PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darko Stosic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Massey
vs
Stosic

183 cm
24
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
231 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hassan Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darko Stosic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stosic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Massey defends it nicely.
Stosic connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Hassan Massey has been cut.
Jab, jab by Stosic - just one landing.
Massey really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stosic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stosic is defended easily by Massey.
Massey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stosic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stosic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Massey controls his leg.
Massey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stosic controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stosic working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Massey's thigh. Massey counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Stosic gets to his feet. Massey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Stosic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Massey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stosic wants to control but Massey is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massey wants to get back to his feet but Stosic is dominant here and he's now got Massey's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stosic is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Massey is in a bad position with Stosic working for a choke. Massey manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Stosic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stosic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Massey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Massey preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stosic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massey defends well.
Stosic looking to control.
Stosic wants to stand and escape but Massey is having none of it.
Massey landing with the ground and pound.
Massey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Massey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Massey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stosic is trying to hold Massey in close to prevent damage but Massey has managed to pass into half guard.

Stosic is defending against the submission attempts here by Massey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hassan Massey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hassan Massey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stosic tries to clinch but Massey is having none of it.
Stosic throws a chopping leg kick but Massey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Massey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Darko Stosic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stosic shoots and misses
letting Massey counter with a right hand.

Stosic gets tackled into the cage by Massey. Massey maintains the clinch.
Massey stalling in the clinch but Stosic improves position.
Stosic is looking for a takedown.

Stosic breaks the clinch.

Stosic has Massey up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stosic wants to take the fight to the mat but Massey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hassan Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Stosic.

Massey jumps guard.
Stosic trying to control the position from guard on top but Massey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Massey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Massey can't keep his opponent in guard - Stosic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Massey wants to get back to his feet.
Stosic wants to stand up but Massey is controlling the position.

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.
Stosic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Massey keeps working.
Stosic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Massey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stosic with the ground and pound but Massey uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Massey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stosic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stosic trying to control the position from guard on top but Massey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Massey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stosic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stosic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Massey keeping full guard, as Stosic tries to pass.

Massey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stosic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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.

Stosic stands up from Massey's guard - Stosic perhaps looking for a knockout.

Stosic dives in and scores a takedown into Massey's guard.

Massey is looking for a triangle but Stosic pushes his legs off easily.
Stosic trying to control but Massey is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stosic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Massey is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hassan Massey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hassan Massey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stosic is looking to clinch but Massey is avoiding it.
Stosic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Massey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Massey counters with a two punch combo.
Stosic closes the distance and clinches up with Massey, looking for a takedown. Stosic pushes Massey against the cage but Massey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stosic misses with a takedown attempt
and Massey counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Stosic misses.
Massey fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stosic clinches up against the cage.
Massey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stosic up against the cage.

Stosic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Massey dives in for a single leg takedown but Stosic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stosic throws a head kick but Massey moves out of range.

Massey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Massey lands in his opponent's guard.

Stosic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Massey passes into side control.
Stosic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Massey decides to stand back up. Massey steps back and let's Stosic get back to his feet.
Stosic tries to clinch up but Massey circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Massey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stosic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck for Massey with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hassan Massey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Stosic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Massey to the mat! Massey manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stosic wanted to stand there but Massey had control of the position.

Massey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stosic wants to stand but Massey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stosic wants to control from the top but Massey keeps moving.

Massey looking for a guillotine here but Stosic defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stosic looking to sit in guard and control but Massey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Massey preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Massey postures up in Stosic's guard and throws a big left but Stosic blocks it.
Darko Stosic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan Massey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stosic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hassan Massey.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Massey, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan Massey!