PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hershel Hasselhoff (ranked 3808 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Scannon (ranked 4172 p4p, 0 weight class). Hershel Hasselhoff has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hasselhoff
vs
Scannon

180 cm
26
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hershel Hasselhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Scannon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scannon misses with a double jab.
Scannon swings for the body but Hasselhoff moves out of range.
Hasselhoff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Scannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasselhoff manages to avoid it.
Hasselhoff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scannon sprawls and moves away.
Scannon falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hasselhoff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scannon's guard.
Hasselhoff throws a big elbow that misses.
Hasselhoff slips nicely into half guard.
Scannon controlling the position well.
Hasselhoff is trying to control. Scannon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scannon is concentrating on defense, preventing Hasselhoff from advancing position.

Hasselhoff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hasselhoff seems to be working for a kimura but Scannon defends the submission attempt.
Hasselhoff wants to control but Scannon is keeping him busy.
Scannon tries to roll over but Hasselhoff keeps him under control.
Hasselhoff thows a huge punch but Scannon dodges it nicely.

That's two 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.
Scannon is not content to let Hasselhoff control the position.

Hasselhoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Scannon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hasselhoff prevents Scannon from improving his position.

Hasselhoff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hasselhoff wants to control but Scannon is keeping him busy.

Hasselhoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hasselhoff is looking for a kimura here.
Scannon is staying active underneath Hasselhoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scannon tries to get to full guard but Hasselhoff has control of the leg.

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

Hasselhoff is trying to work for a kimura but Scannon is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Hasselhoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scannon has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hasselhoff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scannon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hasselhoff.
Scannon wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hershel Hasselhoff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Scannon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasselhoff manages to avoid it.
Scannon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scannon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Scannon does no damage.
Hasselhoff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Scannon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scannon scores with a jab. Hasselhoff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hasselhoff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hasselhoff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasselhoff is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scannon misses with a double jab

and Hasselhoff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasselhoff prevents Scannon from improving his position.
Hasselhoff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hasselhoff 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. Scannon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hasselhoff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hershel Hasselhoff!