PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikolaj Zgola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmugi Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hassan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No more sorrow-Linkin park. Mikolaj Zgola looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Zgola
vs
Hassan

176 cm
25
134 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
131 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikolaj Zgola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tarmugi Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zgola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zgola looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hassan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zgola if he has to take too many more of those.
Hassan tries to land a body kick

and Zgola moves into the clinch.
Zgola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Hassan breaks from the clinch.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan lands a nice hook to Zgola's body. Zgola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zgola moves away.
Hassan misses with a kick to the body.
Hassan scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan lands with a shot to the body.
Hassan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zgola blocks the body kick.
Hassan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Zgola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zgola manages to avoid it.
Zgola takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hassan looks to land a body kick but Zgola moved away.
Hassan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zgola will feel that in the morning.
Hassan lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zgola moves out of range of the body kick from Hassan.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zgola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hassan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hassan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hassan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hassan connects with a body shot that sends Zgola's belly button to the back.
Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zgola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hassan scores with a body shot.
Hassan cracks a nice hook into Zgola's ribs.
Hassan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zgola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zgola moves out of range of the body kick.
Hassan lands a jab to Zgola's midsection.
Hassan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hassan digs a good body shot into Zgola's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan delivers a nice body kick.
Hassan lands a slapping body shot.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hassan looks to land a body kick but Zgola moved away.
Hassan lands a jab to Zgola's midsection.
Hassan swings for the body but Zgola moves out of range.
Hassan lands a slapping body shot.
Zgola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hassan misses with a kick to the body

and Zgola counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hassan!
Hassan dodges the ground and pound from Zgola.

Zgola swings around for an armbar but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zgola's guard.

Zgola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hassan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zgola isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hassan stacks Zgola on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hassan!
Zgola is looking for a sweep.
Hassan tries to stand but Zgola is controlling his head.
Zgola struggling a bit here.
Hassan wants to stand but Zgola has his arm trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zgola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hassan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hassan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zgola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarmugi Hassan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hassan throws the kick towards the body but Zgola avoids it.
Tarmugi Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zgola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hassan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zgola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hassan takes a swing at Zgola's ribcage but misses.
Hassan thuds his shin into the meat of Zgola's side.
Hassan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zgola rather than just go for the knockout.
Hassan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hassan lands a jab to Zgola's midsection.
Mikolaj Zgola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zgola at a distance.
Zgola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Zgola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hassan works Zgola's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zgola at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hassan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Hassan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zgola will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hassan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hassan scores with a body shot.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zgola moves away.
Hassan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zgola moves away.
Zgola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zgola fails to land the takedown.
Hassan lands a nice looking body shot.
Zgola blocks the body kick.
Hassan takes a swing at Zgola's ribcage but misses.
Hassan lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan thows a body shot but no joy.
Tarmugi Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zgola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hassan misses with a kick to the body.
Zgola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hassan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zgola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zgola is looking to clinch.
Hassan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zgola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan lands a nice looking body shot.
Zgola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Zgola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zgola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hassan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zgola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zgola trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zgola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zgola throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zgola looking to sit in guard and control but Hassan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Zgola had control of the position.
Hassan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zgola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hassan defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarmugi Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Zgola is just out of range.
Zgola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Zgola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zgola moves out of range as Hassan throws a body kick.
Hassan takes a swing at Zgola's ribcage but misses.
Zgola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hassan lands a nice looking body shot.
Hassan connects with a body shot that sends Zgola's belly button to the back.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zgola was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hassan throws a body punch but Zgola moves out of range.
Hassan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zgola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hassan scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zgola.
Zgola avoids the body shot from Hassan.
A solid body kick from Hassan.
Both fighters circling a little - Hassan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Zgola feints and as Hassan raises his hands in defense, Zgola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zgola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zgola advances to half guard.
Mikolaj Zgola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Zgola is looking for a kimura but Hassan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zgola to get the leverage.

Zgola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hassan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zgola.
Zgola is trying to control. Hassan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zgola is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hassan defends it well.
Zgola is stalling here. Hassan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zgola seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hassan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zgola is trying to control Hassan's posture but Hassan avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zgola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Zgola but he's now mounted!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Zgola tries to hold on but Hassan postures up.
Hassan controlling the pace for now.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet but Zgola is holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tarmugi Hassan.
I've got Hassan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarmugi Hassan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tarmugi Hassan made sure he mentioned Violent By Design, along with how happy he was to win his fight.