PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hershel Hasselhoff (ranked 3388 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Rahman (ranked 3514 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Abdul Rahman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hasselhoff
vs
Rahman

180 cm
32
175 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

182 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hershel Hasselhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Rahman finds it's way through Hasselhoff's defenses.
Hasselhoff goes for a double leg but Rahman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rahman continues to drive forward.
Rahman swings away with a body shot that misses

and Hasselhoff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rahman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hasselhoff is one step ahead there.

Hasselhoff 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.
Rahman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasselhoff manages to get himself to full guard.

Hasselhoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Rahman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hasselhoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahman has managed to get both his arms back between Hasselhoff's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hasselhoff working for submissions but it's allowed Rahman to get to half guard.

Hasselhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hasselhoff is pressing down on Rahman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Hasselhoff is looking for a triangle but Rahman pushes his legs off easily.

Hasselhoff has his foot on Rahman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahman works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Hasselhoff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rahman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rahman controlling from the top position.
Hasselhoff can't keep his opponent in guard - Rahman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rahman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hasselhoff looking for subs from the bottom but Rahman mounts him!
Rahman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasselhoff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hasselhoff is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hasselhoff tries to lock up and control but Rahman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hasselhoff gets back to half guard.
Hasselhoff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hasselhoff won't allow Rahman to pass to mount.
Hasselhoff wants to improve his position but Rahman is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahman pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahman pulls his head out easily.
Hasselhoff wants to get back to full guard.
Hasselhoff trying to control from the bottom.

Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahman pulls his head out easily.

Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahman pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasselhoff is looking to improve his position.
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 Hershel Hasselhoff will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rahman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman lands with a good body shot.
Hasselhoff walks into a left hand.
Rahman jabs Hasselhoff right on the nose. Hasselhoff blinks but takes it well.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Hasselhoff is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff shoots in looking for a takedown. Rahman tries to sprawl out of it but Hasselhoff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rahman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasselhoff manages to avoid it.
Hasselhoff feinted with a counter takedown.
Hasselhoff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Rahman looks to land a combination but Hasselhoff avoids it well.
Hasselhoff attempts a counter takedown but Rahman avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Rahman. That snapped Hasselhoff's head back.
Rahman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rahman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hasselhoff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rahman throws out a powerful jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hasselhoff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hershel Hasselhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hasselhoff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hasselhoff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahman misses with a double jab

and Hasselhoff counters with a single leg into guard. Rahman didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasselhoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hasselhoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hasselhoff being controlled here momentarily.
Hasselhoff passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rahman can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman is holding on to half guard well.
Rahman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rahman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hasselhoff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hasselhoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rahman sees it coming and 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.
Rahman tries to roll over but Hasselhoff keeps him under control.
Hasselhoff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hasselhoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Rahman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rahman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Hasselhoff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hasselhoff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rahman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasselhoff trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hasselhoff tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahman defends well and Hasselhoff ends up having to push Rahman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hasselhoff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hasselhoff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abdul Rahman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahman, as that shot connected.
Rahman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hasselhoff doesn't seem bothered though.
Rahman swings for the body but Hasselhoff moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
Hasselhoff avoids the body shot from Rahman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Hasselhoff feinted with a counter takedown.
Rahman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hasselhoff in his tracks.

Hasselhoff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rahman's half guard.

Hasselhoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Rahman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hasselhoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hasselhoff prevents Rahman from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hasselhoff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rahman is just riding it out for now. Hasselhoff eventually gives up the hold.

Hasselhoff in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rahman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hasselhoff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hershel Hasselhoff!