PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Colombo (ranked 4990 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomedrasul Hasbullaev (ranked 4748 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Colombo
vs
Hasbullaev

175 cm
25
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 Las Vegas, Rafael Colombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomedrasul Hasbullaev!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Colombo darts in and clinches Hasbullaev up against the cage.
Colombo lands with a right to the head.
Colombo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hasbullaev.
Colombo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hasbullaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Colombo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Colombo misses with a punch to the body.
Colombo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Colombo on the inside.
Colombo misses with a punch to the body.
Colombo pushes Hasbullaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colombo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hasbullaev.
Rafael Colombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomedrasul Hasbullaev.
Colombo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hasbullaev backwards.
Colombo lands a body punch.
Colombo tries to work over Hasbullaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Colombo.
Colombo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Colombo working aggressively here.
Colombo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasbullaev backwards.
Colombo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colombo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hasbullaev's elbow.
Colombo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hasbullaev's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colombo.
Hasbullaev prevents a body shot from Colombo.
A right handed body shot lands from Colombo.
Colombo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colombo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Colombo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hasbullaev backwards.
Colombo tries to throw a body punch but Hasbullaev avoids it by throwing Colombo back against the cage.
Colombo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hasbullaev is trying to stall.
Colombo digs a right hand into Hasbullaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hasbullaev's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Colombo as the two fighters clinch.
Colombo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hasbullaev blocks a body shot from Colombo.
Hasbullaev blocks a body shot from Colombo.
Colombo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hasbullaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Colombo smiles and moves away.

Hasbullaev drives through and clinches with Colombo against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Colombo.
Colombo lands an uppercut.
Colombo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hasbullaev.
Hasbullaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Colombo avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Colombo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Colombo as Hasbullaev tries to tie him up.
Colombo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colombo misses with a body punch.
Hasbullaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colombo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hasbullaev's elbow.
A short right from Colombo on the inside.
Hasbullaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colombo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hasbullaev's elbow.
Hasbullaev is trying to force a seperation but Colombo has the dominant position.
Colombo lands an uppercut.
Colombo gets underhooks to prevent Hasbullaev's takedown attempt.
Colombo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Colombo.
Colombo presses Hasbullaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hasbullaev tries a knee to the head but Colombo blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Colombo.
Colombo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Colombo is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hasbullaev.
Colombo can't find room to land a body shot as Hasbullaev controls the action.
Hasbullaev tries to pull guard but Colombo holds him up against the cage and eventually Hasbullaev drops back down to his feet.
Colombo wants to stall.
Colombo tries to work over Hasbullaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hasbullaev prevents a body shot from Colombo.
Colombo misses with a body punch.
Hasbullaev blocks a body shot from Colombo.
Hasbullaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Colombo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Colombo tries a body shot but Hasbullaev blocks it.
Colombo misses with some punches.
Hasbullaev can't break the clinch.
Colombo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hasbullaev is trying to maintain a safe position but Colombo gets an underhook and turns Hasbullaev into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Colombo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A head kick misses from Hasbullaev.

Colombo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Colombo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Colombo tries to throw a body punch but Hasbullaev avoids it by throwing Colombo back against the cage.
Colombo throws a head punch that misses.
Colombo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rafael Colombo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hasbullaev is trying to pull guard but Colombo has him pressed against the cage.
Hasbullaev is trying to pull guard but Colombo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Colombo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hasbullaev or not.
Hasbullaev blocks a body shot from Colombo.
Hasbullaev takes a shot to the head.
Hasbullaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Colombo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rafael Colombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomedrasul Hasbullaev.
Hasbullaev wants to break free but Colombo has control.
Colombo can't find room to land a body shot as Hasbullaev controls the action.
Colombo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo misses with a body punch.
Colombo tries a body shot but Hasbullaev blocks it.
Colombo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Colombo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colombo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hasbullaev or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Colombo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hasbullaev.
Hasbullaev tries to pull guard but Colombo holds him up against the cage and eventually Hasbullaev drops back down to his feet.
Hasbullaev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Colombo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Colombo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hasbullaev's elbow.
Hasbullaev stalling in the clinch but Colombo improves position.
A short right from Colombo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Colombo.
Hasbullaev goes for a takedown attempt but Colombo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Colombo has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo tries to throw a body punch but Hasbullaev avoids it by throwing Colombo back against the cage.
Hasbullaev blocks a body shot from Colombo.
Hasbullaev jumps guard but Colombo stands there with Hasbullaev around his waist. Hasbullaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hasbullaev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hasbullaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Colombo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hasbullaev prevents a body shot from Colombo.
Colombo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hasbullaev wants a takedown.
Colombo tries to work over Hasbullaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colombo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hasbullaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hasbullaev can't break the clinch.
Colombo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hasbullaev backwards.
Hasbullaev throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Colombo fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Hasbullaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hasbullaev has had enough of the clinch but Colombo keeps him there for the moment.
Colombo tries to throw a body punch but Hasbullaev avoids it by throwing Colombo back against the cage.
Hasbullaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Colombo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Colombo can't find room to land a body shot as Hasbullaev controls the action.
Hasbullaev blocks a body shot from Colombo.
Colombo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasbullaev can do to turn this around?
Colombo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hasbullaev.
Hasbullaev blocks a body shot from Colombo.
Hasbullaev wants to break free but Colombo has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Colombo.
Colombo misses with the head strike.
Colombo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hasbullaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Colombo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hasbullaev.
Colombo throws a head punch that misses.
Hasbullaev wants to stall.
Colombo tries a body shot but Hasbullaev blocks it.
Hasbullaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hasbullaev is trying to push Colombo away but Colombo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasbullaev tries for a takedown but Colombo manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Colombo.
Hasbullaev tries to pull guard but Colombo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hasbullaev jumps guard but Colombo stands there with Hasbullaev around his waist. Hasbullaev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Colombo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Colombo throws a body punch but Hasbullaev moves out of range.
Hasbullaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colombo sprawls well. Colombo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hasbullaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Hasbullaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Colombo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Colombo is looking to clinch.

Colombo rushes Hasbullaev and presses him up against the cage.
Colombo scores with a shoulder strike.
Colombo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colombo cracks Hasbullaev with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombo digs a right hand underneath Hasbullaev's ribcage. Hasbullaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Colombo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hasbullaev tries to pull guard but Colombo won't allow it.
Rafael Colombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomedrasul Hasbullaev.
Colombo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hasbullaev takes a shot to the head.
Colombo is leaning against Hasbullaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo misses with a body punch.
Colombo stalling in the clinch but Hasbullaev improves position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasbullaev is working for takedown but Colombo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Colombo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasbullaev backwards.
Colombo misses with a body punch.
Hasbullaev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colombo to keep the fight standing.
Colombo misses with a body punch.
Colombo lands an uppercut.
Colombo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colombo lands with a right to the head.
Colombo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colombo.
Hasbullaev takes a shot to the head.
Hasbullaev prevents a body shot from Colombo.
Colombo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hasbullaev or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasbullaev prevents a body shot from Colombo.
Hasbullaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Colombo - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Colombo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Colombo misses with the head strike.
Colombo stalls.
Hasbullaev fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Hasbullaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Colombo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hasbullaev backwards.
Colombo trying to stall but Hasbullaev improves his position.
Hasbullaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Colombo pulls his leg out and moves away.

Hasbullaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasbullaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hasbullaev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Colombo's guard.
Colombo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colombo tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colombo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hasbullaev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hasbullaev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magomedrasul Hasbullaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael Colombo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hasbullaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Colombo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colombo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Colombo!