PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugme Ineedlove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MR Cut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ineedlove
vs
Cut

160 cm
25
284 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
250 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Brute

Brute
Springfield HW Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugme Ineedlove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MR Cut!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cut tries to clinch but Ineedlove moves away
and Ineedlove makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cut is looking to clinch.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but Ineedlove shows good takedown defense.
Cut dives in and grabs Ineedlove's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ineedlove pushes down on Cut's head and hops out.
Cut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ineedlove tries to avoid it but Cut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ineedlove to the ground. Ineedlove escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hugme Ineedlove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MR Cut.

Cut rushes Ineedlove and presses him up against the cage.
Ineedlove lands with a right to the head.

It looks like MR Cut has been cut.
Ineedlove stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ineedlove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ineedlove blocks an elbow strike.
Ineedlove lands with a left to the head.
Ineedlove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ineedlove tries to work over Cut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cut blocks a body shot from Ineedlove.
Ineedlove working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ineedlove.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cut.

It looks like Hugme Ineedlove has been cut.
Ineedlove takes an elbow to the temple.
Cut lands an elbow just above Ineedlove 's eye.

Hugme Ineedlove's cut is getting worse.
Ineedlove throws a head punch that misses.
Ineedlove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ineedlove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ineedlove has Cut pressed against the cage.
Ineedlove tries to work over Cut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ineedlove tries to work over Cut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ineedlove tries a body shot but Cut blocks it.
Ineedlove misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Cut.

Hugme Ineedlove's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ineedlove tries to throw a body punch but Cut avoids it by throwing Ineedlove back against the cage.
Ineedlove misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ineedlove managing to block the knees to the body from Cut.
Cut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ineedlove tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ineedlove struggles to land a body shot inside as Cut controls his hands.
Ineedlove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cut pushes off an throws an elbow but Ineedlove leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ineedlove tries to work over Cut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ineedlove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cut prevents a body shot from Ineedlove.
Ineedlove is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ineedlove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cut's elbow.
Ineedlove working aggressively here.
Cut misses with an elbow strike.
Cut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ineedlove is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ineedlove.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ineedlove lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cut backwards.
Cut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ineedlove avoids the elbow strike from Cut, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ineedlove.
Ineedlove struggles to land a body shot inside as Cut controls his hands.
Ineedlove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ineedlove tries to throw a body punch but Cut avoids it by throwing Ineedlove back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ineedlove.
Cut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ineedlove is defending well for now.
Ineedlove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ineedlove gets through Cut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cut throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ineedlove wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cut scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ineedlove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ineedlove lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ineedlove tries to work over Cut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ineedlove throws a punch but it's blocked by Cut.
Cut takes a shot to the head.
Ineedlove managing to block the knees to the body from Cut.
Ineedlove misses with a punch to the body.
Ineedlove scores with a hook to the body.
Ineedlove tries to throw a body punch but Cut avoids it by throwing Ineedlove back against the cage.
Cut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ineedlove is struggling to control the position.
Cut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugme Ineedlove dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ineedlove misses with a body shot.
Cut doesn't manage to clinch there - Ineedlove circles away.

Cut darts in and clinches Ineedlove up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ineedlove tries a body shot but Cut blocks it.
Cut connects with a knee to the head.
Ineedlove tries a body shot but Cut blocks it.
Ineedlove avoids the elbow strike from Cut, against the cage.
Ineedlove struggles to land a body shot inside as Cut controls his hands.
Ineedlove can't find room to land a body shot as Cut controls the action.
Cut prevents a body shot from Ineedlove.
Ineedlove can't find room to land a body shot as Cut controls the action.
Hugme Ineedlove has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ineedlove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cut's elbow.
Ineedlove tries to throw a body punch but Cut avoids it by throwing Ineedlove back against the cage.
Cut tries a knee to the head but Ineedlove blocks it.
Ineedlove swings wildly with an uppercut but Cut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ineedlove misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ineedlove struggles to land a body shot inside as Cut controls his hands.
Ineedlove lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cut backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ineedlove.
Ineedlove softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ineedlove lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cut prevents a body shot from Ineedlove.
Ineedlove misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ineedlove works on Cut's body with a couple of short punches.
Cut tries to land a knee to the head but Ineedlove blocks with his arms.
Cut prevents a body shot from Ineedlove.
Cut working Ineedlove over with knees to the body.
Ineedlove taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ineedlove.
Cut blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ineedlove lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cut backwards.
Cut with a knee to the head.
Ineedlove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ineedlove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ineedlove misses with a body punch.
Ineedlove has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cut after a bit of a struggle.
Cut throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ineedlove blocks it with crossed arms.
Ineedlove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ineedlove scores with a shot to the side of Cut's head.
Ineedlove scores with a shot to the side of Cut's head.
Cut prevents a body shot from Ineedlove.
Ineedlove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ineedlove - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ineedlove throws a punch but it's blocked by Cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ineedlove.
Cut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ineedlove.
Ineedlove dodges an elbow strike from Cut.
Ineedlove misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ineedlove's brow.
Cut blocks a body shot from Ineedlove.
Ineedlove misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Ineedlove.

