PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huston Rustow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholi Papalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huston Rustow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicholi Papalov's chin.

Rustow
vs
Papalov

190 cm
19
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
214 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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5th Round

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Huston Rustow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicholi Papalov!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rustow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papalov takes one to the side of the head.
Rustow throws a hook but Papalov blocks it.
Rustow misses with an uppercut. Papalov saw that one coming.
Huston Rustow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papalov slips under a jab from Rustow.
Papalov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Rustow drops Papalov with a beautiful combination! Papalov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rustow is looking for the KO!

It looks like Nicholi Papalov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rustow misses with a body shot.
Papalov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rustow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papalov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papalov tries to score with a low kick but Rustow moves his leg out of the way.
Rustow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rustow throws a nice looking combination but Papalov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Papalov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papalov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rustow.
Rustow throws out a loose jab but Papalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rustow throws a jab but it's blocked by Papalov.

Papalov gets a takedown into half guard.
Papalov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Papalov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rustow to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papalov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rustow pulls Papalov in close to prevent any damage.

Papalov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rustow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Papalov, into his guard.
Rustow trying to control the position from guard on top but Papalov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rustow lands a couple of elbows.
Rustow throws a big right hand that misses.
Papalov 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.

Papalov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papalov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Papalov pushes a forearm under Rustow's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rustow is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicholi Papalov!