabilov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flynn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flynn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Flynn throws a lazy uppercut

and Khabilov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khabilov.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Khabilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flynn keeping full guard, as Khabilov tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Khabilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flynn missing with a left hand there. Khabilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khabilov with the counter takedown but Flynn avoids it easily.
Flynn throws a shot from downtown. Khabilov moves away and avoids it.
Khabilov with the counter takedown but Flynn avoids it easily.
Flynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khabilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khabilov misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov swings for the body but Flynn moves out of range.
Flynn cracks Khabilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flynn throws a poor cross that misses

and Khabilov counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Khabilov landing a few strikes.
Khabilov lands a few punches from side control.
Khabilov working the ground and pound from side control.
Khabilov throwing strikes but Flynn manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Khabilov is trying to control Flynn's posture but Flynn avoids it.
Khabilov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Flynn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Khabilov controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is trying to control but can't.
Khabilov punching from the bottom.
Rustam Khabilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khabilov manages to get to full guard.
Khabilov tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khabilov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Flynn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flynn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flynn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khabilov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Khabilov scoring with some ground and pound.
Khabilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Khabilov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flynn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khabilov.
Khabilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flynn is keeping the position for now.
Khabilov works over Flynn with some ground and pound from guard.
Khabilov lands a couple of elbows.
Flynn has momentary wrist control but Khabilov slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khabilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Khabilov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Flynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Khabilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Khabilov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khabilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Flynn misses with an uppercut. Khabilov saw that one coming.

Khabilov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Flynn's guard.
Khabilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khabilov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Khabilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flynn's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flynn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khabilov trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flynn wants to stand up but Khabilov is controlling him.
Khabilov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khabilov stands up over Flynn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khabilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Flynn is retaining full guard.
Khabilov lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flynn is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khabilov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khabilov or perhaps it was just good defense by Flynn, which made it look bad.
Good standup being displayed there by Flynn as he connects with a hook.

Khabilov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flynn to the mat! Flynn manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flynn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khabilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flynn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khabilov.
Flynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khabilov with a nice head shot there.
Khabilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khabilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rustam Khabilov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Khabilov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Khabilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khabilov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov passes to side control.
Khabilov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Khabilov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khabilov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Khabilov!
Rustam Khabilov gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).