PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bogo (ranked 3051 p4p, 1452 weight class) and Edwin Hubble (ranked 289 p4p, 153 weight class). Adam Bogo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bogo
vs
Hubble

168 cm
27
142
12 - 12 - 0

168 cm
21
145
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)
Seventh Circle Clothing

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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edwin Hubble!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hubble throws a big shot that misses.
Bogo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been told by Bogo's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hubble connects with a single shot there.
Hubble misses with a low kick.
Bogo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Hubble.
Hubble pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bogo is out of range and Hubble settles back down.
Hubble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bogo pinned against the cage. Bogo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo ducks under a wild hook from Hubble.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bogo checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hubble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bogo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hubble.
Hubble throws a jab when Bogo was well out of range.
Hubble throws a big shot that misses.
Hubble misses with an uppercut.
Bogo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hubble throws a low kick but Bogo moves out of range easily.
Hubble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bogo circles away.
Bogo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hubble looks to land a right hand but Bogo moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogo misses with a looping left.
Hubble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hubble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hubble.
Hubble tries for a takedown but Bogo circles away easily

and Bogo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Adam Bogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Hubble.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hubble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bogo throws a big right hand that misses.
Hubble has control of Bogo's left arm, preventing Bogo from doing any damage.
Hubble wants to sweep but no luck.
Hubble is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hubble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hubble postures up in Bogo's guard and throws a big left but Bogo blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hubble wants to pass the guard but Bogo is keeping the position.
Bogo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hubble.
Hubble is working Bogo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hubble looking to pass the guard.
Hubble works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bogo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hubble.
Bogo wants to control but Hubble is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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.
Bogo taking some punishment here, with Hubble in his half guard.
Bogo is looking for a sweep. Hubble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bogo is refusing to be controlled, as Hubble sits in half guard.
Bogo is looking to control Hubble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bogo avoid being mounted?
Bogo is breathing heavily.
Hubble wants to free his trapped foot but Bogo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hubble is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bogo has hold of Hubble's hands but Hubble slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edwin Hubble dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Hubble avoids the body shot from Bogo.
Hubble with the counter takedown but Bogo avoids it easily.
Bogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hubble.

Hubble shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bogo is trying to defend but Hubble finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hubble trying to control the action but Bogo is working from the bottom.
Edwin Hubble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bogo is looking to control Hubble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bogo avoid being mounted?
Hubble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubble controlling the action here.
Hubble not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bogo actively working from the bottom here.
Hubble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hubble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hubble wants to control but Bogo is keeping him busy.

That's two 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.

Hubble maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bogo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hubble has cracked it and Bogo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hubble!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwin Hubble!
During a confident post fight interview, Edwin Hubble thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.