PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tree Hugger (ranked 3710 p4p, 368 weight class) and Renan Nunes (ranked 4243 p4p, 403 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hugger
vs
Nunes

174 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tree Hugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renan Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hugger misses with a jab, cross combination.

Hugger clinches up with Nunes and pushes him back against the cage.
Nunes wants to take the fight to the mat but Hugger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hugger scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head.

It looks like Renan Nunes has been cut.
Nunes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hugger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hugger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Hugger.
Hugger slows down the pace here.
Hugger gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Good body shot from Hugger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugger misses with the head strike.
Hugger is struggling to control the position.
Hugger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hugger is defending well for now.
Hugger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Hugger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nunes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hugger.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hugger.
Nunes takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hugger.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hugger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hugger.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nunes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hugger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nunes up against the cage.
Hugger stalling.
Hugger seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nunes has a couple of punches blocked by Hugger.
A head punch on the inside from Hugger fails to land.
Hugger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuness head.
Hugger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuness head.
Hugger slowing the pace effectively.
Hugger stops a takedown attempt from Nunes.
Tree Hugger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Nunes.
Hugger lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Hugger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nunes takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hugger has Nunes pressed against the cage.
Hugger lands with a left to the head.
Hugger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hugger lands with a right to the head.
Nunes letting Hugger take a breather here.
Nunes fails to pull guard.
Hugger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Hugger.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hugger.
Hugger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hugger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunes tries to pull guard but Hugger holds him up against the cage and eventually Nunes drops back down to his feet.
Hugger scores with a hook to the body.
Nunes looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hugger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nunes is defending well for now.
Hugger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nunes dodges an elbow strike from Hugger.
Nunes missing with knees to the body.
Hugger lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Hugger.
Hugger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hugger lands an uppercut.
Hugger lands with a right to the head.
Hugger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Hugger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hugger lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tree Hugger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renan Nunes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hugger forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches.
Tree Hugger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hugger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nunes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hugger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hugger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nunes can do to turn this around?
Nunes tries for a takedown but Hugger manages to get underhooks.
Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hugger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hugger scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head.
Hugger lands with a short shot to the head.
Hugger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Nunes is looking to break free of the clinch but Hugger has double underhooks.
A short right from Hugger on the inside.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nunes is trying to drag Hugger to the mat but Hugger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugger prevents a body shot from Nunes.
Nunes trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Hugger on the inside.
Hugger misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nunes blocks an elbow strike from Hugger.
Hugger stalling the fight.
Hugger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hugger taking a breather.
Hugger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hugger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hugger lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hugger.
Nunes goes for a takedown attempt but Hugger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tree Hugger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Nunes.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hugger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hugger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nunes is out of range and Hugger settles back down.
Hugger throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.

Hugger forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches.
Hugger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Hugger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nunes takes a shot to the head.
Nunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hugger lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hugger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hugger digs a right hand underneath Nunes's ribcage. Nunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugger lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hugger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hugger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Hugger.
Hugger lands a nice uppercut.
Hugger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hugger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Hugger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Hugger to work.
Hugger lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hugger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hugger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Hugger.
Hugger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hugger lands a right hand.
Hugger is working Nunes over against the cage.
Hugger just leaning against Nunes, taking a breather.
A short right from Hugger on the inside.
Hugger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuness head.
Hugger works on Nunes's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Hugger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hugger.
Hugger lands with a right to the head.
Hugger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Nunes is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tree Hugger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renan Nunes's cut.
That's time! Hugger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hugger lunges at Nunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nunes's hand.
Nunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hugger.
Nunes wants to counter the offense by Hugger and move into the clinch position.
Hugger misses with a low kick.
Nunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hugger manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Hugger. Those never looked like landing.
Hugger tries to land a front kick but Nunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nunes throws a leg kick but Hugger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hugger lands with a nice combination. Nunes backs away looking to recover.
Hugger throws a nice looking combination but Nunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes defending well as Hugger loads up on a big left hand.
Nunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hugger.
Nunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Hugger.
Tree Hugger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hugger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nunes scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugger misses the jab.
Hugger throws a right hand that Nunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunes also avoids with ease.
Nunes feints the counter takedown.
A head kick from Nunes lands but Hugger takes it in his stride.

Hugger gets a clinch.
Hugger lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Hugger.
Hugger scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head.
Hugger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hugger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hugger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nunes letting Hugger take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Hugger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Hugger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nunes being controlled against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hugger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nunes's brow.
Hugger stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tree Hugger.
Nunes shoots in for a takedown but Hugger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tree Hugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nunes.
Nunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hugger jabs at Nunes's body.
Nice body kick from Nunes.

Hugger clinches.
Nunes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hugger is defending well.
Hugger looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes tries to work over Hugger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hugger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hugger stalling against the cage.
Hugger lands an uppercut.
Hugger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Hugger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hugger.
Hugger scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head.
Renan Nunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nunes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hugger leaning against his opponent.
Hugger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hugger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hugger lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugger works on Nunes's body with a couple of short punches.
Hugger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hugger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away.
Hugger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Hugger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Hugger.
Hugger lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Hugger drops Nunes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nunes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Hugger finish him?
A shot in the inside from Hugger.
Hugger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hugger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hugger.
A short right from Hugger.
Tree Hugger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hugger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hugger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hugger creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nunes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nunes drops to his knees and Hugger pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tree Hugger!