PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hugo BossaNova (ranked 25001 p4p, 5628 weight class) and Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

BossaNova
vs
Hasashi

170 cm
18
138
0 - 4 - 0

172 cm
18
137
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo BossaNova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hanzo Hasashi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BossaNova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasashi dives in for a single leg takedown but BossaNova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hasashi fails to land the takedown.
Hasashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
BossaNova throws a hook but Hasashi blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from BossaNova misses the target.
Hasashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and BossaNova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hugo BossaNova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hasashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi misses with a takedown
and Hasashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hasashi shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from BossaNova misses.
Hasashi with the counter takedown but BossaNova avoids it easily.
Hasashi darts in looking for a takedown but BossaNova gets double underhooks and turns Hasashi into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BossaNova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BossaNova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hasashi.
BossaNova stuffs the takedown.
Hasashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has BossaNova pinned against the cage. BossaNova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hasashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
BossaNova throws a looping overhand right but Hasashi ducks down to avoid it.
BossaNova misses the shot to the body.
BossaNova looks to throw the jab but Hasashi is out of range.
Hasashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BossaNova stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hasashi shoots and misses
enabling BossaNova to counter with a crisp jab.
BossaNova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hasashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around BossaNova's waist but BossaNova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hasashi off to one side.
Hasashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BossaNova.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BossaNova but BossaNova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hasashi shoots and misses
letting BossaNova counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and BossaNova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hasashi avoids the body shot from BossaNova.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BossaNova looks to land a right hand but Hasashi moved out of range.
Hasashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but BossaNova defends it well.
Hasashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hasashi dives in for a single leg takedown but BossaNova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hasashi has a takedown stuffed.
BossaNova was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hasashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hasashi looks winded!
Hasashi with a poor takedown
letting BossaNova counter with a right hand.

It looks like Hanzo Hasashi has been cut.
Hasashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but BossaNova defends well and Hasashi ends up having to push BossaNova into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hasashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
BossaNova throws a looping overhand right but Hasashi ducks down to avoid it.
Hasashi shoots in and drives through. BossaNova sprawls well.
BossaNova cracks Hasashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hasashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has BossaNova pinned against the cage. BossaNova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
BossaNova thows a left - swing and a miss!
BossaNova throws a body punch but Hasashi moves out of range.
Hasashi closes the distance and clinches up with BossaNova, looking for a takedown. Hasashi pushes BossaNova against the cage but BossaNova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasashi shoots and misses
and BossaNova counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasashi slips under a jab from BossaNova.
Hasashi avoids the body shot from BossaNova.

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

BossaNova has his feet on Hasashi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo BossaNova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hanzo Hasashi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hasashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and BossaNova counters with a nice body shot.
Hasashi shoots for a takedown but BossaNova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hasashi looks for a takedown but BossaNova sprawls well.
BossaNova swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hugo BossaNova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hasashi.
BossaNova leaves Hasashi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Hasashi.
BossaNova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi shoots in but no luck this time.
BossaNova throwing a counter right hand but Hasashi manages to avoid it.
BossaNova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hasashi takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hasashi is defended easily by BossaNova.
BossaNova throwing a counter right hand but Hasashi manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. BossaNova tries to avoid it but Hasashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag BossaNova to the ground. BossaNova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hasashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and BossaNova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hasashi is breathing heavily.
BossaNova looks to land a left hand but Hasashi moved out of range nicely.
BossaNova throws out a powerful jab.
No luck for Hasashi with that takedown attempt.
BossaNova connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hasashi momentarily.
BossaNova jabs Hasashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hugo BossaNova is winning the standup battle so far.
BossaNova throws out a powerful jab.
BossaNova throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Hasashi with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hasashi.
Hasashi darts in looking for a takedown but BossaNova gets double underhooks and turns Hasashi into the cage.
No luck for Hasashi with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hasashi is defended easily by BossaNova.
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!
Hasashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BossaNova.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from BossaNova finds it's target.
BossaNova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasashi can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Hasashi.
Hasashi fails with the takedown.
BossaNova lands a right hook to the body.
Hasashi fails with a takedown attempt.
BossaNova swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
BossaNova cracks Hasashi with an open hand slap.
BossaNova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasashi moves away.
BossaNova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
BossaNova throws a looping overhand right but Hasashi ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and BossaNova counters with a stiff right hand.
BossaNova connects with a body shot that sends Hasashi's belly button to the back.
Hasashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but BossaNova avoids it really well and circles away.
BossaNova scores with a hook to the body. Hasashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BossaNova.
Hasashi slips a jab from BossaNova.
BossaNova lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo BossaNova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hanzo Hasashi's cut.
That's time! BossaNova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hasashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and BossaNova counters with a straight right hand.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown but BossaNova shows good takedown defense.
Hasashi misses with a takedown attempt
and BossaNova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hugo BossaNova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hasashi.
BossaNova misses with a looping left.
BossaNova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hasashi.
BossaNova throws a body punch but Hasashi moves out of range.
Hasashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BossaNova.
Hasashi has his takedown stuffed
and BossaNova counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BossaNova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hasashi. Hasashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hasashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hasashi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. BossaNova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
BossaNova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hasashi.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says BossaNova as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by BossaNova.
Hasashi misses with a takedown
and Hasashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hugo BossaNova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BossaNova throws out a loose jab but Hasashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
BossaNova lands a glancing blow to the side of Hasashi's head.
Hasashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BossaNova uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hasashi has time to react.
The crowd cheers as BossaNova lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hasashi doesn't seem phased though.
BossaNova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from BossaNova misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi ducks under a wild hook from BossaNova.
Hasashi ducks under a wild hook from BossaNova.
Hasashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hasashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hasashi feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasashi fails to land the takedown.
BossaNova misses with a straight right.
Hasashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
BossaNova throws a lazy right hand but Hasashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BossaNova slaps away a takedown attempt from Hasashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hasashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck for Hasashi with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from BossaNova misses.

BossaNova gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hasashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.

BossaNova has his feet on Hasashi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
BossaNova misses with a wild body shot.
Hasashi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hasashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and BossaNova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BossaNova misses the shot to the body.
BossaNova looks to throw the jab but Hasashi is out of range.
BossaNova throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BossaNova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
BossaNova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hasashi.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown but BossaNova shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
BossaNova lands a really nice looking cross but Hasashi seems unphased.
Hasashi dives in and grabs BossaNova's left leg, looking for a takedown. BossaNova pushes down on Hasashi's head and hops out.
BossaNova lands a jab to Hasashi's midsection.
The fighters circling - BossaNova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hasashi tries for a takedown but BossaNova circles away easily
and BossaNova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hasashi avoids the body shot from BossaNova.
Hanzo Hasashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from BossaNova misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo BossaNova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well BossaNova has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo BossaNova!
Hanzo Hasashi spoke after the fight, saying '(.3, 5)'.