PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lodzov Hugs (ranked 3929 p4p, 321 weight class) and Sub Man (ranked 4230 p4p, 339 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hugs
vs
Man

170 cm
20
141 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

168 cm
20
149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Hellraiser FightGear
IniTech Nutrition

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lodzov Hugs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sub Man!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugs misses with a head kick.

Hugs forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Man has Hugs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hugs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hugs connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Sub Man has been cut.
Man is working for takedown but Hugs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hugs presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man looking for a takedown.
Lodzov Hugs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Man.
Man fails to pull guard.
Hugs is working Man over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hugs as the two fighters clinch.
Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hugs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hugs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hugs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hugs prevents it.

Hugs breaks from the clinch.
Man shoots and misses
and Hugs counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hugs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hugs cracks the inside of Man's front leg.

Hugs drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs scores a nice knee to the body.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hugs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hugs lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hugs.
Hugs is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hugs lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hugs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hugs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hugs obliges.
A short right from Hugs.
Nice body punch from Hugs.
Knees to the body from Hugs.
Man jumps guard but Hugs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hugs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugs just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
Hugs lands with a left to the head.
Man takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs lands a nice uppercut.
Hugs lands with a short shot to the head.

Hugs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hugs stalks Man and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Man's face. Man staggers backwards, shaken.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Hugs shows good takedown defense.

Hugs clinches up against the cage.
Hugs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hugs scores with a knee to the head.

Hugs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Hugs.
Man shoots and misses
and Hugs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Hugs shows good takedown defense.

Man gets a takedown into half guard.
Man looks winded!
Hugs tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Hugs is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IC&E Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nice strikes from Man there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man stops Hugs from getting back to his feet.
Man is pressing down on Hugs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hugs is holding on for now.
Man trying to control from half guard but Hugs is working away.
Man prevents Hugs from improving his position.
Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Man working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hugs gets back to full guard.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four 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.
Man wants to pass the guard but Hugs is keeping the position.

Hugs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Hugs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lodzov Hugs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sub Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Man shoots for a takedown but Hugs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hugs throws a big counter combination but Man scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hugs.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hugs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hugs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Hugs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hugs after a bit of a struggle.
Lodzov Hugs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Man.
Hugs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Hugs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hugs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hugs duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man fails with the takedown
and Hugs counters with a straight right hand.

Hugs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man can't get the takedown.
Hugs lands a knee to the body.

Hugs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hugs but Hugs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Hugs scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hugs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Man somewhat.
Hugs throws a series of strikes that have Man backpedaling.
Man goes for a double leg but Hugs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hugs continues to drive forward.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hugs but Hugs pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hugs pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hugs.
Hugs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hugs obliges.

Hugs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hugs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hugs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Hugs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hugs to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hugs lands a body punch.
Hugs works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Hugs is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Hugs is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Man can't fight it off and eventually Hugs manages to take the fight to the floor. Man looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hugs trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Hugs stands up over Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hugs distracts Man with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Man pulls Hugs in close to his closed guard and prevents Hugs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Hugs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hugs preventing the sweep.
Hugs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hugs wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hugs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hugs wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.

Man gets tackled into the cage by Hugs. Hugs maintains the clinch.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hugs smiles and moves away.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Hugs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hugs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Hugs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hugs works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Hugs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hugs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hugs landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lodzov Hugs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sub Man's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hugs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Man punching from the bottom.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Hugs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hugs trying to pass the guard but Man defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hugs wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Man keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to control but Hugs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hugs wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man is trying to control but Hugs passes into side control!
Man avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hugs.
Man tries to bench press Hugs off him but Hugs keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Man is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hugs connects with a decent elbow.
Man tries to buck Hugs off but Hugs is having none of it.
Lodzov Hugs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
Lodzov Hugs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hugs wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Hugs tries to move to mount but Man blocks the move with his legs.
Man holds on to Hugs's head and controls the position momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs working away.
Hugs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hugs wants to stand but Man is controlling his arm.
Hugs working away.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man shoots and misses
and Hugs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Hugs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hugs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hugs. That's going to slow Man down.
A right-left combo lands from Hugs.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Hugs shows good takedown defense.
Lodzov Hugs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Man.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Hugs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Hugs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hugs stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hugs connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.

Hugs has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hugs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hugs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hugs gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hugs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hugs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Man shoots for a takedown but Hugs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Man fails with the takedown.
Hugs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hugs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the cage.
Sub Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Hugs.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hugs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lodzov Hugs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hugs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lodzov Hugs!
Lodzov Hugs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.