PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rasheed Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy The Docta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hussein
vs
The Docta

195 cm
22
256 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Hussein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy The Docta!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hussein as The Docta shoots in.

The Docta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Docta lands in his opponent's guard.
Hussein managing to control the position.
The Docta should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The Docta passes into half guard.
The Docta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Hussein manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hussein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Docta tries to avoid it but Hussein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Docta to the ground. The Docta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hussein shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hussein was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The Docta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Docta works his way to full guard. Good work.

The Docta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hussein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Docta swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The Docta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hussein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hussein stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hussein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hussein drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hussein is breathing heavily.
The Docta is looking to regain half guard here but Hussein keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein is putting a hurting on The Docta here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hussein tries to stand but The Docta is controlling his head.
The Docta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hussein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Docta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hussein jumps into side control!

Hussein swings around for an armbar but The Docta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hussein's guard.
The Docta looking to pass the guard.

Hussein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Docta slips nicely into half guard.
Hussein controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein trying to control here.
Hussein tries to roll over but The Docta keeps him under control.

Hussein is defending against the submission attempts here by The Docta.
Hussein trying to control from the bottom.
Hussein is doing well to control the position and prevent The Docta from advancing to side control.
Hussein tries to roll over but The Docta keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Docta wants to pass the guard but Hussein is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hussein shoots in and bounces The Docta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hussein 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.
Hussein trying to control but The Docta is working from the bottom.
Hussein preventing the sweep.

Hussein gets to his feet. The Docta looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Hussein shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hussein was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein looking to finish The Docta with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Docta!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasheed Hussein dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hussein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Docta sprawls well initially but Hussein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Docta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Docta wants to sweep here but Hussein controlling him for the moment.
The Docta keeping full guard, as Hussein tries to pass.
The Docta has a closed guard, preventing Hussein from standing up.
The Docta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hussein manages to get himself to full guard.
The Docta advances position into side control!
Rasheed Hussein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hussein stops The Docta from passing to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Docta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hussein is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The Docta is controlling him well.
Hussein stops The Docta from passing to mount.
The Docta working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussein is looking to regain half guard here but The Docta keeps moving and retains side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Hussein does no damage.
The Docta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Docta has his takedown stuffed

and Hussein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Docta has Hussein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hussein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hussein keeps control of The Docta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hussein gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The Docta tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The Docta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The Docta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hussein trying to control but The Docta is working from the bottom.
Hussein tries to stand but The Docta is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein won't allow The Docta to sweep him here.
The Docta trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hussein.
The Docta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hussein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Docta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hussein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Docta's head.

Hussein decides to return to a standing position.

Hussein scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Hussein.
The Docta is trying to improve his position.
Hussein advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein controlling from the full mount.
The Docta gets back to half guard.

The Docta actively working from the bottom here.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but The Docta defending well.
The Docta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hussein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hussein's back!
Hussein trying to control but not successfully.
Hussein rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hussein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasheed Hussein dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hussein tries to clinch but The Docta is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from The Docta as Hussein shoots in.

Hussein moves into range and clinches up with The Docta.

Hussein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Docta doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hussein moves into the clinch.
Hussein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Hussein pulls The Docta into guard.
Hussein working a defensive guard here.
Hussein wants to stand up but The Docta is controlling him.
Hussein trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Docta wants to control from the top but Hussein keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussein trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hussein trying to keep a closed guard but The Docta is proving a slippery customer.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hussein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The Docta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hussein is trying to control but can't.
The Docta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hussein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Docta is thwarting Hussein's attempts to control the position.

The Docta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hussein is just riding it out for now. The Docta eventually gives up the hold.
The Docta works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein struggling a bit here.

The Docta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hussein has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hussein prevents The Docta from moving into mount.
Hussein can't do much from the bottom here.
Hussein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hussein preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Docta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hussein gets full guard.

Hussein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

The Docta working for a triangle but Hussein defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hussein stopping the sweep attempt from The Docta.
Hussein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Billy The Docta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hussein stands up from The Docta's guard - Hussein perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Docta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hussein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in The Docta's guard.
The Docta being controlled here, momentarily.

The Docta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hussein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The Docta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rasheed Hussein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hussein, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasheed Hussein!