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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Khabilov (ranked 5998 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taras Vovchanchyn (ranked 7023 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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175 cm
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155 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Adam Khabilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taras Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khabilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vovchanchyn defends it nicely.
Vovchanchyn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khabilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vovchanchyn on his heels. He'll look to pass Vovchanchyn's guard now, I'm sure.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn looking to control.
Khabilov is stalling in the full guard.
Khabilov trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vovchanchyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vovchanchyn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khabilov 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.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khabilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vovchanchyn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khabilov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Khabilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Khabilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Vovchanchyn is retaining full guard.
Khabilov pushing down on Vovchanchyn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Khabilov passes into side.
Khabilov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vovchanchyn is trying to get back to half guard.
Khabilov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vovchanchyn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khabilov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is looking to take a break and control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khabilov is trying to get an arm triangle but Vovchanchyn is defending well.
Vovchanchyn can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Khabilov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vovchanchyn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khabilov.
Vovchanchyn with the counter takedown but Khabilov avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vovchanchyn is keeping the position for now.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khabilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov is stalling in the full guard.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Adam Khabilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vovchanchyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Khabilov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khabilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vovchanchyn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn tries to counter with a clinch but Khabilov shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khabilov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vovchanchyn's guard.
Khabilov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Vovchanchyn is keeping the position.
Khabilov won't allow Vovchanchyn to sweep him here.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Vovchanchyn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khabilov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khabilov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vovchanchyn keeping full guard, as Khabilov tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vovchanchyn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khabilov is looking for a sweep. Vovchanchyn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Khabilov is keeping him busy.
Vovchanchyn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khabilov is just riding it out for now. Vovchanchyn eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vovchanchyn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Khabilov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Khabilov tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Khabilov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vovchanchyn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khabilov controls the pace.
Khabilov pushes down on Vovchanchyn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khabilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vovchanchyn defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Khabilov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn can't escape the position.
Khabilov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khabilov goes for an armbar but Vovchanchyn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vovchanchyn.
Khabilov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but Khabilov is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn is looking to pass into half guard but Khabilov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Khabilov is in guard.
Vovchanchyn has his foot on Khabilov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khabilov works his way back into a safe position though.
Khabilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vovchanchyn can do to turn this around?
Khabilov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khabilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Vovchanchyn is retaining full guard.
Khabilov is working hard here to advance position.
Vovchanchyn has Khabilov pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn keeping full guard, as Khabilov tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khabilov 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.
Khabilov trying to move into half guard but instead Vovchanchyn has managed to sweep!
Vovchanchyn is stalling in the full guard.
Khabilov trying to control the position here.
That's four 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 is looking to sweep but instead, Vovchanchyn has passed into half guard.
Khabilov is trying to maintain the position but Vovchanchyn is very close to passing his half guard.
Vovchanchyn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Khabilov's thigh. Khabilov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Taras Vovchanchyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vovchanchyn postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Khabilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khabilov, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Khabilov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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