PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nunez
vs
Hogg

187 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
28
260 lbs
16 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Nunez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, JD Hogg!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunez moves in looking to clinch but Hogg pushes him off.
Nunez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nunez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hogg circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Nunez pushes Hogg up against the cage in a clinch.
Nunez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogg goes for a takedown attempt but Nunez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nunez is looking to clinch.
Hogg dives in for a single leg takedown but Nunez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nunez is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunez avoids it really well and circles away.
Danny Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Hogg.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hogg or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunez, which made it look bad.
Hogg avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunez as he jumps to the side.
Hogg has a takedown stuffed.
Nunez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Nunez as Hogg shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogg.

Nunez gets a clinch.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunez lands a right hand.
I was talking to Nunez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nunez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nunez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nunez lands a body punch.
Nunez slowing the pace effectively.
Nunez prevents the takedown attempt.
Hogg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hogg looks winded!
Nunez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nunez has Hogg pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez misses with an elbow over the top.
Hogg is looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hogg as Nunez tries to tie him up.
Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nunez looking to stall.
Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hogg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nunez prevents it.
Hogg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nunez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hogg wants a takedown but no success here.
Nunez prevents the takedown attempt.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Hogg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nunez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunez tries a body shot but Hogg blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunez.
Nunez can't find room to land a body shot as Hogg controls the action.
Nunez scores with a shot to the side of Hogg's head.
Hogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nunez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nunez misses with a punch to the body.
Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nunez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nunez digs a right hand into Hogg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hogg's gas tank.
Hogg blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Nunez.
Nunez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hogg.
Nunez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nunez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
Hogg is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short uppercut from Nunez.
Nunez just leaning against Hogg, taking a breather.
Nunez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunez tries to work over Hogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez taking a breather.
Hogg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nunez is pressed up against the cage. Hogg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nunez down to the mat. Nunez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nunez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nunez scores with a hook to the body. Hogg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nunez tries to clinch up.

Nunez clinches.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Nunez is looking to control Hogg's arms but Hogg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nunez has his back to the cage.
Hogg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunez trying to control the position but instead, Hogg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nunez into the cage.
Nunez stops a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Hogg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nunez digs a right hand underneath Hogg's ribcage. Hogg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nunez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hogg, pushing him back against the cage.
Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danny Nunez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nunez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogg goes for a takedown attempt but Nunez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nunez throws a body punch but Hogg moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hogg.
Danny Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Hogg.
Hogg has his takedown stuffed
letting Nunez counter with a right hand.
A combination from Nunez does no damage.
Nunez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogg circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg fails with the takedown
and Nunez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hogg is breathing heavily.

Nunez has managed to clinch.
Hogg blocks a body shot from Nunez.
Nunez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogg's elbow.
Nunez prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunez tries to throw a body punch but Hogg avoids it by throwing Nunez back against the cage.
Hogg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nunez prevents it.
Hogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nunez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunez is pressed up against the cage. Hogg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nunez down to the mat. Nunez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nunez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogg can do to turn this around?
Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nunez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogg controls his hands.
Nunez lands with a right to the head.
Hogg tries for a takedown but Nunez manages to get underhooks.
Nunez lands with a right to the head.
Hogg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nunez pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez digs a right hand into Hogg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hogg's gas tank.
Hogg prevents a body shot from Nunez.
Nunez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hogg up against the cage.
Nunez has Hogg pressed against the cage.
Hogg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nunez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danny Nunez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nunez fails in his attempt to clinch.

Nunez has managed to clinch.
Nunez lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hogg goes for a takedown attempt but Nunez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nunez lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nunez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hogg somewhat.
Nunez wants to clinch up but Hogg keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but Nunez shows good takedown defense.

Nunez has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nunez.
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hogg looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Nunez.
Nunez lands with a light punch inside.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hogg or not.
A nice left hand lands by Nunez.
Nunez taking a breather.
Nunez trying to control the position but instead, Hogg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nunez into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nunez.
Nunez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Nunez scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nunez cracks Hogg with a nice body shot.
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nunez taking a breather.
Nunez digs a right hand underneath Hogg's ribcage. Hogg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nunez scores with a shot to the side of Hogg's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Nunez.
Nunez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogg blocks it with crossed arms.
Nunez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hogg or not.
Hogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nunez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nunez.
Hogg is trying to drag Nunez to the mat but Nunez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nunez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nunez is looking to control Hogg's arms but Hogg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nunez has his back to the cage.
Nunez throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Nunez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nunez gets a clinch.
Nunez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogg.
Nunez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hogg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nunez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nunez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Danny Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Hogg.
Nunez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogg looking for a takedown.
Nunez works on Hogg's body with a couple of short punches.
Nunez tries a body shot but Hogg blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nunez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nunez scores with a hook to the body.
Hogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hogg is keeping busy.
Nunez pushes Hogg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nunez.
Hogg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunez pushes Hogg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunez working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoggs head.
Nunez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hogg as Nunez tries to tie him up.
Nunez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Nunez.
Nunez misses with the head strike.
Hogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nunez.
Nunez looking to slow down the pace here.
Nunez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogg's elbow.
Hogg is looking for a takedown.
Hogg wants a takedown.
Nunez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Nunez tries to stall but Hogg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg wants a takedown.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Nunez tries a body shot but Hogg blocks it.
Nunez misses with a body punch.
Nunez looking to stall.
Nunez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hogg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nunez is defending well.
Nunez lands with a right to the head.
Hogg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nunez is defending well.
Nunez digs a right hand underneath Hogg's ribcage. Hogg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunez pushes Hogg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunez tries to throw a body punch but Hogg avoids it by throwing Nunez back against the cage.
Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hogg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nunez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
JD Hogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Nunez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoggs head.
Nunez lands with a short shot to the head.
Nunez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hogg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunez is pressed up against the cage. Hogg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nunez down to the mat. Nunez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hogg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunez defends well and Hogg ends up having to push Nunez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danny Nunez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunez wants to clinch up but Hogg keeps it at a distance.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but Nunez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Nunez moves into the clinch.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogg controls his hands.
Hogg looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg has Nunez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nunez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nunez throws an elbow but misses.
Hogg takes a shot to the head.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogg controls his hands.
Nunez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nunez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nunez lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Nunez.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunez lands a shoulder strike.
Nunez works on Hogg's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Nunez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nunez 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24

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