PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lodzov Hugs (ranked 3091 p4p, 282 weight class) and Mickey Munday (ranked 1270 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hugs
vs
Munday

170 cm
28
156 lbs
13 - 21 - 0

173 cm
33
155 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lodzov Hugs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Munday!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugs shoots in but no luck this time.
Munday throws a counter combo.
Munday throws a hook to the side of Hugs's head but Hugs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munday misses with an uppercut. Hugs saw that one coming.
Hugs digs a good hook to Munday's body.
Munday scores with a hook.
Hugs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Munday.
Hugs throws a counter high kick but Munday was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hugs ducks under a wild hook from Munday.
Lodzov Hugs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hugs throws a head kick but Munday moves out of range.
Hugs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munday looks to land a left hand but Hugs moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hugs.
Hugs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hugs. Those never looked like landing.
Hugs tries to clinch up but Munday circles away and keeps his distance.
Munday now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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 on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munday lands a lovely overhand right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munday 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.
Hugs tries to clinch but Munday moves out of range.
Hugs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hugs tries to clinch but Munday moves away
and Hugs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hugs tries to clinch but Munday is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munday. Hugs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munday thuds his right hand into Hugs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hugs looks to throw the jab but Munday is out of range.
Hugs has been working on his balance at Special Ops N7 Training , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Munday.
A telegraphed right hand from Hugs misses the target.
Hugs dives in for a single leg takedown but Munday sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lodzov Hugs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munday.
Munday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hugs tries to clinch but Munday is having none of it.
Hugs shoots in but no luck this time.
Munday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hugs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munday cracks Hugs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hugs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Munday at a distance.
Munday tests Hugs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munday misses with a straight right.
Hugs throws a body shot but no joy.

Hugs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hugs is fighting off a takedown attempt but Munday is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hugs to the mat. Hugs regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hugs 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.
Munday wants to pass the guard but Hugs is keeping the position.

Hugs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munday is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hugs can't keep his opponent in guard - Munday advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Munday slips a nice elbow through Hugs's hands, connecting with Hugs's forehead.
Hugs tries to roll over but Munday keeps him under control.
Hugs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hugs.
Hugs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hugs, not yet.
Munday passes into half guard.
Hugs gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munday seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Munday tries to free his leg and advance position but Hugs is retaining full guard.
Hugs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munday wants to pass the guard but Hugs is keeping the position.
Hugs keeping moving, preventing Munday from controlling successfully.
Hugs trying to control the position.
Munday pushing down on Hugs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Munday dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hugs tries to clinch there but Munday circles away.
Hugs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Munday scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Munday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hugs is looking to wear down Munday with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hugs, right into the meat.
Munday throws an overhand right that lands on Hugs's shoulder, as Hugs tries to avoid the shot.
Hugs misses the body punch
and Munday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munday throws an overhand right that lands on Hugs's shoulder, as Hugs tries to avoid the shot.
Hugs is looking to clinch.
Munday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Munday.
Munday throws a lazy right hand but Hugs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munday misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Hugs misses.
Hugs with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hugs throws a series of punches but Munday avoids them all with ease.
Hugs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hugs somewhat.
Munday throws a counter combo.
Hugs slips under a jab from Munday.
Munday cracks Hugs with a good jab.
Munday throws the left hand but Hugs avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Hugs misses its intended target.
Munday looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Munday.
Munday ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Munday ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hugs misses with a low kick.
Hugs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munday.
Munday swats away the attempt to clinch by Hugs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Munday checks it well.
Mickey Munday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hugs swings for the body but Munday moves out of range.
Munday misses with a hook.
Hugs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Munday circles away.
Hugs slips under a jab from Munday.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hugs takes one to the chin there.
Munday misses with a hook. Hugs ducked under it nicely.
Hugs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hugs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hugs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munday throws a hook to the side of Hugs's head but Hugs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hugs darts in looking for a takedown but Munday gets double underhooks and turns Hugs into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lodzov Hugs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munday thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hugs momentarily.
Munday bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hugs's head.
Munday throws a lazy right hand but Hugs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hugs throws a body shot but no joy.
Hugs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munday.
Munday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hugs shoots in looking for a takedown but Munday manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hugs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Munday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hugs lands a front kick.
Munday slips a jab from Hugs.
Munday throws an overhand right that lands on Hugs's shoulder, as Hugs tries to avoid the shot.
Hugs fails with the takedown
and Munday counters with a stiff right hand.
Hugs is looking to clinch.
Munday scores with a sloppy right hand. Hugs should have avoided that one.
Hugs swings for the body but Munday moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munday connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hugs's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munday misses with a double jab.
Hugs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hugs there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Munday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Munday scores with a hook to the body. Hugs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Munday swinging wildly here.

Hugs has Munday up against the cage in a clinch.
Munday drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hugs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hugs throws a chopping leg kick but Munday manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hugs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hugs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Munday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hugs dives in for a single leg takedown but Munday sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Munday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hugs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hugs throws a poor cross that misses
and Munday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Munday throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hugs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munday misses with a looping right.
Munday throws a poor cross that misses

and Hugs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Munday's guard.
Munday 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.
Hugs trying to control but Munday is working from the bottom.
Hugs throws an elbow that misses. Munday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hugs's guard. Nice move by Munday!

Hugs is trying to control the position but Munday postures up.
Munday trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Hugs keeping full guard, as Munday tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hugs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hugs keeping full guard, as Munday tries to pass.
Munday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hugs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munday trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Lodzov Hugs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Hugs isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Munday stacks Hugs on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Munday!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Munday passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hugs!
Munday fails to advance to Hugs's back.

Munday goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hugs turns into him and now he's in Munday's guard.
Hugs throws a big right hand that misses.
Mickey Munday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Munday wants to stand but Hugs is controlling the position.
Munday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hugs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hugs throws a big right hand that misses.
Munday has control of Hugs's left arm, preventing Hugs from doing any damage.
Hugs scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Hugs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hugs has managed to get both his arms back between Munday's legs - danger averted.
Munday wants to sweep here but Hugs controlling him for the moment.
Hugs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Munday seems keen to control Hugs's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hugs.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Munday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Munday winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Munday!
Mickey Munday managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
Lodzov Hugs was interviewed post fight and said 'this was bullshit'.