That has opened up MR Cut's cut even more.
Ineedlove has Cut pushed against the cage.
Ineedlove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ineedlove struggles to land a body shot inside as Cut controls his hands.
Cut prevents a body shot from Ineedlove.
Ineedlove working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ineedlove controlling the action here for a moment.
Ineedlove struggles to land a body shot inside as Cut controls his hands.
Cut pushes off an throws an elbow but Ineedlove leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Ineedlove.
Ineedlove controlling the action here for a moment.
Ineedlove is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ineedlove scores with a hook to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cut obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugme Ineedlove dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Cut instigates a clinch.
Ineedlove trying to stall but Cut improves his position.
Ineedlove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cut prevents a body shot from Ineedlove.
Cut throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ineedlove misses with a punch to the body.
Ineedlove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cut throws an elbow but misses.
Ineedlove digs a right hand into Cut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cut's gas tank.
Cut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ineedlove misses with a punch to the body.
Ineedlove tries to throw a body punch but Cut avoids it by throwing Ineedlove back against the cage.
Ineedlove tries to work over Cut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ineedlove blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ineedlove is trying to push Cut away but Cut has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cut tries a knee to the head but Ineedlove blocks it.
Ineedlove blocks the elbow strike.
Ineedlove tries to work over Cut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ineedlove.
Cut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ineedlove lands with a short shot to the head.
Ineedlove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ineedlove can't find room to land a body shot as Cut controls the action.
Ineedlove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ineedlove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cut throws an elbow but misses.
Ineedlove lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ineedlove.
Ineedlove throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cut pushes off an throws an elbow but Ineedlove leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ineedlove.
Cut prevents a body shot from Ineedlove.
Cut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ineedlove misses with a punch on the inside.
Ineedlove is trying to maintain a safe position but Cut gets an underhook and turns Ineedlove into the cage.
Ineedlove dodges an elbow strike from Cut.
Cut landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ineedlove swings wildly with an uppercut but Cut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ineedlove tries to throw a body punch but Cut avoids it by throwing Ineedlove back against the cage.
Ineedlove avoids the elbow strike from Cut, against the cage.
Ineedlove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ineedlove has a couple of punches blocked by Cut.
Ineedlove struggles to land a body shot inside as Cut controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ineedlove avoiding damage as Cut throws knees to the body.
Cut prevents a body shot from Ineedlove.
Ineedlove lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cut backwards.
Ineedlove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ineedlove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ineedlove lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cut backwards.
Cut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ineedlove's face.
Cut looking to throw knees to the head but Ineedlove is blocking nicely.

Ineedlove manages to break the clinch.
Cut looks for a takedown but Ineedlove sprawls well.
Cut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cut shoots in but no luck this time.
Hugme Ineedlove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MR Cut.
Cut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ineedlove looks to score with a jab to the body but Cut is just out of range.
Ineedlove leaves Cut with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ineedlove dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cut tries to close the distance and clinch but Ineedlove swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ineedlove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MR Cut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ineedlove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cut moves away.
Cut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ineedlove as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ineedlove takes a swing at Cut's ribcage but misses.
Cut wants to clinch up but Ineedlove keeps it at a distance.
MR Cut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cut throws a jab but it's blocked by Ineedlove.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugme Ineedlove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ineedlove, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugme Ineedlove!