PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goldilocks AlphaBear (ranked 3856 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Hugsie (ranked 4631 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

AlphaBear
vs
Hugsie

190 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

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 Helsinki, Goldilocks AlphaBear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mister Hugsie!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hugsie instigates a clinch.
Hugsie swings wildly with an uppercut but AlphaBear uses good head movement to avoid it.
AlphaBear is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
AlphaBear taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hugsie as the two fighters clinch.
AlphaBear is breathing heavily.
AlphaBear taking a breather.
Hugsie is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by AlphaBear.
AlphaBear misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hugsie as AlphaBear tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugsie lands a hook that snaps the head of AlphaBear backwards.
Hugsie blocking some punches.
Hugsie swings wildly with an uppercut but AlphaBear uses good head movement to avoid it.
AlphaBear is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugsie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Hugsie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Hugsie.
I was talking to AlphaBear's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
AlphaBear is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hugsie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hugsie avoiding damage.
AlphaBear lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hugsie backwards.
Hugsie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hugsie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AlphaBear tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hugsie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hugsie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
AlphaBear throws a head punch that misses.
Hugsie lands a left hand.
Hugsie lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Hugsie.
Hugsie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugsie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
AlphaBear tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hugsie's elbow.
AlphaBear throws a punch but it's blocked by Hugsie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by AlphaBear.
AlphaBear tries to stall but Hugsie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hugsie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugsie cracks AlphaBear with a nice body shot.
Hugsie scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hugsie stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hugsie.
Hugsie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hugsie presses AlphaBear against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hugsie lands with a short shot to the head.

AlphaBear is rocked!
Hugsie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oh AlphaBear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hugsie creates a bit of space for himself and rocks AlphaBear with a big uppercut! AlphaBear tries to clinch up but Hugsie pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples AlphaBear to the mat! AlphaBear covers up and Hugsie unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mister Hugsie!