PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McHughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHughes has chosen Welcome To My Hood as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Hoost
vs
McHughes

178 cm
20
169 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
186 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Undead clothing. All items 10$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Hoost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel McHughes!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Hoost or perhaps it was just good defense by McHughes which made him look bad.
Hoost shoots and misses
and McHughes counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoost needs to keep his hands up - McHughes had a free shot at his head there.
Hoost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McHughes as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Hoost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from McHughes. No joy for Hoost on that attempt.

Hoost fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McHughes to the ground. Hoost is now in McHughes's guard.
McHughes wants to sweep here but Hoost controlling him for the moment.
Hoost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McHughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoost throwing strikes from guard but McHughes blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoost throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoost preventing the sweep.
McHughes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hoost has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hoost is squirming around, avoiding McHughes's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McHughes tries to control but Hoost wriggling away.
Hoost wants to hold on but McHughes pushes him away.
McHughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoost is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by McHughes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McHughes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes looking to finish Hoost with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hoost!
Hoost wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McHughes.
Hoost keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoost wants to get back to his feet.
McHughes wants to control the pace but Hoost is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoost is working to get back to half guard.
McHughes punching from mount but Hoost doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHughes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hoost is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoost wants to control but McHughes is having none of it.
McHughes punching from mount but Hoost doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hoost is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoost avoids a series of strikes thrown by McHughes.
McHughes looking to finish Hoost with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hoost!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoost because McHughes loaded up on that one.
McHughes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McHughes misses with a head shot.
Hoost working to try and regain half guard.
McHughes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McHughes throws some wild stikes that Hoost manages to avoid easily.
Hoost tries to hold on but McHughes pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoost is working to get back to half guard.
McHughes throws some wild stikes that Hoost manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel McHughes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McHughes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McHughes wants it to stay on the feet.
McHughes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McHughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoost. Hoost gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Hoost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoost will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, jab by McHughes - just one landing.
Hoost shoots in but no luck this time.
McHughes scores with a jab. Hoost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McHughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McHughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McHughes throws a series of strikes that have Hoost backpedaling.

It looks like Ramon Hoost has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McHughes lands with a nice body punch.
Hoost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McHughes defends it nicely.
Ramon Hoost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McHughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by McHughes. Beautiful body shot.
Hoost has a takedown stuffed.
McHughes lands with a good body shot.
Nigel McHughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. McHughes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McHughes tests Hoost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McHughes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoost rather than just go for the knockout.
McHughes stuns Hoost with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by McHughes.
Hoost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McHughes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McHughes digs a good hook to Hoost's body.
McHughes connects with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McHughes scores with a body shot.
Hoost tries to move into range but McHughes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McHughes pinned against the cage. McHughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McHughes connects with a nice looking jab.
McHughes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McHughes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. McHughes catches Hoost right on the button with a cross.

McHughes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hoost sprawling to the canvas! Hoost rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McHughes finish him?!

Hoost is rocked!

Hoost drives through with a takedown into McHughes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oh Hoost is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McHughes wants to sweep here but Hoost controlling him for the moment.
Hoost seems to have got his legs back now.
McHughes looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost distracts McHughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McHughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McHughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoost wants to control from the top but McHughes keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McHughes is on top in guard.
McHughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McHughes.
McHughes throwing strikes from guard but Hoost blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoost is keeping the position for now.
McHughes throwing strikes but missing.
Hoost keeping full guard, as McHughes tries to pass.
Hoost trying to keep a closed guard but McHughes is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McHughes throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel McHughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramon Hoost's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McHughes scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by Hoost or perhaps it was just good defense by McHughes which made him look bad.

