PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Wainright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hasselhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wainright
vs
Hasselhoff

205 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rufus Wainright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasselhoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wainright closes the distance and clinches up with Hasselhoff, looking for a takedown. Wainright pushes Hasselhoff against the cage but Hasselhoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rufus Wainright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasselhoff stuffs the takedown.
Wainright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hasselhoff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hasselhoff looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wainright looks for a takedown but Hasselhoff sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Wainright. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wainright closes the distance and clinches.

Wainright successfully pulls guard.
Wainright is controlling Hasselhoff's posture.
Wainright wants to sweep here but Hasselhoff controlling him for the moment.
Hasselhoff being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff trying to control but Wainright is working from the bottom.
Wainright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hasselhoff is fighting to break Wainright's control of his arms but Wainright is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wainright wants to sweep here but Hasselhoff controlling him for the moment.
Wainright trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wainright keeping full guard, as Hasselhoff tries to pass.
Wainright pulls Hasselhoff in close to his closed guard and prevents Hasselhoff from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wainright keeping moving, preventing Hasselhoff from controlling successfully.
Wainright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hasselhoff on the ground.
Hasselhoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Wainright has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wainright looks for a takedown but Hasselhoff sprawls well.
Hasselhoff looks to clinch
and Wainright counters with a two punch combo.
Wainright swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by Wainright or perhaps it was just good defense by Hasselhoff which made him look bad.
Wainright closes the distance and clinches up with Hasselhoff, looking for a takedown. Wainright pushes Hasselhoff against the cage but Hasselhoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Wainright closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wainright controlling the action here.
Hasselhoff trying to control here.

Wainright is looking for a kimura but Hasselhoff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wainright to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wainright tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wainright.
Wainright stalling.
Hasselhoff is looking to control Wainright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hasselhoff avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wainright. Hasselhoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wainright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Wainright dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hasselhoff shoots in for a takedown but Wainright shows good takedown defense.
Wainright tries a head kick but it misses.
Wainright tries for a takedown but Hasselhoff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wainright misses with a takedown attempt

and Hasselhoff counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff stalling in the clinch but Wainright improves position.
Nice body punch from Wainright.
Hasselhoff trying to stall but Wainright improves his position.

Wainright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wainright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hasselhoff circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Wainright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wainright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hasselhoff but Hasselhoff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hasselhoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainright wants to clinch up but Hasselhoff keeps it at a distance.
Wainright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wainright darts in trying to clinch

and Hasselhoff counters by moving into the clinch.
Hasselhoff has Wainright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wainright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hasselhoff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wainright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wainright lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like David Hasselhoff has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hasselhoff.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Wainright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Wainright closes the distance and clinches.

Wainright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Wainright.
Wainright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hasselhoff as he avoids it easily.
Wainright throws a series of punches but Hasselhoff moves out of range.
Hasselhoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Wainright.
Wainright misses with a leg kick.
Hasselhoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wainright counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wainright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hasselhoff swivels and escapes.
Wainright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hasselhoff as he jumps to the side.
Wainright clinches but Hasselhoff breaks the clinch

and Hasselhoff moves into the clinch.
Wainright has Hasselhoff pressed against the cage, preventing Hasselhoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wainright fails to pull guard.
Wainright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hasselhoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Wainright won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wainright misses with a knee to the head.
Wainright gets underhooks to prevent Hasselhoff's takedown attempt.
Wainright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hasselhoff pushes Wainright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Wainright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wainright closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hasselhoff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wainright is controlling Hasselhoff's trapped leg to prevent Hasselhoff from advancing to side control.
Wainright is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasselhoff thows a huge punch but Wainright dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufus Wainright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Hasselhoff's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wainright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wainright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hasselhoff as he avoids it easily.
Hasselhoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wainright tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hasselhoff moves into the clinch.
Wainright is working for takedown but Hasselhoff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hasselhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wainright walks away with a smile on his face. Hasselhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wainright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wainright throws a right and a left that Hasselhoff avoids nicely.
Hasselhoff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wainright.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Wainright. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasselhoff blocks a head kick by Wainright.
Nice takedown defense from Wainright. No joy for Hasselhoff on that attempt.
Wainright fails with a takedown attempt.
Hasselhoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wainright misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hasselhoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wainright circles away.
Hasselhoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wainright's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wainright duly obliges.
Hasselhoff slaps away a takedown attempt from Wainright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wainright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wainright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hasselhoff sprawls well. Hasselhoff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wainright gets slowly back to his feet.
Hasselhoff is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hasselhoff sprawls well. Hasselhoff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wainright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wainright tries to clinch up.
David Hasselhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasselhoff shoots in for a takedown but Wainright shows good takedown defense.
Wainright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wainright misses with a few strikes there.
Hasselhoff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wainright.
Wainright shoots for a takedown but Hasselhoff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hasselhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wainright tries to avoid it but Hasselhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wainright to the ground. Wainright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch but Wainright moves away
and Wainright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wainright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hasselhoff fails with the takedown.

Wainright clinches with his opponent.
Wainright looking to throw knees to the head but Hasselhoff is blocking nicely.

Hasselhoff jumps guard and drags Wainright to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wainright throws a strike but Hasselhoff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wainright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Wainright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wainright, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Wainright!