PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Hosseini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Factor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosseini's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Zulfiqar - Secret Chiefs 3. Abdullah Hosseini is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hosseini
vs
Factor

188 cm
25
255 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
240 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdullah Hosseini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Factor!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Factor's corner calls for a 1-2. Factor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hosseini tries to work over Factor's front leg with a kick but Factor checks it.
Factor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hosseini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Factor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hosseini's hands.
Factor scores with a kick to the body.
Factor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hosseini scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Max Factor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hosseini blocks a head kick by Factor.
Factor throws a big shot that misses.
Hosseini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Factor just misses with a punch to the body.
Hosseini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Factor circles away quickly and effectively.
Factor throws a head kick that misses.
Factor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hosseini.
Hosseini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hosseini throws a series of punches but Factor avoids them all with ease.

Hosseini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Factor keeping full guard, as Hosseini tries to pass.
Factor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hosseini controls the pace.
Hosseini scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosseini trying to control the position from guard on top but Factor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Factor controls Hosseini momentarily but Hosseini frees himself.
Hosseini won't allow Factor to sweep him here.
Factor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hosseini trying to control but Factor is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Factor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hosseini at a distance.
Hosseini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Factor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Factor thows a huge punch but Hosseini dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini pushes Factor off looking to stand but Factor dives back in and keeps control.
Factor throwing shots but Hosseini is blocking nicely.
Factor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hosseini controlling the position for now.
Hosseini taking some punishment here, with Factor in his half guard.
Factor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hosseini wants to get back to his feet.
Hosseini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Factor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Factor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Factor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Factor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hosseini won't allow Factor to pass to mount.
Factor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Factor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Factor passes to full mount!
Hosseini wants to control but Factor is having none of it.
Factor throwing strikes here but Hosseini is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Factor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hosseini hang on?
Factor raining down shots from the mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Factor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Factor lands a big shot there that rocks Hosseini but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Factor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hosseini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hosseini tries to get out of the position.
Factor throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Factor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hosseini can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hosseini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hosseini is breathing heavily.
Factor looking to ground and pound but Hosseini is blocking nicely.
Factor landing punches.
Factor with good strikes from the mount here!
Hosseini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Factor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Factor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Factor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Factor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Factor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hosseini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Factor with a nice head shot there.
Hosseini wants to stand but Factor is controlling the position.
Hosseini wants to sweep here but Factor controlling him for the moment.
Hosseini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Max Factor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Factor postures up.
Factor throws a strike but Hosseini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hosseini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosseini preventing the sweep.
Factor trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Factor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hosseini is trying to get back to full guard.
Factor throwing shots but Hosseini is blocking nicely.
Hosseini gets back to full guard.
Hosseini can't keep his opponent in guard - Factor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Factor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Factor throwing strikes here but Hosseini is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hosseini is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hosseini can't escape the position.
Factor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hosseini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Factor cracks Hosseini with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Factor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hosseini taking shots to the head.
Factor lands a big shot there that rocks Hosseini but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Factor looking to finish with strikes here!
Factor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Factor unloading with bombs!
Hosseini regains half guard.
Factor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Factor uses his free foot to push down on Hosseini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hosseini.
Factor unloading with bombs!
Factor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Factor.
BOOM! Factor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Factor with shots to the head and body - Hosseini looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Factor punching from mount but Hosseini doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Factor lands with some strikes.
Hosseini suckers Factor into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Hosseini is now in Factor's guard!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Factor is on top in guard.
Factor won't allow Hosseini to get back to his feet.
Hosseini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hosseini 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Factor distracts Hosseini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Factor thows a big elbow that misses.
Factor throwing strikes from guard but Hosseini blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Factor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Factor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Factor lands with a slapping head kick.
Factor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hosseini lands with an overhand left.
Factor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hosseini.
Factor tries to clinch up but Hosseini circles away and keeps his distance.
Factor scores with a nice head shot.
Hosseini throws a looping overhand right but Factor ducks down to avoid it.
Hosseini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hosseini moves out of range of the body kick.
Crunch! Factor slams his shin into Hosseini's torso.
Hosseini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Factor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdullah Hosseini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Factor takes a swing at Hosseini's ribcage but misses.
Hosseini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Factor. That one must have hurt.
Hosseini takes a swing at Factor's ribcage but misses.
Hosseini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Factor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Factor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Factor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hosseini rather than just go for the knockout.
Factor scores with a head kick.
A punch combination from Hosseini misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Factor throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Factor lands a slapping body shot.
Max Factor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Factor moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Factor scores with a body shot.
Hosseini sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Factor scores with a spinning back kick!
Factor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Factor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Factor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Factor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Factor punishes Hosseini's body with a nice straight punch.
Factor shoots in looking for a takedown. Hosseini tries to sprawl out of it but Factor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hosseini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Factor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hosseini's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hosseini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Factor throws a head kick but Hosseini moves out of range.
Hosseini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Factor. Factor obviously looking to wear him down.
Factor jabs at Hosseini's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Factor.
Hosseini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Factor can pounce on him.
Factor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hosseini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hosseini sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Max Factor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Factor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdullah Hosseini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Factor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Factor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hosseini tries a body shot but Factor blocks it.
Factor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hosseini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hosseini wants to break free but Factor has control.
Hosseini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Factor is keeping busy.
Factor lands a nice shot to the body.
Factor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hosseini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Factor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Factor.
Hosseini is trying to force a seperation but Factor has the dominant position.
Hosseini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hosseini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini has had enough of the clinch but Factor keeps him there for the moment.
Hosseini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Factor prevents Hosseini from breaking the clinch.
Hosseini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by Factor.
Hosseini will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hosseini stalling the fight.
A short right from Factor on the inside.
Hosseini wants to get back to striking at distance but Factor won't allow it.
Hosseini is looking to break free of the clinch but Factor has double underhooks.
Factor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hosseini's defenses.

It looks like Abdullah Hosseini has been cut.
Hosseini is trying to drag Factor to the mat but Factor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Hosseini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hosseini is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A short right from Hosseini.
Factor prevents a body shot from Hosseini.
Hosseini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Factor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Factor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Factor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hosseini's efforts to push away.
Hosseini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Factor has Hosseini pressed against the cage, preventing Hosseini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hosseini avoiding damage as Factor throws knees to the body.
Factor landing knees to the body.
Hosseini takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hosseini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Factor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Factor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hosseini.
Factor scores with a hook to the body. Hosseini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hosseini jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Factor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Factor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Factor!