PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Feisal Aabi Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Dunaytsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitaly Dunaytsev struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aabi Hassan
vs
Dunaytsev

175 cm
25
174 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

191 cm
25
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Feisal Aabi Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vitaly Dunaytsev!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dunaytsev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dunaytsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aabi Hassan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Aabi Hassan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunaytsev is aware though and is defending well.
Dunaytsev won't allow Aabi Hassan to sweep him here.
Dunaytsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Aabi Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunaytsev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aabi Hassan's guard.
Aabi Hassan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aabi Hassan tries to get out of the position.
Aabi Hassan keeping full guard, as Dunaytsev tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aabi Hassan wants to sweep here but Dunaytsev controlling him for the moment.
Dunaytsev is looking to stand up but Aabi Hassan won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunaytsev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aabi Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Aabi Hassan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dunaytsev tries to clinch there but Aabi Hassan circles away.
Aabi Hassan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dunaytsev manages to circle out of the way.
Dunaytsev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Aabi Hassan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dunaytsev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aabi Hassan content to stall in guard here.
Dunaytsev wants to sweep here but Aabi Hassan controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aabi Hassan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dunaytsev controls Aabi Hassan momentarily but Aabi Hassan frees himself.
Aabi Hassan preventing the sweep.
Aabi Hassan wants to control from the top but Dunaytsev keeps moving.
Aabi Hassan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev wants to control the position but Aabi Hassan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aabi Hassan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dunaytsev is trying to get back to full guard.
Aabi Hassan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunaytsev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Aabi Hassan seems content to control.
Dunaytsev wants to improve his position but Aabi Hassan is controlling well.
Dunaytsev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aabi Hassan is working away from the top position though.

That's four 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aabi Hassan connects with a nice short shot to Dunaytsev's temple.
Dunaytsev is looking to control Aabi Hassan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunaytsev avoid being mounted?
Dunaytsev is not content to let Aabi Hassan control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dunaytsev fails to land the takedown.
Feisal Aabi Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Dunaytsev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aabi Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Aabi Hassan sets himself, and Dunaytsev steps forward looking for the clinch! Aabi Hassan avoids it this time.

Aabi Hassan darts in and clinches Dunaytsev up against the cage.
Dunaytsev wants to break free but Aabi Hassan has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feisal Aabi Hassan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aabi Hassan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunaytsev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aabi Hassan somewhat.
Dunaytsev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aabi Hassan as he jumps to the side.
Feisal Aabi Hassan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dunaytsev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aabi Hassan to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunaytsev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aabi Hassan smiles and moves away.
Feisal Aabi Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Dunaytsev.

Aabi Hassan forces Dunaytsev back against the cage and clinches.
Dunaytsev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aabi Hassan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aabi Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunaytsev can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aabi Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aabi Hassan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunaytsev swivels and escapes.
Dunaytsev tries to counter with a clinch but Aabi Hassan shakes him off and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Aabi Hassan as Dunaytsev shoots in.

Aabi Hassan has managed to clinch.

Aabi Hassan breaks the clinch.
Dunaytsev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aabi Hassan.

Dunaytsev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dunaytsev just content to control the position.
Aabi Hassan tries to buck Dunaytsev off but Dunaytsev is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev wants to control but Aabi Hassan is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Dunaytsev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Feisal Aabi Hassan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aabi Hassan wants to control but Dunaytsev postures up.

Dunaytsev decides to stand back up.
Dunaytsev shoots in for a double leg but Aabi Hassan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Aabi Hassan darts in and clinches Dunaytsev up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aabi Hassan stalls.

Dunaytsev successfully pulls guard.
Dunaytsev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan is trying to control the position but Dunaytsev postures up.
Aabi Hassan trying to control the position here.
Aabi Hassan lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Aabi Hassan keeping moving, preventing Dunaytsev from controlling successfully.
Dunaytsev wants to pass the guard but Aabi Hassan is keeping the position.
Dunaytsev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aabi Hassan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aabi Hassan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Aabi Hassan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dunaytsev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dunaytsev trying to control but Aabi Hassan is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dunaytsev shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dunaytsev tries to keep at a distance but Aabi Hassan has taken the fight into the clinch.

Aabi Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feisal Aabi Hassan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dunaytsev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aabi Hassan swivels and escapes.
Dunaytsev throws a lazy uppercut

and Aabi Hassan counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Dunaytsev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dunaytsev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dunaytsev is pulling down on Aabi Hassan's head to control his posture.
Dunaytsev keeping full guard, as Aabi Hassan tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunaytsev trying to keep a closed guard but Aabi Hassan is proving a slippery customer.
Aabi Hassan connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan wants to get up but he can't break Dunaytsev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dunaytsev working a defensive guard but Aabi Hassan passes into half guard.
Aabi Hassan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dunaytsev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dunaytsev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aabi Hassan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aabi Hassan is pressing down on Dunaytsev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dunaytsev is holding on for now.
Aabi Hassan is thwarting Dunaytsev's attempts to control the position.
Aabi Hassan works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan lands a big elbow.
Dunaytsev tries to lock up and control but Aabi Hassan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aabi Hassan lands a big shot there that rocks Dunaytsev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dunaytsev is desperately trying to improve his position but Aabi Hassan has a good base and remains in mount.
Aabi Hassan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dunaytsev wants to hold on but Aabi Hassan pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aabi Hassan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aabi Hassan controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunaytsev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev is trying to stand back up but Aabi Hassan is controlling him

Dunaytsev looking for submissions off his back.
Aabi Hassan working the head and body with strikes.
Aabi Hassan is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aabi Hassan lands a nice short elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feisal Aabi Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aabi Hassan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feisal Aabi Hassan!