PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musse Hasselvall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeburdiah Zappatista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musse Hasselvall is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hasselvall
vs
Zappatista

186 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

188 cm
19
198 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Musse Hasselvall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeburdiah Zappatista!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zappatista looks to land a body kick but Hasselvall moved away.
Musse Hasselvall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zappatista looks for the body kick but Hasselvall saw that one coming.
Hasselvall doesn't manage to clinch there - Zappatista circles away.
Hasselvall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zappatista.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hasselvall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hasselvall tries to clinch up but Zappatista circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zappatista will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hasselvall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zappatista sprawls well initially but Hasselvall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zappatista throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselvall wants to stand up but Zappatista is controlling the position.
Hasselvall trying to control the action but Zappatista is working from the bottom.
Hasselvall prevents Zappatista from improving his position.
Zappatista missing with punches from the bottom.

Hasselvall decides to stand up.
Hasselvall tries to clinch up but Zappatista circles away and keeps his distance.
Zappatista steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hasselvall.
Hasselvall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zappatista manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hasselvall tries for a takedown but Zappatista circles away easily

and Zappatista counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hasselvall!
Hasselvall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zappatista moves nicely into side control.
Hasselvall wants to control but Zappatista postures up.
Zappatista has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hasselvall!
The referee warns Hasselvall that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zappatista prevents Hasselvall from getting the reversal.
Zappatista lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Zappatista looking for a guillotine from mount but Hasselvall is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasselvall is trying desperately to improve position.
Hasselvall is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zappatista looking to secure an arm triangle but Hasselvall defends it well.

Zappatista working for a submission but Hasselvall is keeping him at bay.
Zappatista looks gassed!
Hasselvall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zappatista prevents Hasselvall from standing back up.
Zappatista is thwarting Hasselvall's attempts to control the position.
Zappatista prevents Hasselvall from improving his position.
Zappatista passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hasselvall is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hasselvall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zappatista on the ground.
Zappatista throwing strikes here but Hasselvall is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hasselvall wants to hold on but Zappatista pushes him away.
Zappatista lands a nice shot to the head.
Hasselvall is looking to get to half guard.
Zappatista avoids the attempt from Hasselvall to control.

Zappatista goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hasselvall is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hasselvall stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeburdiah Zappatista dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hasselvall is looking to clinch.
Hasselvall wants to clinch but Zappatista slips to the side

and Zappatista counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hasselvall's guard now.

Zappatista drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hasselvall dives on top into guard.
Hasselvall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zappatista is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zappatista throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hasselvall thows a big elbow that misses.
Hasselvall tries to free his leg and advance position but Zappatista is retaining full guard.
Zappatista has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Zappatista has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hasselvall is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zappatista.
Hasselvall lands a decent elbow from side control.

Hasselvall decides to stand back up. Hasselvall steps back and let's Zappatista get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselvall works Zappatista's body with a nice hook.
Zappatista is breathing heavily.
Hasselvall tries to clinch up.
Hasselvall shoots and misses
and Zappatista counters with a low kick, right behind Hasselvall 's knee.
Hasselvall darts in trying to clinch

and Zappatista counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hasselvall's guard now.
Hasselvall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hasselvall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zappatista doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zappatista manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista wants to pass the guard but Hasselvall is keeping the position.
Zappatista scoring with punches to the head and body.

Zappatista 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.
Hasselvall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hasselvall had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Zappatista is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hasselvall Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Zappatista's back instead.
Hasselvall lands a shot to the body.
Even with his hooks in, Hasselvall manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hasselvall is trying to stick to Zappatista's back but Zappatista is turning into Hasselvall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hasselvall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zappatista.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselvall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zappatista prevents Hasselvall from getting back to his feet.
Zappatista postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zappatista throws a strike but Hasselvall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Zappatista is looking for a triangle but Hasselvall pushes his legs off easily.
Hasselvall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zappatista is proving hard to escape from.
Zappatista keeping moving, preventing Hasselvall from controlling successfully.

Zappatista looking for a guillotine here but Hasselvall defends easily.

Zappatista working for a triangle but Hasselvall defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasselvall throwing strikes from guard but Zappatista blocks nicely.

Zappatista looking for a guillotine here but Hasselvall defends easily.
Hasselvall trying to control the position from guard on top but Zappatista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hasselvall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hasselvall pushes down on Zappatista's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hasselvall tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zappatista controls his leg.

Hasselvall is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeburdiah Zappatista showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hasselvall tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Zappatista counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hasselvall trying to control here.
Hasselvall tries to roll over but Zappatista keeps him under control.
Zappatista looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hasselvall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zappatista throwing shots but Hasselvall is blocking nicely.

Zappatista is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hasselvall is just riding it out for now. Zappatista eventually gives up the hold.
Hasselvall tries to roll over but Zappatista keeps him under control.
Zappatista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Zappatista seems to be looking for submissions.
Hasselvall wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hasselvall tries to clinch but Zappatista moves away

and Zappatista decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hasselvall's guard.

Hasselvall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zappatista can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hasselvall wants to stand but Zappatista is controlling the position.
Hasselvall can't keep his opponent in guard - Zappatista advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Zappatista is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hasselvall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zappatista.
Hasselvall is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hasselvall looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Zappatista.
Zappatista tries to pass to full mount but Hasselvall defends it.
Hasselvall is trying to get back to full guard.
Zappatista looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zappatista stops Hasselvall from getting back to his feet.
Zeburdiah Zappatista has got the better of the ground game so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hasselvall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zappatista looks to throw a body kick
and Zappatista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hasselvall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hasselvall trying to control the position but Zappatista is working away.
Zappatista is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hasselvall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zappatista tries to roll over but Hasselvall keeps him under control.
Hasselvall is looking to take a break and control but Zappatista is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zappatista tries to roll over but Hasselvall keeps him under control.
Hasselvall tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hasselvall thows a huge punch but Zappatista dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista manages to get to full guard.
Hasselvall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zappatista's guard.
Zeburdiah Zappatista is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zappatista is on top in guard.

Hasselvall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hasselvall controls Zappatista momentarily but Zappatista frees himself.
Musse Hasselvall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zappatista postures up in Hasselvall's guard and throws a big left but Hasselvall blocks it.
Zappatista pushes down on Hasselvall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zappatista looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeburdiah Zappatista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zappatista winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeburdiah Zappatista!