PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beibitzhan Dastanov (ranked 4345 p4p, 4342 weight class) and Hamed Senior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dastanov
vs
Senior

200 cm
18
264
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
265
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beibitzhan Dastanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hamed Senior!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Senior shoots in and bounces Dastanov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Senior sitting in guard here, content to control.
Senior looking to sit in guard and control but Dastanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dastanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Senior tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dastanov preventing the sweep.
Senior working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dastanov wants to get up but he can't break Senior's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Senior trying to control the position.
Senior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Senior trying to control the position here.

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

Dastanov moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dastanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Senior up against the cage.
Dastanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dastanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Senior is trying to pull guard but Dastanov has him pressed against the cage.
Dastanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Senior's efforts to push away.
Dastanov stalling against the cage.
Dastanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Senior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dastanov smiles and moves away.
Senior ducks under a wild hook from Dastanov.
Nice takedown defense from Dastanov. No joy for Senior on that attempt.
Beibitzhan Dastanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamed Senior.
Senior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dastanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dastanov misses the shot to the body.
Dastanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Senior.
Senior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dastanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Senior somewhat.
Senior displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dastanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dastanov misses with a hook to the body
and Senior counters with a two punch combo.
Senior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Dastanov misses.
Senior fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Senior closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dastanov breaks the clinch.

Dastanov gets a clinch.

Senior breaks from the clinch.
Senior keeps Dastanov at a distance using the push kick.
Senior fails with a takedown attempt.
Senior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dastanov.
Beibitzhan Dastanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Senior shoots in for a double leg but Dastanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Senior jabs Dastanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Dastanov has managed to clinch.
Dastanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dastanov leaning against his opponent.
Dastanov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Senior.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Senior is defended easily by Dastanov.
Dastanov is looking to counter punch.
Senior fails to land the takedown.
Beibitzhan Dastanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamed Senior.
Dastanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Senior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dastanov circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dastanov misses the target.
No luck for Senior with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Dastanov. That snapped Senior's head back.

It looks like Hamed Senior has been cut.
Dastanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dastanov throws a sloppy body shot
letting Senior counter with a right hand.
Dastanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Senior.
Senior unleashes a big counter combination but Dastanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dastanov looks to throw the jab but Senior is out of range.
Senior throws out a counter right but Dastanov avoids it with no problem.
Senior shoots in for a takedown but Dastanov shows good takedown defense.
Dastanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Senior can do to turn this around?
Dastanov misses with a body shot.
Hamed Senior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Senior feints and as Dastanov raises his hands in defense, Senior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dastanov kicks Senior off and gets to his feet.

Senior gets a clinch.
Dastanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dastanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dastanov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Dastanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Senior is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dastanov is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dastanov on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dastanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Senior or not.
Senior's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Senior has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dastanov after a bit of a struggle.
Dastanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Senior is breathing heavily.
Dastanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dastanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dastanov lands a shoulder strike.

Dastanov breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Dastanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dastanov.

Dastanov rushes Senior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dastanov scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Dastanov.
Dastanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Dastanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Senior or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dastanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dastanov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dastanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Senior's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Dastanov.
Senior tries to land a knee to the head but Dastanov blocks with his arms.
Dastanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Senior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dastanov walks away with a smile on his face. Senior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Senior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Dastanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dastanov misses with the combination.
Senior appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dastanov misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dastanov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dastanov. Senior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Senior shoots in but Dastanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Dastanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beibitzhan Dastanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Senior shoots in for a double leg but Dastanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Senior closes the distance and pushes Dastanov back into the cage.
Senior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dastanov just leaning against Senior, taking a breather.

Dastanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dastanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Dastanov moves into range and clinches up with Senior.
A short right from Dastanov on the inside.
Dastanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Senior wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beibitzhan Dastanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hamed Senior's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Senior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beibitzhan Dastanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Senior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dastanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dastanov lands a shoulder strike.
Dastanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dastanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Senior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dastanov works on Senior's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Dastanov.
Dastanov taking a breather.
Dastanov is leaning against Senior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Senior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dastanov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dastanov can't break the clinch.
Senior jumps guard but Dastanov stands there with Senior around his waist. Senior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dastanov as Senior tries to tie him up.

Dastanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dastanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dastanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Senior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Senior is rocked!
Dastanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Senior is still on wobbly legs! Can Dastanov finish him?
Dastanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Senior walks into a straight right hand from Dastanov.

That has opened up Hamed Senior's cut even more.
Dastanov misses with a straight left.

Dastanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dastanov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Senior with a big uppercut! Senior tries to clinch up but Dastanov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Senior to the mat! Senior covers up and Dastanov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Beibitzhan Dastanov!
Beibitzhan Dastanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.