PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burt Kaso (ranked 5973 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izz Addin Al Qassam (ranked 5975 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kaso
vs
Addin Al Qassam

178 cm
24
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Burt Kaso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Izz Addin Al Qassam!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kaso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Qassam sprawls well initially but Kaso persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kaso content to control rather than advance.
Al Qassam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Qassam is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaso from advancing position.
Al Qassam is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Qassam is controlling Kaso's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kaso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Qassam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Qassam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Qassam preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kaso is taking a breather. Al Qassam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaso tries to stand and escape but Al Qassam is controlling the position.
Al Qassam wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Al Qassam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Qassam 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.
Kaso trying to control but Al Qassam is working from the bottom.
Al Qassam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Kaso misses

and Al Qassam counters with a shoot takedown. Kaso fights it but they end up in guard.
Al Qassam cracks Kaso with a solid left hand.
Al Qassam lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qassam landing some decent shots from guard.
Kaso is pulling down on Al Qassam's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Qassam, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Qassam won't allow Kaso to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaso keeping moving, preventing Al Qassam from controlling successfully.

Kaso pushes Al Qassam off and scrambles back to his feet.

Kaso moves into the clinch.
Kaso is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Al Qassam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaso misses with the head strike.

Kaso breaks the clinch.
Kaso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Qassam throws out a counter right but Kaso avoids it with no problem.

Kaso clinches with his opponent.
Kaso misses with a punch on the inside.

Kaso has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Al Qassam is trying to keep an underhook but Kaso manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Al Qassam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Qassam keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Al Qassam is staying active underneath Kaso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Qassam is trying to stand back up but Kaso is controlling him
Kaso tries to stand and escape but Al Qassam is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qassam is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaso from advancing position.
Kaso prevents Al Qassam from standing back up.
Kaso tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Al Qassam.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kaso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Qassam swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kaso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Al Qassam did well to prevent Kaso getting side control.
Kaso is breathing heavily.
Al Qassam is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaso from advancing position.
Kaso prevents Al Qassam from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Qassam is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaso from advancing position.
Al Qassam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaso.
Al Qassam preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kaso tries to clinch up but Al Qassam circles away and keeps his distance.

Kaso closes the distance and clinches.
Kaso tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Qassam avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Qassam.

Kaso tightens his grip and picks Al Qassam up, before dumping him to the ground. Al Qassam manages to land in guard.
Kaso wants to stand but Al Qassam has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Al Qassam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaso is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaso wants to stand but Al Qassam has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaso wants to control from the top but Al Qassam keeps moving.
Al Qassam looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qassam, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Al Qassam keeping moving, preventing Kaso from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Al Qassam gets caught flat footed, as Kaso shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaso trying to control but Al Qassam is working from the bottom.
Al Qassam has control of Kaso's left arm, preventing Kaso from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaso is looking to stand up but Al Qassam won't let him.
Al Qassam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaso won't allow Al Qassam to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Qassam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Qassam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaso misses with a looping right.
Kaso falls off balance throwing a combination

so Al Qassam counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Al Qassam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Qassam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qassam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaso tries to get out of the position.
Al Qassam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaso can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Qassam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Qassam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Qassam is nestled in close to Kaso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaso on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Al Qassam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Qassam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qassam working Kaso over with strikes.
Al Qassam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Al Qassam working over Kaso with some ground and pound. Kaso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaso pushes Al Qassam off looking to stand but Al Qassam dives back in and keeps control.
Al Qassam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Al Qassam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Qassam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Kaso is rocked!
Still in half guard, Al Qassam seems content to control.
Al Qassam landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Kaso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Qassam takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Qassam in particular looking to stall.
Kaso on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Al Qassam slips a nice elbow through Kaso's hands, connecting with Kaso's forehead.
Izz Addin Al Qassam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Qassam is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Al Qassam landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Qassam connects with a bit shot that sees Kaso covering up! More strikes from Al Qassam and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Al Qassam is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Izz Addin Al Qassam!
A victorious Izz Addin Al Qassam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.