PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hasslehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brown (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.

Hasslehoff
vs
Brown

185 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Hasslehoff!
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, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasslehoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hasslehoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Hasslehoff pushes him off.

Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hasslehoff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hasslehoff, who protects the arm well.

Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hasslehoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hasslehoff tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasslehoff is working hard here to advance position.

Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown looks gassed!

Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hasslehoff, who protects the arm well.
Hasslehoff wants to control but Brown postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hasslehoff is looking for a sweep.
Brown working away.

Hasslehoff throws Brown to one side and escapes!
Nice shot by Hasslehoff.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hasslehoff.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Hasslehoff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Hasslehoff throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Hasslehoff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hasslehoff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hasslehoff throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Hasslehoff looks to land a combination. Brown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left and a right from Hasslehoff both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Hasslehoff scores with a four punch combination!

Brown is rocked!
Hasslehoff lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Hasslehoff finish him?
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Hasslehoff.
Hasslehoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hasslehoff throws a one two combo.
Hasslehoff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch combination from Hasslehoff misses.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Hasslehoff misses.
Hasslehoff lands with a right hand.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Hasslehoff lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Danga de danga de dang - Hasslehoff scores with a four punch combination!
Hasslehoff misses with a few strikes there.
Brown scores with a one two! Hasslehoff had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasslehoff has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Hasslehoff scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Hasslehoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Hasslehoff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown avoids the body shot from Hasslehoff.
Hasslehoff misses with a hook.

Brown rushes Hasslehoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Hasslehoff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hasslehoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Hasslehoff gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hasslehoff blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hasslehoff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hasslehoff dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brown wants to land a leg kick but Hasslehoff is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hasslehoff.
Hasslehoff misses with a two punch combination.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hasslehoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Hasslehoff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hasslehoff.
Hasslehoff is working the combinations to good effect here.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Hasslehoff moves out of range easily.
Hasslehoff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Hasslehoff pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasslehoff checks a low kick from Brown.
Hasslehoff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
David Hasslehoff is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Hasslehoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasslehoff throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hasslehoff looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasslehoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hasslehoff!
Hasslehoff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hasslehoff throws a good cross that connects.
Hasslehoff scores with a jab.
Hasslehoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hasslehoff lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hasslehoff. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hasslehoff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Hasslehoff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
David Hasslehoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Brown.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Hasslehoff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Hasslehoff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
David Hasslehoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hasslehoff works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Hasslehoff blocks a head kick by Brown.
Hasslehoff avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown misses with the combination.
Hasslehoff lands a two punch combo.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasslehoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hasslehoff swivels and escapes.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown is looking to clinch but Hasslehoff is avoiding it.
Brown tries to bum rush Hasslehoff with a series of wild strikes but Hasslehoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hasslehoff scores with a three punch combo!
Brown takes one on the button.
Hasslehoff throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws a series of punches but Hasslehoff avoids them all with ease.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Hasslehoff does no damage.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hasslehoff keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hasslehoff's waist but Hasslehoff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Hasslehoff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Hasslehoff misses with a two punch combination.
Hasslehoff looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hasslehoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hasslehoff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Hasslehoff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left and a right from Hasslehoff both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hasslehoff dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Brown wants to clinch up but Hasslehoff keeps it at a distance.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hasslehoff counters with a nice body shot.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hasslehoff.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hasslehoff.
Hasslehoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Hasslehoff has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasslehoff has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Hasslehoff blocks with his arms.
Hasslehoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hasslehoff has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hasslehoff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hasslehoff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hasslehoff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Hasslehoff scores with a four punch combination!
Hasslehoff blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a head kick but Hasslehoff moves out of range.
Hasslehoff throws a combination. Brown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
David Hasslehoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.

That's two 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.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown tries to clinch but Hasslehoff is having none of it.

Brown clinches with his opponent.
Hasslehoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.

Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hasslehoff!
Hasslehoff takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hasslehoff wants to control but Brown is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing strikes from the mount.
Brown landing strikes from the mount and Hasslehoff is in trouble!

Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Hasslehoff defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown.

Brown goes for an armbar but Hasslehoff turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hasslehoff.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Hasslehoff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hasslehoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hasslehoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leroy Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasslehoff wants to get up but he can't break Brown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hasslehoff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hasslehoff!