PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kruger (ranked 2647 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haki Hugbergsson (ranked 1826 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kruger
vs
Hugbergsson

185 cm
27
295 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
290 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Paul Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Haki Hugbergsson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kruger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hugbergsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kruger is in Hugbergsson's guard.
Kruger advances to half guard.
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.

Kruger is working for a kimura but Hugbergsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hugbergsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kruger is pressing down on Hugbergsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hugbergsson is holding on for now.
Hugbergsson manages to get to full guard.
Kruger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hugbergsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruger defends it easily.

Kruger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hugbergsson dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugbergsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kruger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Hugbergsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kruger, who protects the arm well.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruger prevents Hugbergsson from moving into mount.
Hugbergsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hugbergsson gets to mount! Kruger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kruger is desperately trying to improve his position but Hugbergsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Hugbergsson wants to take Kruger's back but he can't do it this time.
Kruger working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is working hard here to advance position.
Hugbergsson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Hugbergsson seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kruger's chin but Kruger turns very nicely into Hugbergsson's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kruger.

Hugbergsson working for submissions but it's allowed Kruger to get to half guard.
Hugbergsson tries to roll over but Kruger keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugbergsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hugbergsson.
Hugbergsson keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.

Kruger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hugbergsson controls Kruger momentarily but Kruger frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hugbergsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Haki Hugbergsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hugbergsson misses the body punch

and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.
Hugbergsson moves into full guard.
Kruger won't allow Hugbergsson to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger advances position into side control!
Hugbergsson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugbergsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hugbergsson wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kruger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hugbergsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hugbergsson keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass.

Kruger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hugbergsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hugbergsson has escaped and now he's on top!

Kruger keeping moving, preventing Hugbergsson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger can't keep his opponent in guard - Hugbergsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hugbergsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working.

Hugbergsson is working for a kimura but Kruger is defending it quite comfortably.
Kruger gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kruger is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hugbergsson frees his head nicely. Oh but Kruger has switched to an armbar! Hugbergsson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Paul Kruger!