PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voce Ta Fudido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslin Habibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Habibi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bandera e Himno Nacional de Kósovo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ta Fudido
vs
Habibi

225 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
253 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Four-Twenty Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Voce Ta Fudido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aslin Habibi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habibi misses with a kick to the body.
Habibi takes a swing at Ta Fudido's ribcage but misses.
Ta Fudido half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ta Fudido throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Habibi is looking to land body kicks.
Ta Fudido lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Habibi circles away quickly and effectively.
Habibi keeps the fight on the outside.
Habibi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ta Fudido really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ta Fudido rushes Habibi and presses him up against the cage.
Habibi prevents Ta Fudido from breaking the clinch.
Ta Fudido using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Habibi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ta Fudido taking a breather.
Ta Fudido blocks a body shot from Habibi.
Ta Fudido blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ta Fudido on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ta Fudido effectively controlling the action here.
Habibi can't find room to land a body shot as Ta Fudido controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habibi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Ta Fudido manages to break the clinch.
Habibi moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Voce Ta Fudido has been cut.
Habibi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Habibi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Habibi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ta Fudido doesn't seem bothered though.
Ta Fudido staying out of range there.

Habibi gets tackled into the cage by Ta Fudido. Ta Fudido maintains the clinch.
Habibi is trying to break the clinch but Ta Fudido has him pressed against the cage.

Ta Fudido breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Habibi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Habibi blocks a head kick by Ta Fudido.
Habibi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Habibi is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ta Fudido tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Habibi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ta Fudido blocks a head kick by Habibi.
Ta Fudido pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ta Fudido fails in his attempt to clinch.
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!

Habibi darts in and clinches Ta Fudido up against the cage.
Habibi tries to land knees in the clinch but Ta Fudido avoids the damage to the body.
Ta Fudido throws a knee to the head but misses.
Habibi scores with a shot to the side of Ta Fudido's head.
Habibi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ta Fudido backwards.
Ta Fudido looking to throw knees to the head but Habibi is blocking nicely.
Habibi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ta Fudido tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Habibi is leaning against Ta Fudido and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Habibi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Habibi pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ta Fudido moves into the clinch.
Ta Fudido creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ta Fudido being controlled against the cage.
Habibi scores a nice knee to the body.
Ta Fudido is breathing heavily.
Ta Fudido with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ta Fudido lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Habibi wants a takedown but no success here.

Ta Fudido breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Habibi throws a front kick that sends Ta Fudido stumbling back into the cage.
Habibi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ta Fudido blocks a head kick by Habibi.
Habibi lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ta Fudido gets tackled into the cage by Habibi. Habibi maintains the clinch.
Ta Fudido avoiding damage as Habibi throws knees to the body.
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!
Habibi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ta Fudido after a bit of a struggle.
Habibi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ta Fudido is defending well.
Voce Ta Fudido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslin Habibi.
Ta Fudido tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Habibi trying to stall but Ta Fudido improves his position.
Habibi blocks an elbow strike.
Habibi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ta Fudido's efforts to push away.
Ta Fudido looking to slow down the pace here.
Habibi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ta Fudido pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ta Fudido tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Habibi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Habibi stalling in the clinch but Ta Fudido improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslin Habibi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Voce Ta Fudido's cut.
That's time! Ta Fudido's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick misses from Habibi.
Ta Fudido feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ta Fudido moves in looking to clinch but Habibi pushes him off.

Ta Fudido closes the distance and clinches.

Ta Fudido escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Habibi misses with a looping right.
Ta Fudido throws a head kick but Habibi moves out of range.
Habibi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ta Fudido closes the distance but Habibi moves to the side
and Habibi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ta Fudido thinking.
Ta Fudido tries to clinch up but Habibi circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habibi lands a high kick!
Habibi throws a head kick but Ta Fudido moves out of range.
Ta Fudido throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Habibi.
Voce Ta Fudido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ta Fudido tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Habibi counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ta Fudido tries to keep at a distance but Habibi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ta Fudido is struggling to control the position.
Habibi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Habibi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ta Fudido looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ta Fudido tries to stall but Habibi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Ta Fudido's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Habibi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ta Fudido tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Habibi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Habibi takes a swing at Ta Fudido's ribcage but misses.
Voce Ta Fudido is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ta Fudido gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Habibi tries to pull guard but Ta Fudido won't allow it.
Ta Fudido connects with a knee to the head.
Ta Fudido misses with a knee strike.
Habibi is trying to force a seperation but Ta Fudido has the dominant position.
Habibi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ta Fudido in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Habibi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Habibi.
Habibi has had enough of the clinch but Ta Fudido keeps him there for the moment.

