PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walood Kassab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kassab's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Merauder - Life Is Pain. This should be a great matchup!

Kassab
vs
Hendrix

184 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walood Kassab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diesel Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hendrix circles away.
Hendrix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walood Kassab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassab fails with the takedown
and Hendrix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hendrix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Walood Kassab has been cut.
Hendrix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kassab at a distance.
Hendrix cracks Kassab with a good jab.

Kassab drives through with a takedown into Hendrix's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kassab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendrix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hendrix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hendrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kassab is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kassab throwing strikes but missing.
Hendrix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kassab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kassab throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassab loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kassab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kassab throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hendrix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendrix wants to sweep but no luck.
Kassab is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrix has wrist control.
Kassab is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kassab throwing strikes from guard but Hendrix blocks nicely.
Kassab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendrix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hendrix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hendrix is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassab with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kassab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kassab looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kassab with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kassab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendrix looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendrix, not yet.
Kassab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kassab postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
Kassab postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kassab with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassab throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kassab loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kassab throwing strikes but missing.
Hendrix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kassab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kassab is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrix has wrist control.
Kassab postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
Kassab is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrix has wrist control.
Kassab missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendrix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been informed that Hendrix has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kassab throwing strikes from guard but Hendrix blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kassab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kassab throws a big right hand that misses.
Hendrix seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hendrix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hendrix punishes Kassab's body with a nice straight punch.
Kassab has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hendrix finds it's way round the side to connect with Kassab's head.
Hendrix throws a nice looking combination but Kassab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kassab throws a lazy right hand but Hendrix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kassab tries to move into range but Hendrix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kassab throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hendrix's waist but Hendrix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kassab off to one side.
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 Walood Kassab will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walood Kassab's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kassab is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hendrix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kassab has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kassab there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hendrix connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kassab's hands.
Kassab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hendrix jabs Kassab to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hendrix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendrix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kassab gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kassab wants to clinch up but Hendrix keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Hendrix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kassab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendrix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hendrix cracks Kassab with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendrix slaps away a takedown attempt from Kassab, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walood Kassab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kassab doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Hendrix as he connects with a hook.
Kassab with a poor takedown
and Hendrix counters with a nice uppercut.
Hendrix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diesel Hendrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Hendrix lands a big uppercut and Kassab crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kassab looks OK. Hendrix waves Kassab back to his feet!

Kassab is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendrix Throws a clean left jab. Hendrix Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Kassab's chin! Kassab crumbles to the ground and Hendrix follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Hendrix!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Diesel Hendrix!
Diesel Hendrix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.