PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alcano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hasselhof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcano comes to the cage accompanied by Three Stars & A Sun. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hasselhof's choice of entrance music: Nas - Hate me now. Jose Alcano has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alcano
vs
Hasselhof

179 cm
21
163 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Adriana's Secret
Bushido Clothing

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Alcano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Hasselhof!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hasselhof. That did some damage!

Alcano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hasselhof slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alcano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alcano content to control rather than advance.
Hasselhof is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hasselhof is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alcano pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hasselhof is defending against the submission attempts here by Alcano.
Alcano is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Alcano passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hasselhof is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alcano unloads with some shots from mount but Hasselhof bucks and avoids them well.
Alcano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Alcano moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hasselhof has worked his arm free - good work by Hasselhof!
Alcano trying to control the action but Hasselhof is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcano misses with the ground and pound.
Hasselhof manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alcano is trying to get back to full guard.
Alcano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alcano wants to control but Hasselhof is keeping busy.
Alcano tries to kick Hasselhof off but Hasselhof keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alcano is looking for a sweep. Hasselhof is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hasselhof walks into a straight right hand from Alcano.
Alcano throws a solid leg kick but Hasselhof takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alcano.
Alcano fails to land with a series of punches.
Hasselhof tries for a takedown but Alcano circles away easily
and Alcano counters with a left and a right that stings Hasselhof.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alcano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alcano avoids the head kick by Hasselhof.
Nice uppercut lands for Alcano. That snapped Hasselhof's head back.
Alcano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alcano misses with a two punch combination.
Alcano lands with a shot to the body.

Alcano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alcano looking to sit in guard and control but Hasselhof gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alcano looking for a sweep. Not yet Alcano, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alcano looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hasselhof has picked Alcano up and slammed him! Alcano can't keep hold of the triangle and Hasselhof manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alcano wants to get back to his feet but Hasselhof drags him back down.
Alcano looking for a sweep but Hasselhof has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Alcano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alcano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alcano wants to hit a switch here but Hasselhof passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alcano there!
Alcano is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcano regains half guard.
Hasselhof is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alcano is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Hasselhof looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alcano is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcano is trying to reverse the position but instead Hasselhof has taken his back - oops!
Alcano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four 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.
Alcano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alcano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hasselhof is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hasselhof is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hasselhof wants to pass the guard but Alcano is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Alcano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hasselhof blocks a low kick nicely.
Hasselhof avoids the head kick by Alcano.
Alcano throws a body punch but Hasselhof moves out of range.
Hasselhof has his takedown stuffed
and Alcano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasselhof with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alcano counters with a series of strikes. Hasselhof will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hasselhof has his takedown stuffed
and Alcano counters with a left and a right that stings Hasselhof.
Jose Alcano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hasselhof.
Alcano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hasselhof.
Alcano is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alcano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Alcano gets the takedown into side control.

Alcano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hasselhof knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhof manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alcano's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hasselhof is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Alcano pulls his head out easily.
Alcano wants to control but Hasselhof is keeping him busy.

Alcano decides to return to a standing position.
Hasselhof avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two 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.
Hasselhof gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alcano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hasselhof misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hasselhof tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alcano swivels and escapes.
Hasselhof shoots in but Alcano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alcano misses with a wild combination.
Jose Alcano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcano throws a right hand that Hasselhof ducks under and follows up with a left that Hasselhof also avoids with ease.
Jose Alcano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasselhof has a takedown stuffed.
Alcano missing with a left hand there. Hasselhof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
David Hasselhof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hasselhof shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alcano trying to control but Hasselhof postures up.

Alcano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alcano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hasselhof trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alcano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Hasselhof looking for a triangle here. Alcano is fighting it but it looks tight! Hasselhof pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alcano is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Hasselhof!