PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bonald Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hashim Jalilul Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Hell's Bells. Hashim Jalilul Hassan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Scott
vs
Jalilul Hassan

180 cm
29
139 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

200 cm
25
145 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bonald Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hashim Jalilul Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott tries to counter with a takedown but Hassan is quick to defend against it.
Hassan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott drops his hands momentarily and Hassan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Hassan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Scott counters with a single leg into guard. Hassan didn't expect that.
Hassan is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Hassan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hassan looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hassan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hassan has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Hassan is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hassan checks a low kick from Scott.
Hassan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Hassan.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hassan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Hassan throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
A combination from Hassan does no damage.

Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Scott seems to be looking for submissions.
Hassan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Scott jumps into side control!
Hassan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Scott has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Scott.
Scott tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan wants to control but Scott postures up.
Hassan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Scott in side control, throwing shots but Hassan defends.
Scott trying to control the action but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Scott lands an elbow.
Hassan tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan is trying to get back to his feet.
Hassan is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hassan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hassan is not content to let Scott control the position.
Hassan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Scott cracks Hassan with a big elbow.

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.
Hassan dodges the ground and pound from Scott.

Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Hassan is defending well.
Hassan is not content to let Scott control the position.
Hassan is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
Scott tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hassan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott trying to control the action but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Hassan is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonald Scott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hassan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hassan falls off balance throwing a combination

and Scott counters with a shoot takedown. Hassan fights it but they end up in guard.
Hassan is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Hassan is keeping the position.
Hassan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hassan, not yet.
Scott trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Hassan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
Hassan wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Hassan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hassan is in close to Scott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hassan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
Hassan chips away with some ground and pound.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Hassan from controlling successfully.
Hassan preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hassan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Hassan postures up.
Hassan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Scott is looking for a triangle but Hassan pushes his legs off easily.
Hassan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hassan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hassan lands a lovely overhand right.
Scott misses with a straight left.
A big left from Scott misses.
Hassan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hassan pinned against the cage. Hassan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hashim Jalilul Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Hassan misses.
Hassan misses with the combination.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Hassan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hassan throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Hassan misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Hassan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hassan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Scott counters by moving into the clinch.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hassan's elbow.
Hassan has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scott lands a good knee to the midsection. Hassan won't want to take too many of those.
Scott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hassan avoids it.
Hassan tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hassan is trying to push Scott away but Scott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scott tries a body shot but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan wants to take the fight to the mat but Scott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bonald Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hashim Jalilul Hassan.

Scott has picked Hassan up - he's going for a ride! Scott dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well.
Hassan tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott is looking to advance position but Hassan won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hashim Jalilul Hassan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Scott has managed to clinch.

Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hassan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Scott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hassan tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Hassan is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard.
Hassan is in trouble now - Scott has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws some wild stikes that Hassan manages to avoid easily.
Hassan is working to get back to half guard.
Scott working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hassan can do to turn this around?
Scott trying to control the action but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Hassan is positioning himself well to prevent Scott advancing to mount.
Scott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hassan!
Scott wants to control the pace but Hassan is squirming around nicely.
Scott lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Hassan is rocked!
Hassan is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Hassan is still in real trouble! Can Scott finish him?
Scott looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hassan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bonald Scott!
Bonald Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.