PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris VolChenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hassan's entrance music is My Reign. A fine choice. Mohammed Hassan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hassan
vs
VolChenkov

183 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohammed Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boris VolChenkov!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VolChenkov tries to clinch but Hassan moves out of range.
VolChenkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hassan backs up against the cage.
VolChenkov wants to clinch up but Hassan keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - VolChenkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
VolChenkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hassan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hassan lands in his opponent's guard.

Hassan has gone for a leg lock! VolChenkov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hassan's guard.

VolChenkov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boris VolChenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VolChenkov lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
VolChenkov stalks Hassan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hassan's face. Hassan staggers backwards, shaken.
VolChenkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hassan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by VolChenkov!

It looks like Mohammed Hassan has been cut.
VolChenkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boris VolChenkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan fails with a takedown attempt.
VolChenkov looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Hassan blocks a leg kick.
VolChenkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hassan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VolChenkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VolChenkov looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
VolChenkov lands the left hand.
VolChenkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hassan shoots in but no luck this time.
VolChenkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hassan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
VolChenkov looks to land a combination. Hassan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from VolChenkov does no damage.
VolChenkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hassan.
VolChenkov is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VolChenkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hassan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hassan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hassan tries to score a power double leg takedown but VolChenkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hassan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VolChenkov tries to clinch but Hassan moves out of range.
VolChenkov throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hassan checks a leg kick.
VolChenkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan fails to land the takedown.
VolChenkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
VolChenkov is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four 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.
Hassan shoots in looking for a takedown. VolChenkov tries to sprawl out of it but Hassan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. VolChenkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
VolChenkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
VolChenkov scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hassan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around VolChenkov's waist but VolChenkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hassan off to one side.
VolChenkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hassan at a distance.
VolChenkov misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris VolChenkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Hassan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

VolChenkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from VolChenkov does no damage.
A punch combination from VolChenkov misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hassan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from VolChenkov - the referee stops the clock and Hassan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says VolChenkov. Hassan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
VolChenkov misses with a body shot.
VolChenkov wants to clinch up but Hassan keeps it at a distance.
Hassan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. VolChenkov tries to avoid it but Hassan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag VolChenkov to the ground. VolChenkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
VolChenkov misses with a double jab.
VolChenkov misses with a wild combination.
A solid body kick from VolChenkov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VolChenkov tries to bum rush Hassan with a series of wild strikes but Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from VolChenkov.
Hassan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VolChenkov.
VolChenkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
VolChenkov is breathing heavily.
Hassan keeps the fight on the outside.
VolChenkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
VolChenkov throws a nice looking combination but Hassan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
VolChenkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
VolChenkov is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it.
VolChenkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
VolChenkov looks to land a combination. Hassan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
VolChenkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
VolChenkov throws a right hand that Hassan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hassan also avoids with ease.
Hassan moves out of range of the strikes.
VolChenkov throws a right hand that Hassan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hassan also avoids with ease.
VolChenkov fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has VolChenkov pinned against the cage. VolChenkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VolChenkov tries to work over Hassan's front leg with a kick but Hassan checks it.
VolChenkov looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
VolChenkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
VolChenkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mohammed Hassan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts VolChenkov as he jumps to the side.
VolChenkov connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hassan misses with a takedown attempt - VolChenkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hassan checks a leg kick.
Hassan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hassan is trying hard to land a takedown here. VolChenkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boris VolChenkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
VolChenkov misses with the combination.
Hassan swats away the attempt to clinch by VolChenkov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hassan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris VolChenkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Hassan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

VolChenkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hassan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from VolChenkov.
VolChenkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
VolChenkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hassan.
VolChenkov takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan looks for a takedown but VolChenkov sprawls well.
Hassan keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VolChenkov misses with a body kick.

Hassan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in VolChenkov's half guard.
VolChenkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hassan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Hassan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so VolChenkov is just riding it out for now. Hassan eventually gives up the hold.

Hassan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. VolChenkov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hassan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mohammed Hassan!