PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Flintlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flintlock has chosen Undead by Hollywood Undead as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rhodes
vs
Flintlock

175 cm
22
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene Flintlock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rhodes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flintlock's guard.
Rhodes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Flintlock had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rhodes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Flintlock Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rhodes's back instead.
Flintlock tries to get the hooks in deep but Rhodes pushed the leg off.
Rhodes breaks Flintlock's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Flintlock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes won't allow Flintlock to sweep him here.
Rhodes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Flintlock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flintlock looking for a sweep. Not yet Flintlock, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Flintlock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flintlock looks gassed!
Rhodes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flintlock is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintlock looking for a sweep. Not yet Flintlock, not yet.

Rhodes stands and steps away. Flintlock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flintlock moves away.
Rhodes looks for a takedown but Flintlock sprawls well.

Rhodes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flintlock is looking for a sweep. Rhodes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flintlock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flintlock defending well though.
Flintlock is looking for a sweep. Rhodes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rhodes is working for a kimura but Flintlock is defending it quite comfortably.
Flintlock wants to improve his position but Rhodes is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes prevents Flintlock from standing back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Rhodes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rhodes showed some decent athleticism there.
Flintlock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flintlock.
Rhodes won't allow Flintlock to sweep him here.

Flintlock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flintlock 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flintlock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flintlock throwing shots but Rhodes is blocking nicely.

Flintlock is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rhodes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rhodes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Flintlock seems to be working for a kimura but Rhodes defends the submission attempt.

Flintlock seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rhodes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhodes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rhodes 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.
Rhodes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flintlock manages to get himself to full guard.
Rhodes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes passes into half guard.

Flintlock is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rhodes pulls his head out easily.

Rhodes stands up and beckons Flintlock to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rhodes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rhodes tries to clinch up.
Rhodes lands a nice shot that snaps Flintlock's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flintlock.
Flintlock looks to land a combination. Rhodes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rhodes throws a combination that misses
and Flintlock counters with a three punch combo that has Rhodes backing up. Rhodes nods at Flintlock to acknowledge the strikes.

Rhodes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flintlock is looking for a sweep. Rhodes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flintlock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flintlock.
Flintlock wants to sweep here but Rhodes controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintlock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Flintlock is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rhodes as he works his way to full guard.

Rhodes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flintlock prevents Rhodes from getting back to his feet.
Flintlock wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.

Flintlock has gone for a leg lock! Rhodes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flintlock's guard.

Rhodes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rhodes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rhodes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes throws a big right hand that misses.

Flintlock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rhodes passes into side control.
Flintlock is looking to regain half guard here but Rhodes keeps moving and retains side control.
Flintlock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Flintlock is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flintlock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rhodes stopping the sweep attempt from Flintlock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes thows a big elbow that misses.

Flintlock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhodes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhodes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rhodes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flintlock's guard.
Rhodes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rhodes prevents Flintlock from improving his position.
Rhodes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Flintlock actively working from the bottom here.

Rhodes seems to be looking for submissions.
Flintlock gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flintlock is trying to keep Rhodes in close.
Flintlock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Flintlock is working for a submission of some sort.

Rhodes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flintlock is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rhodes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flintlock!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gene Flintlock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rhodes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Rhodes.
Rhodes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Flintlock counters with a single leg into guard. Rhodes didn't expect that.
Flintlock forces his way into half guard.
Flintlock is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rhodes reverses the position - he's now on top in Flintlock's guard.

Flintlock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhodes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhodes forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rhodes tries to stand and escape but Flintlock is controlling the position.

Flintlock is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rhodes pulls his head out easily.
Rhodes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flintlock!
Flintlock tries to hold on but Rhodes postures up.
Flintlock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rhodes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Flintlock wants to hit a switch here but Rhodes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Flintlock there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintlock regains half guard.
Flintlock moves into full guard.
Flintlock looking to control.
Rhodes wants to pass the guard but Flintlock is keeping the position.
Flintlock wants to hit a switch here but Rhodes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Flintlock there!
Flintlock is bucking up trying to escape but Rhodes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rhodes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Flintlock to take his back!
Flintlock avoids the strikes from Rhodes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is hanging on to Flintlock's back as he tries to escape.
Rhodes throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Rhodes is working the ground and pound. Can Flintlock escape?
Rhodes doesn't have the hooks in and Flintlock manages to turn into his guard.
Flintlock pushes down on Rhodes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rhodes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flintlock wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.

Flintlock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rhodes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rhodes has escaped and now he's on top!

Flintlock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes won't allow Flintlock to sweep him here.
Flintlock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flintlock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flintlock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rhodes!
Flintlock is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rhodes is in real trouble.
Rhodes breaks Flintlock's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodes advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rhodes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flintlock swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Flintlock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flintlock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gene Flintlock!