Ta Fudido escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Habibi has Ta Fudido up against the cage in a clinch.
Ta Fudido trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Habibi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Habibi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ta Fudido avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ta Fudido working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habibi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Habibi wants the takedown. Ta Fudido is fighting it off but Habibi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ta Fudido's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Habibi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ta Fudido is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Habibi, into his guard.

Habibi keeping moving, preventing Ta Fudido from controlling successfully.
Ta Fudido controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Habibi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ta Fudido is controlling him.
Ta Fudido knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Habibi on the ground.

Habibi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ta Fudido defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Habibi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Habibi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ta Fudido wants to get up but he can't break Habibi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ta Fudido trying to control the position from guard on top but Habibi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Habibi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslin Habibi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Voce Ta Fudido's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ta Fudido wants to clinch up but Habibi keeps it at a distance.
Ta Fudido throws a sloppy head kick and Habibi moves out of range easily.
Ta Fudido moves in looking to clinch but Habibi pushes him off.

Ta Fudido gets tackled into the cage by Habibi. Habibi maintains the clinch.
Habibi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ta Fudido avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Ta Fudido to work.

Ta Fudido breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aslin Habibi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ta Fudido moves in looking to clinch but Habibi pushes him off.
Habibi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ta Fudido manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ta Fudido moves out of range of the body kick from Habibi.
Ta Fudido takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ta Fudido swings for the body but Habibi moves out of range.
Habibi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ta Fudido blocks it well.
Habibi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ta Fudido doesn't manage to clinch there - Habibi circles away.
Ta Fudido tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Habibi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Habibi works Ta Fudido's body with a nice hook.
Habibi moves out of range as Ta Fudido throws a body kick.
Habibi throws a counter combo.
Habibi tries a head kick but it misses.
Ta Fudido doesn't manage to clinch there - Habibi circles away.
Habibi is looking for the big counter here.
Habibi throws a wild body kick that Ta Fudido sees coming a mile off.
Ta Fudido tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Habibi takes a swing at Ta Fudido's ribcage but misses.
Ta Fudido tries to close the distance and clinch but Habibi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voce Ta Fudido is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Habibi keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ta Fudido is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Habibi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ta Fudido throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ta Fudido is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Habibi misses the target.
Habibi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ta Fudido fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ta Fudido looks to land a combination but Habibi avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Habibi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ta Fudido tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Habibi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ta Fudido moves out of range of the strikes.
Ta Fudido tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Habibi to counter with a crisp jab.
Habibi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ta Fudido sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Habibi lands with a slapping head kick.
Habibi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Habibi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ta Fudido is looking for a counter combo.

Ta Fudido clinches with his opponent.
Ta Fudido tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Habibi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ta Fudido's elbow.
Ta Fudido unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ta Fudido is trying to stall.
Habibi wants a takedown.
Voce Ta Fudido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslin Habibi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ta Fudido creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Habibi's defenses.
Ta Fudido has Habibi pressed against the cage.

Ta Fudido breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voce Ta Fudido has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aslin Habibi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ta Fudido throws a head kick but Habibi moves out of range.
Ta Fudido fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ta Fudido jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ta Fudido looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Habibi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ta Fudido tries a body shot but Habibi blocks it.
Ta Fudido tries to land a knee to the head but Habibi blocks with his arms.
Ta Fudido looking to throw knees to the head but Habibi is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aslin Habibi.
I've got Habibi 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslin Habibi!
Aslin Habibi thanked the fans post fight for their support.