Hoost shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McHughes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McHughes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hoost!
McHughes throws some wild stikes that Hoost manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McHughes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McHughes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hoost is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McHughes.
Hoost wants to control but McHughes is having none of it.
McHughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoost is looking to escape.
McHughes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McHughes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McHughes throwing strikes here but Hoost is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoost is looking to escape.
McHughes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hoost avoids a series of strikes thrown by McHughes.
Hoost is wriggling around trying to escape.
McHughes looking to finish with strikes here!
McHughes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoost because McHughes loaded up on that one.
Hoost avoids a series of strikes thrown by McHughes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost tries to hold on but McHughes postures up.
McHughes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoost because McHughes loaded up on that one.
Hoost is in all sorts of trouble here.
McHughes looking to finish with strikes here!
McHughes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoost because McHughes loaded up on that one.
Hoost is squirming around, avoiding McHughes's attempts to control the action.
McHughes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoost because McHughes loaded up on that one.
Nigel McHughes has got the better of the ground game so far.
McHughes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McHughes unloading with bombs!
McHughes throws some wild stikes that Hoost manages to avoid easily.
Hoost is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McHughes trying to control but Hoost is having none of it.
McHughes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel McHughes really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Hoost's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McHughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoost.
Hoost misses with a takedown
and McHughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McHughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McHughes scores with a three punch combo!
Hoost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McHughes swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Hoost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McHughes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McHughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McHughes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McHughes jabs at Hoost's body.
Hoost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McHughes scores with a jab. Hoost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McHughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nigel McHughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McHughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from McHughes.
McHughes lands a jab-cross combination.
Hoost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McHughes pinned against the cage. McHughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McHughes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McHughes, as that shot connected.
Hoost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McHughes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoost blocks a low kick nicely.

Hoost shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McHughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoost manages to get himself to full guard.
McHughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoost utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoost is keeping the position for now.
McHughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoost on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoost tries to get out of the position.
McHughes trying to control but Hoost is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nigel McHughes wasn't active enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from McHughes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost throws a shot from downtown. McHughes moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Hoost with that takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McHughes.
McHughes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from McHughes.
McHughes lands with a cross.
McHughes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoost.
Hoost fails with the takedown
and McHughes counters with a straight right hand.
McHughes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoost momentarily.
Hoost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHughes lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McHughes connects with a looping right hand.
McHughes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoost shoots in but McHughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McHughes, right into the meat.
McHughes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McHughes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McHughes lunges at Hoost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoost's hand.
Hoost tries for a takedown but McHughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoost looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McHughes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel McHughes dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Hoost's cut.
That's time! Hoost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hoost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McHughes is fending him off so far but Hoost persists. Nope, McHughes circles away and we're back to standing.

McHughes tries to sprawl but Hoost drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McHughes trying to control from the bottom.
McHughes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoost throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoost postures up.
McHughes wants to stand but Hoost is controlling the position.
Hoost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McHughes wants to sweep here but Hoost controlling him for the moment.
McHughes looking to control.
McHughes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hoost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McHughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McHughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost is looking to work some ground and pound but McHughes has wrist control.
Hoost trying to control the position from guard on top but McHughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McHughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoost won't allow McHughes to sweep him here.
McHughes trying to keep a closed guard but Hoost is proving a slippery customer.
Hoost trying to control but McHughes is working from the bottom.
McHughes is pulling down on Hoost's head to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McHughes scores with a body shot.
Hoost fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoost shoots in looking for a takedown but McHughes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoost's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Hoost. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost shoots for a takedown but McHughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Hoost misses.
Hoost misses with a right hand
and McHughes counters with a nice uppercut.

Hoost drives through with a takedown into McHughes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McHughes is keeping the position for now.
Hoost is looking to work some ground and pound but McHughes has wrist control.
McHughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoost advances position into side control!
Hoost tries to score with some ground and pound. McHughes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hoost grinds an elbow into McHughes's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHughes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoost's best efforts.
Hoost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McHughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hoost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoost wants to control from the top but McHughes keeps moving.
Hoost lands a couple of elbows.
McHughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McHughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McHughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McHughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McHughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoost.
Hoost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramon Hoost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoost throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoost throwing strikes from guard but McHughes blocks nicely.
Hoost postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nigel McHughes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoost cracks McHughes with a solid left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McHughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McHughes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoost is controlling him.
McHughes keeping moving, preventing Hoost from controlling successfully.
Hoost stopping the sweep attempt from McHughes.
Hoost stands up over McHughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoost throws an elbow that misses. McHughes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoost's guard. Nice move by McHughes!
Hoost managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Hoost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McHughes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel McHughes!
Nigel McHughes is the new welterweight champion!
Nigel McHughes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.