PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hugh (ranked 4864 p4p, 4862 weight class) and Nox Vinn (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.

Hugh
vs
Vinn

183 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Hugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nox Vinn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Hugh sprawls well. He's pushed Vinn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Vinn closes the distance and clinches.
Vinn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vinn controlling the action here for a moment.
Vinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hugh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hugh is trying to pull guard but Vinn has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinn is trying to force a seperation but Hugh has the dominant position.

Hugh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hugh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vinn.
Hugh is looking to counter the offense by Vinn and move into the clinch.
Hugh misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hugh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hugh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vinn tries to pull guard but Hugh holds him up against the cage and eventually Vinn drops back down to his feet.
David Hugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nox Vinn.
Hugh tries to break the clinch but Vinn is controlling the position.
Vinn is trying to break the clinch but Hugh has him pressed against the cage.

Hugh turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hugh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vinn some visible discomfort.
Vinn is looking for a sweep.
Vinn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hugh scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Vinn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vinn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Hugh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hugh moves into full mount!
Vinn is looking to improve his position but Hugh isn't that keen on the idea.
Vinn tries to hold on but Hugh pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Vinn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hugh looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Good control from Hugh.
Vinn breaks Hugh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hugh wants to get back to his feet but Vinn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hugh being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hugh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hugh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vinn defends it easily.
Hugh has his hands on Vinn's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hugh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vinn blocks a head kick by Hugh.
Vinn dives in for a single leg takedown but Hugh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vinn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hugh tries to clinch up.
David Hugh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vinn tries to clinch up but Hugh circles away and keeps his distance.

Hugh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vinn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Vinn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hugh lands a couple of elbows.
David Hugh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vinn has a closed guard, preventing Hugh from standing up.
Hugh postures up and lands a big shot to Vinn's brow.
Hugh wants to pass the guard but Vinn is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hugh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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.
Hugh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinn can do to turn this around?

Hugh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hugh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vinn wants to improve his position but Hugh is controlling well.
Hugh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vinn wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugh is thwarting Vinn's attempts to control the position.
Vinn punching from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vinn is breathing heavily.
Vinn wants to control but Hugh is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vinn throws a right hand that Hugh ducks under and follows up with a left that Hugh also avoids with ease.
Vinn shoots and misses

and Hugh moves into the clinch.
Vinn is looking for a takedown.
David Hugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nox Vinn.
Good body shot from Hugh.
Hugh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vinn stalling in the clinch but Hugh improves position.
Hugh just leaning against Vinn, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinn is trying to break free.

Hugh lands a takedown into guard.
Hugh 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.

Vinn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hugh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vinn is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hugh sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hugh dominated that second round.
That's time! Hugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hugh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Vinn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No luck for Vinn with that takedown attempt.

Hugh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hugh showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinn trying to control but Hugh postures up.
Vinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hugh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vinn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hugh.
Hugh is controlling the pace.

Hugh seems to be working for a kimura but Vinn defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vinn wants to get back to full guard.
Vinn scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hugh manages to mount him!
Vinn wants to control but Hugh is having none of it.
Vinn working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hugh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vinn is surviving well by controlling Hugh's body position as best he can.
Hugh controlling his opponent.
Hugh raining down shots from the mount!
Vinn is desperately trying to improve his position but Hugh has a good base and remains in mount.
Hugh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vinn is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugh controlling the pace for now.
Hugh with shots to the head and body - Vinn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hugh controlling the position easily from mount.
Hugh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vinn is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hugh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nox Vinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Hugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vinn is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Hugh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hugh 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for David Hugh!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for David Hugh!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for David Hugh!

David Hugh wins by unanimous decision!