PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Hugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thai
vs
Hugh

225 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
274 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 Montreal, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronny Hugh!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thai clinches up with Hugh and pushes him back against the cage.
Thai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ronny Hugh has been cut.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hugh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hugh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Thai drops Hugh with a big knee straight up the middle! Hugh is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Hugh looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Thai.

Hugh takes the fight into the clinch.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hugh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thai crunches a lovely knee into Hugh's ribcage.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thai lands a knee to the body.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thai working Hugh over with knees to the body.
Thai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hugh up against the cage.
Hugh takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thai with a knee to the head.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hugh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Hugh shrugs off.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Hugh shrugs off.
Thai is pushing Hugh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hugh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Hugh won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thai leaning against his opponent.
Thai landing knees to the body.

Thai drops Hugh with a big knee straight up the middle! Hugh is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Hugh is rocked!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hugh has eaten all the pies!
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Thai landing knees to the body.
Come on Thai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thai lands an elbow inside.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hugh's face.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hugh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hugh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thai controlling the action here for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thai lands a damaging elbow.
Thai is struggling to control the position.
Thai crunches a lovely knee into Hugh's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.

That has opened up Ronny Hugh's cut even more.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Thai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muay Thai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronny Hugh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hugh swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Hugh tries to keep at a distance but Thai has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
Thai lands a nice elbow.
Thai is struggling to control the position.
Thai lands a damaging elbow.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Hugh won't want to take too many of those.
Thai lands an elbow just above Hugh 's eye.
Hugh is trying to pull guard but Thai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hugh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hugh takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Hugh is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Thai lands an elbow just above Hugh 's eye.
Thai lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Hugh won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
Thai landing knees to the head.
Hugh is still on wobbly legs! Can Thai finish him?
Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hugh's face.
Thai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Thai.
Thai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thai connects with a knee to the head.
Hugh can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hugh tries to break the clinch but Thai is controlling the position.
Thai just leaning against Hugh, taking a breather.
Hugh seems to have recovered his senses.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Thai crunches a lovely knee into Hugh's ribcage.
Hugh has Thai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Muay Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Hugh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
Thai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Hugh drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thai wants to get up but he can't break Hugh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hugh on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai wants to stand and escape but instead Hugh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Thai wants to stand up but Hugh is controlling him.
Hugh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thai wants to stand and escape but Hugh is having none of it.
Hugh's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Thai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Muay Thai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hugh is defending well for now.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hugh is defending well for now.
Hugh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thai.
Hugh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hugh tries to pull guard but Thai won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Thai.
Hugh looking to throw knees to the head but Thai is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hugh's face.
Hugh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Thai lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muay Thai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronny Hugh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Thai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That kick from Thai tenderised Hugh's leg. Hugh is trying to keep his angry face on.

Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hugh avoids it.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hugh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hugh up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Hugh won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hugh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thai walks away with a smile on his face. Hugh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Thai rushes Hugh and presses him up against the cage.
Thai lands a damaging elbow.
Thai crunches a lovely knee into Hugh's ribcage.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hugh up against the cage.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hugh stalling in the clinch but Thai improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thai working Hugh over with knees to the body.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hugh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thai landing knees to the body.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hugh looking for a takedown.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Hugh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Muay Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Hugh.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hugh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hugh tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Hugh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hugh's face.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Hugh is looking for a takedown.
Thai crunches a lovely knee into Hugh's ribcage.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Hugh won't want to take too many of those.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hugh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai just leaning against Hugh, taking a breather.
Hugh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hugh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hugh is defending well for now.
Thai gets underhooks to prevent Hugh's takedown attempt.
Thai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hugh's face.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hugh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Hugh has clasped his hands together around Thai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Hugh are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Thai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hugh just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hugh asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muay Thai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thai, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muay Thai!
A relieved looking Muay Thai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.