PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 2858 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Hunlin (ranked 4686 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakhbulatov comes to the cage accompanied by Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. Rustam Shakhbulatov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg Hunlin's chin.

Shakhbulatov
vs
Hunlin

178 cm
33
170 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

166 cm
25
166 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rustam Shakhbulatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg Hunlin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunlin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shakhbulatov feinted with a counter takedown.
Hunlin throws an overhand right that lands on Shakhbulatov's shoulder, as Shakhbulatov tries to avoid the shot.

Shakhbulatov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunlin tries to roll over but Shakhbulatov keeps him under control.

Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shakhbulatov working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunlin wants to get back to full guard.
Shakhbulatov slips a nice elbow through Hunlin's hands, connecting with Hunlin's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov controlling the pace.
Hunlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shakhbulatov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Shakhbulatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunlin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shakhbulatov wants to pass the guard but Hunlin is defending well.
Shakhbulatov drops an elbow to the side of Hunlin's head.
Shakhbulatov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura but Hunlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shakhbulatov to get the leverage.
Hunlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunlin tries to kick Shakhbulatov off but Shakhbulatov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shakhbulatov not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shakhbulatov lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakhbulatov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shakhbulatov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shakhbulatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hunlin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Shakhbulatov.
Hunlin is looking for a sweep. Shakhbulatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shakhbulatov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunlin is trying to stand back up but Shakhbulatov is controlling him
Shakhbulatov winds up and cracks Hunlin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Shakhbulatov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hunlin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rustam Shakhbulatov!