PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garruk Wildspeaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hasselhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wildspeaker
vs
Hasselhoff

188 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
225 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garruk Wildspeaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wildspeaker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hasselhoff keeping full guard, as Wildspeaker tries to pass.

Hasselhoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wildspeaker is aware though and is defending well.
Hasselhoff keeping moving, preventing Wildspeaker from controlling successfully.
Hasselhoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wildspeaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hasselhoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wildspeaker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hasselhoff is proving hard to escape from.
Wildspeaker looking to pass the guard.
Hasselhoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hasselhoff misses with a body kick.
Hasselhoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wildspeaker circles away.

Wildspeaker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff trying to control the position.
Wildspeaker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wildspeaker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hasselhoff!

Wildspeaker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hasselhoff has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hasselhoff!
Wildspeaker is breathing heavily.
Hasselhoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hasselhoff wants to control from the top but Wildspeaker keeps moving.
Hasselhoff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hasselhoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wildspeaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hasselhoff.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wildspeaker wants to stand up but Hasselhoff is controlling him.
Hasselhoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wildspeaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hasselhoff looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wildspeaker tries for a takedown but Hasselhoff circles away easily

and Hasselhoff counters with a single leg into guard. Wildspeaker didn't expect that.
Wildspeaker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildspeaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hasselhoff's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hasselhoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hasselhoff is looking to stand up but Wildspeaker isn't so interested in that idea.
Wildspeaker stopping the sweep attempt from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff trying to control the position.
Wildspeaker looking to pass the guard.
Hasselhoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasselhoff trying to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hasselhoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wildspeaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hasselhoff looks for a takedown but Wildspeaker sprawls well.
Hasselhoff closes the distance and clinches up with Wildspeaker, looking for a takedown. Hasselhoff pushes Wildspeaker against the cage but Wildspeaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garruk Wildspeaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hasselhoff.
Wildspeaker misses with a takedown attempt

and Hasselhoff counters with a shoot takedown. Wildspeaker fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasselhoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hasselhoff advances position into side control!
Hasselhoff misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasselhoff trying to control the position but Wildspeaker is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Hasselhoff will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Wildspeaker successfully pulls guard.
Hasselhoff stands up over Wildspeaker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hasselhoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Wildspeaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildspeaker has a closed guard, preventing Hasselhoff from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff won't allow Wildspeaker to get back to his feet.
David Hasselhoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wildspeaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hasselhoff trying to control but Wildspeaker is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wildspeaker fails with the takedown

so Hasselhoff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasselhoff throws a big right hand that misses.
Hasselhoff trying to control but Wildspeaker is working from the bottom.
Wildspeaker keeping full guard, as Hasselhoff tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff content to stall in guard here.
Hasselhoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hasselhoff throwing strikes from guard but Wildspeaker blocks nicely.
Hasselhoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hasselhoff wants to control from the top but Wildspeaker keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wildspeaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hasselhoff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
David Hasselhoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hasselhoff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wildspeaker is trying to defend but Hasselhoff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wildspeaker is not content to let Hasselhoff control the position.
Hasselhoff lands strikes from half guard.
Hasselhoff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wildspeaker wants to improve his position but Hasselhoff is controlling well.

Hasselhoff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff throwing shots but Wildspeaker is blocking nicely.
Hasselhoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hasselhoff not doing much here.
Hasselhoff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hasselhoff passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hasselhoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Wildspeaker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hasselhoff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wildspeaker's guard now.
Hasselhoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Wildspeaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasselhoff wants to stand and escape but instead Wildspeaker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wildspeaker looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hasselhoff is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wildspeaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hasselhoff with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hasselhoff trying to control but Wildspeaker is working from the bottom.
Hasselhoff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hasselhoff wants to control from the top but Wildspeaker keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasselhoff trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wildspeaker's guard.
Hasselhoff trying to control but Wildspeaker is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff dives in and grabs Wildspeaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wildspeaker pushes down on Hasselhoff's head and hops out.
Wildspeaker misses with a takedown attempt
and Hasselhoff counters with a nice body shot.
Wildspeaker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hasselhoff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garruk Wildspeaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch but Wildspeaker moves out of range.
Hasselhoff looks for a takedown but Wildspeaker sprawls well.
Garruk Wildspeaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wildspeaker with a poor takedown

and Hasselhoff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wildspeaker's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hasselhoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wildspeaker keeping moving, preventing Hasselhoff from controlling successfully.
David Hasselhoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wildspeaker wants to get back to his feet but Hasselhoff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wildspeaker keeping full guard, as Hasselhoff tries to pass.
Hasselhoff is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wildspeaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hasselhoff tries for a takedown but Wildspeaker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wildspeaker has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hasselhoff to counter with a crisp jab.
Garruk Wildspeaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hasselhoff scores a takedown into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
David Hasselhoff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hasselhoff 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hasselhoff!